Southgate Ward news
Glasswells prepare to welcome customers back after £250,000 investment
Bosses at one of East Anglia’s best-loved businesses have spoken of their excitement about reopening – as they prepare to celebrate their 75th anniversary. Glasswells was forced to close at the start of January after the third national lockdown was announced....
Recipes: Valentines Day 3 Course Vegan Meal
Starter Mushroom Crostini with Garlic Basil Vegan Ricotta “Cheese” Spread This party favourite uses a delicious tofu-based basil vegan ricotta spread, and is topped with a rich mixed mushroom mixture for the perfect bite-size appetizer! Prep time: 10 mins Cook time:...
Recipe: Charred Cauliflower, Lemon & Caper Orzo
Make this easy orzo and cauliflower dish in just 25 minutes. It serves one for a main meal, plus there’s leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day. Preparation time: 5 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Serves: 1-2 Ingredients: ½ cauliflower , broken into...
Recipe: Sage sausage rolls
Serve up these amazing sage sausage rolls as a canapé at your Christmas cocktail party. They’re the perfect savoury mouthful! Preparation time: 30 mins Cooking time: 15 mins Serves: about 28 Ingredients: 30g salted butter 500g block puff pastry Plain flour for...
Recipe – Self-saucing butterscotch pudding
Serve this self-saucing butterscotch pudding warm with ice cream for the ultimate treat for the whole family. It’s sure to disappear in a flash Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 1 hour Ingredients: 100g butter , melted, plus a little for the dish 275g...
Recipe – Pumpkin Soup
Preparation time: less than 30 mins Cooking time: 30 mins to 1 hour Serves: 6–8 Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves 1 bay leaf 25g/1oz unsalted butter 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium pumpkin (prepared weight about 850g/1lb 14oz)...
Recipe – Chocolate Chip Cookies
A fantastic cookie recipe, these delicious cookies are almost cakes, with a lovely soft texture that melts in your mouth, you will have the adults and children coming back for more!!! Ingredients: 200g softened butter 300g soft brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs...
Recipe – Slow Cooker Rosemary Bread
Ingredients: 300ml lukewarm water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 packet active dry yeast, about 2 1/4 teaspoons 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped, plus more for sprinkling 470g all-purpose flour, plus more for...
Abbeygate of St Edmund Heritage Partnership NEWS
It’s the start of a significant year for the Abbey of St Edmund and in preparation for the celebrations, work will have begun on removing the old tennis courts. This year marks 1000 years since the foundation of the Abbey of St Edmund by King Canute and celebrations...
Recipe: Watermelon & feta salad
Ingredients: 700 g watermelon 1 small red onion 180 g feta cheese 1 bunch of fresh mint extra virgin olive oil Method: Scoop out and chop the watermelon flesh into chunks, discarding the peel. Peel and finely slice the onion, crumble the feta, then pick the...