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INTERVIEW | Simon Gross
Mr Showbiz is back in the house. We caught up with him shortly before he went in! What have you been doing since you were evicted? It’s been mad. The eviction was a shock and the initial feeling was, “Why me?” Then I went into performing mode and said, “Well, I’ve had my five minutes […]
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Club Owner Outs “Third” Of Staff To Prove Business Is Not Bigoted
A gay couple in Cardiff have claimed that they were thrown out of the DC nightclub after security staff saw them kissing. In response, the club’s owner Richard Jackson outs a third of his staff in the national press in an attempt to show that bigots do not run the venue. Oliver Brown, 21, and […]
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THEATRE REVIEW | Shrek, National Tour 2015
★★★★ | Shrek, National Tour 2015 Making the transition from screen to stage is not always easy, especially when you are adapting something as beloved as Shrek. The tale of the big green ogre rescuing the fair princess on behalf of the diminutive Lord Fardquaad is one which follows the plot of the film fairly […]
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RECIPE: Crispy Tofu & Green Tea Noodles
Crispy Tofu & Green Tea Noodles Serves 2 Prep 10 mins Cook 20 mins Vegan / Quick & Easy / Inexpensive / Take-Out Alternative / Healthy Bones These organic green tea noodles are part of Waitrose / Ocado’s new Malaysian range which I recommend you take a look at. The noodles also come in pumpkin, […]
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RECIPE: Lamb Tajine Soup
Lamb Tajine Soup Serves 4, or 4 x work lunches Prep 10 mins Cook 60 mins Freezable I really wanted to capture the essence of a Moroccan classic in a bowl. Something to brighten my day at work, and trick me into thinking I’m abroad where the sun shines all day long. I had some […]
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RECIPE: Banana Bark
Banana Bark Serves 2 Prep 15 mins (+45 mins freezing time) No cook No Fuss Dessert / B-Vitamin Rich / Healthy Fats / Healthy Bones These are so simple, and so delicious. Choose whichever nuts you like but I find walnuts and almonds the best combination for flavour, texture and nutritional value. The nuts […]
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RECIPE: Beet-Swede Gratin
Beet-Swede Gratin Serves 4-6 Prep 20 mins Cook 2 hours Something a little different from the usual potato gratin that’s loaded with carbs and cream. Rooty beet and swede go beautifully together nestled amongst a garlic-thyme, skimmed milk roux sauce with reduced fat cheeses. The sauce turns a beautiful pale pink under the molten mozzarella […]