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BEST OF BRITISH “We offer gifts that you won’t find on the high street and we can even tell you who created them, so you have an extra special story to share with the recipient too.”

How sourcing from UK soil can be the recipe for success in more than just the kitchen….

In recent years locally sourced ingredients have taken pride of place in kitchens across the country.

The use of imported produce, though still sometimes essential, has gradually been reduced in favour of goods from the surrounding area, with the general consensus that closer to home means a fresher taste, lower carbon footprint and an all-round better finish but couldn’t that apply to more than just our food?

Angela and Chris Kingsley, founders of on-line retailer Maison Royale, strongly believe so and have just launched their first store at the Cornmill Shopping Centre to showcase how the best of British can be incorporated into every room of the home.

Just like their web-based outlet, the new Darlington boutique supports home-grown designers and manufacturers, as well as offering ethical, sustainable or Fair Trade products from around the world.

It also features a selection of beautiful, handmade items from more than 45 local artists, designers

and makers, each with a focus on quality, timeless individuality and outstanding design.

“We have so many talented and creative people in the North East and wider UK,” said Angela, “and Maison Royale offers them a chance to showcase their work and ultimately have it displayed in homes across the region.

“I choose pieces that I would be proud to have in my property and I hope that visitors to both our online and Cornmill stores will be too.”

While Maison Royale offers everything from soft furnishings and statement lighting to tableware and storage ideas, particularly apt for this time of year is its range of gifts for men, women, children and teens.

There are options available to suit every budget, as well as gift vouchers for those who struggle to decide.

“It would be great to see more people supporting local designers and manufacturers this festive season,” said Angela. “We offer gifts that you won’t find on the high street and we can even tell you who created them, so you have an extra special story to share with the recipient too.”

For more information about Maison Royale and to see the wide range of products on offer visit www.maison-royale.co.uk, search for the brand on Facebook or Twitter or call into the new store at the Cornmill Shopping Centre.

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Every year we trawl the supermarkets, high street and online stores to find you the finest food and drink for your festive plate. This time we’re going one better and introducing you to products that are not only tasty, but brand spanking new….

Getting seasonal at the supermarket There are a whole host of seasonal surprises on supermarket shelves this year, including a number of new releases from our hero, Haribo.

These fruity favourites barely last five minutes in Darlington Today headquarters, which is why we’re recommending the sizeable Starmix and Tangfastics Duo tub (£5, 1), which is perfect for sharing – just don’t get between our editor and those fizzy cola bottles.

Lindt has also had us licking our lips these past few weeks, with Santa’s Sleigh (£8.99, 2) and Gold Reindeer and Treats (£5, 3), offering new ways to enjoy this mouthwatering chocolate.

For pure novelty value we adored the brand’s Mini Gold Reindeer (£5.99, 4), which comes with fluffy antlers on a headband – though we did get a few funny looks

wearing it around the office.

Most of the items mentioned above are available at all major supermarkets, but we feel that Aldi deserves an extra special mention.

The cost cutting retailer has added a number of seasonal items to its Specially Selected range, including a melt in the mouth Goats Cheese, Apricot and Parsnip Roast (£2.99, 5), which our vegetarians and carnivores loved in equal measure.

We’re also confident in saying that the brand’s Golden Topped Christmas Pudding (£9.99, 6) and All Butter Almond Mince Tarts (£1.99, 7) were the best we tried in these categories.

When it comes to deciding what drinks to serve this Christmas, there are a few tipples that tickled our fancy.

This includes Highland Park’s 12 Year Old sweet single malt (£35.12, 8), which we enjoyed just as much

neat, as mixed with lemonade.

It can be found in all major supermarkets.

The retro design of Blue Nun Original Family Tradition (£5.25, exclusively at Asda, 9) also looked good standing on the sideboard.

If you’re looking for something non-alcoholic, then try Taylors’ new Christmas Blend coffee (£3.49, Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, 10). We loved the full-bodied flavour and, knowing it comes from Rainforest Alliance Certified Farms, made us feel socially conscious, too.

One more thing to mention in this section, is that even the youngest celebrants can enjoy a taste of Christmas this year. Our tiny tester thoroughly enjoyed the baby friendly Jingle Belly Christmas Dinner from Ella’s Kitchen (£1.39 at Asda, Sainsbury’s and Boots, 11) – at least that’s what we inferred from it not ending up on the floor.

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Happy holidays on the high street The marvellous M&S have outdone themselves once again with a spectacular array of festive produce, all of which will be available to buy, or order, in store.

Unfortunately at the time of our testing, many of the brand’s seasonal showpieces, including canapes, cheeses and cakes, were so fresh they were not yet available to try.

We did however manage to get our hands on some of the shelf-based selection, which gave a great indication of the superb taste and eye-catching quality being offered by every item in the range.

Our favourites included the Belgian White Chocolate and Coconut Snowcorn (£3, 1), the surprisingly fizzy Winter Berries and Prosecco Hand Cooked Crisps (£2, 2) and the Marc De Champagne Jaffa Cakes (£4, 3) – sweets not biscuits – all of which would make a tasty treat for special guests.

If you’ve already blown your budget on presents and can’t quite stretch to the M&S price tag, then Iceland could well be the answer.

This high street home of frozen favourites is offering a wide range of sweet and savoury products, ideal for cutting costs without sacrificing taste.

We highly recommend the Luxury Salted Caramel Cheesecake (£4.99, 4) and Luxury Chocolate and Orange Choux Garland (£4.99, 5), both of which can be defrosted relatively quickly if company arrives unexpectedly.

The Christmas Tree Cheese and Garlic Bread Tear and Share (£2, 6) and unusual Wild Boar Cracker (£11.99, 7) would also make show stopping additions to a meal or buffet, without you having to spend hours slaving in the kitchen.

If you want to make things even easier though, why not grab some festive food on the go? Big name baker, Greggs, will be serving a selection of themed items throughout the

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Christmas period, including mixed spice and sweet mincemeat muffins (from 90p, 8), a Turkey, Bacon and Cranberry Roll (from £1.10, 9) and a Balanced Choice Festive Flatbread, with turkey breast, pork stuffing and bacon (from £2.75, 10).

Elsewhere on the high street, we managed to find some wonderful wines and alternative tipples from independent merchants and wellknown retailer, Majestic. Top picks for Christmas Day include Bacchus 2014 (£11.99) and the award-winning Three Graces 2009 (£26.99), as well as Curious Brew lager and Curious Apple cider (£1.75), all from leading English winemaker, Chapel Downs (see right).

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Winter wonderland on the web While we’re big fans of shopping locally here at Darlington Today, we do have to acknowledge that there are some amazing festive finds on the World Wide Web. One of our favourites is the Raisthorpe Tipple Crackers (£19.50 for two or £45 for six, 1) from www. raisthorpemanor.com. Each cracker contains a traditional hat and joke, as well as a 5cl bottle of either vodka, gin or port, depending on the variety chosen – now that’s what we call getting more bang for your buck.

We also found a few tasty treats hiding on Ocado.com, including non-alcoholic Belvoir Spiced Ginger Punch (£3, 2), which we particularly enjoyed once warmed, Thomas J Fudge’s Limited Edition White Chocolate and Cranberry Flapjacks (£3.25, 3) and Festive Flavoured Gifting Jars from Snaffling Pig (£15.99, 4), offering pork scratchings in seasonal Sage and Onion Stuffing or Pigs in Blankets flavours.

If you do prefer to order from a little closer to home, then why not try bills-shop.co.uk? This is an online store for Durham-based restaurant, Bill’s, and offers an extensive array of jams, drinks, sweets and more.

We went mad for its signature chutney (£3.95, 5), Bramble Berry Infusion Tea (£5.95, 6) and deliciously decadent Red Velvet Cupcake Truffles (£11.95, 7) – though we didn’t have them all together, obviously.

If, after reading all of this, you still feel more like Scrooge then Santa, we do have one more product that is perfect for you…

The aptly-named Misfortune Cookies (£10, 8), available to buy at misfortune-cookies.co.uk, are based

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on the traditional biscuits, often served in Chinese restaurants. But, unlike their cheerier counterparts, these blackhearted alternatives hold humorously wicked sayings, guaranteed to have guests gasping in shock. A great idea if you’ve got the Grinch coming to dinner.

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It is the month of December and Christmas is fast approaching. It is traditional for some people to buy dates every Christmas but for others they are purchased all year round. So what are dates and are they good for us?

Dates are sweet, delicious fruits from the tropical oasis; they are brimming with much-needed minerals and energy to help you stay fit and healthy. They grow on the palm tree belonging to the family of Arecaceae and the tree is believed to originate on the banks of Nile and Euphrates Rivers of ancient Egypt. Date palm is now grown extensively for its edible fruits across all the continents and there are many cultivar types as well as colours, such as ‘Amir Hajj’, ‘Saidy’, ‘Khadrawy’ and ‘Medjool’ which are some of the favourite varieties due to their rich taste, flavour and superior quality.

Will Dates raise blood sugar levels?

One of the main reasons people avoid eating dates is the belief that they will raise their blood sugar levels, but studies have shown that belief to be incorrect. The “Nutrition Journal” dated 28th May 2011 reports a study in which date consumption was tested on diabetics and shows that while dates contain high amounts of natural sugars, they are actually a low-glycemic index food (GI) and did not significantly raise blood sugar levels after they were eaten. If you are diabetic, speak to your doctor before adding dates to your diet so that you can monitor your blood sugar levels and determine how dates affect you personally.

Are there any Health benefits and nutrients in dates?

Yes there are! In fact there are rather a lot.

• As well as being wonderfully delicious, dates are one of the most popular fruits and packed with an impressive list of essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that are required for normal growth, development and overall well-being.

• The fruit is rich in dietary fibre, which prevents Low-density lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol) absorption in the gut and also work as a great laxative. Therefore, protecting the colon mucous membrane from cancer as it prevents LDL binding on the colon walls. According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, just one pitted date contains 1.6 g of fibre, or 6% of the recommended daily intake.

• Fresh dates are composed of soft, easily digestible flesh and simple

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sugars like fructose and dextrose. 100g of mejdool dates hold 277 calories. When eaten, they replenish energy and revitalize the body instantly due to the high sugar content it is because of these qualities they are being served to break the fast during the Ramadan month and have been since ancient times.

• They are contain a small source of vitamin-A, antioxidant flavonoids which have the ability to protect cells and other structures in the body from harmful effects of oxygen-free radicals. It has been found that by eating dates, they can offer some protection from colon, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic cancers.

• Excellent source of iron, which is a component of haemoglobin (found inside the red blood cells and determines how much oxygen-the blood can transport).

• Excellent source of potassium which is an important component of cell and body fluids that help regulate heart rate and blood pressure.

• Rich in minerals like calcium, manganese, copper, and magnesium.

Calcium is an important mineral that is an essential constituent of bone and teeth, and required by the body for muscle contraction, blood clotting, and nerve impulse conduction. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Copper is required for the production of red blood cells. Magnesium is essential for bone growth.

• Further, the fruit has moderate levels of B-complex group of vitamins as well as vitamin K. These vitamins are acting as co-factors help body metabolize carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Vitamin K is essential for many coagulant factors in the blood as well as in bone metabolism.

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Forget leaping lords and milking maids, we’re giving you the gift of festive fashion with these 12 top tips…

Rudolph’s nose has nothing on me.

Red has long been a seasonal staple and Christmas 2015 is no exception.

Opt to follow Santa’s lead by going bright and bold or stay merrily muted with a touch of burgundy – just make sure you glow!

An LBD is for life, not just for Christmas.

One thing that never goes out of style is a little black dress. Invest in a good one now and you’ll be wearing it for work dos, weddings, date nights and more, well into the New Year and even beyond.

Novelty Noel (and we don’t mean Edmonds).

What the bearded fella once did for house parties, snowmen and slogans are now doing for festive fashion.

Whether you love them or loathe them you can’t escape the Christmas jumper, so why not just embrace the trend? It will give your workmates a laugh if nothing else.

Suits you sir.

Jeans and a shirt are all well and good, but this time of year things can get a little more formal. If you’re feeling particularly dapper then why not don a full three piece (suit, not sofa) or try adding a novelty tie to tone down your tailoring?

Is it a top? Is it a trouser? No it’s a … jumpsuit?!

Once reserved for those jumping out of planes, this all in one outfit has become hot stuff on the high street. Think of it as a onesie you can wear outside and dress it up or down depending on the occasion.

Get a-head of the game Both practical and pretty, hats can make a style statement as well as keeping you warm. Go for a design that complements your coat or one that clashes to put you head and shoulders above the crowd.

50 Shades of you know what.

It’s cool, classic and goes with almost anything (not unlike a billionaire businessman). So, whether it’s gunmetal, slate or shimmering silver, add a glimpse of grey to your winter wardrobe and you’ll always have something to wear (cable ties optional).

‘Jack-It’ Up Unless you’re spending Christmas in the Caribbean, chances are you’ll need a jacket. One proving particularly popular this season is luxurious leather – but feel free to opt for a similar alternative to save on costs (and those cows).

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Decorate more than just the tree.

After decking the halls be sure to give yourself a little seasonal sparkle.

Swap crackers for cufflinks, baubles for bags and turn on the lights with glittering jewellery or a wow-them watch.

Go big on boots.

When it comes to festive footwear, more is most definitely more. Swap your loafers and strappy sandals for solid soles and knee highs and give court shoes and trainers the Christmas ‘boot’ (get it!).

Get ‘dressed in the dark’ (on purpose).

Like a seasonal sale offering three for two, you’ll get more bang for your buck when you mix and match your wardrobe. Pair clashing prints and fighting fabrics and you’ll no longer have to worry about what goes with what.

It’s all about the wrapping.

Like a present waiting to be unwrapped, looking good this Christmas depends just as much on what’s hiding underneath. It can be sexy and sheer or seasonal and fun but underwear should not be overlooked – after all it’s too cold to go commando.

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FESTIVE FEAST

Gressingham has lots of recipes along with ‘how-to’ videos on their website www.gressinghamduck.co.uk

Whole Roast Gressingham Duck with a Honey and Cardamom Glaze, Cumin Roast Potatoes and Greens Prep/cooking/resting time: 20 minutes per 500g of duck plus an extra 20 minutes and 30 minutes resting time (E.g. If your duck is 1.25kg cook for 70 minutes and then rest for 30 minutes, giving a total time of 1 hour 40 minutes) Serves 4 Ingredients 1 Gressingham Duck For the glaze: 3 tbsp honey • 1 tsp dry sherry • 1 tsp cracked black pepper Juice of 1 orange • 5 cardamoms, husks removed and seeds crushed For the vegetables: 1 Savoy cabbage • 1.5 kg Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks for roasting • 3 x sprigs of rosemary • 150g duck fat • 1 tsp cumin seeds • 1 bulb of garlic split into cloves

Method Pre-heat oven to 200°C, Fan 180°C, Gas Mark 6. Remove all packaging from the duck and remove the bag of giblets (if included) from the cavity.

Weigh the duck.

Prick the skin around the duck legs and season with salt and pepper.

Place the duck on a rack in a baking tray big enough to allow you to also fit the potatoes, and add the duck fat (or vegetable oil if you do not have duck fat). Place the duck in the oven. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes per 500g, plus 20 minutes extra.

Meanwhile prepare the glaze by mixing all the ingredients together and gently warm in a small pan. Then leave aside in a warm place.

Prepare the cabbage: peel off the leaves, discard any that may be spoilt and remove the core. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil. Blanche the cabbage by plunging the leaves into the boiling water and then into a pot of cold water. Drain well, slice thinly and set aside.

After the duck has been cooking for 45 minutes, place the potatoes into the roasting tray around the duck,

then add the rosemary, garlic and cumin seeds. Baste with the duck fat and season. Turn the potatoes once during cooking.

Ten minutes before the end of cooking take the glaze and paint all over the duck with a pastry brush.

When the duck is ready, remove from the oven and carefully take out of the tray and place in a warm resting place for approximately 30 minutes.

Then take the potatoes from the tray and put into another roasting tray, baste with the duck fat and return to the oven to finish cooking.

Pour off all the fat from the liquid left in the tray, and save for another cooking opportunity.

You should be left with just the juices to create the sauce. Pour into a saucepan and place onto the hob, bring to the boil, add a generous dollop of butter and simmer.

When you are ready to serve, quickly fry off the cabbage in some butter for 2-3 minutes.

Test the sauce for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Remove the potatoes from the oven. Your meal is now ready to serve.

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WHAT’S ON Festive Events December Sat 12 A Christmas Carol Blackwellgate & Northgate 10.30am – 3.30pm Sat 19 Penguin Parade, West Row 12pm – 4pm St Teresa’s Hospice, Christmas Cracker Tickets: 01325 254321

Fri 19 Showaddywaddy Sat 20 Ed Byrne | Outside, Looking In Mon 29 – Sat 5 March Thriller Live

Music

The Forum Music Centre 01325 363135 theforumonline.co.uk

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December

Children’s Arts & Crafts Crown Street Library, 10am – 11.30am

Sat 12 Kounterfeit Kinks

Cockerton Library, 2pm – 3.30pm

Fri 11 The Jar Family Fri 18 Christmas School Disco Sat 19 Christmas Northern Soul Night Weds 23 Alternative Indie Rock Night

Theatre

Civic Theatre 01325 486555 darlingtoncivic.co.uk

Weds 30 Gasto Promotion’s Post Christmas Party Thurs 31 New Year’s Eve Party

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Mon 4 New Year in Vienna 2016

Fri 15 Punk Night

Thurs 14 Beyond the Barricade

Fri 29 The Total Stone Roses

Fri 15 Vampire Rock | Ghost Train

Sat 30 Northern Soul Oldie’s Night

Sat 16 Grimethorpe Colliery Band Mon 25 Joe Brown in Concert

February

Thurs 28 The Russian State Ballet of Sibiria The Snow Maiden

Sat 13 The Killerz

Fri 29 The Russian State Ballet of Sibiria The Sleeping Beauty

Sat 20 Ultimate Bowie

Sat 30 The Russian State Ballet of Sibiria Swan Lake

Sat 27 Whos Next

February Tues 2 & Weds 3 That’ll Be The Day Sat 6 Peppa Pig’s Surprise Mon 8 – Sat 13 Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap Mon 15 Gilbert O’Sullivan in Concert Thurs 18 Brendan Cole | A night to remember

Thurs 18 Davey Adams Fri 26 The Bryan Adams Experience