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No dairy or extra sugar, and ready in a few minutes. Watermelon smoothie is not just for hot sunny days but anytime you can get watermelon. With 90% water and rich in vitamin C and vitamin A, watermelon keeps you hydrated and the lycopene which gives the fruit it’s red colour is good for you, reducing the risk of heart disease and helping to lower blood pressure.
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1. Who was the first female artist to have a UK number one with a self penned song?
Clue – Teak Hubs (anag)
2. Which Beatle wrote – Here Comes The Sun?
3. Which Canadian singer had an album Cuts like a knife? (clue 1983)
4. Who joined Kenny Rogers on their ‘islands in the stream’?
5. What is the largest human sensory organ?
6. In which year did the Soviet Union collapse? 1991, 2001, 2011
7. What is the most common fuel in a nuclear reactor? Hydrogen, Uranium, Plutonium
8. In which year did the world population reach 1 billion? 1704, 1804, 1904
9. Which year was the first powered flight over Kitty Hawk Beach? 1703, 1803, 1903
10. In which state is Kitty Hawk Beach? Nevada, North Carolina, Florida
Collectables – lighting
Lighting is one of the most popular home accessories. Whilst there are plenty of attractive modern designs available at low prices, sometimes a vintage item is required.
Eileen Gray lamps:
Eileen Gray lamps are timeless and add art deco style to your home office. If you’re lucky enough to find a pair they are magnificent bedside lamps. They don’t come up often, but if you find them, buy them quickly if the price is right. A lamp like this one in good condition is worth over a $1000. Tarnished ones that aren’t damaged are easily restored and rewired.
Who was Eileen Gray? An Irish woman from County Wexford with a keen eye for design. Read her bio at http://www.eileengray.co.uk/ or go to our page HERE
1. Who was the first female artist to have a UK number one with a self penned song?
Answer: Kate Bush – Wuthering Heights (1978)
2. Which Beatle wrote – Here Comes The Sun?
Answer: George Harrison
3. Which Canadian singer had an album Cuts like a knife?
Answer: Bryan Adams
4. Who joined Kenny Rogers on their ‘islands in the stream’?
Answer: Dolly Parton
5. What is the largest human sensory organ?
Answer: The skin, which occupies approximately 15% of our body mass
6. In which year did the Soviet Union collapse? 1991, 2001, 2011
Answer: 1991
7. What is the most common fuel in a nuclear reactor? Hydrogen, Uranium, Plutonium
Answer: Uranium (Plutonium is produced as a bi-product of nuclear reaction)
8. In which year did the world population reach 1 billion? 1704, 1804, 1904
Answer: 1804 (see the J curve chart below to see how dramatic the rise has been in the last 200 years)
9. Which year was the first powered flight? 1703, 1803, 1903
Answer: 1903 Wilbur and Orville Wright flew their 12 horsepower engine twin prop plane over Kitty Hawk Beach.
10. In which state is Kitty Hawk Beach? Nevada, North Carolina, Florida
Answer: North Carolina
The J Curve world population in billions:
The world population clock is Here
J.J. Barnes featured artist
Soul singer / songwriter J. J. Barnes passed away recently and there is a short bio HERE
What are you reading?
Casino Royale – Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel
Did you know? Ian Fleming wrote his first Bond novel in 1952 at his home in Jamaica called Goldeneye. Fleming was born in London in 1908 and educated at Eton. He worked as a journalist in Moscow and banker / stockbroker in London before becoming personal assistant to the Director of Naval Intelligence during the second world war. No wonder he could write such good stories.
It’s worth looking out for the original issue which is printed with red text on black hard cover and wrapped in the dust jacket shown above. Only 4,500 copies (the smallest number of any Bond print runs) were produced. Valued at anywhere between $10,000 to $100,000 depending on condition. Note that ex library copies which have library stamps removed or concealed are worth much less.
If you buy it on Audible, the story is well told by Dan Stevens and there is an extra interview with the narrator.
More recommended reading from our book club HERE
Top floor apartment in central Roubaix
Fabulous views over the city
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🐾 Animals are welcome, just let the owners know in advance.
Albert Baert, born 23rd April 1863 was one of France’s finest architects. He built numerous temples and municipal swimming baths including one in Lille and Dunkirk. Roubaix however is masterpiece and well worth a visit.
🥘 2 🍽 Serves 4 – 6 🛒 5 ingredients €5 ⏱ 20 minutes
This pasta dish gets its name from the small town of Amatrice in central Italy.
Often made with Bucatini a long spaghetti shaped pasta, we have used Penne which soaks up the sauce very well.
Apparently, chef Francesco Leonardi, served this dish to the Pope Pius V11 in 1816.
With just five main ingredients, it is quick and easy to make. If you can’t find guanciale, pancetta is just as good.
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A quick note on a nice day out in Cornwall. Between Bodmin and St Austell lies Hidden Valley which is aptly named because it really is off the beaten track. That said, the road is good and access is easy. If you want to spend a few hours in absolute peace and quiet looking at a huge array of flowers, here are some of the ones I spotted along the way…
Cambrian poppies seed themselves easily and are an ideal way to populate a wild flower garden.
Built in traditional Cornish style this lovely well is based on old Cornish Holy Wells.
Scientific name – Digitalis is used in heart medicine to increase blood flow around the body, which can also reduce swelling in ankles and hands.
Allium bulbs should be planted out in autumn and will grow well in poor quality soil. They love full sun, so we are trying them in Spain this year.
Dry the seed heads out for lovely decorations in flower arrangements. For more information about growing Honesty > HERE
Limnanthes douglasii are an annual which self seeds and grows easily.
Common wild flower also known as stinky Bob. Herb Robert is edible, the leaves and flowers can be used fresh and dried in salads and teas. It is also believed to repel mosquitoes if rubbed on the skin.
In addition to the flowers, there is a nice self service tea hut where you can sit and have a picnic with tea, coffee and milk in the fridge, included in the entry price of £7.50. For more information, go to the website > HERE
Arancini rice balls are a perfect light lunch or starter and ideal way to use up any leftover risotto. Easily prepared and cooked using a variety of fillings. Fresh herbs and petit pois are a favourite and chopped bacon or ham also goes well.
If you’re making from scratch, this is a good basic recipe:
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Tips: Don’t try and fry all the arancini at once as the temperature of the oil will drop too low and affect the crispiness.
Another good recipe is Carole’s courgette fritters > Here
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