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The Broad Palate – Sept ’25

September already – where summer meets autumn. It looks like this year will bring bumper crops – here are two apple recipes I hope you’ll enjoy.

Pork, Apple and Cider Casserole – serves 4

  • Olive oil;
  • 6 pork shoulder steaks, trimmed of fat and cut into large chunks;
  • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed;
  • 2 medium onions, halved and sliced;
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar;
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and roughly chopped;
  • 3 sticks of celery, de-strung and roughly chopped;
  • 4 small eating apples, unpeeled, cored and cut into wedges;
  • 250ml chicken or vegetable stock;
  • 500ml dry cider;
  • 30g butter;
  • 75ml double cream;
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard;
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley;
  • 1 tbsp chopped sage (or 1 tsp dried);
  • salt and pepper.

Method:

Season the meat with salt and pepper. Heat oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
Heat a slug of oil in a large, ovenproof casserole dish or ovenproof frying pan with lid and brown the pork pieces in batches. Remove from the pan and reserve.
Add the onions to the casserole/pan and cook for 15 minutes until soft and browned, then add 1 tbsp of the sugar and cook for another 5 minutes until slightly caramelised.
Add the garlic, carrots and celery, and cook for a further 5 minutes.
Return the pork to the casserole/pan, along with the cider and stock. Cover and cook in the oven for 90 minutes – 2 hours or until the port is tender.
When it’s ready, fry the apple wedges in the butter and remaining 1 tbsp sugar until golden and caramelised.
Add to the casserole, along with the cream, mustard and sage, then stir gently to combine.
Return to the oven for 30 minutes.
Garnish with the parsley before serving with perhaps mash or sauté potatoes and greens.

Invisible Apple Cake (serves 6-8)

Based on the French favourite, Gâteau Invisible aux Pommes, it takes its name from the way in which the thin slices of apple appear to disappear into the batter. Some add a thin layer of crumble topping before baking, which adds texture. – I think the ‘less is more’ option is better, so no crumble on this one!

  • 175g plain flour, sifted;
  • 1 heaped tsp baking powder (7g);
  • 30g butter, melted, plus extra to grease pan;
  • 3 medium eggs;
  • 70g caster sugar;
  • 70g light brown sugar;
  • 120ml milk;
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract;
  • 1.25 kilos eating apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced.
  • You will need a 900g loaf tin.

Method:

Heat oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.5.
Grease and line the loaf tin, leaving an overhang of paper to aid removal from tin.
In a small bowl, combine the flour and baking powder and set aside.
In another bowl, whisk the melted butter until smooth then whisk in the milk.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugars with an electric whisk, until the whisk leaves thick ribbons of batter when lifted.
Gently fold in the flour, then the milk-butter mixture and mix until you have a smooth batter.
Carefully fold the apples into the batter, making sure all the apples are coated.
Spoon half the batter into the tin and gently press down to make sure there are no gaps, then add the remaining mixture.
Tamp down lightly again, then knock the base of the tin on your work surface to remove as many air pockets as possible.
Sprinkle the top with a little more sugar, then bake for 50-60 minutes or until the top is a deep golden brown and a skewer pushed into the centre comes out clean.
Leave to cool for at least 15 minutes before removing from the tin, then cool completely before serving.
Use a knife dipped in hot water when slicing, for an even surface. Nice with cream or ice-cream.

Ann’s previous recipes:

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The Broad Palate – August ’25

Shakshuka – serves 4 (or 2 hungry people)

Seasonal ingredient – peppers.  A great go-to dish for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Use any colour pepper, but no more than one green for this recipe. You’ll need an ovenproof frying pan. Serve the shakshuka with flatbreads, tortilla wraps or good toast.

  • 3 tbsp olive oil;
  • 3 peppers, sliced;
  • 1 medium onion, sliced into half moons;
  • 2 tsp dried oregano;
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked paprka;
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed;
  • ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes (or to taste);
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato purée;
  • 1 tsp sugar;
  • 160g bag baby spinach, washed;
  • 4 eggs;
  • chopped coriander to garnish (optional).

Method:

Preheat oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
Heat half the oil in a large frying pan on a medium heat, add the spinach and quickly cook until wilted. Remove from pan and squeeze out some of the moisture.
Add the rest of the oil to the pan, and sauté the onion for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the garlic, chilli, dried oregano and the peppers. Stir well to combine, and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring from time to time.
Add in the purée, the tomatoes, the sugar and the spinach, and simmer for 10 minutes until reduced and thickened (although add a splash of water if you see it starting to stick!).
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Make four dents in the sauce with the back of a tablespoon and carefully crack an egg into each (I usually play safe and crack each egg into a cup first).
Bake in the oven for around 10 minutes or until the eggs are to your liking.
Garnish with the coriander, if using.

Blackberry Ripple Ice Cream (no churn) 

Seasonal ingredients – blackberries.  Blackberry season is soon upon us – hopefully a bumper crop this year. This easy recipe comes out super-smooth and creamy – delicious in a cone (even better as a 99 with a Flake). You will need a loaf pan (roughly 4” x 8”) or freezeable plastic container with lid, and a piece of greaseproof paper.

  • 500g blackberries, fresh or frozen;
  • 85g caster sugar;
  • 600ml pot double cream;
  • 1 can condensed milk (usual size around 380g);
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method:

First, make the blackberry coulis.
In a medium pan, gently heat up the blackberries and sugar with 60ml water.
Stir until the sugar has dissolved (scrape down any stray sugar crystals up the sides of the pan).
Increase the heat to medium high and let the mixture bubble uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blackberries are soft and the mixture thickened.
Transfer to a bowl or jug and leave to cool.
Blend roughly ⅔ until smooth and combine with the unblended ⅓.
Whisk the cream, condensed milk and vanilla extract until you have solid but soft peaks.
Pour half the mixture into your container then top with half the blackberry coulis.
Pour over the rest of the cream then the remaining coulis on top of that.
Gently swirl a knife through the mixture to create a ripple effect.
Cover with greaseproof paper and foil (or lid) and freeze for 6-8 hours.

Bon Appetit!

Ann’s previous recipes:

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Liberal Democrats Win West Dorset Vote

The results of the general election in Dorset’s five constituencies have been confirmed.

The results were as follows:

  • South Dorset – Lloyd Hatton, Labour (gain)
  • West Dorset – Edward Morello, Liberal Democrat (gain)
  • North Dorset – Simon Hoare, Conservative (hold)
  • Mid Dorset & North Poole – Vikki Slade, Liberal Democrat (gain)
  • Christchurch – Christopher Chope, Conservative (hold)

The overall turnout was 70.1% (53,228 ballots from electorate of 75,959)
(as reported on Dorset Council’s website)

For the first time ever, West Dorset is no longer a Conservative seat after the Liberal Democrats pulled off this historic win.

Pre-election, Edward Morello‘s promise read:
“West Dorset is everything that is great about Great Britain. Thriving market towns, historical monuments, beautiful beaches, and a beating agricultural heartland. We must stand up for our way of life if we want to protect it. We have been ignored and underfunded by a Conservative government in Westminster and a Conservative-run Dorset Council for years. They’ve taken our buses and NHS dentists; stopped picking up the litter and tidying the verges; cut services and raised taxes; and abandoned the elderly. If we want a better deal for West Dorset we need change. I promise to work every day to bring back services and protect those things that make West Dorset the wonderful place that it is.”

Edward Morello released a statement earlier today on social media:
“A huge thank you to the voters of West Dorset for placing your trust in me, and to the many many people who worked incredibly hard to make this a reality.”

Here’s hoping… for all of us! 🙂


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Discover Dizzy Co Designs

At Redlands Yard, Broadwindsor, Dorset  you will find Dizzy Co Designs, Gifts, Gallery and Workshops….

 

Run by owner Katherine Alexander, Dizzy Co Designs consists of a shop with an ecletcic collection of over 25 of the best artisans from Dorset, Devon and Somerset all in one gallery and gift shop. All gifts are handcrafted by time served artisans including:

  • art work,
  • ceramics,
  • weaving,
  • leather work,
  • cards,
  • fused glass,
  • jewellery,
  • wood turning
  • stunning chainmaille jewellery and much more…

You can also attend a workshops there throughout the year – check Broadwindsor’s What’s On page for dates. Don’t see a date which suits? Then contact Katherine to make a date to suit 🙂

Click HEREto visit the Dizzy Co Design website.

Click HERE to follow Dizzy Co Designs on Facebook

Contact Katherine directly on 07932 040338
or alternatively, email hello@dizzycodesigns.com

Wishing Katherine every success with her business! 🙂

 


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Richard’s Chip Van At The White Lion On Tuesdays

Following the awful news of Richard‘s traffic accident in L&F’s Catering van last weekend, Chairman of the White Lion Community pub, Rick Dyke and chef, Clive Dammert met to discuss how the community could help…

Happy to say Clive is opening his kitchen for Richard and his team to operate from on Tuesday evenings, serving from 6pm until their van is back on the road 🙂

Pre-orders would be preferred – 07942 467 656

To reserve a table at the White Lion – please telephone 01308 867070.

Wishing Richard and Charlotte the best wishes for their challenging future.

 


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100 Club Winners

The Comrades Hall 100 Club draw took place on Thursday, 6th June 2024 at the Comrades Hall Post Office.  The numbers were drawn by the Post Office Outreach Clerk and are as follows:

  • 1st              £75      no. 12              Constance Case
  • 2nd            £50      no. 53              Keith Haggett
  • 3rd             £25      no. 56              Donna Heys
  • 4th             £15      no. 40              David Watson
  • 5th             £10      no. 5                Cheryl Lim
  • 6th             £5        no. 9                Megan Jones

Congratulations to all 🙂  The next draw will take place on Monday, 2nd September 2024 at The Comrades Hall.

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100 Club Winners

The first draw of the newly established  Comrades Hall 100 club took place on Tuesday, 6th September 2023 at The Comrades Hall.
The numbers were drawn by John, the Post Office Outreach Clerk.The winning numbers and names are as follows:

  • 1st £75        No 92           Winner   Jenny Frampton
  • 2nd £50      No 80          Winner   Val Swan
  • 3rd £25       No 94          Winner   Graham Small
  • 4th £15       No 63          Winner    Margery Hookings
  • 5th £10       No 68          Winner   Keith Palmer
  • 6th £5         No 5             Winner   Cheryl Lim

The Christmas draw is due to take place on Tuesday 5th December 2023 at The Comrades Hall.

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Happy Beltane – 1st May

It’s the halfway point between the Spring equinox and Summer solstice.
The word ‘Beltane’ originates from the Celtic God ‘Bel’, meaning ‘the bright one’ (the May Queen) and the Gaelic word ‘teine’ meaning ‘fire’. Together they make ‘Bright Fire‘, or ‘Goodly Fire‘ and traditionally bonfires were lit to honour the Sun and encourage the support of Bel and the Sun’s light to nurture the emerging future harvest and protect the community. Bel had to be won over through human effort. Beltane is a fire festival.

It celebrates the union of the Goddess and the Green Man – the coming together of male and female energies to create new life.
 A special fire was kindled for Beltane. This was the Tein-eigen, ‘the need fire‘. Communities sought Bel’s support for protection and a good harvest. Therefore, villagers would

  • jump through the fire to purify, cleanse and bring fertility.
  • Couples jumped the fire together to pledge themselves to each other.
  • Cattle and other animals were driven through the smoke as a protection from disease and to bring fertility.
  • Once the festivities were over, villagers took some of the Tein-eigen home to start their fires anew.

Mead and sweet cakes are often shared in communion as part of the ceremony. Mead is known as the Brew of the Divine, made from honey which seems appropriate for a love ceremony.  Mead is the oldest alcoholic drink known to humankind.

Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness.

The Colours of Beltane:

  • Green, representing growth, abundance and fertility.
  • Red, representing strength, vitality, passion and vibrancy.
  • White/Silver,  representing cleansing and clearing and the power to disperse negativity.

Trees of Beltane:

  • Hawthorn – Hawthorn is a deeply magical tree. Traditionally Beltane began when the Hawthorn, the May, blossomed. It is the tree of sexuality and fertility and is the classic flower to decorate a Maypole with. It was both worn and used to decorate the home at Beltane.
  • Birch – Birch is regarded as a feminine tree and Deities associated with Birch are mostly love and fertility goddesses. It is one of the first trees to show its leaf in Spring. Birch twigs were traditionally used to make besoms (a new broom sweeps clean). Maypoles were often made from birch and birch wreaths were given as lover’s gifts.
  • Rowan – Known as a tree of protection and healing. Branches of Rowan were placed as protection over the doors of houses and barns at Beltane to protect from increased Faery activity as they woke from their winter slumber. Sprigs were worn for protection also. Rowan berries have a tiny five-pointed star on the bottom reminiscent of the pentagram.

Beltane is also considered a time when the veil between worlds is thin as with Samhain therefore, a magical and powerful time.

Hug a Tree 🙂


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Comrades Hall 100 Club Winners

The summer draw of the Comrades Hall 100 club took place on Tuesday, 7th June 2022 at Comrades Hall.
The numbers were drawn by John, the Post Office Outreach Clerk.The winning numbers and names are as follows:

  • 1st £75        No 76           Winner   Annette Nunn
  • 2nd £50      No 44          Winner   Carole Loudon
  • 3rd £25       No 94          Winner   Graham Small
  • 4th £15       No 73           Winner    Don Mellenchip
  • 5th £10       No 36          Winner   Cynthia Taylor
  • 6th £5         No 16           Winner   Philip Coltart

The Autumn draw will take place on Tuesday 6th September 2022 at Comrades Hall.

“Thank you to all the Members for your continued support for Comrades Hall.”
– Joyce & Sally

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Happy Beltane

Also referred to as the Fire Festival, Beltane represents the peak of Spring and the beginning of Summer. It celebrates the union of the Goddess and the Green Man – the coming together of male and female energies to create new life.

The word ‘Beltane’ originates from the Celtic God ‘Bel’, meaning ‘the bright one’ and the Gaelic word ‘teine’ meaning fire. Together they make ‘Bright Fire‘, or ‘Goodly Fire‘ and traditionally bonfires were lit to honour the Sun and encourage the support of Bel and the Sun’s light to nurture the emerging future harvest and protect the community. Bel had to be won over through human effort. A special fire was kindled for Beltane. This was the Tein-eigen, the need fire:

  • People jumped the fire to purify, cleanse and to bring fertility.
  • Couples jumped the fire together to pledge themselves to each other.
  • Cattle and other animals were driven through the smoke as a protection from disease and to bring fertility.

Mead and sweet cakes are often shared in communion as part of the ceremony. Mead is known as the Brew of the Divine, made from honey which seems appropriate for a love ceremony.  Mead is the oldest alcoholic drink known to humankind.

Beltane dew was thought to bring beauty and maintain youthfulness.

The Colours of Beltane:

  • Green, representing growth, abundance and fertility.
  • Red, representing strength, vitality, passion and vibrancy.
  • White/Silver,  representing cleansing and clearing and the power to disperse negativity.

Trees of Beltane:

  • Hawthorn – Hawthorn is a deeply magical tree. Traditionally Beltane began when the Hawthorn, the May, blossomed. It is the tree of sexuality and fertility and is the classic flower to decorate a Maypole with. It was both worn and used to decorate the home at Beltane.
  • Birch – Birch is regarded as a feminine tree and Deities associated with Birch are mostly love and fertility goddesses. It is one of the first trees to show its leaf in Spring. Birch twigs were traditionally used to make besoms (a new broom sweeps clean). Maypoles were often made from birch and birch wreaths were given as lover’s gifts.
  • Rowan – Known as a tree of protection and healing. Branches of Rowan were placed as protection over the doors of houses and barns at Beltane to protect from increased Faery activity as they woke from their winter slumber. Sprigs were worn for protection also. Rowan berries have a tiny five-pointed star on the bottom reminiscent of the pentagram.

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