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Wild garlic (Allium ursinum), also known as ramsons, is a flowering plant which we can find all over our area. It thrives in damp woodlands, so look for it around stream and river banks. It has broad, green leaves resembling those of lily-of-the-valley. Be careful not to confuse the two though!!
Wild garlic blooms in spring, producing small, star-shaped white flowers. Its leaves and flowers have a strong, garlicky aroma and are edible,
often used in salads, soups, and pestos. Rich in vitamins A and C, wild garlic has been prized for its medicinal properties, such as its antibacterial and antifungal effects. Foragers often seek it, as it grows abundantly in the wild at this time of the year. It has a short season so if you find lots of it you can make a pesto or flavoured butter which you can then freeze to enjoy for a longer time!!
4 skinless chicken breasts 50g plain flour well seasoned
3 large eggs beaten 125g panko or coarse dried breadcrumbs sunflower oil for frying mixed leaves and lemon wedges to serve
Mix the butter, salt and wild garlic until well combined. Roll in cling film then chill until firm. Slice a deep pocket in each chicken breast. To do this, insert a deep knife into the thickest end of the breast. Keep pushing down along the breast, about halfway into the fillet, being careful not to cut all the way through. Push your finger down into the hole to open it, then stuff with 25g wild garlic butter, making sure that it goes all the way into the pocket. Repeat the process with the remaining chicken breasts. Line up three shallow bowls and put the flour in the first, the beaten eggs in the second and the breadcrumbs in the third. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, then coat in the eggs and lastly the breadcrumbs. Dip each one in the eggs for a second time, then coat again in the breadcrumbs. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining stuffed chicken breasts. Cover the plate and chill for at least 1 hr.
When you are ready to eat, heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Fill a pan 2cm deep with oil and set over a medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the kievs for 2-3 mins each side until golden brown, then transfer to a baking tray. Pop in the oven for 15 mins or until cooked through. Serve with salad leaves and a lemon wedge to squeeze over.
Friday 19th September
28th September
How you should be investing when you are in your 30’s
We all have goals at different stages of our lives, and our 30s are no different. Many of us are starting to think about buying and upgrading a home, settling down and starting a family, or planning ahead for the future, but it can be daunting. And yet while fluctuating savings accounts and the rising cost of living means that achieving your life goals might not be as straightforward as it used to be, taking financial advice early in your life can help you take some important steps to long-term planning and investing. It might be that you decide to utilise a pension plan for efficient savings for the future, or invest your money more passively/actively.
There is no magic number that says you are financially well. Financial Wellbeing is about mindset. Are you making the most of your money day-to-day? Do you feel in control of your financial future?
Financial wellbeing means feeling comfortable about money. It means
knowing what makes you feel secure and putting in place the goals to help you achieve that security.
Do you know how to budget so that you can reduce your spending and save more?
Saving is important as it allows you to have the funds for your short-, medium- and long-term goals. It also protects you from unforeseen circumstances, ensures you are prepared for increased life expectancy and allows you to keep up with the increased cost of living.
You can build and manage your wealth over time with a smart – and long-term – investment approach, and which can confidently navigate any changing tides. Make sure that you take advice that is trustworthy to ensure that you achieve your financial goals. Any decisions you make must be well considered so that your pathway is well planned, and that your money works as hard as possible for your future.
You can create the financial future that you deserve. Make sure that you feel confident that you know what that looks like and how to get there and achieve your goals.
By Lucy Goodwyn (DipPFS) Financial Adviser
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