Manner | Issue 14

ESSENTIAL SPRING PIECES

WOMEN IN SPORT

EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH DANCE

'70s

HAIR & MAKEUP

CRYSTALS

MORE THAN JUST BEAUTIFUL

Nikki Zachariou

Features

Wellness

55. IN THE LOOP

56. SPRING INTO ACTION

58. DECLUTTER YOUR MIND

60. CRYSTALS: MORE THAN JUST BEAUTIFUL

Lifestyle

65. HOME TRENDS

66. INTERIORS: HOME OFFICE

69. INTERIORS: NATURAL

70. INTERIORS: BLUSH

72. FALL BACK IN LOVE WITH OUR ISLAND

75. RECIPES: THE BEET GOES ON

79. NATURALLY HEALTHY LIVING

80. RECIPE: ELDERFLOWER AND LIME MARTINI

81. SPRING WINES

CONTRIBUTORS

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Chloë Bowler is a celebrity personal trainer and owner of Health Chef, which delivers freshly prepared, healthy and delicious meals straight to your door, three times a week.

Harriet Rouse is the owner and founder of www.gifts.je. With a weakness for strong coffee and an uncanny ability to kill pot plants, she has over ten years experience as a freelance writer.

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POUR TOI

Christian Gott is a full-time chef in Jersey and a father of two. Any spare time is spent writing about food.

Kate Morrison is originally from Vancouver and has been sharing her passion for makeup artistry in Jersey since 2015.

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Mark Stephenson is originally from Liverpool, but moved to Jersey in 2008 and is a passionate semiprofessional photographer. He specialises in lifestyle, fashion and portraiture.

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Editor's letter

Who else is ready to pack their winter coats and boots away? As the days get longer and slightly warmer, I’m certainly ready to trade in my faux fur for something a little more cheerful.

This issue is full of new spring fashions. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would have noticed the influx of loungewear, ranging from comfy knitwear and sweats to full-on head-to-toe tracksuits. We’ve selected our favourite pieces to make the decision easier for you (page 16). Continuing with the relaxed lifestyle trend, we have featured our favourite neutral and pastel pieces to keep you looking and feeling fantastic all spring long. If you need a complete clothing makeover, we’ve made a handy guide featuring 12 spring essentials that can be mixed and matched to help create a capsule wardrobe.

I love hearing about new businesses that share an eco-friendly ethos. Turn to page 34 to read about four local business owners who are getting creative with the Earth in mind.

The pandemic has made us think about how we exercise. With gyms being closed, we have had to turn to other forms of fitness, including running and cycling. Many women cite anxiety and nervousness for not wanting to try a new sport, so we spoke to three females from sporting backgrounds. Laura Riley, Amy Lambert and Chloe Bougourd explain why they love sports, how they got involved, and why you should try something new.

For our cover, I Spoke to Nikki Zachariou, founder of UberEdge Dance Company, about empowering women through dance and hoping to break down the equality barriers when it comes to confidence (page 24).

Trying to put the dark, miserable days behind

us, we focused our fashion editorial around bright, bold colours to offer a bit of optimism during the current climate. Mark Stephenson photographs Taye Boakye-Yiadom, from page 28. For our beauty editorial, Steph Whitehead and Kate Morrison create five ‘70s inspired looks on model Elisha Hiller, photographed by Mark Stephenson (from page 45).

Moving on to interiors, we’ve picked our favourite furniture and accessories for a stylish and practical home office space – perfect for those who continue to work from home. Blush tones and natural décor also feature heavily. You can find more trends and inspiration from page 65.

Throughout the magazine, you’ll also find articles on decluttering your mind, the benefits of crystals as well as beetroot recipes - perfect for the spring weather.

Sophie Wilkinson @sophlwilko

FASHION

HYBRID GARMENTS

Using a mix of fabrics, Desigual’s latest ‘Love the World’ collection is composed of 100% sustainable garments. This bi-material dress is made using denim and Tencel - a fabric produced using recyclable, Earth-friendly solvents.

DRESS £114, DESIGUAL AT CHICHI

Denim shirt collar

Zip fastener

Waist gathered with elastic band

Mix of fabrics: denim and Tencel

Eco-friendly garment

SHOPPING

The pieces on our wish list

SHIRT £25.20, VERO MODA AT DE GRUCHY

SKIRT £136, MARELLA AT NAUTILUS

HAT £19.99, KATIE LOXTON AT POUR TOI

BAG £59.99, KATIE LOXTON AT POUR TOI

DRESS £79, PEBBLE

EARRINGS £26.50, AMELIE

SANDALS £139, KURT GEIGER AT VOISINS

BAG £338, SEE BY CHLOE AT VOISINS

JACKET £69.99, CHICHI

BAG £32.99, KATIE LOXTON AT POUR TOI

GILET £90, SELECTED FEMME AT VOISINS

BLOUSE £96, MARELLA AT NAUTILUS

SHORTS £153, WEEKEND MAX MARA AT VOISINS

SHIRT DRESS £167, MARELLA AT NAUTILUS

BAG £180, MARC JACOBS AT VOISINS

NEUTRALS

Mix crisp whites with earthy tones for a fresh feel

BLOUSE £99, PEBBLE

EARRINGS £34, PEBBLE

SUNGLASSES £140, RAY BAN AT POUR TOI

SHIRT £59.99, CHICHI

SKIRT £135, SCOTCH & SODA AT VOISINS

DUNGAREES £105, PEBBLE

SLIDES £59, PEBBLE

BAG £115.50, GUESS AT POUR TOI

VICTORIA BECKHAM

PASTELS

Pastels are a spring must have, this season focus on soft pinks and blues

DRESS £239, RIXO AT VOISINS

HEADBAND £23, RIXO AT VOISINS

DRESS £64.99, CHICHI

EARRINGS £24.50, AMELIE

SKIRT £59.95, CHICHI

BAG £119.50, GUESS AT POUR TOI

SCARF £18.50, KATIE LOXTON AT POUR TOI

SLIPPERS £28.50, AMELIE

DRESS £177, MARELLA AT NAUTILUS

POUCH £24, ELIZABETH SCARLETT AT WWW.HARRIETANDROSE.CO.UK

DRESS £171, OLIVIA RUBIN AT VOISINS

BAG £248, SEE BY CHLOE AT VOISINS

JOGGERS £131, REISS AT VOISINS

JUMPER £122, REISS AT VOISINS

JUMPER £85.50, KITRI AT VOISINS

JOGGERS £72, KITRI AT VOISINS

JOGGERS £54, CHICHI

JUMPER £56, CHICHI

ROKSANDA

OFF DUTY

As loungewear takes over our wardrobes, stock up on matching sets and oversized hoodies

DOLCE & GABBANA

HOODIE £126, OLIVIA RUBIN AT VOISINS

HOODIE £75, PEBBLE

HOODIE £90, PEBBLE

HOODIE £97, DESIGUAL AT CHICHI

HOODIE £71, MINT VELVET AT DE GRUCHY

HOODIE £58.50, FRENCH CONNECTION IN DE GRUCHY

FAIRYTALE

Put a spring in your step with florals, lace and ruffles

DRESS £63, FOREVER NEW AT DE GRUCHY

BLOUSE £158, GANNI AT VOISINS

HEELS £159, KURT GEIGER AT VOISINS ZIMMERMANN

POUCH £18.99, KATIE LOXTON AT POUR TOI

SHIRT £100, KITRI AT VOISINS

Spring essentials

Update

WHITE SHIRT

BASIC TEE

2 3 4 5

CRISP

TRENCH £126, SELECTED FEMME AT VOISINS

TRAINERS £129, PEBBLE

JEANS £158, MICHAEL KORS AT VOISINS

T-SHIRT £67, WEEKEND MAX MARA AT VOISINS

T-SHIRT £34.99, PEBBLE

T-SHIRT £45, DESIGUAL AT CHICHI

DENIM JACKET

KNIT DRESS

BLAZER SUNGLASSES 6 7 8 9 10

TAILORED TROUSERS

PRACTICAL FLATS

SUPER-SOFT KNITWEAR

BLAZER £169, AFFINITY

JACKET £266, OLIVIA RUBIN AT VOISINS

SUNGLASSES £149, RAY BAN AT POUR TOI

SUNGLASSES £180, SWAROVSKI AT POUR TOI

JACKET £49, B.YOUNG AT NAUTILUS

DRESS £162, SAMSOE AT VOISINS

JUMPER £95, PEBBLE

TROUSERS £153, WEEKEND MAX MARA AT VOISINS

JUMPER £173, WEEKEND MAX MARA AT VOISINS

JUMPER £220, COCOA CASHMERE AT NAUTILUS

LOAFERS £90, CARVELA AT VOISINS

COOL CARDIGANS

Elevate a basic outfit with the humble cardigan. Whether you prefer soft, muted tones or statement knits, there's one for every aesthetic.

CARDIGAN £57, PEBBLE

CARDIGAN £198, COCOA CASHMERE AT NAUTILUS

CARDIGAN £225, OLIVIA RUBIN AT VOISINS

COVER

Empowering women throughdance

Nikki Zachariou is the type of woman that inspires many. She oozes confidence, successfully runs her own business and is a single mother to her son, Kobi.

Words by Sophie Wilkinson

I've been following Nikki for a while; I love everything she stands for and thought she would be the perfect woman for our spring cover.

We originally arranged to meet for a walk, but then the Government announced the hospitality industry's opening, so we postponed our meeting until we could chat over coffee. We met at Locke's on the first day it opened, drank coffee out of cups and enjoyed brunch that we didn't have to make. Blissful! Both somewhat overdressed for the occasion, Nikki laughs, "today is the first time I haven't worn sweatpants in god knows how long!".

Nikki Zachariou was born and raised in Jersey. Even though her parents were separated, she recalls a fairly typical, happy childhood, spending holidays with her grandparents in Essex whilst her parents worked.

Nikki, the founder of UberEdge Dance Company, has always loved dancing - she danced on an off when she was younger, picking it up again at the age of 16 when she studied Performing Arts at Hautlieu. Nikki continued her studies in dance as well as psychology at King Alfred College (now Winchester University).

Initially wanting to be a singer, Nikki's love of dance

stems from music. "I've always loved music, and dancing to music gives you an indescribable feeling; it's like losing yourself and finding yourself at the same time. You get out of your head, and it is almost like you're someone else, like an alter ego. You get to be the person you would want to show up in the real world as but would probably be told to calm down because you're being too sexy, too confident or too much!"

Whilst there are many different avenues to explore when it comes to a career in dancing, at the time, Nikki remembers her teachers and parents telling her that it was a competitive industry and that she should have something to fall back on. Being encouraged to take a more academic route, Nikki decided to major in psychology and do a teacher training course at Cardiff University. She came home to do the practical part of her teachers' degree at Highlands College and continued to teach there part time after her course was finished. "I didn't believe at the time that I could make a career out of dancing, even though that's probably where my heart was. When I was younger, there wasn't the awareness of the different routes you could take with dance and how dance and creativity can affect your well-being." 

After studying, Nikki spent a year in Australia, where she continued her love affair with dancing. She took adult classes at the Sydney Dance Company and continued training with them for a few months before travelling up the East Coast. "I was only supposed to visit a friend for a couple of months, but when the time came, I didn't want to leave. Back then, you could only get a visa for one year, and you could only get it once, so I needed to make the most of the experience."

Once Nikki had returned home, she began teaching dance at Highlands College and working for a marketing company. After a few years, she decided she wanted to start her own dance company to inspire and empower other women. In 2008, on her 27th birthday, she registered her own business, UberEdge Dance Company. Nikki began teaching her own classes, starting with street dance and soon expanding to fitness classes, followed by pole classes. "I was training for a fitness qualification, and I saw a Pole Dance Teacher Qualification flyer. I had never pole danced before, so I booked the course, bought a pole, and then was really upset to discover I couldn't do it! I practised every day for 20 minutes at a time, and within two weeks, I had all the basics covered. I continued training, and once I had qualified, I introduced the pole classes."

It isn't just a great workout you get from the dance and pole classes; you also get a tremendous sense of empowerment. You get in touch with your sensual side, a feeling of living your most unapologetic life. "As women, we are told not to be too shy, but don't be too confident, don't be too sexy, but don't be too frigid either. With all these mixed messages, is there any wonder why women are so overwhelmed, confused, and have many self-doubts? The classes offer women the space to express themselves fully, without being told to dim it down."

Having a thirst for mindset and human behaviour, Nikki says that her studies in Psychology have been fundamental in her dance career. "The two subjects work well together. Part of what we do in dancing is to inspire women's confidence to grow and believe in themselves – having the knowledge of how people think and behave means I can weave that in quite easily into our classes."

"You get in touch with your sensual side, a feeling of living your most unapologetic life."

©RAY MARSH

"I recently did a webinar on why there is such a massive confidence gap between men and women. Part of the theory is that because girls and boys are treated differently, labelled differently, the two's expectations are different as we're growing up, which leads to a confidence gap in adulthood. Girls are much more unhappy with how they look and less optimistic about life. The shaming of female celebrities affects us, and the numerous derogatory names there are for women is incomparable to that of men. For example, women are less likely to negotiate a pay rise, whereas men have the confidence to ask for what they deserve. Consciously women know they are good enough, they deserve happiness and love, but subconsciously there is a completely different belief system. I believe that if you can clear that, you can unlock more confidence and more potential.

"Women initially come to the classes for fitness and they can show off what they've learned, and it's a fun way to work out - but they stay for the sense of empowerment that they get from the class that spills out into other areas of their life."

Having been broody for a couple of years, Nikki decided to have a baby and fell pregnant in 2019. "There were so many practical considerations that you have to look at when you are going to be a working mum. It was hard to imagine what life would be like; nothing can prepare you. For someone who likes a strategy, it seemed quite overwhelming and caused me quite a lot of stress!"

you."

But sure enough, Nikki has found her flow and balances motherhood with work, spending her days with Kobi and teaching dance in the evenings.

Like many businesses, Nikki had to close the dance studio due to restrictions last year, but she adapted and offered her clients online sessions. "Part of what makes the classes so popular is the sense of community, friendship, women coming together and that collective energy. Women are powerful together. Even though we were together online, it's not the same, but I'm grateful that we could offer an online service and thankful to the clients that continued to show up."

Nikki hopes to re-open the studio soon and welcome old and new clients to try out the classes and become part of a strong female group. 

You can follow Nikki on Instagram and keep up to date with classes and opening times @UberEdgeDanceCompany

"It was hard to imagine what life would be like; nothing can prepare

©RAY MARSH

© SOPHIE DARWIN

Colour Block

Introduce an explosion of colour in bold, cheery hues

DRESS £85, CHICHI

MARK STEPHENSON PHOTOGRAPHS TAYE BOAKYE-YIADOM MAKEUP BY SILVIA AT DIOR, VOISINS

DRESS £306, SELF-PORTRAIT AT VOISINS

BAG £39.99, KATIE LOXTON AT POUR TOI

DRESS £95, SELECTED FEMME BAG £270, MARC JACOBS AT VOISINS

JUMPER £34.99, TROUSERS £19.99, AFFINITY

ECO-CONSCIOUS

From fashion and beauty to home decor, there are a wealth of Earthfriendly alternatives out there.

SHELLJON

A home-grown project inspired by nature, cultivating arts and culture with a force for change on a global scale. Shelljon is a Jersey based, online eco-clothing store with an artistic approach to sustainable fashion. Soft, humbling bamboo fibres and fresh organic cotton materials all ethically sourced from their partnering farm in Bali. Along with an expansive range of t-shirt designs and organic wear, they also supply an eco-friendly face mask alternative.

www.shelljon.com

EMILY CLAIRE JEWELLERY

Inspired by the jewellery designers Emily met while travelling through Asia and South America, Emily Claire Jewellery blossomed. With a focus on sustainability and an environmentally conscious ethos, every timeless piece is hand crafted in Emily’s home studio with love and respect to the materials and environment.

Each piece is uniquely created from recycled silver which is an eco-friendly alternative to standard Sterling Silver, produced from 100% recycled scrap from the giftware, jewellery, medical and electronic industries and complemented with ethically sourced gemstones. Commissions or customisable variations of Emily work are also welcomed.

Follow Emily Claire Jewellery on Instagram and view her website at www.emilyclairejewellery.com

ROCQUE PAPER SCISSORS

How do you like your paper? Handmade, recycled, plantable? Turning recycled paper into pulp, Kat Read of Rocque Paper Scissors, presses and dries every sheet of paper she makes in her Grouville Studio.

Kat started making paper this past summer. Unable to leave the house in the first lockdown, various cardboard boxes started to pile up from deliveries. Realising the island’s recycling is shipped back to the UK to be recycled, she set out to make something beautiful while adding to the circular economy in Jersey. This spring she has created a series of plantable stationary - letter sets embedded with seeds, that can be planted in the garden.

When she is not pressing paper, Kat loves to create custom paper cut prints such as houses based on a photo of your own home. These paper cut prints are made with high quality sustainably sourced paper.

www.rocquepaperscissors.co.uk

@rocquepaperscissors

GAIA & MOON

Gaia&Moon is a locally run company making hand-crafted soaps and eco alternatives to home and body care. Using sustainably sourced ingredients and hand infusing raw oils with dried botanicals. The goal is to provide quality products which are gentle on the skin whilst not compensating our natural world. Striving to be a zero waste business, all packaging is either compostable, growable recyclable or re-useable.

Follow Gaia&Moon: Facebook: Gaiamoonherbaltreats Instagram: GaiaandMoonBotanicalSoapery

Our low carbon electricity has already helped Jersey reduce its emissions by over 40% since 1990. Now we want to go further. From renewable power to electric transport and smart homes, we’re doing everything in our power to help Jersey to a zero carbon future.

Women in sport

For many people, sport is a huge part of their life, but for many others it’s something that is enjoyed as a youngster but then slowly gets pushed from life in favour of socialising, career progression or family commitments. Laura Riley, Amy Lambert and Chloe Bougourd tell us how and why they got involved in sports.

LAURA RILEY

Laura Riley, Jersey Sport’s Cycle Training and School Events Officer, has been passionate about football since she was 13 years old.

“I started playing football in the Ladies’ Football League when I was 13 years old. I played for St John’s Club for over 14 years, before moving to St Lawrence Football Club in 2015. It’s a great way to have fun, keep healthy and meet new people. Some of my team-mates are my best friends.”

During this period, Laura also played for the Jersey Ladies’ Football Team on numerous occasions, in Murattis, Island Games and other UK matches. “This was a great honour, but it’s safe to say I leave that to the youngsters now!”

Laura got into football coaching when she was 16, working as a volunteer coach for school football teams, and from there she worked towards football coaching qualifications, before joining the Girls’ Centre of Excellence Coaching Team, where she spent over 8 years.

“I absolutely loved my time at the Centre of Excellence, watching the girls develop and progress so quickly into fantastic players. Many of the girls are now playing in the Ladies’ Leagues which is great for Jersey Ladies’ Football.”

Laura also moved to the USA on two separate occasions for a year to coach football.

“It was an amazing experience and something I feel I learnt so much from. It gave me the opportunity to grow and develop in a completely different environment and I feel the experience really made me into the coach I am today.”

AMY LAMBERT

AmyLambert, born and raised in France, has always had an interest in sports. Growing up in the country allowed Amy to enjoy more relaxed sports, including golf and horse riding.

At the age of 15, Amy attended boarding school in a local town, so she needed to find a new sport that fit in with the lifestyle. Having always enjoyed watching rugby with her family, Amy decided to join the school team. Upon graduating high school, Amy moved to the Netherlands to attend Maastricht University. She continued her love of rugby, playing for the town’s team for three years before moving to Jersey in 2019 and joining the Jersey Reds Women.

“We haven’t been able to play a game since March last year. We’re the only female team on the island, so all of our away games are in the UK. We did start training again in September, even though we haven’t been able to do any

of the contact aspects of the sport as we were following guidelines, but we were still able to throw the ball around and practice skills.”

Thanks to the continued platinum sponsorship of Rossborough Insurance, Jersey Reds Women can continue developing and ensuring equality in women’s rugby.

Rugby, in particular, has a stigma for being a more ‘manly’ sport due to the contact involved, but Amy says everybody is welcome to join the team. “It doesn’t matter how old or how fit you are, whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player, everybody is welcome to join.

“I love being part of a team. We have teachers, nurses, mothers - it’s really important to have that mixed group, you learn about yourself being around people from different backgrounds. It’s so mentally important to have a strong group of women around you. It isn’t even just in rugby; outside of the sport, these women are there for you. It’s an excellent team. I want to encourage other women to get out there and try something new.”

© OLIVER PINEL

CHLOE BOUGOURD

Chloe was born in Jersey and enjoyed participating in school sports and gymnastics. When Chloe left school, she went to America for a year, where she taught gymnastics at a summer school. Upon returning to Jersey, she continued to teach gymnastics to all age groups, from pre-school right up to Jersey’s elite squads.

During lockdown, Chloe says she really fell in love with cycling. “My parents have always cycled, holidays are bikerelated, and we would go out when we were younger on our bikes as a family. As I got older, I lost interest, but my parents continued to try and get me involved! Over lockdown, I started cycling and came to really love it.”

In September 2020, Chloe joined Jersey Sport’s Cycle Without Limits centre as a Cycling Officer where part of her job involves working at the CWL centre as well as school sessions.

CWL enables people of all abilities to enjoy riding a cycle. “We have adapted cycles that are suitable for all abilities, including those with injuries and people who

can’t access a regular bike. We haven’t had a person that we couldn’t cater for yet. Side-by-side passenger cycles allow the user to peddle (the bikes have a motor, so it isn’t as strenuous) but not worry about the steering as another user operates that. There are also hand cycles for those with leg difficulties and cycles with plates that allow wheelchair users to be cycled around."

At the school sessions, Chloe teaches children to ride a bike. “There are a surprising number of children who have never ridden before, or don’t know how to ride a bike, so we go into schools and teach them during after-school clubs or P.E lessons. As part of the Bikeability Level 1, we teach them the fundamentals of riding – turning, controlling the bike, taking their hands off, looking behind them and learning about priorities. We then move onto level 2, which teaches children how to ride on the road safely.”

Away from work, Chloe says that keeping active plays a huge role in her mental health. “It’s so important for people to keep active. I always feel better when I’m cycling and benefit from improved fitness. You also have the social aspect when you participate in group activities or can enjoy keeping fit with friends.”

BROW FREEZE

Designed to elevate, tame and sculpt strands, brow freeze helps you create perfectly feathered brows in an instant. Holding throughout the day, the mess-free wax imparts brows with a full-bodied feel and helps to tame those, often rebellious and unruly, strands.

BEAUTY BUZZ

The latest beauty news, trends and products

FRINGES

Nothing says iconic like a trademark fringe (Brigitte Bardot, Goldie Hawn, Claudia Winkleman). Fringes were the standout hair trend throughout the spring 2021 shows, so if you ever wanted to try bangs, now is the time.

PLASTIC FREE SCRUNCHIE

Ethically made in Lithuania, these scrunchies are handmade from raw flax linen and natural rubber. They are a great alternative to plastic and polyester scrunchies.

£8.50, HARRIETANDROSE.CO.UK

THE NUDE LIP

Thanks to Covid, lipsticks have been virtually non-existent for the past 12 months. But 2021 has already seen some big launches from brands such as Chanel, Charlotte Tilbury and Bobbi Brown. The nude lip will be a huge trend, helping us feel like we’ve made an effort without going OTT.

£24, ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS

ROUGE G THE LIPSTICK SHADE NUDE £22.75, GUERLAIN

HYALURONIC HAPPIKISS £25, CHARLOTTE TILBURY CRUSHED SHINE JELLY STICK £25, BOBBI BROWN

BLUE LIGHT PROTECTION

With endless Zoom meetings and hours in front of our screens, we look at products to help protect skin from the damaging effects of blue light.

As we continue to spend a large portion of our day glued to phones, tablets and computers, have you ever stopped to think of the consequences all that screen time is having on your skin?

Dermatologists warn that blue light from smartphones and laptops could potentially age our skin. Blue light is a high-energy visible light that penetrates the skin deeper than other lights in the same spectrum. Experts suggest that blue light can cause as much damage to your skin as the sun and without proper protection, it can cause fine lines and wrinkles, and the more time you spend in front of it, the worse the damage will be.

Kenneth Howe, a board-certified dermatologist, says that unlike UV light, blue light is not known to cause skin cancer, but there is science to indicate that it potentially contributes to skin aging. "It does this by generating reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the skin," says Howe. "These ROS, or free radicals, in turn, cause oxidative damage within the skin."

The antidote? Antioxidants, which protect the skin by neutralising these ROS before they can do their damage.

Ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide help block some of the light, while antioxidants like vitamin C and green tea help reduce the damaging effects on the skin. 

"Experts suggest that blue light can cause as much damage to your skin as the sun."

DAY CREAM £88.50, GUERLAIN AT VOISINS

GREEN TEA TONER £88.50, TONYMOLY AT FEEL UNIQUE

LINE-REDUCING CONCENTRATE £45.50, KIEHL'S AT VOISINS

SPF 30 COMPACT £23.62, CLARINS AT VOISINS

That '70s vibe

RECREATE COOL '70S VIBES WITH SUPER SLEEK, BOHO AND DISCO STYLES

MARK STEPHENSON PHOTOGRAPHS ELISHA HILLER HAIR BY STEPH WHITEHEAD, TONI&GUY | MAKEUP BY KATE MORRISON

DRESS

EARRINGS

£33, CHICHI

Creative modelling

COVID-19 has created countless hurdles for many industries, including the fashion industry. Fashion weeks are no longer filled with shoulder-huddled events and many creatives have been left without jobs. We spoke to model, Wendy Louise, about what this past year has been like for her. 

Wendy Louise, who goes by the name Renaissance, has modelled for 14 years, mainly working in studios across the UK. She also co-owns a photographic holiday company, arranging trips for models and photographers across Europe.

This past year has been difficult for Wendy to adjust to life without modelling. "For the first six months, there didn't appear to be an alternative solution for my career, so I spent a lot of time decorating, organising the home and praying for normality to return."

Having already acquired photography equipment, Wendy used her years of experience and knowledge and started learning about remote shooting. "I had heard of remote shooting and wanted to get back to work, so I started looking into it. At first, I had issues with tethering one camera to the various sites, and another camera wouldn't connect to the laptop - it just seemed to be one thing after another! Finally, after acquiring another camera, I was able to continue modelling remotely; however, the whole shoot felt really unprofessional as we kept losing connection."

Wendy's partner, Damian, agreed to become her in-house photographer to help her gain her confidence and be creative. "It felt like I had started in a completely different industry. Normally

I only have to think about my next pose, makeup and styling for each set, I was now thinking about how to position a rigid camera on a tripod to get the best angles, the best lighting to get the most flattering shot - worries that aren't usually there for a model whilst shooting in a studio or out on location."

After several shoots at home, the quality of the work improved, and Wendy came to find that she loved more than just the modelling side of shoots. "Before lockdown, I wasn't really able to be as creative as I would have liked. Due to the time restrictions on studio shoots, it always felt very rushed as I was very conscious of the time taking to get ready for each set.

"Some of the images I have been able to produce at home have taken all day. From planning, preparation, creative makeup, shooting, picture selection and finally editing, all of which have been done at a leisurely pace.

"Once things settle down and I'm able to return to work as normal, I'll be sure to save some time for me and my creativity as it has been fun, and I've really enjoyed being as creative as possible with limited resources around the house. In the meantime, I will continue to shoot at home for my portfolio and gain the confidence to remote shoot with both new and regular photographers."

"I’ve really enjoyed being as creative as possible with limited resources around the house."

SLEEP CARE

The awareness of circadian rhythms will play a large part in our self-care routine in 2021. Research has shown how circadian rhythms, a person’s internal clock, impact health. People are looking beyond the number of hours of sleep they get and tuning in to other factors, including environmental factors and room temperature.

DIGITAL DETOX

Not exactly a new phenomenon, but with the added worry and stress of the current times, we all need to look after our mental health now more than ever. Whether you devote a day a week, a full week or even a month, taking a break away from the digital world can help reduce anxiety, improve our sleep and help us with mindfulness.

PICKLED FOODS

Continuing from 2020, expect to see people showing off their homegrown pickled cucumbers, radishes, and vegetables alike. Pickled foods fermented in a salty solution are an excellent source of probiotics that help support a healthy gut and immune system, improve digestion and help with weight loss.

IN THE LOOP

The latest in the world of health, fitness and wellness

100 DAYS OF DRAWING

A practitioner of daily drawing, Jennifer Orkin Lewis divides this sketchbook into 25 of her favourite subjects and techniques, including doodle faces on objects, patterns on tea cups, animals in outfits, people in fanciful head-dresses and much more. She also provides creative prompts and interesting backgrounds, and shows you how to experiment with markers, gel pens, and coloured pencils.

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VIRTUAL WORKOUTS

Virtual workouts will continue to gain popularity throughout 2021. Whether you prefer to exercise in the morning, on your lunch break, in the evening, or even outdoors, as long as you have access to the internet, you can workout virtually anywhere.

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Spring into action

"Whether you're 16 or 60, it's always a good time to start a new health and fitness programme." Words by Move More Jersey

Within every challenging situation lives a silver lining; an opportunity that enables us to learn, grow and transform our mindset. For many islanders, the global pandemic has brought about a renewed sense of appreciation for our beautiful landscape and an increased desire to make the most of our lives by adding in more daily outdoor activity.

Spending time in nature boosts mental wellbeing and emotional health. It improves our mood, reduces feelings of stress, can improve confidence and self-esteem and brings a sense of calm and relaxation. Being outdoors with friends, activity groups, or colleagues provides support, social interaction and helps create new connections.

Outdoor exercise, such as walking, jogging, running, cycling, and sea swimming, all have various health benefits. Regardless of age, background, ability, shape or size, everyone can experience the benefits of physical activity. Exercise helps to manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen

bones and muscles and improve brain health. Whether you're 16 or 60, it's always a good time to start a new health and fitness programme.

We believe everyone should have easy access to affordable physical activities and the proper support at the right time. That's why, throughout the pandemic, we've been committed to adapting our classes to online Zoom sessions, continuing our outdoor programmes around Government guidelines, and planning new programmes and activities.

Have you ever heard of Sporteering? Islanders can use their smartphone's GPS navigation system to access various walk, run and cycle routes around Jersey via an app on their mobile. In addition to Sporteering, we've launched a selection of selfguided walks and cycle routes that can be followed from a downloadable PDF or via the Komoot app. It's a great way to explore new areas of the island rather than sticking to what you know. Stepping outside of your comfort zone is always a good thing.

We'll soon be launching a new RunTogether programme, which will support non-runners in learning to run, boosting their confidence and fitness, and enabling them to achieve more of their running-based goals.

Once June arrives and the sea temperature warms up, we'll be encouraging islanders to take a dip in our beautiful bays across the island – experiencing the soft sand of Beauport to the pink sunrise glow at Anne Port. The 30 Bays in 30 Days initiative has seen a massive increase in the number of people sea swimming. With lockdown, remote working and pools being closed over the last 12 months, we've also seen more people taking up sea swimming and continuing throughout the autumn and winter.

With more and more islanders using their bikes for family rides, commuting and fitness, Move More Jersey have been instrumental in supporting people who lack the confidence to ride a bike to get started. We offer Learn to Ride cycling courses for people who, for whatever reason, never learnt to ride a bike or who have felt too nervous to ever try. One of our participants, Jan, said: "It was so lovely to meet other people just like me. The course took us through everything in baby steps, starting with how to correctly fit your helmet and checking tyres, brakes and chain before starting to ride. Laura and her team were so lovely; I never felt stupid or left behind."

All our physical activity programmes, including the weekly Move More Health Walks and cycle rides through HSBC Breeze Jersey and HSBC Guided Rides, could not happen without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Volunteering with Move More Jersey is a great way to add more physical activity into your weekly routine whilst helping make a huge difference to other people's lives. Now we're enjoying lighter mornings and longer days; it's the perfect time to add more outdoor activity

into your day to reap the physical and mental health benefits. Why not challenge yourself to walk, run, cycle or swim somewhere new each week? Or team up with a friend or work colleague, set some goals and use each other for accountability and inspiration. As the island's larger sporting events, charity walks and races are once again allowed, we predict, and hope for, a considerable increase in participation and support from islanders, and that's something we're looking forward to. 

For more information, inspiration and motivation about moving more, please visit www.movemore.je

Sporteering: https://bit.ly/GoSporteering

Self-guided walking routes: https://bit.ly/MMselfguidedwalksJSY

Self-guided cycle routes: https://bit.ly/MMcycleroutes

Cycle Without Limits: https://bit.ly/CycleWithoutLimits

HSBC Breeze Jersey and HSBC Guided Rides: http://bit.ly/CycleMore

Volunteer roles: https://bit.ly/MMJVolunteer

Move More health walks: http://bit.ly/MMHealthWalks

Move More Adult Classes: http://bit.ly/MoveMoreClasses

"It's the perfect time to add more outdoor activity into your day to reap the physical and mental health benefits."

Declutter your mind

Clutter in the home often creates clutter in the mind – especially if that clutter has taken over. Organising your space can help reduce stress and anxiety.

It is impossible to eliminate stress and anxiety completely, but you can reduce negative emotions from controlling your life. Following these few tips will help you declutter and organise your home.

EVERYTHING NEEDS A PLACE

To become more organised, only keep what you really need. Having fewer possessions means you will enjoy those things more and feel better about the things you do own.

It’s easy for the house to become messy when items don’t have a designated home. Be creative and make easy to access storage spaces for the things you use all the time. Never have a space for miscellaneous items as clutter can quickly build up.

DECLUTTER REGULARLY

Find time each week to refresh the house and make sure everything is in its correct place. If you come across things you haven’t used in a while, chances are you won’t use them again.

DON’T PROCRASTINATE

It’s all too easy to leave a basket of clean laundry on the stairs to be put away ‘later’. By the time later comes around you’ve done another 2 loads and now the thought of putting it all away is overwhelming. Put in the effort to get things done as soon as possible, the longer you wait to do something, the more difficult it will be to get it done.

WRITE IT DOWN

Studies have shown that people perform better when they have written down what they need to do. Keeping lists can help reduce stress and anxiety, making it easier for you to relax.

To-do lists

Make a list of the things that need doing and stick to it. To keep motivated, you could reward yourself with a glass of wine at the end of the week if you have stuck to your daily chores.

Meal plans

Meal plans help reduce stress and anxiety whilst saving you time and money. Once a week take half an hour out to plan your meals a week in advance – including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. When you do go food shopping, only buy

what you need. Multi-buy offers can be tempting, but unless you have included them in your meal plan, or have space for them in the freezer, chances are they will end up going to waste.

Budget

Without budgeting, it’s too easy to splurge on impulse purchases soon after pay day. This may make you feel good for a short amount of time, but as the month goes on you can find yourself struggling to pay bills and make ends meet. At the beginning of every month, list your income and outgoings. Allow a set amount for food shopping and any extras you may need that month (birthdays, healthcare appointments etc.). Any money left over is yours to do as you please - without the feeling of guilt. 

"Put in the effort to get things done as soon as possible."

More than just beautiful

Joelle Wallser, founder of The Rising Signs, talks us through some of the most powerful crystals on the market.

Welcome to the new stone age, where beautiful energy is abundant!

The world over, more and more people are embracing age-old mystical practices as go-to solutions for looking and feeling great. The rise in popularity within this booming part of the wellness and beauty industry is staggering. Have you tried yoga? Had a go at meditation or experienced a feeling of knowing (psychic vibes)? Do you read your stars or collect healing crystals? Treat yourself to a gua sha crystal face massage? Maybe you’ve watched Marie Kondo on Netflix or read The Celestine Prophecy? These exercises, pursuits and activities are all based on mystical practices. If you said yes to any of those questions, you are playing a part in the renaissance of the mystical services industry.

Modern mystics will be a big deal this year, with alternative beauty and wellness practices making it to the forefront of the mainstream. Pinterest reports a 100% increase for searches on protection crystals, for instance, as well as a 105 per cent increase in manifestation techniques – practices or daily rituals to help achieve your dreams and goals.

Being witchy has never been more normal. Not to infer that people are hexing their enemies and casting spells, but certainly, there’s a rise of the white witch with women being more aligned now to mystical services than ever before. The stigmas are less (witches are obviously no longer burned at the stake), the need is greater (the world is mental), and people are searching for a better way of life (hurrah!).

Crystals sit at the beating heart of mystical wellness, borne from the original Stone Age, when humans had to trust their intuition, live off the land and believe in energy as a force to be reckoned with. Using energy enriching gems, humans found power within their beauty and have continued to collect, use and wear them in all manner of rituals and ceremonies.

Whilst crystals and their healing properties have been around for thousands of years, in the last decade or so, they’ve been making a massive come back. It’s no wonder that the popularity of this beautiful earth-created treasure is finding its way into millions of pockets, bras, baths and bedside tables.

Of course, crystals can be tucked away or indeed, you can wear them front and centre. We’ve taken a quick look at some of the most powerful stones on the market and whether they come ‘tumbled’ (pocket-sized pieces), or in pendants or earrings or dangled on chains… Crystals are treasure, and they do more than just look good.

Amethyst

Introducing the absolute don of healing properties. Amethyst is possibly one of the most popular crystals on earth… Known for its mega healing and power of positivity, this stone resonates with the third eye chakra and enables focus and a fresh perspective. Controversially, these pieces of purple preciousness absorb and emit far-infrared radiation, which can contribute to easing pain. Carry or wear amethyst to optimum health and wellness. 

"Pinterest reports a 100% increase for searches on protection crystals."

Ocean Kambaba Jasper - Tumbled

Are you rocking through a rut and trying to find your groove? This grounding stone is ideal for removing energy blockages and enabling change and progression. Resonating with the root and heart chakras, Ocean Kambaba Jasper gives your aura a rejuvenation and opens you up to new directions and the potential you have within you. Allow this gorgeous green stone to help with the ebbs and flows of life.

Labradorite - Jewellery

A bend in the road is only the end of the road if you forget to turn. With a labradorite crystal, you’ll find strength in transformation and power in change. With its deep spectrum of colour, Labradorite cuts a strong figure for smoothing out experiences, encouraging you to reach for the stars. Resonating with your throat chakra, Labradorite is possibly your BFF in crystal form. Take it or wear it everywhere.

Lapis Lazuli

Speak up, sista! If the cat’s got your tongue or you’re a worrier when it comes to words and getting your point across, lapis lazuli is for you. This beautiful stone evokes wisdom and truth and, of course, resonates with your throat chakra. If you’ve got a tricky convo to have, then wear a Lapis pendant when the time comes to talk.

Citrine

Got your eye on those new season Louboutins? Need to boost your bank account or bring in some extra dollar? Citrine is your stone. This golden yellow crystal is renowned for making dreams come true and is even used by Wall Street traders, whose tailors commonly stitch a small piece within the hemline of their suits to encourage booming profits. It starts with the solar plexus chakra and resonates with selfbelief and positivity. Pop a piece of citrine in your purse or wallet and manifest more money.

"This golden yellow crystal is renowned for making dreams come true."

Fluorite

A prism of power, fluorite’s energy is full of heart. Its other-worldly colour spectrum makes this treasure a stunning piece for any home, and whilst it looks beautiful, it’s also a fantastic cleanser and stabiliser, neutralising negativity like a boss. Add this crystal to your collection for inner-peace and positivity. This stone resonates with the heart and head, and this duality creates the kind of balance we could all use in our lives.

Selenite

Bad vibes, be gone! If you’re looking for a forcefield to block negative energy, look no further. Selenite is a powerful crystal for warding off negative energy and can be used as a tool to cleanse other gems. This queen of crystals is a crown chakra superstar and helps open up your third-eye (so you can best see any bad vibes coming your way!). Selenite is an absolute necessity - straight-up fact.

Tiger's Eye

With the eye of the tiger, you can count yourself confident. Trust in the tiger’s eye for vitality and fortitude. A fantastic support in the arena of physical action, go for this stone if you’re gearing up for a PT session or getting those 10k steps in per day. Resonating with the solar plexus chakra, Tiger's

eye holds profound power in boosting your self-esteem. You’ll stride into an interview and own that presentation at work with one of these in your pocket. 

THE RISING SIGNS

The Rising Signs is an online hub of energy-conscious content, mystical ritual tools and events aimed at inspiring the energy inquisitive. Joined by some of the finest local astrologers, light-workers and healers, they’ll be up-levelling the conversation on sacred self-care and clarifying the message about raising your vibration. This platform has been developed to give a voice to budding healers, white witches, clairvoyants and more, sign up to The Rising Signs newsletter and get their free new and full moon readings every month, as well as a host of other fabulous content and products.

www.therisingsigns.com

"Tigers eye holds profound power in boosting your self-esteem."

HOME FRAGRANCE

As spring creeps in, we look to swap our warm winter scents with fresh, floral, fragrances.

GREENERY

We all want our space to feel happy and look its best all year round, and you can achieve that simply with greenery. If you don't have the best track record keeping plants alive, fear not; artificial plants are on the rise.

HOME TRENDS

This year, shoppers will be finding ways to reimagine their homes and incorporate pieces that help restore balance to our multi-functional spaces.

PRINTS

Whether you frame a single design or create your own gallery wall, colourful prints will make a blank space more cheerful.

MAKE IT PERSONAL

Homemade and locally sourced pieces will fill homes as we look to make our space unique.

Bohohitch uses ancient techniques to create contemporary fibre art for your home, gifts and special occasions. The creator, Chantal Le Goff has a true passion to design collections and unique decor that brings a sense of sophistication and personality to your home. Made with 100% recycled cotton Chantal creates pieces of all sizes from wall hangings and nursery decor to plant hangers, dream catchers and beautiful backdrop arches to help bring your boho styled occasion to life. Queries and orders are welcomed via Instagram and Facebook @bohohitch or email bohohitchmacrame@gmail.com

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SICILIAN FIG CANDLE £29.50, AMELIE

SCANDINAVIAN GARDEN CANDLE £8, PEBBLE

EUCALYPTUS STEM £12, POUR TOI

STONE POTTED BOSTON FERN £44, THE GOOSEBERRY BUSH

HEBE POT £24.50, THE GOOSEBERRY BUSH

BAMBA TAM PRINT £28, CHICHI

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A4 PRINT £18, PEBBLE

Homeoffice

Make your home office feel like a space that is both practical and stylish

DESK £244, THE GOOSEBERRY BUSH

DESK £585, PEBBLE

STICKY NOTES £5.95, AMELIE

PENCIL POT £21.50, AMELIE

LED CONTROL LAMP £135, PEBBLE

CLAMP LIGHT £139, PEBBLE

TABLE LAMP £135, AMELIE

BELL £9.95, AMELIE

STORAGE BOX £25, PEBBLE

CHAIR £169, PEBBLE

PENCILS £6.50, PEBBLE

PLANNER £12, PEBBLE

Simple neutral tones of Scandi elegance with artificial greenery to make your home a calm place to work, rest & play!

Service with a smile

Natural

Look to nature for inspiration - soft tones, textures and fabrics

FLOOR LAMP £165, PEBBLE

CHAIR £169, PEBBLE

PLACEMAT £7.50, PEBBLE

CHICKEN WIRE CABINET £245, THE GOOSEBERRY BUSH

OAK PICTURE SHELF £35, PEBBLE

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CABINET £625, PEBBLE

CUSHION £45, PEBBLE

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LAMP £75, THE GOOSEBERRY BUSH

SEAGRASS BASKET £24, THE GOOSEBERRY BUSH

Blush

Use blush tones to complement a neutral interior or team with silvers for a modern look

DIFFUSER £40, PEBBLE

CUSHION £38.50, THE GOOSEBERRY BUSH

SET OF TWO TUMBLERS £18, PEBBLE

BASKET £14.50, THE GOOSEBERRY BUSH

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HYDRANGEA STEM £19.50, THE GOOSEBERRY BUSH

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Fall back in love with our island

Ah, 2021. It's felt like the longest year ever, and it is only March.

Whether you're pining for the pistes, longing for a cocktail somewhere hot, or just missing your day trips to France or the UK, this year has been tough. And Island life – whilst at its best idyllic – can be challenging. Longing for big skies, views that stretch inland for more than 9 miles, and a change of scene is completely natural, not to mention visiting friends and family. Whilst zoom has certainly helped, it is just not quite the same. Hopefully, these things are just around the corner. But in the meantime, we thought we would come up with some ways to fall in love with our island all over again and to make it feel like we could be somewhere else altogether.

Take to the lanes

With over forty-five miles of Green Lanes (where horses, cyclists and pedestrians take priority over cars), chances are, there are some you haven't walked down before - or driven for that matter (after all these years, we're still finding ourselves on roads we haven't been down). Pick a Parish, park up, and follow your nose. You are never that far from somewhere, so why not delight in getting lost in your own island and finding new vantage points to take in the views?

Get away from it all

We know. When people first come here visiting they think they won't need a car. 'It's only small', they say. But when a child asks to be dropped in St Ouen on a Saturday morning, and you live in Grouville, it feels like a very long way indeed. Now is the time to take advantage of this. Book a stay on the opposite side of the island. Perhaps one of the Heritage Lets. Book in at Greve de Lecq Barracks for a long weekend, and leave the East behind. Discover new places to grab your breakfast; wake up near a new beach. Just make sure you

don't leave something behind at home or not treat it as a regular holiday. You can't feel like you're on holiday if you have to pop back to feed the cats.

Get on (or in) the water

It may not be the more temperate Med or the blissful Caribbean, but the sea surrounds us. You've probably noticed that more now than ever this last year. Sea swimming during the colder months should be done with caution (and a thermos of tea, a hot water bottle, and all the layers), but as we all know, it has taken off in Jersey big style. Seek out some lesser-known coves, make a day of it by taking a picnic or BBQ with you. Take a trip with Seafaris, or get the SUP out of the shed and on the water earlier than normal. Always exercise caution in cold water, never swim alone, but enjoy the fact that we have 47 miles of coastline (the parking at Bouley makes it feel like the height of summer, and the prevalence of Dry Robes is almost becoming a Jersey cliché!).

Harriet Rouse reminds us of all the reasons why we love Jersey and offers some ways we can make the most of island life.

"You are never that far from somewhere, so why not delight in getting lost in your own island?"

Go somewhere new

Whilst we all have our favourite places to go in Jersey, be they a beach, a restaurant, or an activity like Jersey Zoo or one of our Heritage Sites, there are still plenty of places that we have to explore - when was the last time you went somewhere that wasn't on your immediate list? Now is the time to seek it out. Jersey hasn't been able to welcome tourists recently, and sites and places have suffered, so we challenge you to go somewhere new. Whether you've never been to Samares Manor before, or the War Tunnels is always just a sign you drive past, whether you've walked Queen's Valley Reservoir a hundred times but have never stopped at Val de la Mare; this is the time to go! Even though our island is small, it has got a lot going on, and we know that there are very few (any?) islanders who can claim to have been everywhere. There are dolmens; there are secret beaches; there are Heritage sites and bunkers. So don't despair that you've 'been there, done that'.

Seek out something local that you haven't done before, and perhaps you'll find a new favourite spot to visit more regularly.

Eat out more

As if we need an excuse, right? The last few months have been tougher on our kitchens (not to mention takeaways and deliveries). As islanders, we need to support our local businesses who have been hit hardest by Covid, and of these, restaurants and hotels feature highly on the list. Whether it's picking up a bacon roll as you stroll along St Ouen's, or whether you book in for a fine dining experience at the plethora of Jersey restaurants we have on our doorstep, try somewhere new. Visit newly opened cafés and restaurants that have taken a huge risk opening during a pandemic. And for the cooking-weary amongst us (our own kitchen feeling like a canteen at times), now has never felt a better time to get out there and eat out. 

"When was the last time you went somewhere that wasn't on your immediate list?"

Clockwise from top left: Rozel Bay, Portelet beach, Grosnez Castle, Greve de Lecq Pier

The beet goes on

Earning their rightful superfood status, beets are low in calories yet high in valuable vitamins and minerals. The benefits of eating beets include reducing blood pressure, improving digestion, and lowering the risk of diabetes. If that isn't enough to persuade you, take a look at our deliciously coloured recipes. 

Fritters

Serve these vibrant fritters with rocket, avocado and lime.

INGREDIENTS

(Serves 2 people)

2 large beetroot, grated

2 large carrots, grated

75g plain flour

1 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp Dijon mustard

1 egg, lightly whisked

Vegetable oil

METHOD

1. Squeeze any excess liquid out of the carrots using a cheese cloth or muslin. In a large bowl, combine flour and cumin. Stir in the mustard, onion, egg and carrots. Season to your liking and carefully stir in the beetroot.

2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Cook tablespoonfuls of the mixture until crisp and golden (approx. 3 minutes). Place on a paper towel for a few minutes to drain any excess oil before serving.

Hummus

Serve with cut vegetables like carrots, celery and cucumber.

INGREDIENTS

1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

2 medium cooked beetroot

2 cloves garlic

1 lemon (zest and juice)

2 tbsp tahini

3 tbsp olive oil

¼ tsp salt

½ tsp ground cumin

METHOD

1. Process beetroot, chickpeas and garlic in a food processor for 1 minute.

2. Add all the remaining ingredients and process until creamy. Add more tahini or water to achieve the desired consistency.

3. Adjust seasoning, adding more salt, cumin, olive oil, or lemon juice if needed.

4. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Mini cheesecakes

Healthy, colourful and naturally sweet, what's not to love?

INGREDIENTS (Makes 12)

For the crust:

120g pecans

200g dates

2 tbsp dark cocoa powder

1/8 tsp sea salt

For the filling:

150g cashews (soaked to soften)

2 freshly squeezed lemons

1 beet, peeled and quartered

100g strawberries

100g plain Greek yogurt

50g maple syrup

METHOD

1. Add pecans to a food processor and process into a rough crumb consistency. Add dates, cocoa powder and sea salt and process for about 1 minute until smooth.

2. Scoop mixture into a lined muffin tin, carefully packing it down evenly using your fingers.

3. Add remaining ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the filling into each muffin tin over the crust.

4. Freeze for 1 to 2 hours to set, and allow muffins to thaw for 5 minutes before serving,

"Brightly coloured foods are often a sign of anti-inflammatory properties, so I always say to try and eat the rainbow."

- Chloe Bowler

Naturally healthy living

A strong immune system is very much on everyone's minds at the moment, and there are many ways that we can boost our immune system through our diet, says Chloe Bowler

As spring is now upon us and the days are getting longer, it is essential to get outside in the fresh air as much as possible. Not only are the benefits of fresh air and exercise great for our heart health, mental wellbeing and overall strength and stamina, but we can also take in some much needed Vitamin D.

Vitamin D is an excellent example of a vital ingredient to our wellbeing. It plays a huge role in muscle and bone formation and strength. As well as sunlight, we can eat it in our diet through foods like oily fish, red meat and egg yolks.

Having been through a cold winter with less daylight hours, now is the time to try to get as much nutrition into your diet as possible. There are so many foods that are delicious and contain a huge variety of vitamins and minerals.

A strong immune system is very much on everyone's minds at the moment, and there are many ways that we can boost our immune system through our diet. Living on an island like Jersey, we are lucky enough to have some of the best shellfish in the world. Oysters are full of zinc, which helps with the production of white blood cells, helping fight infection.

Salmon Teriyaki

Ingredients (serves 2):

2 salmon fillets

2 garlic cloves

1 red chilli

1 savoy cabbage

Garlic is another fabulous food with natural powers. Use raw garlic in your cooking, and you will be giving yourself a boost of a natural infection fighter. Garlic is thought to help lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

Turmeric is another great example of a naturally-occurring anti-inflammatory food. The main ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, and this is a hugely powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. There is still much research on turmeric and its properties, but it is thought that it can help fight cancer, Alzheimer's, and many more debilitating illnesses.

Brightly coloured foods are often a sign of antiinflammatory properties, so I always say to try and eat the rainbow. By incorporating these foods into your meals at home, you will feel the benefit of these naturally-occurring health boosters.

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp soy sauce

Method:

1. Start by heating some oil over a high heat. Add the salmon fillets skin side down, and allow to cook. When the salmon is nearly cooked, chop and add the garlic and as much chilli as you like.

2. Shred the cabbage and add either side of the salmon. This won’t take long to cook. When the cabbage and salmon is cooked, add the soy sauce and honey by drizzling over the salmon. The sauce will thicken and become sticky, so remove the cabbage and place in a bowl, and then add the salmon on top.

3. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the top and serve.

"The main ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, and this is a hugely powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant."

Elderflower & Lime Martini

Perfect for spring, Christian Gott's recipe is full of floral notes from the elderflower, balanced by the tart fresh lime juice

Adry Martini consists of dry, white vermouth and gin. Over time the amount of vermouth has dropped from around a quarter to almost one part in fifty; this is achieved by swirling the vermouth in the serving glass or with ice and then throwing it away (you can always use it in cooking). Today there are numerous variations, from the Espresso Martini to the daringly named Porn Star Martini made with vanilla-infused vodka and passionfruit juice.

ELDERFLOWER & LIME MARTINI

You will need a mixing jug, martini glass and a small strainer or sieve.

Ingredients

50ml Gin

(preferably with lots of botanicals)

30ml Elderflower Cordial

15ml Lime Juice, freshly squeezed

15ml Dry Vermouth

Method

1. Pour the dry vermouth into the martini glass and swirl it around in the glass to get it up the sides. Pour out all but a small splash of the vermouth.

2. Fill a jug halfway with ice cubes and add the remaining ingredients and stir slowly until very cold.

3. Strain the mixture into the vermouth rinsed glass. Sit back, sip and relax.

Spring wines

The great thing about spring is the varying weather it brings, meaning you can enjoy a range of different foods paired with other wines. From hearty stews when it's cool outside to salads and seafood when the sun is shining. You don't need to eat to enjoy a lovely chilled rosé relaxing with friends, though.

GEWÜRZTRAMINER

Gewürztraminer is highly aromatic, classically smelling of lychees and tropical fruits. The wines are often off-dry, this doesn't mean they are sweet, but the residual sugars balance any acidity. If you like rosé, you will love Gewürztraminer. Because of the tropical flavours and sweet acid balance, Gewürztraminer is excellent paired with duck, chicken, crab, and lobster as well as highly flavoured foods like Moroccan and Asian dishes.

COOL CLIMATE PINOT NOIRS

Pinot Noir is one of the few grapes that can make red, white, rosé and sparkling wines. Red Pinot Noirs like long, cooler growing seasons such as northern France and New Zealand - because of these conditions, the wines are fruity, have medium acidity and relatively low tannin. Tannin gives structure to classic reds like Shiraz and the wines of Bordeaux. New Zealand Pinots are ideal with duck and lamb, the acidity cutting through the richness.

CALIFORNIAN ROSÉ WINES

On the beach or by the barbecue, as soon as the weather is nice enough to be outside, rosé wines are fun and deliciously quaffable. Rosé wines include aromas and flavours ranging from strawberries and red fruit to Honeydew melon and citrus. Enjoy with soft French cheeses, poached salmon and Hollandaise, duck, spring lamb, char-grilled vegetables and the classic Niçoise salad.

Christian Gott shares his wine recommendations

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THE OLD FORGE

Virtually anything in iron or steel can be made to order by Paul Biddulph and his team of craftsmen at The Old Forge, who provide a customised service from the initial design to the installation of the finished product. Products include garden or driveway gates, balustrades, gazebos, spiral staircases, arches, fire escapes, fire baskets, stainless steel and glass balustrades etc all made to measure. Quotations are free.

01534 862637

theoldforgepj@gmail.com

La Route D`ebenezer, Trinity JE3 5DS

HEARING HEALTHCARE

Mark and Matthew Vellam are the father and son team based at the Hearing Healthcare Centre. With more than thirty years’ experience, The Centre, at the Little Grove Clinic has remained open throughout the pandemic and continues to offer a full suite of hearing services, every day of the week. The recently upgraded and permanent Centre is designed to offer an excellent patient experience. At this difficult time the team are always pleased to assist clients from other practices where services maybe unavailable.

01534 866477

info@hearinghealthcare.je

HARRY FOSTER

Eyes deserve the best care and the team at Harry Foster provide this. This family run business is now in its 34th year and pride themselves on their customer service. We have a ground floor testing room available and wheelchair access. Brands we stock include Guess, Lacoste, Carerra, Boss, LK Bennett, Kate Spade, Jimmy choo, CK, Nike, David Beckham and Christian Lacroix.

01534 888400

harry.foster@hotmail.co.uk

9 Beresford Street, St Helier

STEPHEN COHU ANTIQUES

More than just antiques, at our showrooms in St Lawrence we have an unsurpassed range of fine quality antique and mid century furniture, paintings, pre-loved jewellery and objets d’art. We are always interested in buying items to compliment our stock and our offers will usually surpass your expectations. Our warehouse near the shop covers 7000 square feet and it is rare that we cannot find something that meets your demands. Plan a visit soon, you’ll wonder how you’ve never found us before and you’ll never go anywhere else again.

01534 485177

La Grande Route de Saint-Laurent JE3 1NJ

DAVE'S REMOVALS

Whether you're moving house, office, internal moves, off island relocating or just collecting and delivering specific goods or furniture, we offer a quality and professional service.

Our service is flexible and can be tailored to your individual needs. We offer a fully insured and guaranteed move. We are equally happy to do small moves as we are the larger and we also offer house and rubbish clearances.

Call Dave Robinson 07797 771889

ST PETER'S INDOOR MARKET

The Indoor Market has been selling all manner of goods and raising money for charity for over 30 years. There is a diverse range of good available across the many stalls including hand knitted baby clothes and toys, homemade biscuits, men and women’s clothing, dog treats, tabards, bric-abrac, greeting cards, gift bags and wrapping paper, homemade jams, bird seeds and potatoes. When you’ve finished shopping, enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of cake and chat with the other shoppers.

01534 481170

Every Wednesday and Saturday in The Rifle Range behind the parish hall.