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December – magical and manic! Christmas certainly presents organisational challenges. The food shopping & planning is dizzyingly complicated - heaven forfend we should lack any tiny thing! Then there are the cards to write and post, pressies to think of, find and wrap. Hassle? ..Yes? Worth it? DEFINITELY!
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Good planning is important as apart from the ‘work’ side of Christmas, there are so many wonderful things to do. Happy things. We have notice after notice inside of things to do that make this time of year so special….
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A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore first published 23rd December 1823
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads And Mama in her kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap— When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters, and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow, Gave the luster of mid-day to objects below; When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and call’d them by name: “Now! Dasher, now! Dancer, now! Prancer and Vixen, “On! Comet, on! Cupid, on! Donner and Blitzen; “To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! “Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!” As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky; So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys—and St. Nicholas too: And then in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound: He was dress’d all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnish’d with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys was flung on his back, And he look’d like a peddler just opening his pack: His eyes—how they twinkled! His dimples: how merry, His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry; His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, 6
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And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath. He had a broad face, and a little round belly That shook when he laugh’d, like a bowl full of jelly: He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laugh’d when I saw him in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And fill’d all the stockings; then turn’d with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose. He sprung to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew, like the down of a thistle: But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight— Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
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CRANBERRY & ALMOND SHORTBREADS Makes 12 Seasonal Recipe by Valerie Hedgethorne Valerie Hedgethorne taught cookery & cake decorating for many years in Brighton before becoming a Home Economist and writing for the national magazine CAKE for 20 years. Valerie is a past president of the British Sugarcraft Guild & is a member of the local Guild Branch, which meets monthly in Rottingdean for demonstrations of all types of cake decorating. Anyone with an interest in cake decorating is welcome – for more information phone Valerie on 01273 505223.
This is a Christmas twist on the usual shortbread biscuits. The chopped almonds give a slight crunchiness and the cranberries give added texture. They make a nice gift when prettily packed and are useful when entertaining friends for coffee. You will need two baking trays and a fluted cutter 6cm (2 ins) diameter.
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CRANBERRY & ALMOND SHORTBREADS CONTINUED INGREDIENTS:
cranberries with the remaining flour.
• 110g (4oz) butter
Knead together and rest in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
• 50g (2oz) caster sugar
Meanwhile heat the oven to Gas 3/170C.
• 175g (6oz) plain flour
Roll out the dough to about the thickness of a £1 coin and cut into rounds, re-rolling the trimmings.
• 25g (1oz) flaked almonds • 25g (1oz) dried cranberries
METHOD: Chop the flaked almonds. Grease the baking trays. Cream together the butter and sugar with a wooden spoon and work in 75g (3oz) of the flour, then the chopped almonds and the
Place on the baking trays, prick with a fork and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until pale golden. Dredge with caster sugar. Store in an airtight container until required. Note: for the best flavour use butter.
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Burning the Clocks Thursday 21st December Burning the Clocks is a free spectator event, a lively celebration at the turning of the year & a time to reflect.
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The parade leaves from New Road at 6.30pm and arrives at Madeira Drive at approximately 7.15pm, when lanterns are passed onto the bonfire and the fireshow begins. The event finishes at around 8pm. The parade makes its way through North Street, Ship Street, East Street, onto the seafront and along to Madeira Drive for the finale. (Please do not wait in New Road to watch the parade as this is our assembly zone for 1,500 participants and there is no space for audience.) The fireshow will take place on the beach with viewing from Madeira Drive and the Upper Terrace on Marine Parade. The finale will contain loud music and pyrotechnics. 12
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Mrs Beeton’s Christmas By Jayne Shrimpton
The first collections of recipes and hints for good kitchen practice were published in the late-1700s, followed by improved volumes in the early-1800s. However it was not until the mid-nineteenth century that the most famous of all domestic handbooks was published, the Victorian classic: Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management, also published as Mrs Beeton’s Cookery Book. When Isabella Mary Beeton (1836-1865) launched her comprehensive manual in 1861 it was the first book edition of what had originally appeared in parts - one of a series of guidebooks
Title page of original edition of Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management, 1861
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Photograph of Isabella Mary Beeton, aged 21 in 1857 published by her husband, London publisher Samuel Beeton. Unlike earlier cookery and domestic books, the recipes were highly organised and the pages generously illustrated, raising it high above other titles. Although, sadly, Isabella died in 1865, aged only 28, her popular book remained a best-seller: indeed, after her death it was continually revised, reprinted and extended until it reached over 2000 pages in 1907! For decades it was the most frequently consulted cookery book, earning Mrs Beeton a reputation akin to that of more recent cooks Delia Smith and Mary Berry. Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management was intended
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Household Management was continually revised & reprinted, this edition dated 1915
A late-Victorian version, this had new coloured illustrations
Opening chapter from Household Management, 1861
home and meet the needs and comforts of the entire family. A young wife herself, Isabella particularly aimed to help the inexperienced new mistress of her own household to fulfil the many bewildering social and domestic responsibilities that came with marriage.
depending on the size and nature of her establishment. Ever sensible and practical, she advocated the highest standards for both the lady and her staff and when it came to kitchen matters, she set out in no uncertain terms some basic rules:
Most of Mrs Beeton’s genteel readers employed one or more domestic servants and her book was directed at both the mistress of the house and the housekeeper, cook or general maids to whom she delegated household chores,
Cleanliness – a dirty kitchen is a disgrace to both mistress and maid
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Do not go about slipshod - provide yourself with well-fitting boots Provide yourself with at least a dozen good-sized cooking aprons made with bibs When in the midst of cooking operations dress sensibly – the modern crinoline is dangerous, out of place and absurd ‘The Goose Club’, Illustrated London News, 24th December 1853, illustrates ordinary Victorian families collecting the Christmas goose from the savings club that they had paid into all year
Never waste or throw away anything that can be used for other dishes or servants’ food Attend your larder well and scrub it out completely twice a week If you have a spare kitchen cupboard keep baked pastry in it. This will preserve it better than in the larder Do not be afraid to use hot water in washing up dishes
Facsimile of Mrs Beeton’s recipe for Christmas cake
Facsimile for Mrs Beeton’s recipe for Christmas plum pudding
This colour plate from a cookery book illustrates a festive midlate Victorian feast, the centrepiece a Christmas plum pudding
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Clean your copper cooking pans regularly. Use turpentine and fine brick dust rubbed on with a flannel then polish with leather and dry fine brick dust for best results Such regimented procedures are summed up in one of Mrs Beeton’s oft-quoted statements: ‘As with the commander of an army, or the leader of any enterprise, so is it with the mistress of a house.’ In short, she advocated running the kitchen with the energy, efficiency and precision of a military manoeuvre. I doubt many of our kitchens would pass muster today…. Mrs Beeton wrote extensively about food preparation and meals, including the origins and characteristics of different produce, nutritional values, seasonal recipes, and tried and tested cooking methods. At the time of her writing, the concept of a festive Christmas with fir trees, decorations, cards and crackers was rapidly becoming established in Victorian Britain, influenced by the writings of Charles Dickens, royal practice, revival of ancient customs and a rising tide of consumerism.
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‘The Grocer’s Shop at Christmas’, 1850, shows local customers queuing up to buy fresh fruits and seasonal dried fruits for their cakes and puddings
Some seasonal dishes were already centuries old, such as Christmas pudding, while others were more recent innovations and Mrs Beeton published a number of dedicated recipes for enjoyment at Christmas: Christmas Cake; Sugar Icing for Cakes; Almond Icing for Cakes; Christmas Pudding, without suet – fruitarian Plum Pudding; Plum Pudding; Sauce for Plum Pudding; Chestnut Farce – Stuffing for Roast Turkey; Sausage Farce – for Stuffing Turkey; Bread Sauce; Giblet Soup; Turkey Soup; Parsnip Soup; Pickled Walnuts; Piccalilli; Spiced Vinegar; Mixed Pickles. Mrs Beeton wrote of turkey, popular at Christmas since the 16th century: ‘A noble dish is a turkey, roast or boiled. A Christmas dinner, with the middle classes of this empire, would scarcely be a Christmas dinner without its turkey; and 20
‘Presenting the Plum Pudding’ by John Absolon is one of many Victorian artistic scenes celebrating this Christmas ritual
we can scarcely imagine an object of greater envy than is presented by a respected portly pater-familias carving, at the season devoted to good cheer and genial charity, his own fat turkey, and carving it well. The only art consists, as in the carving of a goose, in getting from the breast as many fine slices as possible…. The breast is the only part which is looked on as fine in a turkey, the legs being very seldom cut off and eaten at table; they are usually removed to the kitchen, where they are taken off, to appear only in a form which seems to have a special attraction at a bachelor’s supper-table, - we mean devilled: served in this way, they are especially liked and relished.’ Mrs Beeton’s recipe for Christmas plum pudding - a rich seasonal dish originating in the middle ages - used 15 ingredients: moist sugar; finely-chopped suet; sultanas
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cleaned; raisins halved and stoned; currants washed and dried; shredded mixed candied peel; breadcrumbs; flour; almonds blanched and shredded; lemon rind grated; eggs; nutmeg grated; salt; milk; and a wineglassful of brandy. Essentially this was the prototype of the Christmas pudding recipe used by my grandmother (married in 1915 when every housewife had a copy of Mrs B), then handed down to my mother – a heavy, fragrant pudding blend that we heaved around the bowl as children in the 1960s/70s on ‘stir-up Sunday.’ It was all part of the lead-up to Christmas. Yet, how many ladies go to those lengths nowadays, or have time to follow many of Mrs B’s gloriously complex recipes? Some, but not many working women. Regretfully, it’s back on the shelf for Household Management and off to the shops… Merry Christmas!
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Established for over 35 years Shaun and Son is a family run roofing contractor that specialise in all aspects of modern and traditional roofing systems, roof repair and roof maintenance for both domestic and commercial customers. Roofing Flat roofing Fascias Soffits Guttering
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Soothing Herbs For Stressful Times By Lucinda Warner There is no doubt that modern life can be very stressful. Balancing work, family, life admin and more without the support of a strong community can feel at times overwhelming. Thankfully our plant friends are here to help and can work wonders to restore, calm and regenerate an overworked nervous system. Integrating them into our habits and making them part of our daily life will reap many benefits for both mind and body as our physical and mental health can never really be separated, each being part of an intricate whole. Proper nourishment is vital for our nervous system. Calcium, magnesium, potassium and B vitamins are especially important, though many micronutrients play a key role in ensuring our nerves are able to function optimally. Vitamin E,
found in almonds, olives, sunflower seeds and leafy greens and Vitamin C, which is in many fruits and veggies, are also essential. Though good nutrition and adequate rest are the foundations for a healthy nervous system, healing herbs can be of great help in times of need. (If you are taking any prescription medications then please see a qualified herbalist before taking any of these remedies.) Oats (Avena sativa) are one of the very best remedies for nourishing the nervous system. Milky oat seed and oat straw are both wonderful herbal allies when taken everyday in teas or as tincture and the tea is also gentle enough for children who are undergoing stressful times Linden blossom (Tilia spp.) Is another wonderful soothing and relaxing herb that is gentle enough for children and breastfeeding mothers. It is great if nervous tension results in high blood pressure, as it also has a relaxing and steadying effect on the heart and circulation. It gently lifts the mood and can be taken as a tea an hour or so before bed to promote restful sleep. German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) is one of the best known of all the relaxing herbs and is suitable for all ages. A few people are allergic to the plant family to which chamomile belongs but generally it is a safe and pleasant tasting remedy for all. Chamomile relaxes tense muscles which can help prevent cramps and tension headaches. It is also soothing
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and anti-spasmodic to the digestive system which makes it a great herb to turn to when stress causes digestive pain, gas or IBS type symptoms. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is another wonderful remedy to have on hand as it both relaxes and uplifts, making it particularly helpful for anxiety and low moods. Like chamomile it can also soothe the digestion being high in essential oils which have a relaxing and anti-spasmodic effect in the gut. Rose (Rosa spp.) is one of the true delights of herbal medicine. Cooling and uplifting it eases sorrow, calms irritability and opens the heart. Here are a couple of my favourite herbal tea blends for the nerves which are easy to make and try at home:
Hug in a Mug: For when you need a bit of nurturing. One part Oat straw One part Linden blossom A half part of Rose petals Bedtime Bliss Tea: A soothing and relaxing bedtime blend that is gentle enough for adults and children. One part Chamomile One part Linden Blossom One part Lemon balm Make each blend up in a small jar and store in a cool, dry place. Use about 1 tablespoon of herb mix per mug. Add a little honey to sweeten if desired.
Lucinda Warner is a Brighton based herbalist and plant lover. For more information on the herbs and preparations mentioned see whisperingearth.co.uk
Pimp That Mince Christmas Pies and contained suet and shredded meat, often mutton or, in the North, goose. More latterly, Mrs Beeton recommends a small quantity of finely shredded steak. The addition of fruits and exotic spices such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg were understood to refer to the Magi (the ‘wise men’), leading to their being banned as idolatrous by the Puritans during the English Civil War. The early pies were far larger and oblong shaped, the pastry being known as the coffin. British emigres took the recipe far and wide. In America they became associated with Thanksgiving instead, due to their connection with Catholicism. Mince Pies originated in Britain, although its ingredients – meat, fruits and spices – has been traced back to the return of the crusaders from the Middle East during the 13th century. The early pies were generally known as
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