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Cheese, wine, books and more at Taste Cumbria in Wigton
Cheese, wine, books and more at Taste Cumbria in Wigton Three of West Cumbria’s fabulous foodie businesses are coming together for a cheese and wine extravaganza at this year’s Taste Cumbria festival in Wigton. The Barista Café, Wine & Tapas Bar is the location for the event which takes place on Friday 19 April from […]
Where to Eat This Easter Weekend?
And just like that it’s Easter…If you are anything like me then you haven’t booked anywhere for your Easter lunch – this week venues are filling up their bookings so now is the time to book if you want to avoid doing the cooking yourself! Can’t think of where to go? Don’t worry we have […]
Spring Cocktail Recipe: Pink Gin 75
Spring Cocktail Recipe: Pink Gin 75 Try this clever twist on a classic cocktail – a refreshing blend of berry – or rhubarb – flavoured pink gin, prosecco, grapefruit juice and raspberries. Prep: 5 mins Skill level: Easy Serves 1 Ingredients• 50ml pink gin, berry or rhubarb flavoured gins work […]
Slimming World share their Spaghetti Bolognese recipe
Slimming World Spaghetti Bolognese Saucy, tangy, cheesy – and super-satisfying. No wonder good ol’ spag bol’s a must-have on so many people’s menus. And it’s just as delicious made the Food Optimising way… To make this recipe vegetarian: leave out the bacon, replace the beef mince with Quorn mince, use a vegetable stock cube instead […]
RECIPE: Sweet & Sour Pork
Sweet & Sour Pork A family favourite and a quick and easy midweek meal – that’s super-tasty! PREP: 5 mins Cooking time: 15 mins Serves 4 Ingredients:• 3 balls Opies Stem Ginger in Syrup, chopped• 500g Pork Fillet, cubed• 350g Canned Pineapple Pieces• 1 medium onion, chopped• 1/2 red pepper, de-seeded and cubed• […]
RECIPE: One-pan Easter Lamb
One-pan Easter Lamb A miracle one-pan lamb recipe that’s as easy as popping a pan in the oven. Rosemary, garlic, white wine and seasonal veg make this a show stopping family meal Prep: 20 mins Cooking time: 2 hrs and 15 mins, plus resting Serves 6 Ingredients:• 1.6kg bone-in leg of lamb• 50ml olive oil, […]
RECIPE: Vegan Tacos with Pickle Salsa
Vegan Tacos with Pickle Salsa Make more of meat-free meals – here’s how to transform tasteless tofu into a crowd-pleasing supper (just add mini gherkins!) PREP: 10 mins Cooking time: 40 mins Serves 6-8 Ingredients:• 1 block of firm tofu• 200g walnuts• 1 tsp Onion Powder• 1 tsp Garlic Powder• ½ tsp Cumin• […]
Slimmers lose 2,011 stone in 2023!
Slimmers lose 2,011 stone in 2023! Super slimmers who attend Slimming World groups in Carlisle Central have lost a whopping 28,157 pounds in weight—that’s the equivalent of a fire engine, as pictured. That’s a phenomenal achievement for the members. All together, the members attending groups across Team Carlisle Central Slimming World groups are now 2,011 […]
Weekend Wainwright’s offer at Gosforth Hall
Weekend Wainwright’s offer at Gosforth Hall; walk 5 of the Wainwrights in 1 unforgettable weekend! Set in the quaint and beautiful village of Gosforth, Gosforth Hall is the perfect place to stay while ticking off those Wainwrights, and this year they have an amazing offer for keen walkers looking to tackle the fells. The Gosforth […]
Sally’s Hot Cross Scones Recipe
Sally’s Hot Cross Scones recipe by Sally Longstaff (Sally’s of Warwick Bridge) INGREDIENTS (Makes 5) • 340g self raising flour • 85g margarine or butter • 1 tsp baking powder • 2 tsp ground cinnamon • 65g sugar • 50g mixed peel • 80g sultanas • 1tsp orange extract • 130g low fat natural yoghurt […]
