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Day Centre Opportunities: socialising and participating in a range of activities Meals on Wheels Service: we offer a variety of African Caribbean and European dishes Outreach Support scheme: designed to befriend and support older African Caribbean people living in the Borough of Dudley
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Salt cod is dried, salted cod, which must be re-hydrated before it can be used in cooking. It needs to either be soaked in cold water for 24 hours until it becomes soft, or it can be boiled until it is soft and unsalted. It can then be fried on its own or added to other dishes. It is typically produced in Canada, Iceland or Norway. It is claimed that it was first produced at least 500 years ago, with the discovery of the Great Banks off Newfoundland, Canada. After the discovery of the North American continent in the late 15th century, this coast line off Canada was discovered with an abundance of fish, including Atlantic cod. Soon Spanish, Portuguese, English and French fishermen were visiting and salting the cod to preserve it. Salt fish was therefore introduced to the Caribbean and formed part of the trade route between Europe and the West Indies. In Caribbean cooking salt fish is most commonly teamed with ackee and dumplings or made in to fritters. However, salt fish is not just a Jamaican food stuff and is also commonly used in Mediterranean cooking, particularly in food from France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
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Salt fish fritters Ingredients 75g plain flour Seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 onion, finely sliced, chopped 1 red/green chilli, chopped 400g flaked boneless salt fish 150ml water vegetable oil, for cooking To serve 4 people
Add all other ingredients into the bowl, except the water and mix well.
Method Place one packet of salt fish into saucepan of cold water bring to the boil, repeat until most salt has disappeared & is suited to taste
Using a table spoon, spoon out the size of a small pancake into the heated oil
Sift the flour, into a bowl and season with seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Break up salt fish to even little pieces and put in bowl along with flour and seasoning.
Pour in water and fold in gently to a medium consistency and then leave the batter to rest for 5 minutes. Heat the oil in a dutch pot or deep frying pan
Fry slowly on both sides until the fish mixture is golden brown Drain off excess oil and serve.
Serving suggestions: Can be served with a combination of plantain, egg, seasoned beans, fried dumplings, salad and bread.
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This new Caribbean restaurant is in the heart of Birmingham, a stone’s throw from the Radisson Hotel. The décor is kitted out in an elegant maroon and cream theme with a chic and minimalist design and is a contrast to typical Caribbean restaurants. The food however is, as it should be, the biggest testimony to Deep. I sampled a limited version of the weekend buffet menu. It was filling yet sumptuous. The menu included ackee and salt fish, Caribbean salmon, brown stew chicken, curry goat, rice and peas, fried dumplings and plantains. My personal favourite was the curry goat, one of the best I’ve had, which had a good kick to it but with extremely tender meat. At the weekend there are even more dishes on the buffet, including cow foot, oxtail and Caribbean style barbequed chicken wings. The staff are warm and welcoming and all these factors have combined to create a busy restaurant with a very diverse appeal. It is a joy to find such a sophisticated Caribbean restaurant but moreover one with food to match the interior design.
Deep is open from Mon – Fri, 12-3pm and 6.30-10.30pm, on Sat 5-12pm and Sun 28pm. The buffet is available Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Contact Deep on 0121 622 3332 for more details.
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If we do get a heat wave this summer then please look after yourself and each other! Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially for the very young, very old or those with chronic disease. The heat can affect anyone but those at particular risk during a heatwave lasting over 2-3 days include: • Older people. • Babies and young children. • People with mental health problems. • People on certain medication. • People with a serious chronic condition, particularly breathing or heart problems. • People who already have a high temperature from an infection. • People who use alcohol or illicit drugs. • People with mobility problems. • People who are physically active like manual workers and sportsmen and women. Karen Jackson, Consultant in Public Health, Dudley PCT said, “Most of us enjoy sunny weather, but extreme heat can cause serious health problems. We all want to enjoy the summer and there are some simple, commonsense precautions that we can all take to stay safe.” In a severe heatwave, you may get dehydrated and your body may overheat, leading to heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Below are some precautions that we can all take to stay safe in the sun. 1. Keep out of the heat: • If a heatwave is forecast, try and plan your day in a way that allows you to stay out of the heat. • If you can, avoid going out in the hottest part of the day (11am - 3pm). • If you can’t avoid strenuous outdoor activity, like sport, DIY, or gardening, keep it for cooler parts of the day, like early morning. • If you must go out, stay in the shade. Wear a hat and light, loose-fitting clothes, preferably cotton. If you are going to be outside for some time, take plenty of water with you.
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Women in comedy are the exception rather than the norm, but we meet an ambitious and thankfully amusing female comedienne Annette Fagon, who has been on the circuit for three years.
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Remember the saying... ‘How you think, determines how you feel’ Complementary Therapist, Annette Ellis gives a brief outline of her work as a Hypnotherapist.
What is Hypnotherapy? In therapy, hypnosis usually involves the person experiencing a sense of deep relaxation with their attention narrowed down and focused on the voice of their therapist. Positive suggestions are relayed to the client that enables them to make positive changes within themselves. In this very relaxed state, the conscious mind is laid to rest and the very powerful subconscious mind is at the fore. Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis is not a state of deep sleep but is in fact a state of enhanced awareness. You cannot be made to do anything you don’t want to do and if you want to come out of ‘ trance’, all you have to do is open your eyes. EFT or the Emotional Freedom Technique is a powerful and effective therapy that works by unblocking the energy flow in the body by stimulation of well established meridian points. Emotional debris becomes cleared and this in turn has an effect on your physical well-being. NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming and it is used in therapy as a means of understanding how a person views their model of the world. An hypnotherapist is not a replacement for conventional medical treatment, you should always consult with a medical practitioner. If you would like any more information on any of the above topics, please feel free to email me or give me a call.
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