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...to the November/December issue of Living Local Magazine. Can you believe we are at the end of 2017, another year almost over. It doesn’t seem 2 minutes since I was applying the sun cream and now its scarf’s, hats and applying chapstick. Winter is a great time of the year though, so many things to look forward to and in this issue we’ve highlighted a few. We’ve got a whole host of events to keep you busy, interview with comedian Joel Dommett ahead of his show in January, a classic Christmas sofa movies guide, fashion, fitness, sport, motoring and of course my favourite the Lilly Loves feature where I’ve shared some of my essentials for Christmas 2017. We’ve got a little something for everyone. We know only to well that Christmas is costly time of the year and to give a little helping hand we are offering one lucky winner the chance to get themselves a £50 Love2Shop gift card, see page 12 for details.
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8 What’s on
20 Wine
10 This Season Cinema Must Sees
22 Classic Christmas Sofa Movies
Selection of events throughout November and December. A Bad Moms Christmas, Daddy’s Home 2 and The Man who Invented Christmas make up this seasons must sees.
13 More Than A Market Town
When was the last time you visited Blyth?
14 Joel Dommett Interview - Cover Story
Comedian and star of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here Joel Dommett talks about touring, his stink in the jungle, and other extreme physical challenges.
18 Binge Reading
A selection of books to help drag you away from the tele and take up a new concept of binge reading.
Love eating red meat and drinking red wine? Here are some suggestions to wet your appetite. 13 Christmas classics to get you feeling festive and all nostalgic
24 How Timely
Watches for him and her
26 10 Christmas Gift Ideas
Rutherford & Co give us their 10 Christmas gift ideas.
28 You Look Fabulous
Christmas party outfits to get you looking drop dead gorgeous.
30 Tech Talk
Why wearable tech is the future of personal healthcare
All contents copyright © 2017 Enrich Media. All rights reserved. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, no responsibility can be accepted for inaccuracies, howsoever caused. No liability can be accepted for illustrations, photography, artwork or advertising materials while in transmission or with the publisher or their agents. All information is correct at time of going to print, October 2017. 4|living Local
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Tips to keep fit when you’ve got a busy Life
32 Looking Sharp with Ted
Ted Baker gets you looking super sharp.
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34 It’s all There in Clear Black and White A little round up on Newcastle United’s performance so far this season.
36 Newcastle Falcons
The fortunes of the regions only Premiership rugby team continue to rise after a strong start to the season on and off the field.
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40 Exceptional Dynamics and Everyday Usability A review of the new Jaguar F-Pace.
42 Lilly Loves
With Christmas approaching Lilly give some suggestions to get you started.
44 Treats, Trinkets and Santa
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46 Festive Feast
Instead of the traditional Christmas lunch why not go Goose.
48 Brain Teaser
Keep the grey matter going with a crossword
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Bananarama Newcastle City Hall Wednesday 15th November www.theatreroyal.co.uk Siobhan Fahey re-joins Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward for one time only Tour. The girl group that defined the 80s are back to their original, record-breaking line up. This will be the first time Sara, Keren and Siobhan have ever toured together. James Arthur with special guest Ella Henderson Metro Radio Arena Saturday 18th November www.metroradioarena.co.uk It has been an extraordinary 6 months for James Arthur. After returning with his single Say You Won’t Let Go, James has gone onto achieve multiple #1s, a Platinum selling album, sold out tours and two BRIT’s Nominations. Kielder Winter Wonderland Kielder Water & Forest Park Various dates from Saturday 18th November www.kielderwinterwonderland.com Your adventure to Kielder Winter Wonderland begins when you follow the Winter Wonderland star which leads you to the enchanted magical forest where a special surprise awaits. Discover Father Christmas, Mrs Christmas and their festive friends. There’s a whole host of festive activities throughout the day for you to share with your family and friends. 8|living Local
Hadrian’s Tipi Old Odeon Site, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle 8 weeks from Friday 27th October www.hadrianstipi.com Hadrian’s Tipi will return for another year and this time in the heart of Newcastle. Hadrian’s Tipi is a 8 week winter pop-up which offers everything a hardened Christmas shopper would want on a cold day… Inside you’ll find a warm log fire, cosy snug seating areas that welcome families, groups and dog owners alike. We have a large well stocked bar of hot & cold drinks favourites from local breweries and suppliers
Peter Pan Newcaslte Theatre Royal Various dates from Tuesday 28th November www.theatreroyal.co.uk Danny, Clive and Chris - return for another spectacular Theatre Royal pantomime. Be among the first to hook your seats for the unmissable story of the boy who never grew up! Danny Adams stars in the title role in the Theatre’s Royal’s first production of Peter Pan in over a decade, with Clive Webb and Chris Hayward as Mr & Mrs Smee.
Prosecco Festival Newcastle Racecourse Friday 24th & 25th November www.proseccofestuk.com Fizz for all as we bring to Newcastle a festival of fizz for you to indulge in a huge number of Prosecco, Spumante, Cava, Brut, Pink Champagne, and a range of Prosecco cocktails. Icons of The 80s Go West & Cutting Crew Sage Gateshead Thursday 30th November www.sagegateshead.com The 80s are back as these two legendary stars join forces for a truly incredible concert experience. With millions of albums sales and iconic hits such as We Close Our Eyes, Call Me, King Of Wishful Thinking, and the classic (I Just) Died In Your Arms, this authentic eighties double header is not to be missed.
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December Queen + Adam Lambert Metro Radio Arena Friday 1st December www.metroradioarena.co.uk The tour will showcase a spectacular new stage production and a set list, which the band hints will provide some surprises. For their 2017 tour, the band will unveil a brand new show including a specially designed state-of-the-art production.
Home Alone Live with Royal Northern Sinfonia Sage Gateshead Sunday 3rd December www.sagegateshead.com See cult Christmas movie Home Alone on the big screen, with John Williams’ Academy Awardnominated score performed live by Royal Northern Sinfonia. Merry Christmas ya filthy animals! Happy Mondays - 30th Anniversary O2 Academy Newcastle Friday 8 December 2017 www.academymusicgroup.com Manchester’s legendary Happy Mondays are set for a massive run of shows this winter. The ‘Twenty Four Hour Party People – Greatest Hits Tour’ will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the band’s debut record, Squirrel And G-Man Twenty Four Hour Party People Plastic Face Carnt Smile (White Out), as well as songs from their stellar career.
Jack and the Beanstalk - Pantodrome Times Square, Newcastle Monday 11th to Saturday 30th December www.timessquarepanto.com A GIANT pantomine adventure is sprouting up in Times Square Newcastle. Starring Newcastle’s Own DENISE WELCH as Mother Nature and Emmerdale/I’m A Celebrity’s ADAM THOMAS as our hero Jack. Join Jack, his trusty cow and grab your magic harp, as we take you on an unforgettable journey into the clouds in our purpose built Pantodrome in the heart of the city. A fairytale Christmas at Seven Stories Seven Stories, the National Centre for Childrens Books Various dates throughout December, check online for details www.sevenstories.org.uk The King and Queen of Fairyland are holding a very special festive party. The Queen has demanded that her present is “the best story ever told” and it must be something she has never heard before - if not Christmas will be cancelled!
Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience Aspers Casion, The Gate Newcastle Saturday 23rd Decemberr www.aspersnewcastle.co.uk This globetrotting show is truly quite legendary, selling out in places like Edinburgh Fringe and Sydney Opera House. In this, its 20th birthday year, it debuts at Aspers Casino Newcastle, but be warned: it will sell out here too, so early booking is essential. Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve a 3-course meal along with plenty of laughs and audience participation in this 5-star immersive show – a show that’s never the same twice, because it’s 70% improvised living Local | 9
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‘Daddy’s Home 2’ is back November 17th with John Cena, Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson and Will Ferrell where father and step father Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty’s old-school macho dad and Brad’s gentle father arrive to turn the holiday upside down. From trying to find the perfect tree and a nativity play that has the grown up’s dressing up too this is one new feel good Christmas film for the whole family to enjoy together.
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THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS ‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ starring Dan Stevens, Christopher Plummer and Jonathan Pryce comes to screens from 1st December and tells of a magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and other classic characters from ‘A Christmas Carol.’ The film shows how Charles Dickens mixed real life inspirations with his vivid imagination to conjure up unforgettable characters and a timeless tale, forever changing the holiday season into the celebration we know and love today.
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Joel Dommett interview
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It was a real gamble. I thought a lot about the pros and cons. But I felt like I’m quite an optimistic person and if anyone could do it maybe I could”
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Joel Dommett interview
That comedian guy with a beard from that thing you saw Comedian and star of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here Joel Dommett, talks about touring, his stint in the jungle, and other extreme physical challenges, ahead of his show at Newcastle City Hall in January. Joel Dommett is mid-way through his huge national tour. Is he knackered? Not really. ‘Essentially, I’m doing two hours work a day,’ he laughs. ‘It’s a very intensive two hours, but it’s not too bad.’ The 31-year-old comic has been delighting audiences for nearly a decade on the comedy circuit. But after causing quite a stir during his time in the jungle on the latest series of ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!’ – in which he was runner-up – he’s been rocketed into the big league. Much of what won Dommett votes on the ITV reality series shines through in his stand-up; his irresistible charm, perpetual upbeat attitude and nimble quick wit (although those jungle fans also couldn’t get enough of his ripped physique). But it’s live on stage where the Gloucestershire-born stand-up is at his best. His shows are grand and ambitious, weaving gripping stories amongst smart observations and goofy setpieces. No wonder he’s had to add more tour dates… This is the second batch of dates for your live tour. How does it feel to have had to extend it due to popular demand? ‘It’s mad! My agent keeps on cleverly adding dates without asking – which I absolutely don’t mind. It’s now creeping over 100.’ Are you enjoying touring? ‘I’m really enjoying it. Everyone keeps on saying to me, “You must absolutely hate it, you must be really bored of the show…” No, I think it just gets better and better, and I’m enjoying it more. I’ve taken my best friend Steve as my tour manager, we’ve known each other since we were 11, so we’re like two little kids – we’re both very giddy. I’m travelling around the UK with my best friend performing to people who actually want to see me. It’s a dream come true.’
How are you finding playing huge venues compared to intimate comedy clubs? ‘It’s kind of perfect, actually. My shows, weirdly, have always been quite big, but whereas before they were kind of ironically big in small venues, now they just fit the bigger rooms. There’s a real story arch to the show, a huge crescendo, and a really big epic ending – it’s a really fun, big, stupid show. And that’s what I think is important for the position I’m in; people saw me on a reality show being kind of funny, but I feel I’m in a real position where I have to deliver more. I’m fully aware that this reality TV thing might be a small bubble and that bubble might burst, so I’ve got to do my absolute best to deliver a show which is beyond people’s expectations so they come back to see me again.’ Indeed, you’ve gained a whole new fan base since ‘I’m A Celebrity…’ Are they different from the usual comedy-going crowd? ‘Yes, but I was really scared that it would be an absolute nightmare. I thought: it’s going to be lots of screaming young girls and younger people who haven’t seen comedy before. But the demographic at the shows has been so mixed. There are older couples, groups of lads, groups of women, and everyone’s been a delight. It’s such a pleasure to be doing a show where you feel like everyone’s excited to be there. For a lot of people it is their first comedy show, but we’re trying our best to entertain them as well as educate them. It’d be quite easy to do a generic, easy stand-up show and just talk about the jungle. But even though I’m quite commercial in my comedy, I like to think that it’s also slightly weird and not completely straightforward. So hopefully they come away from their first comedy show going, “Oh, that’s what stand-up can be.”’ How much do you have to acknowledge the jungle on stage? Do audiences want to hear about it? ‘Before the tour I wrote loads of jungle stuff because I thought that’s what they’ll want, I thought they were going to demand living Local | 15
Joel Dommett Interview it. But I quickly realised that they just didn’t want to hear it. Now, I barely mention it, it’s just part of the story. At the first couple of shows I called Carol Vorderman on stage, just because I thought it might be funny. Then I realised that, although it was funny, I can’t call Carol Vorderman every night, it could start to get a bit grating for her.’ Was it a difficult decision to go on ‘I’m a Celeb…’ in the first place? ‘It was a real gamble. I thought a lot about the pros and cons. But I felt like I’m quite an optimistic person and if anyone could do it maybe I could – I don’t really get angry or frustrated with other people very easily. The entire time I was in there I was so scared that the comedy community was going to shun me because I’d gone into a massively commercial reality show. But since I’ve got out it’s been so nice, they’ve been so lovely, as well as this new demographic of people. To have both of those teams on my side is the dream, really.’ The Australian jungle isn’t the only place you’ve visited recently. You’ve been travelling around the world with Nish Kumar meeting some of the strongest and toughest people on the planet for a Comedy Central series. Could your fitness levels keep up with them? ‘They tried to, but no. I did a 32 mile marathon with some Mexican guys, I did a 5km relay race in Brazil with a 100 kilo log, I did stick fighting in Kenya… Basically it was four months
of my body being absolutely battered.’ Were the Bushtucker Trials good practice for it? ‘Well, all the ridiculous stuff in the jungle did help me. I spent about four months eating ridiculous things and sleeping in uncomfortable places – I’m actually really good at that now.’ I guess it’s a good skill to have. You never know when you might need it. ‘It’s especially a good skill to have now I’m on tour and I have to sleep in Holidays Inns in Stafford. I think: “You know what? I’ve slept in worse…”’ ‘Joel Dommett: Live’ 26th January 2018 at Newcastle City Hall. For tickets and further information, please visit: www.joeldommett.com.
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Books
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e may be living in a Golden Age of television, Netflix and Box-sets, where you can hang out on the sofa and watch hours of award-winning series and not even feel the tiniest bit guilty about it (Fact: We do that too. It’s our go-to Sunday afternoon plan or if the kids by some miracle go to bed at 7pm you can find us on the sofa with control in hand by 7.30pm.) But, we’d also like to suggest a new concept: binge reading. Yes it sounds like more work than sitting in front of the television but your attention span will thank you. We are issuing a challenge this holiday period: pick up a book, we have some suggestions for you.
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The new heart-warming and hilariously brilliant story ‘Bad Dad’ from number one bestselling author David Walliams is out on November 1st suitable for age 9 and up. This one will be one for getting the kid’s reading. Dad’s come in all shapes and sizes. There are fat ones and thin ones, tall ones and short ones. There are young ones and old ones, clever ones and stupid ones. There are silly ones and serious ones, loud ones and quiet ones. Of course there are good dads, and bad dads….A high-speed cops and robbers adventure with heart and soul about a father and son taking on the villainous Mr Big – and winning. This riches-to-rags story will have you on the edge of your seat and howling with laughter. Bad Dad is a fast and furious, heart-warming story of a father and son on an adventure – and a thrilling mission to break an innocent man into prison. Available from 2nd November.
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‘Jenson Button: Life to the limit: My autobiography’ Jenson Button is one of the greatest racing drivers of his generation. His seventeen years in Formula 1 have seen him experience everything the sport has to offer, from nursing underpowered cars around the track to winning World Championships and everything in between. Here, Jenson tells his full story for the first time in his own honest, intelligent and eloquent style. Jenson’s book lifts the lid on the gilded and often hidden world of formula 1. Available now.
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‘Why Mummy Drinks’ is the brilliant novel from Gill Sims, the author of the online sensation Peter and Jane. It is Mummy’s 39th birthday. She is staring down the barrel of a future of people asking if she wants to come to their advanced yoga classes, and polite book clubs where everyone claims to be tiddly after one glass of Pinot Grigio and says things like ‘Oooh gosh, are you having another glass?’ But Mummy does not want to go quietly into that good night of women with sensible haircuts who ‘live for their children’ and stand in the playground trying to trump each other with their offspring’s achievements, and boasting about latest holidays. Instead, she clutches a large glass of wine, muttering ‘FML’ over and over again. Until she remembers a gem of an idea she’s had. Available now.
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‘Let Me Be Frank’ is the new book from one of the world’s sporting greats. A deeply personal story, Bruno talks about his battle with mental illness, his time inside a mental facility, the impact his illness had on his career and his family – and his long road back to stability. Now ready to talk about the condition that devastated his world, Frank’s story offers his unique perspective on living with bipolar disorder. Available now.
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‘Some Kind of Wonderful’ by Giovanna Fletcher is available from 16th November. In losing him can she rediscover herself? When the love of your life says you’re not The One, who are you? Lizzy and Ian have been a couple since the first week of University. Now, after celebrating a decade together, everyone thinks they are about to get engaged. Instead a romantic escape to Dubai leaves Lizzy with no ring, no fiancé and no future. Lizzy is heartbroken – but through the tears, she sees an opportunity. This is her moment to discover what she’s been missing while playing Ian’s ideal ‘better half’. But how much has Ian changed her, and who should she be without him? Determined to discover who she is at heart, Lizzy sets out to rediscover the girl she was before – and, in the meantime, have a little fun…This is a saucy, fun and full of heart book that ticks every one of our must have boxes. Available from 16th November.
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‘The Christmas Chronicles’ is the story of Nigel Slater’s love for winter, the scent of fir and spruce, ghost stories read with a glass of sloe gin, and beeswax candles with shadows dancing on the ceiling. With recipes, decorations, fables and quick fireside suppers, Nigel guides you through the essential preparations for Christmas and the New Year, with everything you need to enjoy the winter months. Taking you from November 1st all the way to the end of January, The Christmas Chronicles covers everything from Bonfire night, Christmas and New Year to Epiphany. There are over 100 recipes ensuring that The Christmas Chronicles is the only book you’ll ever need for winter. Available now.
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Wine
Love eating red meat and drinking red wine? Try one of these cabernet sauvignons to get the juices flowing. The undisputed king of the grapevine, not only is cabernet sauvignon prized for its bold blackcurrant flavours, but it’s also the primary grape in some of the greatest wines in the world. A Bordeaux red (specifically from the left bank of the Gironde) is made up of a blend of red grape varieties, and you won’t find a famous label such as Margaux or Pauillac without a generous measure of cab sav, which brings power, finesse and ageing potential - but that’s not to say the wines can’t be enjoyed young. 1. Busby Estate Langhorne Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, South Eastern Australia (£4.98, Asda, in-store only) On the cabernet trail for an easy drinking value wine? Look no further than this one - the ripe blackberry fruit, soft tannins, ever-so-light minty note and savoury, slightly dry finish has enough fruity concentration to tug on the taste buds.
2. TTD Padthaway Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Australia (£6.50, Sainsbury’s) With a smidgen of shiraz to spice up the freshly crushed blackberry and plummy fruit, a touch of mint rides on gentle waves of cabernet fruit with fine tannins and a juicy freshness on the finish keeps you coming back for more. 3. Warwick Cape Lady Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Western Cape, South Africa (£8.50, Morrisons) Along with a hint of mocha, this classy cab sav is brimming with blueberry and blackberry fruits and with a velvety smooth richness, strength and purity folded into soft tannins, it's big on flavour without the hefty price tag. 20|living Local
Location and climate is always the trump card and while Bordeaux is its homeland, this hardy, thickskinned grape has spread its vines far and wide. Along with expensive New World examples, such as the Margaret River in Australia, you can still enjoy a reasonably priced cabernet sauvignon from most winemaking regions. Here are some contemporary cabs that caught our eye and satisfied our senses... 4. Robert Oatley Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Australia (£9.99, The Co-operative, in-store only) Right at the heart of the Australian wine scene, you would normally have to fork out for a wine from this famous region, so run, don't walk to snap this label up. Soft and herbal, deliciously pungent black fruit aromas are followed by a forest floor of blackberry fruits with smooth tannins, cassis, dark chocolate flavours and a lingering vegetal note.
5. Bremerton Estate Coulthard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Langhorne Creek, South Australia (£14.95, Frontier Fine Wines) A wine of this calibre is the Aussie version of a good Bordeaux and while it's built to go the distance, it's drinking beautifully now. Perfumed and concentrated with lifted mint on the rich blackcurrant and creme de cassis fruit and wellintegrated oak on the long, silky finish, it simply begs to be drunk. Sip, savour and watch it disappear with your best cut of meat.
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CLASSIC CHRISTMAS SOFA MOVIES We couldn’t review the new Christmas releases without it making us reach for some of our favourite Christmas classics, from Home Alone to Miracle on 34th Street, Christmas Movies make Christmas magical. How many of these feature on your families Christmas must watch list? Christmas Movie’s in matching Christmas pyjamas while the tree lights twinkle and the kids argue over who has the most marshmallows on their hot chocolate make this our favourite season so try some of our favourite’s from the comfort of your sofa this Winter. ‘Home Alone’ when 8 year old Kevin McCallister acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. His excitement soon fades when two con men plan to rob the McCallister residence and he alone must protect the family home. Kevin returns in ‘Home Alone 2’ where he loses track of his father at the airport, he mistakenly gets on a plane to New York City while the rest of his family fly to Florida. Now alone in the Big Apple, Kevin cons his way into a room at the Plaza Hotel and begins his usual antics. But when Kevin discovers that the sticky bandits are on the loose, he struggles to stop them from robbing an elderly man’s toy store just before Christmas. ‘Elf’ Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood by Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs, a cynical businessman. Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with Buddy with increasingly chaotic results. As the holiday’s approach, Clark Griswold wants to have the perfect Christmas in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ so he pesters his wife and kids as he tries to make sure everything was in line, including the tree and house decorations. However his hick cousin Eddie and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper van on the Griswold property.
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‘Love actually’ is one of my all time favourites and I cannot wrap Christmas presents without watching it, nine intertwined stories examine the complexities of the one emotion that connects us all: love. Among the characters explored is David, the handsome new prime minister who falls for a young junior, Sarah, a graphic designer whose devotion to her mentally ill brother complicates her love life and Harry, a married man who gets tempted by his attractive new secretary. ‘Die Hard’, New York City policeman John McClane is visiting his estranged wife and two daughters on Christmas Eve. He joins her at a holiday party in the headquarters of the Japanese-owned business she works for. But the festivities are interrupted by a group of terrorists who take over the exclusive high-rise, and everyone in it. Very soon McClane realises that there’s no one to save the hostages but him.
Christmas Movies ‘Polar Express’ is an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he emarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge. Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and Sam the Eagle weave in and out of the story, while Scrooge receives visits from spirits of three Christmases, past, present and future. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness. ‘Gremlins’ a gadget salesman is looking for a special gift for his son and finds one in a store in Chinatown. The shopkeeper is reluctant to sell him the “mogwai” but sells it to him with the warning to never expose him to bright light, water or feed him after midnight. All of this happens and the result is a gang of gremlins that decide to tear up the town on Christmas Eve. ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ an old man going by the name Kris Kringle fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy’s annual Thanksgiving day parade. Kringle proves to be such a hit that he is soon appearing regularly at the chain’s main store in Manhattan. Kringle surprises customers and employees alike by claiming that he really is Santa Claus, it leads to a court case to determine his mental health and, more importantly, his authenticity. Workaholic Howard wants to make things up to his son in ‘Jingle All the Way’. He promises to get Jamie the hottest toy of the season, Turbo Man, even though it’s Christmas Eve and the toy is practically sold out. As Howard hunts down the elusive gift, he runs into mailman Myron, another father on the same quest. With the clock winding down, Howard’s moral code is tested as he starts to learn the real meaning of Christmas.
The Holiday’ is another must watch while wrapping film, two women, one from America and one from Britain, swap homes at Christmastime after bad breakups with their boyfriends. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realises the imminent return home may end the relationship. ‘ Arthur Christmas’, When the unthinkable happens, and Santa misses one child out of hundreds of millions, someone has to save the day. It’s up to Arthur, Santa’s youngest son, to deliver a present to the forgotten tyke before Christmas morning dawns. Santa Claus: The Movie’ In ancient times, a man called Claus, who delivers toys in his small village, fulfils his destiny to become Santa Claus after meeting an expert toy-making elf, Patch, in the North Pole. In the present day Santa Claus has become overwhelmed by his workload, and the disgruntled Patch flees the workshop to New York City. There, Patch unknowingly threatens the fate of Christmas by taking a job at a failing toy company run by a scheming businessman.
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Just over 15 years ago, many of us were still excitedly dialling up our Internet connection and waiting for those pips, bleeps and other agonising noises to come from the desktop. These days, you're probably in the minority if you still have a full-size PC at home.
makes people look silly or not, wearable technology is arguable one of the most exciting and visible areas making inroads into the healthcare market. Samsung's recently revealed Simband is a great example of exactly what we're talking about. The device, which is a wristband with digital display, is still in its prototype stage, along with the Sami operating system (Samsung Architecture Multimedia Interactions), and already it poses a pretty exciting prospect.
Technology is at once marvellous and spectacularly frightening. After you reach 25 there's already a million and one things you don't know about what's possible with even basic computer equipment, which most of those younger will be familiar with. The pace of progress is staggering and thankfully, on top of making it easier to play Clash of the Clans, the perpetual march is genuinely improving life in many ways, and there's no greater potential than in the field of healthcare. The obvious ideal is an Elysium -style gizmo that we lie in and have any ailments - from cancer to coughs - instantly cured. Of course that's probably a few decades away (and then some), but nevertheless the marriage of tech and health is, in theory, a harmonious one. The more time and money we spend on developing ways in which our creations can help us maintain a clean bill of health, the more this will be possible. In addition to dividing opinion on whether Google Glass
The gadget is capable of providing a number of readouts to the wearer, informing them of various aspects of their body's functions. Stress levels, sleep pattern, heart rate and blood pressure fall under the wellness category; onset of fatigue, calorie intake and hydration under nutrition; and the activity monitor tells you how many steps you've taken in a given period, the kcal reading of your last workout, and the day's 'onyour-feet-mileage' in distance and hours. All of which may sound a little over the top, but given Britain's notoriously unhealthy lifestyle, and the difference even just a few changes can make, we'd say devices like this could definitely help people make informed choices on what needs to be altered in order to stay in tip-top condition.
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Circuit session: This is a good total toning and cardio workout. Choose five or six toning exercises - such as the squats, lunges, hamstring curls, push-ups and pectoral squeezes - and perform 10 repetitions of each exercise one after the other, without resting. Repeat this up to four times and you'll have completed a great fat-burning session by keeping your heart rate up and also incorporating resistance exercises. Follow a five-minute cool down and stretch. Gym body part workout: This will help strengthen or reshape problem areas of your body. In just 20 minutes you could perform three sets for three or four targeted exercises using gym equipment. Follow with targeted stretches. A good weekly routine would include targeted body part workouts in between cardio sessions. Stretching: This helps re-balance your body, improve flexibility and lengthen and tone your muscles. If you are unsure of how to correctly stretch, speak to a personal trainer in order to avoid injury. Relaxation: Busy lifestyles mean stressful ones, so part of your short exercise sessions should focus on balancing the mind and easing muscle tension. Lie on the floor with your palms face up. Close your eyes and breathe deeply through your diaphragm. Allow your lungs and diaphragm to fill as much as possible, counting in for four, and then slowly exhale, counting out for five. You can also relax muscle tension. Start at your toes and clench then relax them, move to your calves and clench and relax and slowly use this technique for all of your body parts to help relax tight muscles.
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This limited-edition watch was originally produced to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Bond film, You Only Live Twice. Gadgets are of course a key part of the Bond mystery, which is why the Seamaster Diver 300M Commander’s Watch attracted so much attention. The watch reflects all things British, and is designed as a stylish salute to the Royal Navy and inspired by the legendary superspy Bond. It has a distinctive red, white and blue colour scheme, with a chunky dial and traditional strap that is inspired by Bond’s rank and regalia. The case is made from stainless steel with a polished, white ceramic dial. The finer details bring the watch to life, such as the striking 007 motif in brilliant red that acts as a counterpoint to the second hand, and a Liquidmetal diving scale to demonstrate the 300M it can be used in. The intricate design of the watch showcases the stylish Omega Calibre 2507 mechanism. The Commander’s Watch logo is inscribed in capitals, along with the number of the edition, on the clear stainless-steel back rim. Just 7,007 watches were produced to mark this celebratory release, retailing at £3,720 each. The 25th instalment of James Bond is set to return in November 2019, with the plot and its key characters being kept tightly under wraps. The good news for Bond fans, however, is that according to sources, shooting for the next film is due to start early 2018. Daniel Craig has confirmed that he will be filling the role of Bond again. If he completes the film, he will be the longest running Bond since Sean Connery. Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, who first got involved with the franchise in The World is Not Enough in 1999, are working on the new script. The director is yet to be announced, but the bookies’ favourite is Christopher Nolan, who directed the hugely successful Dunkirk this year. Those feeling nostalgic for the next Bond film are encouraged living Local | 33
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Newcastle United
It’s all there in clear black and white Newcastle United head into the winter months in a position few expected after a difficult start to the season. Three defeats and a limited summer transfer window lead to doom on Tyneside which probably surprised the manager and a few of the players after the highs of last season. This club and this support have seen this story too many times before though.
Broken promises and broken visions. A lack of ambition is one thing, a deliberate lack of transparency is another. The team rallied to three wins and draw in five games. The fixtures have been kind but the performances solid. This team can defend, a rarity in the modern Premier League. It can also attack. West Ham and Stoke were lucky to concede what they did as chances were missed. Overall there’s a sense of trust between fans and team. I severely doubt we’ll see this side humiliated as they were too often under previous managers in this division, under Mike Ashley. Jamal Lascelles is just 23 years old. What were you doing at 23? Few people get the chance to captain a Premier League football club, even fewer manage it with the grace and dignity of our young leader. He’s not the best defender I’ve ever seen at NUFC but certainly one of my favourite. Fast wingers with end product who play regularly in the Premier League go for around £20 million these days, at a low level. Christian Atsu cost £6m. He couldn’t get in the team most of last season when we were playing second division football. He’s now one of the first names on the team sheet. Footballer’s improve under the guidance of Rafa Benitez. They used to get worse when they arrived at NUFC. All is not well however. Mike Ashley’s relentless PR ‘machine’ is telling the media that three parties have signed None Disclosure Agreements with another group interested. They’re also saying that as a result, Mike Ashley has ‘lowered’ the price’. I must remember that when selling my next car, the more people that want to buy it, I’ll need to start lowering the price, right? Whatever truth there is in these takeover stories, rest assured that things won’t be easy and that Mike Ashley will be the winner of any sale of the club. That’s when the incriminations of a disastrous tenure start to reveal themselves. Whether that happens or it doesn’t, Newcastle United fans have a team that tries and has proved it will be competitive in this league. We’ve a world class manager and a good set of talented young lads doing their best for us. It hasn’t always been like that. Alex Hurst, Editor of TrueFaith www.true-faith.co.uk
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Newcastle Falcons
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The fortunes of the region’s only Premiership rugby team, Newcastle Falcons, continue to rise after a strong start to the season on and off the field. Average crowds at the Kingston Park club are up significantly on last season and the team have played their part, the first block of six league games seeing four Falcons victories and a four-try bonus point away to reigning champions, Exeter Chiefs. The Falcons’ only ‘home’ loss during that period came against European champions Saracens, a match which was moved to the American city of Philadelphia as part of the Premiership’s ongoing drive for increased global awareness. Beginning the league campaign with a thumping 35-8 victory over Worcester Warriors, the Falcons were forced to grind it out in their second encounter when a rain-soaked night in Manchester saw a late surge delivering a 13-12 win at Sale Sharks. Defeat to Saracens in round three was followed up by a thrilling 33-32 triumph at Bath in which Newcastle secured 36|living Local
another four-try bonus point, director of rugby Dean Richards’ side much more convincing in dishing out a 29-17 defeat of newly-promoted London Irish in round five. Champions Exeter were victorious in Devon as the opening block of league matches came to a close, the Falcons taking a bonus point as consolation before entering a month which saw their European Challenge Cup campaign get off to a winning start. Again, there were points aplenty as the Kingston Park outfit ran out 32-27 winners against Welsh visitors, Dragons, their Cup route taking them to French side Bordeaux-Begles before returning to league action in front of a season-high home crowd against Leicester Tigers on October 29. The Falcons’ upturn in fortunes might have caught some on the outside by surprise, but for those in the know it is reward for the shrewd incremental improvements made to the squad by Richards, who is in his seventh season with the club. Having retained a core of homegrown players, captained by long-time club man and fully-fledged Geordie Will Welch, Newcastle have added proven international class with the likes of returning fly-half Toby Flood, French great Maxime Mermoz and Canada captain DTH van der Merwe. Fijian flyer Vereniki Goneva remains among the most lethal finishers in the division, but it is not just on the field where the club are showing ambition.
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Newcastle Falcons A planning application has been lodged with Newcastle City Council for a substantial development to Kingston Park Stadium which would see the capacity rising from 10,200 to 11,730, with additional seating, hospitality space, meeting rooms, changing rooms, medical and fitness facilities. A new community pitch is part of an application which would see local schools, clubs and university teams able to train and play at the home of the Falcons, who face an exciting run of home games over the next two months. Their run of Kingston Park clashes begins with the AngloWelsh Cup visit of Cardiff Blues on Saturday November 11, before Gloucester provide the Friday night opposition on November 24. The return of European action sees BordeauxBegles visiting the North East in front of the BT Sport cameras on December 9, while there will be a sizeable crowd in attendance for the festive fixture against Harlequins on Saturday December 23. Featuring prominently on many Christmas lists is the club’s new European kit, which sees a return to their traditional Gosforth colours of green and white hoops in the year of the club’s 140th anniversary.
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illy Loves Christmas, everything about it. From walking round Christmas markets, shopping for that perfect present, the smell of Christmas trees and candles, excited children, pantomime trips, ice skating, hats and scarves, wrapping paper, Christmas music, mulled wine, dressing up,
Chocolate and prosecco, two of my favourite things all wrapped up for that perfect present idea. www.hotelchocolat.com
Gin baubles, bravo to the person that created this little bit of genius, and they are refillable, the must have decoration for 2017! www.gettingpersonal.co.uk
Pie Face carnival style, just when you thought this game couldn’t get more giggles www.amazon.co.uk
All aboard, all aboard, who wouldn’t want a lego train running round the base of the tree this year? www.johnlewis.com
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Christmas baking and Christmas crafts, it really is the most magical time of the year. Here is my collection of my Christmas favourites to create the perfect Christmas. We all need a wrapping set for when we settle down with a Christmas movie to get started on the wrapping……be that super organised in November or last minute on Christmas Eve www.matalan.co.uk
It is quite simply not Christmas without candles. www.lovearoma.co.uk
It is not Christmas Eve without new pyjamas, these are all my favourites this year www.marksandspencer.com
Lilly Love Christmas is the perfect excuse for a tutu and I love these ones from Angel face, perfect for that Christmas party for any little lady. Uncompromised on quality and made from super-soft fabrics, Angel’s Face tutus are fabulously full and gorgeously soft. All tutus are delivered in exquisite, vintage-inspired hat boxes, making them an ideal, easy-to-store, gift and certain to make any little girl’s tutu dream come true!!
Tea Crown £20 Vintage Babygrow £29 Baby Trinity Tutu £37 www.angels-face.co.uk
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hristmas Market @ Auckland Castle 17th November 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Auckland Castle, more than 40 local food producers and artisan craftspeople will be laying out their stalls as the formal garden is transformed into a festive shopper’s haven. Treat yourself to a plethora of inspiring and unique presents and speciality foods from sweets and seasonal gingerbread to dog treats, handmade chocolates, jewellery, glassware, leather goods, ceramics and decorations. Enjoy Christmas music and also take the chance to look around Europe’s largest private chapel, St Peter’s, with its spectacular 17th century ceiling and elaborately carved woodwork screens. For further information visit www. aucklandcastle.org Dates Fri 17 Nov 2017, 1pm-7pm Sat 18 & Sun 19 Nov 2017, 10am -4pm Cost: Free admission to the food and craft market. Venue Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland County Durham, DL14 7NR
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ed Fox Christmas Market – 17th19th November 10am-4pm. A lovely festive market to celebrate the opening weekend for the Redfox Narnia Event. With over 40 stalls under cover in the garden centre and located right next to Narnia and Santa’s Grotto, this promises to be a fabulous family event. Entry to the market and garden centre is free and Santa arrives in Narnia on Friday the 18th of November at 1pm until 7pm. He will be there every weekday until Friday 22nd of December and from 10am until 5pm Saturdays and Sundays. There will be a special visit to Santa on Christmas Eve From 10am until 4pm. Bookings for this visit are required in advance 0191 438 0821 or redfoxnurseries@aol.com price £12.99 SANTA OPERATES ON A QUEUEING SYSTEM – TIMES MAY VARY A visit to Narnia is free of charge between 9am and 12.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits to Narnia whilst Santa is in his grotto are not possible unless you have purchased a ticket to see Santa.
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Treats, Trinkets and Santa It’s the most wonderful time of the year - time to wrap up warm, indulge with steaming hot drinks (mulled wine, anyone?) and get searching for those perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones. And where better to stock up on festive cheer than one of the amazing Christmas markets to be found all across the North East? There are tons of stalls offering up trinkets and treasures for you to wrap under the tree, not to mention the wealth of food pop-ups and mulled wine stands if you need to replenish your energy levels during your Christmas shopping. To meet with Santa and receive a present is £9.99 they also welcome group bookings from schools, nurseries and Brownies etc. Enquiries for this service can be made via email redfoxnurseries@aol.com or tel 0191 438 0821 For further information visit www. redfoxgardenworld.co.uk Dates Friday 17th Nov to 23rd Dec - 1pm7pm Venue Redfox Garden World, Newcastle Road Gateshead, NE10 8YS
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zure Garden Centre Christmas Market – Various dates throughout November & December. Azure Garden Centre aims to host Christmas Markets that offer a wide range of seasonal gift, craft and food items in order to create an event with a difference. A wonderful family event with famous Christmas displays and a chance to meet and feed Santa’s very own reindeer. For further information visit www. azure-gardencentre.co.uk Dates Various throughout Nov-Dec
Christmas Markets from Santa’s Grotto to a local children’s charities nominated and voted on by their social media followers. They will also be donating a percentage of the entrance payments to another North East charity this year. For further Information visit www.nemarkets.com Date 24th - 26th Nov Venue Neilson Road, Gateshead NE10 0EF
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hristmas Market in The Alnwick Garden. Saturday and Sunday’s from 18th November until 17th December. Fill your Christmas stocking with unique and eclectic delights from around the region. hand pciked by The Alnwick Garden, the market hosts a selection of handmade, artisan and traditional gifts, and offers shoppers the chance to indulge in festive nibbles and live caroling. For further information visit www. alnwickgarden.com Dates Sat & Sunday’s from 18th Nov to 17th Dec Venue Denwick Lane, Alnwick, NE66 1YU
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ateshead Christmas Village – 24th – 26th November 12-8pm Friday and Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday. Now in its second year, the Gateshead Christmas Village follows a successful
move and a rebrand from the Team Valley Christmas market and returning to Gateshead International Stadium. Once again, they plan to deliver the best Christmas event Gateshead has ever seen as they take over the outside track from 24th to 26th November 2017. The event offers families a different experience in Christmas shopping with something for everyone. There will be a children’s fairground onsite and Santa will be in his grotto with a live nativity to ensure youngsters get their Christmas wish lists to him on time. Visitors can also look forward to family entertainment, carol singing, mulled wine, hot chestnuts, mince pies and of course plenty of stands and a large marquee. Many traders you will recognise if you’ve ever been to Team Valley Christmas Market but there will be some new companies onboard too. Entry charges are £2 per adult, £1.50 for concessions and children up to 16 free. In keeping with previous years North East markets will be donating profits
age Gatehead’s Christmas Cracker Event – 2nd December 10am-6pm Join them for a Christmas Fair with a difference! Bringing together independent vendors and products from across the region for a one day event, taking place in their fabulous Concourse in this stunning venue. There’ll be a special festive blend of free music and family friendly entertainment including demonstrations, children’s face painting, Santa’s Grotto and a special visit from Bjorn the Polar Bear! For further information visit www. sagegateshead.com Date 2nd Dec Venue St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR
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oodhorn Winter Market – 9th & 10th December 10am-4pm Woodhorn's annual Winter Market takes place in their beautiful Workshop Galleries. The Market features a fabulous selection of gifts, food and produce from some of the region's finest makers, crafters and producers. Entry to the Winter Market and Museum is free, on site parking is £3.50 per vehicle. The weekend will also include their Pityard Skating Rink* and Father Christmas Stable Grotto (charges apply), making Woodhorn Museum a fantastic choice for a memorable and festive family day out. For further information visit www. experiencewoodhorn.com Date 10th December Venue Woodhorn Museum, QEII Country Park Ashington, NE63 9YF living Local | 45
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Goose breast with goose leg sausage roll, kale and cranberry relish
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he underrated goose makes a luxurious centrepiece to a Christmas Day roast, and with a skilfully prepared bird and served with some suitably classy accompaniments. The goose sausage roll is a particular highlight - guaranteed to provide a talking point at the table. A good butcher should be happy to provide the specific elements, such as minced leg meat.
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To prepare the goose leg sausage rolls, mix the goose and pork mince together, then add the chopped herbs and season with the allspice, salt and pepper
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Place a large piece of cling film on the work surface and lay the mince along the middle. Roll into a long ballotine, approximately 4cm in diameter, then tie off the ends and place in the fridge to firm up. Once the mix is chilled, carefully remove the cling film and place onto a piece of puff pastry large enough to wrap around the filling
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Roll the pastry tightly around the sausage and goose mix, ensuring you brush the inside edge with egg yolk before sealing. Rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes
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For the cranberry relish, add all of the ingredients to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer
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Place the roasting tray over a medium heat, add approximately 250ml of chicken stock and deglaze, ensuring you remove all of the caramelised pieces and sediment that has stuck to the base of the tray. Transfer the liquid and sediment to the saucepan with the bones
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Add more chicken stock to the pan and simmer to reduce. Make sure you keep tasting the gravy as it reduces until it reaches a nice, intense flavour
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Add the garlic and thyme and continue simmering to infuse, once again tasting until it reaches the desired strength of flavour. Pass through a fine strainer into a clean saucepan. Combine the butter and flour to form a paste (beurre manie). Whisk in half of the paste and simmer to thicken Add more of the paste if more thickening is required. Season to taste with salt and pepper and pass through a fine strainer. Set aside
Cook for approximately 20 minutes until the fresh cranberries have broken down and the port has reduced down to make a thick sauce. Remove from the heat, allow to cool and refrigerate until required
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Preheat the oven to 175ËšC/gas mark 3.5
Remove the sausage roll from the fridge, brush all over with the remaining egg yolk and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through
Goose breast 2 goose breasts 25g of unsalted butter 1 tsp table salt black pepper, freshly ground Goose sausage roll 500g of pork mince 500g of goose leg, minced 25g of parsley, chopped 25g of marjoram, chopped 25g of sage, chopped 1/2 tsp allspice 1 tsp table salt black pepper, freshly ground 1 sheet of puff pastry, all butter 1 egg yolk
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Meanwhile, use a sharpe knife to score the goose fat/ skin on each breast and season well with salt and pepper. Place a large pan over a low-medium heat and cook the breasts slowly, skin-side down. This will help render down the fat so the skin turns golden and crispy
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Check the skin every 2 minutes and once golden brown and crispy, turn the breasts over, adding the butter and spooning over the breasts to baste. Cook for a couple more minutes, or as desired - ideally the goose should be medium rare and pink in the middle. Remove from the pan and leave to rest for 10 minutes in a warm place
Goose gravy 1000ml of chicken stock 2 garlic cloves, bruised 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 40g of butter, softened 2 tbsp of flour 1/2 tsp table salt pepper Cranberry relish 100g of cranberries, fresh 100g of cranberry sauce 100g of dried cranberries 100ml of port Kale 500g of curly kale 40g of butter table salt black pepper, freshly ground
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Christmas 2017 – sit back and relax whilst our dedicated team here at Nicholsons take the stress out of your Christmas. From the biggest plumpest turkey to our hand prepared 3 bird roast – we will ensure your Christmas is truly unforgettable.
While the goose is resting, remove the stalks and any thick stems from the kale and wash thoroughly. Cook in a large pan of boiling salted water until al dente, for approximately 3-4 minutes. Drain, toss in butter and season with salt and a good grind of pepper Before serving, slice the goose sausage roll into 6 even portions and reheat, if necessary. Reheat the gravy until warmed through
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Using a sharp knife, carve the goose breasts, allowing 4 slices per portion. Add the slices to hot plates and add the hot sausage roll, kale and some cranberry relish. Drizzle with the hot gravy and serve immediately
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Make your Christmas extra special with our locally sourced Northumbrian produce which is hand selected by Mr Nicholson himself.
View our Christmas 2017 brochure at www.nicholsonsbutchers.co.uk or call us 0191 252 5250 and we’ll be happy to post you a copy.
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