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ontentscPeople seem to have been talking about Christmas recently. Emails were coming through from mid July about Christmas menus, party venues etc. It’s hard to think about basting a turkey in the middle of July when really you’re meant to be basting yourself in factor four. But time flies by so quickly that the timing is actually about right. A fair warning for the festivities and many local restaurants are now taking bookings so you better get your skates on if you want a table. At the going rate the

WELCOME!Easter eggs will be on the shelves by the end of the month. Inside this months edition we have a varied platter of stories and features to bring you that span a myriad of topics from health, beauty, fitness, art, food, sport and fund-raising. Once again East Belfast is buzzing and we’ve captured it all in one handy magazine. Plenty in there to keep you on your seat for a while. But don’t get too comfortable, you’ve enough on your plate - you’ve to get up in the roof space and get the Christmas tree down! Enjoy.

All you need to know that was or is happening.

4 LOCAL NEWS

Your local cafe with an artistic story to tell.

14 CAFE SM-ART

Vital Nutrition share their advice for the changing season.

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22 URBAN FITNESS

Get the vampire look for the Haloween season ahead.

26 HEALTH & BEAUTY

Meet the owners of the new local interior design shop.

30 DESIGN & DECOR

South American cuisine from the grill to your belly.

32 COOKBOOK

Local agents Vision share their advice for the market.

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East Belfast’s Leanne Hamilton on her unique motivation.

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LEGENDARY MURAL TO MAKE A RETURNA mural depicting lyrics from punk anthem, ‘Teenage

Kicks’, by The Undertones, is to return to a flyover in East

Belfast. The move comes a year after the original painting

was controversially removed sparking outrage in the local

community and among music fans. However, it’s now to be

re-created as part of a £6,000 community project. A second

mural is planned for the other side of the flyover will be

illustrated with lyrics from a hit Snow Patrol song.

East Belfast Community Development Agency and Niamh’s Bracken Beacon Day Support invite you

to a free movie night in East Belfast Network Centre on Thursday 9 October from 6.30pm to 9.15pm.

The event is leading up to World Mental Health day which takes place on Friday 10 October and the

theme for this year’s World Mental Health day is “Living with Schizophrenia”. “A Beautiful Mind” star-

ring Russell Crowe is being shown. It’s a biopic telling the story of the meteoric rise of maths prodigy

John Nash and how he overcame years of suffering through schizophrenia to win a Nobel Prize. East

Belfast Network Centre (the old Templemore Avenue School) will be turned into a cinema for the night

and there will be free popcorn and refreshments. Everyone is welcome to attend but children under 12

must be accompanied by an adult and some scenes may not be suitable for younger viewers.

The Cycle2Work Day Flowlens Turbo Challenge took place at the

East Belfast company on 4th September. Each participant had 30

seconds on the custom bike to see who could take the speedom-

eter to the limit! Podium 4 Sport were also be on hand offering

FREE Gait Analysis for runners. Prizes and entertainment kept the

motivation to a maximum. 25% of the staff cycled to work - one

even cycling 17 miles from Bangor! The winner of the turbo chal-

lenge was Conor Green, who managed to get up to an impressive

speed of 58.3 miles per hour and the average cycling speed of the

Flowlens Office is 46.8 miles per hour. flowlens.com

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Connswater Homes are

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From left to right, Helen Smyth, Greenway Women’s Centre

Women and Family Support Development Officer; Isobel Lough-

ran, WRDA Training and Development Coordinator; and Liz Curran,

WRDA Operations Manager, attend the recent leadership workshop

for East Belfast women. This well-attended workshop was organ-

ised by WRDA and took place in Greenway Women’s Centre.

East Belfast passengers are set

to benefit from enhanced Metro

services with the new timetable:

• City Centre to Ballyhackmore

(combined 18 and 19 services)

- frequency enhanced to every

10 minutes making this a new

high frequency corridor in the

East of the city.

• Enhanced service Ballyhack-

amore to Dundonald via

Service 18 via Clarawood /

Knock Road to Gilnahirk now

every 20 mins (from every 30

mins) (Enhanced service to Up-

per Braniel Estate – Farmhouse

Green/ Woodview area)

• Service 19 via Kings Road /

Tullycarnet / Ice Bowl now every

20 mins (from every 30 mins)

• Enhanced links between east

Belfast and Holywood Exchange

/ Airport Road /

Metro Service 26 City Centre to

Odyssey and Belfast Met will be

every 15 mins (from every 20

min) Monday to Friday during

the day. Metro 27 and 28 serv-

ices have been retimed to offer

better connections between

services 26, 27 and 28 at Ikea.

This provides a half hourly

connection Monday to Friday

between inner East Belfast /

Connswater / Holywood Rd and

Airport Road / Odyssey / Belfast

Met / Titanic Quarter.

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written and compiled by Aidan CampbellAn illustrated, spoken and revisited history of Belmont, Sydenham, Bloomfield, King’s Road, Ballyhackamore, Stormont and Dundonald.

written and compiled by Aidan CampbellAn illustrated, spoken and revisited history of Knock, Cherryvalley, Gilnahirk, Castlereagh and Cregagh.

Aidan Campbell’s latest local history books ‘East Belfast Revisited’

Volumes 1 & 2 are to be published on Friday 17th October. The launch

takes place at 10.30am in Hillmount Garden Centre, Gilnahirk. The

profits from all of Aidan’s books have been donated to a range of local

charities including Marie Curie Cancer Care and to date book sales have

raised over £107,000. These latest publications (the 10th and 11th in

the series) take another look at areas of East Belfast previously covered

in Beaconsfield, Knock, Cherryvalley, Gilnahirk, Castlereagh, Cregagh,

Stormont, Sydenham and Belmont through old photographs and the

memories of local people. They include fresh archive material that

mostly has not been previously published.

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Iron Man from Party Heroes NI is encouraging locals

to sign up to Cancer Fund for Children’s Superhero

Skydive on October 26. All money raised through the

adrenaline-fuelled event will help the charity provide

practical, emotional and financial support to local

families affected by cancer. The Superhero Skydive will

take place at the Wild Geese Centre in Garvagh. Those

taking part must be 16 years or over. Registration is

£40 and each Skydiver is asked to raise a minimum

sponsorship of £390. The fundraising team will be on-

hand to provide help and advice every step of the way.

For more information or to register phone 028 9080

5599 or email [email protected]. Or

visit www.cancerfundforchildren.com/events

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Local slimmers put their best foot forward for cancer charity!

Local slimmers raised over £1500 for a leading cancer charity when

they held a Slimming World does Race for Life Event at Victoria

Park, in August. The local men and women are all members of the

East Belfast and Holywood Slimming World groups and held their

own event to raise money for Cancer Research UK, the organisation’s

charity partner throughout 2014. The race was not competitive, and

those taking part could choose the distance they’d like to cover.

Michelle Hall, who runs groups in East Belfast says her members

loved participating in Slimming World does Race for Life event. She

says: “The event was fantastic and had a real feel-good atmosphere.

Entrants could run, walk, cycle or skate across the finish line – what-

ever they wanted!” For more information about Slimming World or to

find your nearest group log on to www.slimmingworld.com.

Members of the Chinese, Indian, British and Irish

communities in Belfast defied rioters to come to-

gether to raise more than £3000 for charity, at a

Belfast salon’s Bollywood night, just hours after

the area was the scene of wide-scale riots. The aim

of the event was to raise money for a charity that

is organising for the salon’s owner, Paul Meekin, to fly India in November to train disadvantaged

young people to become hairdressers. Paul, a multi-award winning stylist with more than 30 years

of experience in the business, is one of a team of hairdressers going to India, in an initiative organ-

ised by the charity ‘Shaping Futures’. As a brand guardian for Schwarzkopf Professional in Ireland,

Paul will join German colleagues to travel to the SOS village in Bawana (north west of Delhi). To

help raise money for the charity, salon staff swung behind Paul in organising a themed Bollywood

night at the salon. More than £3,000 was raised for the Shaping Futures charity on the night, with

clients, neighbours, staff and friends all coming together to support Paul. Another fund-raiser will

be held in October. As people left the salon on Wednesday, Paul’s partner, Qiang, an avid baker,

gave each guest a homemade cupcake along with an invitation to take part in the ‘Great Partners

Bake Off/Afternoon Tea’ to raise more funds for the Shaping Futures Charity. partnersbelfast.co.uk

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Seniors Fit and Well Morning - An information session on early intervention programmes for

over 60s and C-SAW’s contribution to combating social isolation in Castlereagh is taking place

on 9th October from 10.30am to 12.30pm. [email protected] for more info.

Milk Estates on Holywood Road have teamed up with Simon Com-

munity NI to give something back. Fred Scott from Milk Estates

tells us: “Right from the inception of Milk Estates we felt we

had a moral obligation to give something back to those in a less

fortunate position than our clients who are lucky enough to have

a home to sell. A partnership with Simon Community seemed the

obvious choice. We decided that we wanted to offer a substantial

donation, so we as a team here at Milk agreed that £50 per house

sold would go a long way.” Jo-Anne Watson, Director of Income

Generation, Simon Community NI added: “We are delighted Milk

is donating to Simon in such a proactive and generous way. Their support couldn’t have come at a

better time as we are receiving more and more calls to our helpline every year. This donation will go

towards providing much needed support for the thousands of individuals and families we work with

every year who are at risk of becoming homeless or who are homeless in Northern Ireland. On behalf

of Simon I would like to extend a big thank you to Fred and all the team at Milk for making a posi-

tive difference to the lives of people in need.” 145 Holywood Road. Tel : 028 9065 4314

MILK ESTATES TEAMS UP WITH SIMON COMMUNITY NI

The Hoose is located at the Holywood arches at 54

Newtownards Road. Owners Sarah and Chris are

partners with a passion for quality food and great

customer service. Both come from a background in

catering and hospitality and they recently relocated

from the north coast to start their own bistro/BYO.

Their breakfasts to evening meals feature locally

sourced produce cooked to order. They offer a range

of dishes from A Hoose Fry to Slow Braised Lamb

Shank in the evening or fresh paninis made to order

and their signature Salted Chill Beef. They can also

cater for those on the go with pre- order and collec-

tion service at lunchtime. Phone 028 9065 8216

Open Monday to Saturday 9.00am–4.00pm Breakfast & LunchLate Nights Thurs, Fri & Sat from 6.00pm – last orders 9.30pm

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telephone: 028 9065 821652–54 Upper Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 3EL

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WELCOME TO THE HOOSE!

CHRISTMAS MENUServed Between: 12.00pm – 3.00pm & 6.00pm – 9.30pm

Evening Menu – 2 courses £19.95 : 3 courses £22.95Available Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Lunch Menu – 2 courses £14.95 : 3 courses £17.95

StartersSmoked salmon & prawn cocktail with seafood sauce served on salad & homemade wheaten bread (G)

Grilled goats cheese crostini with caramelized onion & walnut salad

Chicken & leek terrine with tomato & basil chutney, toasted pistachios & crusty bread (G)

Traditional winter vegetable broth served with homemade wheaten bread

Main Courses Butter roasted free range local turkey, honey roast ham

with homemade cranberry & herb stuffing, pan gravy & chipolata

10oz Aberdeen angus sirloin of beef, pan gravy, baby roast potatoes & yorkshire pudding (surcharge £3.50) (G)

Roast chicken stuffed with homemade sage and onion stuffing with a rosemary & red wine gravy

Fresh poached salmon with a mussel and saffron broth (G)

Roast vegetables infused with pesto topped with feta cheese wrapped in puff pastry

ALL SERVED WITH FRESH SEASONAL POTATOES & VEGETABLES

DessertsWarm chocolate winter fudge cake served with homemade white chocolate & vanilla ice cream

Citrus lemon torte with winter berry compote

Raspberry & white chocolate cheesecake served with vanilla chantilly cream

Steamed christmas pudding with homemade brandy cream sauce

Fivemiletown cheeseboard with biscuits and chutney (surcharge £3.50)

Now taking bookings for Christmas Party Nights

telephone Sarah

028 9065 8216Deposit £10.00 per person

Available from 1st – 24th December

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CHRISTMAS MENUServed Between: 12.00pm – 3.00pm & 6.00pm – 9.30pm

Evening Menu – 2 courses £19.95 : 3 courses £22.95Available Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Lunch Menu – 2 courses £14.95 : 3 courses £17.95

StartersSmoked salmon & prawn cocktail with seafood sauce served on salad & homemade wheaten bread (G)

Grilled goats cheese crostini with caramelized onion & walnut salad

Chicken & leek terrine with tomato & basil chutney, toasted pistachios & crusty bread (G)

Traditional winter vegetable broth served with homemade wheaten bread

Main Courses Butter roasted free range local turkey, honey roast ham

with homemade cranberry & herb stuffing, pan gravy & chipolata

10oz Aberdeen angus sirloin of beef, pan gravy, baby roast potatoes & yorkshire pudding (surcharge £3.50) (G)

Roast chicken stuffed with homemade sage and onion stuffing with a rosemary & red wine gravy

Fresh poached salmon with a mussel and saffron broth (G)

Roast vegetables infused with pesto topped with feta cheese wrapped in puff pastry

ALL SERVED WITH FRESH SEASONAL POTATOES & VEGETABLES

DessertsWarm chocolate winter fudge cake served with homemade white chocolate & vanilla ice cream

Citrus lemon torte with winter berry compote

Raspberry & white chocolate cheesecake served with vanilla chantilly cream

Steamed christmas pudding with homemade brandy cream sauce

Fivemiletown cheeseboard with biscuits and chutney (surcharge £3.50)

Now taking bookings for Christmas Party Nights

telephone Sarah

028 9065 8216Deposit £10.00 per person

Available from 1st – 24th December

www.thehoosebelfast.co.uk

email: [email protected]

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WELCOME TO THE HOOSE!

BT, Northern Ireland’s leading communications provider, has

once again partnered with principle palliative care provider,

Marie Curie, to create a second ‘Great BT Charity Shops Chal-

lenge’ which this year takes place on Thursday 9th October.

A team of BT Volunteers will be working at the Belmont Road

shop for a day and will be selling as much stock (clothes,

household goods and all sorts of bric-a-brac) as possible to

raise funds for the charity. “Please come along and see us at

the Marie Curie Belmont Road shop on Thursday 9th October.

We have an early Christmas and Glamour theme, with lots of

great stock and fun activities planned, including a visit from

Santa’s helper and his elves!”

BT RETURNS TO CHARITY SHOPS CHALLENGE IN SUPPORT OF MARIE CURIE

The Hub will be located in

premises at 14-16 Castlereagh

Road Belfast and will offer an

area of ground floor shop space

for potential SE projects to

display their goods or set up

an information point if their

project is more about delivering

services. Are you are a group

or individual who is interested

East Belfast Social Economy Hubin setting up a social enter-

prise in East Belfast? Are you

already running a social enter-

prise in East Belfast but need

added support to get to the

next level? Are you already set

up and running a successful

social enterprise in East Bel-

fast but would like to grow your

business? If any of the above

applies to you they can help

to get your business off the

ground or take it to the next

level. For more information

or to get immediate help with

your Social Enterprise project,

please contact Paula Reynolds

at Sector Matters. Email paula.

[email protected] or

telephone 028 9087 5018.

Local vets Cedar Grove now have in place Northern Ireland’s first and only fixed MRI scanner which

will be available for use 7 days a week, 365 days per year. The scanner will run in association with

Dr W McCartney who is a recognised specialist in small animal surgery and orthopaedics. Dr McCa-

rtney has been using Cedar Grove as a base for referral work in NI for the past 4 years. Cedar Grove

has a long standing tradition of managing spinal cases, complex fractures and joint surgeries. This

exciting development coupled with other recent advances at Cedar Grove to include joint replace-

ment surgery and arthroscopy add significantly to the range of services they can provide to both our

their own clients and referring vets. Knockbreda Road 028 9040 1917 cedargrovevets.com

St Christopher’s Church in

Mersey Street have opened up

a shop on the Belmont Road.

Well Made is a vintage clothing

shop which also sells various

arts and crafts handmade by

members of the local communi-

ty. 73 Belmont Road. Mon-Sat

10am-5pm. 028 9067 1075

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CafeSmART Cafe Smart is situated at the heart of Belfast’s bustling Belmont

Road and is a permanent home for some of the finest works by renowned Irish artist Gladys Maccabe MBE MA, Honorary Academician of the Royal Ulster Academy and founder, in 1957, of the prestigious Ulster Society of Women Artists.

The paintings, which cover a period of

almost seventy years, include examples of

several of Gladys’ favourite subjects like market

scenes, race meetings and flower studies.

There is also a striking portrait of Gladys’ late

husband, Max, another gifted artist who, like

his wife, was an Honorary member of the Royal

Ulster Academy.

The pictures come from the private collection of

the Maccabe family and have been brought to-

gether by the cafe’s proprietor, Simon Maccabe,

who just happens to be Gladys’ grandson, and

his wife Victoria. Other Irish artists currently on

display include Neil Shawcross, Colin H David-

son, Markey and Gretta Bowen.

‘I’m very lucky to have found such a wonder-

ful way of enhancing Cafe Smart,’ says Simon,

‘and very happy that our customers seem to

appreciative the cultural experience it pro-

vides. My grandmother fired my enthusiasm

for making original works of art available to the

widest possible audience and has been a firm

supporter of the project from the start. The cafe

is an ideal venue for art exhibitions and we have

already had several very successful shows by

local artists.’

‘During the four years since opening we have

developed our own house style, and have

adapted and extended our range of fine foods in

response to customer requests and preferences.

We source almost all our ingredients locally and

prepare them on site - something formally rec-

ognised by our membership of Taste of Ulster.

We also offer a carry-out service and fresh food

deliveries to local businesses; and run a very

popular bistro night every Thursday, complete

with concert pianist, as well as extended open-

ing on Mondays to Wednesdays.’

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Winter is just around the corner so we caught up with local expert, Jane McLenaghan at Vital Nutrition to get her essential tips to keep you healthy all winter long….

“Get outside every day. Part of the

reason for the winter blues is that we don’t get enough sunlight. Exposing yourself to daylight can trigger

your pineal gland to produce more

melatonin (made from serotonin), which can

help reduce stress, boost immunity, deepen sleep &

promote longevity. Some foods actually

contain melatonin – these are: oats, sweet corn, rice,

tomato and banana.Here in Northern

Ireland we don’t get enough sunshine and

experts now agree that supplementing

vitamin D in the winter months can

help support mental wellbeing and

immune health” Jane McClenaghan is author of The Vital Nutrition Cookbook, available at Easons, Waterstones, Amazon and online at www.vital-nutrition.co.uk

The Immune BoostersThere’s plenty of foods that you can include in your diet during the dreary winter months to give your immune system a boost. • The warming spices like ginger, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cinnamon & cloves• Garlic, a good anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antiviral. Some find that taking a couple of cloves of raw garlic at the onset of a cold or flu will stop it in its tracks• Aduki beans nourish kidneys (can also promote weight loss)• Red, orange, yellow, green, blue/purple fruits and vegetables; each colour represents a different antioxidant nutrient. Eat fruit and veg that are in season – so berries, root vegetables and the brassicas (like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, etc.) are great in winter months• Beetroot or beetroot juice for liver function (especially important during the festive season!) Especially effective if juiced with carrots• Oats, a native grain that keeps energy levels sustained, also rich in silicon for nails, bones, connective tissue• Spelt, richer in protein, fat & fibre than most varieties of wheat• Green tea or white tea or Redbush tea – all great sources of antioxidants • Oily fish – for your omega 3 fats (see above) – also important for liver function and immune health• Nuts and seeds (unsalted and unroasted of course!) – rich in omega 6 fats – the other family of essential fatty acidsTomatoes – especially good if you heat them and serve with olive oil – or choose sunblush or sundried tomatoes - another way to take them is either tinned or as a puree.

WINTER SUNSHINE


WINTER WELLNESS

Winter is just around the corner so we caught up with local expert, Jane McLenaghan at Vital Nutrition to get her essential tips to keep you healthy all winter long….

“Get outside every day. Part of the

reason for the winter blues is that we don’t get enough sunlight. Exposing yourself to daylight can trigger

your pineal gland to produce more

melatonin (made from serotonin), which can

help reduce stress, boost immunity, deepen sleep &

promote longevity. Some foods actually

contain melatonin – these are: oats, sweet corn, rice,

tomato and banana.Here in Northern

Ireland we don’t get enough sunshine and

experts now agree that supplementing

vitamin D in the winter months can

help support mental wellbeing and

immune health” Jane McClenaghan is author of The Vital Nutrition Cookbook, available at Easons, Waterstones, Amazon and online at www.vital-nutrition.co.uk

The Immune BoostersThere’s plenty of foods that you can include in your diet during the dreary winter months to give your immune system a boost. • The warming spices like ginger, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, cinnamon & cloves• Garlic, a good anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antiviral. Some find that taking a couple of cloves of raw garlic at the onset of a cold or flu will stop it in its tracks• Aduki beans nourish kidneys (can also promote weight loss)• Red, orange, yellow, green, blue/purple fruits and vegetables; each colour represents a different antioxidant nutrient. Eat fruit and veg that are in season – so berries, root vegetables and the brassicas (like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, etc.) are great in winter months• Beetroot or beetroot juice for liver function (especially important during the festive season!) Especially effective if juiced with carrots• Oats, a native grain that keeps energy levels sustained, also rich in silicon for nails, bones, connective tissue• Spelt, richer in protein, fat & fibre than most varieties of wheat• Green tea or white tea or Redbush tea – all great sources of antioxidants • Oily fish – for your omega 3 fats (see above) – also important for liver function and immune health• Nuts and seeds (unsalted and unroasted of course!) – rich in omega 6 fats – the other family of essential fatty acidsTomatoes – especially good if you heat them and serve with olive oil – or choose sunblush or sundried tomatoes - another way to take them is either tinned or as a puree.

WINTER SUNSHINE

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owner and head chef the bustling area of East Belfast welcomes Bank Café Bar with its friendly

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CABANAThe Cookbook

Grilled Sea Bass in Banana Leaves• Serves 4

“Wrapping fish in banana leaves is popular in Brasil, where banana trees grow in abundance. Banana leaves are available in Asian or Latin American grocers, but you can substitute kitchen foil. You could also use other firm white fish such as sea bream, hake or whiting.”

4 small whole sea bass (500–550g each), scaled and gutted4 large banana leaves4 limes, sliced8 thick slices fresh root ginger

2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced2 red chillies (preferably malagueta chillies), thinly slicedlarge handful of mint leaves, roughly choppedFor the marinade4 tbsp olive oilfinely grated zest & juice of 1 lime

Light the barbecue, preferably one with a lid, and let the flames die down before starting to cook. Alternatively, preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas mark 6. Soak 8 wooden cocktail sticks for at least 20 minutes. Rinse the sea bass and pat it dry with kitchen paper, then score the flesh on both sides. Ina small bowl, combine all the

marinade ingredients. Open the banana leaves and brush each one with a little olive oil. Place a sea bass in the middle of each leaf, then spoon over the marinade. Stuff the belly cavities of the fish with the sliced lime, ginger, garlic, chillies and mint leaves. Wrap the banana leaf around each one to form a loose parcel, then secure the ends with the cocktail sticks.Place the parcels on the barbecue and close the lid if you have one. Alternately, cook on a baking tray in the oven. Cook for 20–25 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the fish. Serve in the parcels.

• Serves 4

“When we told our family andfriends we were planning to writea cookbook, David’s Brasiliangodmother Sandra passed on herown collection of family recipes as a source of inspiration. We thought this recipe was absolutely delicious andwe had to share it with you.So thank you, Sandra!”

450g raw king prawns20g butter1 small onion, finely chopped1 celery stick, finely chopped1 carrot, finely chopped50g white or chestnut mushrooms, chopped¼–½ tsp cayenne pepper75ml dry white wine

200ml double cream1 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsleysea salt

Remove the shells from the prawns, put the shells ina saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes,then strain and reserve the liquid, discarding the shells. Devein the prawns and reserve 12 for the garnish. Chop the rest into small pieces. Cover with clingfilm, chill.Melt the butter in a large, heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat, add the vegetables and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Add the wine and let it boil until reduced by half. Pour in the prawn stock and bring to a simmer. Cook gently for10–15 mins, add the double cream and bring back to a simmer. Finally, add the chopped prawns and cook for 2–3 minutes, until just cooked through.Remove from the heat. Heat the oil in a frying pan until hot and add the reserved whole prawns. Season with salt and cayenne pepper and fry for 2–3 minutes, tossing once or twice, until they turn pink and opaque and are just cooked through. Ladle the prawn soup into warmed bowls andgarnish with the fried whole prawns, a sprinkling of chopped parsley and cayenne pepper.

• Serves 4

“During the colonial era, Brasilian streets were paved with stones placed over a thin layer of sand, which the street children stamped down. This nut brittle has a similar appearance, hence the name pé de moleque, which means ‘urchin’s foot’.”

300g rapadura (or soft, light muscovado)150g roasted cashew nutspinch of sea saltLine a baking sheet with a silicone liner or lightly grease it with butter. If using rapadura, chop into small pieces. Place the sugar in a large heavy-based saucepan and pour in 125ml water. Stir over a low heat to dissolve the sugar, then increase the heat slightly and simmer for 15–25 minutes, until it reaches the hard ball stage (120–130°C/250–265°F on a sugar thermometer). Monitor it carefully, as the syrup can easily boil over if the heat is too high. Remove from the heat and add the cashew nuts and salt. Stir until the nuts are evenly coated. Pour the mixture on the baking sheet and smooth it out with a spatula or lightly oiled palette knife. Leave to cool and harden completely. To serve, break the hardened brittle into shards with the tip of a knife. If not serving immediately, store in an airtight container between sheets of greaseproof paper.

Cabana: The Cookbook includes at its heart recipes for vibrant, zingy, spicy barbecue dishes. So whether you’ve been inspired by the World Cup or just fancy taking your barbecuing skills to a new global level, this is most certainly the book for you. Yet there’s so much more to Brasilian food than grilled meat. Here’s a taster of what you can expect.

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THE PROPERTY

Bloom Magazine’s Essential Local Property InsightContinuing our series of consultations with East Belfast’s property

agents, we bring you the latest advice and analysis on the local

market and how they can assist you in buying, selling or letting.

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Both local and national media have reported

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145 Holywood Road, Belfastwww.milkestates.com | 028 9065 4314

7a Chapel RoadBallinderry Upper

Detached country residence4 bedrooms & 2 ensuites

Spacious living roomOpen plan kitchen / dining

Flat 3, 10 Castleton AveBelfast

First f loor 3 bedroom f latLounge with balcony

Fitted kitchenPVC double glazing / GFCH

33 Rosebery RoadBelfast

Traditional Belfast mid-terraceOpen plan lounge/diing area

Two bedroomsPVC double glazing / GFCH

34 Loopland GardensBelfast

Bay fronted mid-terraceSeparate lounge & sitting room

Three bedroomsDevelopment oppor tunity

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If you would like to fundraise for Daniel please visit www.justgiving.com/danielsmyth2008/

Daniel came into the world and immediately

charmed everyone he met. He was a gor-

geous baby and has grown into a very handsome

boy. Daniel has the ability to make you smile

without saying a word…he is unable too.

By the age of one he had not met any milestones

and was diagnosed with Global Development De-

lay (delayed in every area). Daniel is now almost

six and has 100% care needs. He is unable to

speak, walk, crawl, feed or dress himself. The

reason for the delay is still unknown, although is

believed to be an undiagnosed genetic condition.

He needs additional therapy and equipment

that has been highlighted through Brainwave

(a charity that help children with disabilities

achieve greater independence). These additional

items are funded through fundraising activities.

I decided to complete an Olympic Triathlon to

raise £1,000 for one lycra suit that helps with

his poor muscle strength; he needs two a year.

In hindsight, a bag pack would have been easier,

but I like to do something different every year!

In January I signed up to the Belfast Olympic

triathlon. This involves a 1.5k swim in Belfast

harbour up past the Odyssey and back, 37k

bike ride and 10k run/crawl! The training was

tough. Running in my lunch break when I wasn’t

injured, fighting with jelly fish in Ballyholme, and

hoping to not get run over every time I cycled out

my front door! No matter how hard the train-

ing was though, I thought of Daniel and how he

struggles every day.

‘Doing it for Daniel’ has brought many people,

now friends, into my life that I would never have

met. The generosity of my friends and family

never fails to amaze me. It has resulted in a

greater awareness of undiagnosed conditions.

The triathlon has raised over £1,100 to date and

my employer will add approximately £540 to

the fund through charity matching. This means

we can fund two suits (only one fitting charge,

so £1,600 for two) allowing his mum a chance

to wash one, without fretting he isn’t in his suit.

Other fundraising activities I completed were a

brunch, bag pack, then a half marathon…and

now I’m worried I’ve not left myself much choice

but an ironman next!”

Doing It ForDaniel

“Could I swim? No. Well doggy paddle badly! Did I own a

road bike? No. Could I run? Yes, but only for the promise

of a doughnut! Olympic Triathlon? Aye, sure why not! Why?

For Daniel” East Belfast’s Leanne Hamilton explains the

motivation for her recent physically demanding challenges.

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