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Delve deep towards Narnia and find some wardrobe gems for charity

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Meet the family behind Choice Cabs, getting you from A to B for 20 years

Look out, here come the headlines straight into your brainbox

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Former Rising Star Brenda of La Coquine picks up a fantastic award

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Alison Stevenson, a true expert in the unique field of Geborgenheit massage

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We have tried and tested the wonder of local Saint Maren products. Wow!

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The autumn winter menus are set at Belfast’s incredible arts hub

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Jenny Bristow profiles recipes with the ultra healthy Dunola rapeseed oil

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Here are a few of Deborah Harper’s favourite things

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October? Cant be. No chance. Well at the time of writing its not. Its still September. But either way we’re well into all things autumnal which means the kids now go straight into school without gurning their lamps out, its baltic pretty much all the time and the battle of the heating boost button at home is pretty much reached ceasefire. The thing will be getting pushed left right and centre for the next six months until its time to get the speedos and leotards out again. Until then, blast the boost, spark up the fire, get the slippers on and take comfort and warmth from your old pal Bloom. We have a belter line up this month including some news on local successes, award winners, charity events with a twist, a local legend going places, health and beauty, a bit of food thrown in and some local products we’ve been testing. And if all that doesn’t warm the old cockles you’d better hit the boost button again... enjoy!

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Delve deep towards Narnia and find some wardrobe gems for charity

10 ClosetChampions

Meet the family behind Choice Cabs, getting you from A to B for 20 years

Look out, here come the headlines straight into your brainbox

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12

LocalNews

PerfectChoice

Former Rising Star Brenda of La Coquine picks up a fantastic award

18 ChocsAway

Alison Stevenson, a true expert in the unique field of Geborgenheit massage

14 RisingStar

We have tried and tested the wonder of local Saint Maren products. Wow!

22 BloomLoves...

The autumn winter menus are set at Belfast’s incredible arts hub

26 Canteen@TheMac

Jenny Bristow profiles recipes with the ultra healthy Dunola rapeseed oil

24 Cookbook

Here are a few of Deborah Harper’s favourite things

20 Health&Beauty

October? Cant be. No chance. Well at the time of writing its not. Its still September. But either way we’re well into all things autumnal which means the kids now go straight into school without gurning their lamps out, its baltic pretty much all the time and the battle of the heating boost button at home is pretty much reached ceasefire. The thing will be getting pushed left right and centre for the next six months until its time to get the speedos and leotards out again. Until then, blast the boost, spark up the fire, get the slippers on and take comfort and warmth from your old pal Bloom. We have a belter line up this month including some news on local successes, award winners, charity events with a twist, a local legend going places, health and beauty, a bit of food thrown in and some local products we’ve been testing. And if all that doesn’t warm the old cockles you’d better hit the boost button again... enjoy!

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Schools and youth groups across NI are being urged to register before Friday 18 October 2013 for this year’s Anti-Bullying Week, which will run from 18 to 22 November 2013. Children and young people are also being encouraged to get creative and take part in the anti-bullying art and creative writing competi-tion, which attracted over 1200 entries last year. Anti-Bullying Week 2013 will focus on the theme of ‘I See, I Hear, I Feel’. This theme looks at how young people communicate with each other, both online and in the physical world, and the ways in which bullying can happen as part of this. This could include name-calling, teasing, mocking, dirty looks, spreading gossip, nasty text messages and embarrassing posts online, to name just a few. To find out more about Anti-Bullying Week and the creative competition, or to register your school or youth group online, go to www.endbullying.org.uk before Friday 18 October 2013. Alternatively contact Jenny Reid, Project Assistant, on 028 9089 1730 or email [email protected]

Pictured with Susan O’Neill, Translink Safety Bus Co-ordinator and Lee Kane, Regional Anti-Bullying Coordinator, Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum (NIABF) are (l-r) Rory McGirr (8, p5); Lucy Turner (10, p7); and Katie Morrissey (8, p5) from Cliftonville Integrated Primary School, Belfast.

SIGN UP FOR ANTI BULLYING WEEK

As the principal sponsor of Music Theatre 4 Youth’s (MT4Uth) recent production of ‘FAME – The Musical’, George Best Belfast City Airport hosted a reception for cast and guests following the final performance. The reception was held in Crane View Kitchens, T13, Belfast. George Best Belfast City Airport provided significant support for the project through its Community Fund which supports local youth groups and projects. Auditions were held earlier this year in the airport where the young people impressed a West End Panel. To find out if your community group or project could be eligible for financial support from the Community Fund contact: [email protected]

Ruth Morgan (Belfast City Airport) with Jacade Simpson

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Calling schools and youth clubs


Good Food Event at Crawfordburn Country Park. Showcasing local and organic produce and advice to get

you started with growing your own, this day promises tasty treats and helpful hints about how to love food

and hate waste. There will be cookery demonstrations and produce for sale and sampling from local growers

and suppliers. Entertainment for everyone will be provided by a live band, there will be themed walkabout

characters, face-painting and arts and crafts. 13 Oct 2013 from 10.30am - 4.30pm.

It’s that time of year again when the masses congregate at Seapark for the annual fireworks display on 26th October. Always a belter, the fun starts at 4pm with children’s fun fair and food stalls and at 6pm live music. Following the live entertainment the skies over Belfast Lough will come alive with explosions of colour and sparkle as another of North Down’s spectacular fireworks display kicks off at 8pm. Head down early and make a day of it.

KEEP ‘ER LIT

The author of some of the most widely read books in the English language, Clive Staples Lewis, was born in Belfast in 1898, and this November 2013, on the week of the 50th anniversary of his death, the C.S Lewis Festival will recognise and celebrate both his life and his legacy to the city and the world. Best known for his children’s books, The Chronicles of Narnia, Lewis’s career encapsulated academic writing, science fiction and theology. Lewis’ gift to the world was his stories and his belief in the power of storytelling which shone through each word that he wrote. On the 22nd of November, Lewis is to be inaugurated at ‘Poets Corner’ at Westminster Abbey, the first Belfast writer to receive this prestigious honour. The C.S Lewis Festival is based in East Belfast, where C.S Lewis spent his childhood, but will feature events located across the city. With theatre, exhibitions, art, music, tours and outdoor events running from Mon 18th – Sat 23rd November, this will be an opportunity for those in Belfast and beyond to remember and celebrate the life of one its most famous sons. The Festival has been organised by the East Belfast Partnership and the Connswater Community Greenway Team. communitygreenway.co.uk/CSLewisFestival. acebook.com/CSLewisFestival or on Twitter @CSLewisFest

The Whalley Gallery have a new business opening in late October on The 2nd floor of the gallery...It will be called ‘The Factory’...a Creative Craft and Unique Gift store weretheye will be giving local makers and artisans a chance to sell their hand made products such as Sculpture, Jewel-lery, Ceramics, Glassware and some quirky home and giftware. The shop is named after the famous studio of Andy Warhol in New York were he created some of his amazing works! More info coming soon.

Haloween Fun Day 27 Oct at Cockle Row Cottage, Groomsport from 1pm - 4pm. Enjoy spooky fun at Cockle Row with Creepy Crafts, Mantella Environmental, Casey’s Creatures and Balloon Modelling. Cottages open to the public from 11am - 5pm.


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CALL A COMEDY CAB! Four of Northern Ireland’s up and coming comedians are set to delight local audiences with rip roaring laughter as they announce the first leg of their hilarious ‘Black Taxi’ Comedy Tour. (Clockwise from back) Paddy McDonnell, Phil McEwan, Sean Hegarty and Cormac ‘Cookie’ O’Donnell will be kicking off their tour on Thursday 03 October in The Black Box. Tickets are priced at £7 and available online at www.blackboxbelfast.com. They will also be playing at the Old Courthouse in Antrim (04 Oct), the Strand in east Belfast (11 Oct) and the Craigavon Civic Centre (12 Oct).

Well, Lorna is back in the same location. If you didn’t ever know Honeysuckle and Lorna, there is a treat awaiting you! Lorna’s new shop is called Scarlet and Crimson. She is still working with flowers and plants, and puts together unusual but delightful planters. She also sources a lovely range of affordable antiques, and displays them with flair. Very often, you will find an exquisite plant in an antique bowl….ready to give a lucky recipient as a gift. Explore her shop, or make use of her floristry skills for special occasion bouquets, weddings or gifts. 29 Church Rd, Holywood.

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CALL A COMEDY CAB! Four of Northern Ireland’s up and coming comedians are set to delight local audiences with rip roaring laughter as they announce the first leg of their hilarious ‘Black Taxi’ Comedy Tour. (Clockwise from back) Paddy McDonnell, Phil McEwan, Sean Hegarty and Cormac ‘Cookie’ O’Donnell will be kicking off their tour on Thursday 03 October in The Black Box. Tickets are priced at £7 and available online at www.blackboxbelfast.com. They will also be playing at the Old Courthouse in Antrim (04 Oct), the Strand in east Belfast (11 Oct) and the Craigavon Civic Centre (12 Oct).

Well, Lorna is back in the same location. If you didn’t ever know Honeysuckle and Lorna, there is a treat awaiting you! Lorna’s new shop is called Scarlet and Crimson. She is still working with flowers and plants, and puts together unusual but delightful planters. She also sources a lovely range of affordable antiques, and displays them with flair. Very often, you will find an exquisite plant in an antique bowl….ready to give a lucky recipient as a gift. Explore her shop, or make use of her floristry skills for special occasion bouquets, weddings or gifts. 29 Church Rd, Holywood.

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Belfast Victoria Parkrun is calling on Parkrunners from

Belfast and North Down to join in a celebration of running

on Saturday 5 October. Every year on the 1st Saturday in

October the global Parkrun community unites to celebrate

the birth of what has become a worldwide phenomenon.

Organisers are asking runners to come along, cameras in

tow, to film 30 seconds of their favourite Parkrun moments

on the day and share them online on their Facebook, Twitter

and Instagram accounts using the hashtag #loveparkrun. For

more information on International Parkrun Day please visit

www.parkrun.com

Holywood Music Festival is happening from November 15 to November 23. Closing date for entries is October 7, so there’s still time to enter. Check out the varied range of classes on-line at www.holywoodmusicfestival.com to see if there’s one (or more) to suit you. Go to the 2013 Festival drop down to see the Syllabus. Use this same Syllabus tab to enter on-line; simply register or login and away you go. It’s hassle free and organisers don’t have to puzzle over the handwriting! Any queries, contact Marianne on 07866 616 379. Look forward to seeing you in November.

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An Evening of Bubbly,Jewelery & Nibbles.

After or recent refurbishment we want to show our appreciation & thanks to all our clients for their continued support. We want you to join us for a lovely eve-ning of fun & relexation to enjoy “Jewelery Update”.

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The world-famous violin believed to

be the one played by RMS Titanic

bandmaster Wallace Hartley is now

on display in Belfast. The instrument,

which was discovered in 2006, was

that played by second-class passenger

Wallace Hartley on Titanic’s fateful

night of April 14th, 1912. Accompa-

nied by a leather luggage case initialed

W. H. H., the violin is on display ex-

clusively at Titanic Belfast. It will be on

public display until October 13, 2013

– possibly for the final time before

it goes to auction on October 19 at

Henry Aldridge & Sons, The Devizes

Auctioneer, in Wiltshire, England.

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your own boss. Headline are seeking

a fully qualified experienced stylist to

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you like working with quality products

in an easy going atmosphere then

this could be a fantastic opportunity

for you to join. If you feel you have

exactly what it takes and would like

to find out more details you can call

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There’s no doubt a good wardrobe clear out lifts the spirits but raising funds for a good cause at the same time surely tops the feel-good scales. On Saturday 19th October, the fashionable ladies of the Action Cancer Holywood Group will be doing just that when they host their first Preloved Wardrobe Sale in the Old School House, Church Road, Holywood. From hats and handbags to ready to wear classics from leading designer names and top high street brands, this event is definitely one for the style-savvy shopper’s diary. It’s not only the ladies that will be able to pick up some bargains, children’s wear and menswear will also be for sale. As well as the Action Cancer Committee’s large collection of preloved items sold to boost the charity funds, the sale will include stalls from fashion conscious ladies who, for a donation of £35 per stall, will be selling their own clothing and accessories.Speaking ahead of the event, Action Cancer Holywood Group Chairwoman, Kathryn Ennis said, “You only need to look at ebay to realise that there is a growing and vibrant market for preloved or second hand clothing. Whether you want to snap

up a few fashion classics such as a great blazer, a cool pair of jeans or a “worn once” wedding outfit, the Action Cancer Holywood Group’s Preloved Sale is the place to come and have a browse. As a committee, we are trying to be ruthless with our own wardrobe clear-outs and we have a great range of very good quality items for all the family for sale! At a time where everyone is feeling the financial pinch, much of the stigma attached to buying or indeed selling second hand clothing has disappeared. It’s rare that people ‘wear out’ clothes out anymore, even children’s clothes tend to stand the test of time, so whilst you may be fed up with last seasons coat or shoes, someone else will be delighted with them!” In keeping with the whole vintage vibe of the venue and the sale, the entry fee of £3 includes tea/coffee and shortbread. Doors open at 11am-3pm.

Anyone wishing to donate good quality items to the committee are asked to contact Sarah Stout on 07971 797057. A few stalls are still available for hire for a donation of £35….you can keep the profits.

OUT OF THE CLOSET FOR A GOOD CAUSE!

Action Cancer Holywood Group host a Preloved Wardrobe Sale to raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Beauty Studio 29 Church Rd, Holywood BT18 9BU Tel: 028 9042 2720

SprayTan£15 instead of £25

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‘Choice Cabs was star ted prior to myself

owning it,’ says Raymond Stephenson. ‘It had

2 previous owners, one of which I bought it

off after working as a taxi driver myself with

Choice Cabs. It initially star ted with just a few

drivers and has now grown to have over 20

now.’ Plus of course the company has had to

weather the extraordinary economic situation

over the last number of years. ‘Yes Choice Cabs

has seen many changes over the years including

a slump in recent years with the economic

downturn. But I’m glad to say that it is getting

back to the Holywood of old,’ says Raymond.

Over time Holywood has seen a number of

other taxi fi rms begin operating in the town

creating a healthy competition. But this is

something Raymond feels Choice Cabs deals

with in their own unique way, as he explains.

‘Choice Cabs has other taxi fi rms working in

the town now to compete with which can be

hard at times. But we try and keep our fares

cheaper to stay competitive and we are still

meter free and will try to stay that way for as

long as we can.’

Choice Cabs offi ce is open 24hrs a day Friday

and Saturday. From Sunday to Thursday the

offi ce is open from 7am to 1am but provides a

24hr booking service 7 days a week.

Choice Cabs has been a fixture in Holywood town for over 30 yrs. Owned now for over 20 years by the local Stephenson family.

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE

They also provide 6, 7 and 8 seaters for larger

parties. The 7 and 8 seater require booking in

advance. Choice Cabs also currently provides

accounts for the local schools and chemists in

the town.

Being a part of the town for such a signifi cant

period of time and having that unique

interaction with the local community has led

to a huge amount of loyalty from the regulars.

Something Raymond is greatly appreciative of.

‘We have our loyal customers on a daily basis

who we look after the best we can including

our elderly community. To which some look

after us with gifts of sweets and biscuits to

which we say a big thanks!’

Sullivan Place, Holywood, BT18 9JFTel: 028 9042 7123

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‘Choice Cabs was star ted prior to myself

owning it,’ says Raymond Stephenson. ‘It had

2 previous owners, one of which I bought it

off after working as a taxi driver myself with

Choice Cabs. It initially star ted with just a few

drivers and has now grown to have over 20

now.’ Plus of course the company has had to

weather the extraordinary economic situation

over the last number of years. ‘Yes Choice Cabs

has seen many changes over the years including

a slump in recent years with the economic

downturn. But I’m glad to say that it is getting

back to the Holywood of old,’ says Raymond.

Over time Holywood has seen a number of

other taxi fi rms begin operating in the town

creating a healthy competition. But this is

something Raymond feels Choice Cabs deals

with in their own unique way, as he explains.

‘Choice Cabs has other taxi fi rms working in

the town now to compete with which can be

hard at times. But we try and keep our fares

cheaper to stay competitive and we are still

meter free and will try to stay that way for as

long as we can.’

Choice Cabs offi ce is open 24hrs a day Friday

and Saturday. From Sunday to Thursday the

offi ce is open from 7am to 1am but provides a

24hr booking service 7 days a week.

Choice Cabs has been a fixture in Holywood town for over 30 yrs. Owned now for over 20 years by the local Stephenson family.

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE

They also provide 6, 7 and 8 seaters for larger

parties. The 7 and 8 seater require booking in

advance. Choice Cabs also currently provides

accounts for the local schools and chemists in

the town.

Being a part of the town for such a signifi cant

period of time and having that unique

interaction with the local community has led

to a huge amount of loyalty from the regulars.

Something Raymond is greatly appreciative of.

‘We have our loyal customers on a daily basis

who we look after the best we can including

our elderly community. To which some look

after us with gifts of sweets and biscuits to

which we say a big thanks!’

Sullivan Place, Holywood, BT18 9JFTel: 028 9042 7123

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‘I came back to Holywood last autumn after spending several years in Graz, Austria,’ says Alison, explaining the source of her inspiration. ‘The area we lived in is still mostly agricultural and the people are very connected to nature and the land; food is mostly local and simple. There are regular farmers’ markets and still many seasonal celebrations making for an “old-fashioned,” country-bound life-style. Just outside Graz is a broad area of naturally occurring thermal waters, around which hotels and spa resorts have been built. The modern culture in this part of the world is one where people, younger and older, are very aware of the benefits of both eating well and dealing with physical and emotional stress in an enjoyable, affordable and chemical-free way. Its very usual to visit the sauna and have a massage on a weekly or fortnightly basis on the way home from the office or before or after going to the pub.’ Geborgenheit is a German word which means both nurturing and a feeling of security. Alison is interested in offering an easily accessible and comfortable massage service at affordable prices by way of introducing this good self-health philosophy into our already health-aware culture here in North Down and Belfast.

‘Most people feel they don’t have enough money or time to take care of themselves,’ says Alison, ‘when really, this is the most noble and valuable place to start...the rewards are innumerable.’ There are two massages available: Singing Bowl Massage which may best be described as “sound therapy” using hand-crafted metal bowls from Nepal according to method developped in the west. ‘The bowls are placed on the body over clothing and gently struck to create vibrations that resonate through the body and harmonise the whole system. Clients often drift to sleep during the hour’s treatment.’ The Thai Style Herbal Stamp massage is an invigorating method using local, organic herbs and spices from afar. ‘These are tied into cloth bags, dipped in warm olive oil and “stamped” over the body, thus releasing the various qualities of the herbs and spices used whilst relaxing the muscles and stilling the mind.’ There are practice rooms in Holywood and on the Lisburn Road and a mobile service is also offered. Prices range from £25-£40 per treatment. There is a new set of wedding packages which includes gift vouchers, hen parties, a treatment for the groom-to-be and a special partner deal.

07849 [email protected]/GeborgenheitMassage

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Exceptional two bedroom apartmentLorelei. Princetown Road, Bangor. £750 pcmA truly unique two bedroom apartment in an exclusive development with private terrace overlooking Bangor marina and with stunning views to Belfast Lough and beyond. The apartment comprises: Lounge with bay window looking onto private terrace. Fully fitted kitchen with De Dietrich appliances and solid wood units. Separate utility area, cloakroom, bathroom with white four-piece suite plus separate walk-in shower. Two double bedrooms, one with built-in mirrored wardrobes and both with patio doors to private enclosed rear terrace. There is a large private secure garage with remote control access.

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Former Bloom Rising Star Brenda, initially a lawyer, later moved into commercial property development and has always been passionate about cooking. She dreamed of making her own chocolates ever since first tasting chocolates on a school trip to France in 1971. Recently finding herself unemployed, Brenda took herself off to be trained by a top chocolatier in London and then decided to forge a new career, establishing La Coquine. From a workshop in her garden, Brenda creates beautiful chocolates with delicious, intense flavours such as Rhubarb and Custard and the Thai Taster – a white chocolate ganache with coconut milk, ginger, chilli, lime and lemongrass. Her chocolates are made in small batches to ensure freshness and contain no preservatives, as she tries to keep them as natural as possible. With La Coquine, Brenda has brought high quality, artisan chocolates to County Down. Rhoda Parry, Editor of Country Homes & Interiors says: ‘The Country Homes & Interiors Country Business Awards are about finding people who have a great business idea and helping them to get it off the ground. Brenda had a quality product that tasted just amazing.’Brenda has won a package of advice to help launch and develop her small business. This fantastic prize includes a place on School For Startups ‘Boot camp’, a 30 minute one-to-one

La Coquine chocolates, set up by Brenda Fraser from Holywood, County Down, is named joint winner of the Food Category in the Country Homes & Interiors Country Business Awards, run in association with School For Creative Startups.

FORMER BLOOM RISING STAR AWARD GLORY

support session with the school’s business guru Nancy Fulton, a one month membership of School for Creative Startups’ online community and a signed copy of How to Start a Creative Business: The Jargon-Free Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs by Doug Richard.The ‘Country Business Awards’ hosted by Country Homes & Interiors, in association with School For Creative Startups, are now in their fourth year. From opening a village shop and cooking seasonal food, to developing a great new product or service, the awards aim to promote and empower young startups at the beginning of their business journey.The winners were selected by a panel of judges that included: Rhoda Parry, Editor of Country Homes & Interiors, Sophie Cornish, Co-Founder and Director at Not on the High Street, Medeia Cohan-Petrolino, Creative Director at School for Creative Startups, Doug Richard, CEO and Founder of School for Creative Startups and Country Homes & Interiors Publisher Belinda Cooper.

La Coquine products are sold direct to the over the phone and by email. Visit www.lacoquine.co.uk or catch Brenda at local craft fairs in town, in Belfast and beyond.

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I hate stress! After a summer of sunscreen, my face has been in dire need of a

good exfoliation - Yon-ka’s new Guarana Scrub is excellent - skin

is glowing, polished and ready for my next top tip...

Pilates - Do you know that most of us do not breathe correctly, if for nothing else join a Pilates class...you will learn great relaxation tech-niques and without a drop of sweat you tone, stretch

and work muscles you didn’t know you had - definitely

good for body and soul.

...the first thing I do when I get in from work is light a True Grace candle. My signature home scent is Moroccan Rose. It fills the house with a warm glow and a fragrance that is both beautiful and calming.

...MASQUE No 1. Also a Yon-Ka product but it is essential for intense skin re-hydration. If i put it on at night and leave it unitl the morning Yon-Ka estimates a 96% boost in skins hydration levels!

Have a little pick me up. Whether it be a salon professional file and paint, a long hot bath or half an hour with a good book. Nothing cheers you up like making a little time for yourself!

Scrubbing Up!

H2 wow! And breathe...

Get out in the fresh air...

Another top tip that I learnt which is now a sofa essential. Whilst watching TV just roll a golf ball under your foot. You can put a good bit of pressure on the arch especially - do one foot and

then stand! you will not believe the difference that you feel.

Good for the sole!

As soon as Autumn comes we get ready to hibernate but last year my best walks were along the coastal path from Helen’s Bay to Bangor during the snow, wind and even rain. You see the world as it is and it does your heart good.








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Here at Bloom we have had the honour of testing the wonderful products from Saint Maren, specialist in making luxury handmade bathing products that are based on all-natural ingredients

HEAVEN SCENTBloomLoves!

Based in an old farmhouse

in the Castlereagh Hills, Saint

Maren operates as an artisan

workshop. They make small

batches of product by hand

using traditional methods.

The liquid soaps are

made with olive and

jojoba oils which

means that they

moisturise as well as

clean. We didnt get

any of the feeling of

dryness or tigteneing

you get from standard

soaps. Quite the

opposite - It was

invigorating to the

maximum and the

scent is a zinger! <<

^^Geranium essential oil is great for toning and

brightening the skin. This soap bar is made with goat’s

milk and sweet almond oil so has a rich, creamy lather

which soothes neglected skin

The Comfort Blanket Rejuvenating Face Oil protects your skin from life’s daily onslaught so was perfect

after some Bloom print deadline mayhem! It’s packed full of 9 different oils whose active ingredients are

valued for their ability to nourish, heal or encourage cell regeneration. A few drops massaged into a clean

face before bedtime aaaand relax! >>

The Lavender & Bergamot Artisan Oil is handmade with apricot kernel, jojoba and sweet almond oils – a rich moisturising blend which soaks into your skin quickly without any greasy residue. Refresh alert! <<

Available from AB2, Bloomfield Avenue; SpaceCRAFT, Fountain Street; Studio 36, Holywood Road (Newtownards). North Down Craft Collective monthly fair in Holywood, starting October 12. At other craft fairs in NI see facebook.com/saintmarenbathing www.saintmaren.com

The body oils can be used

either directly onto damp

skin after a shower or

sprinkled into a running

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leaves you refreshed and

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Lemon & Dunola Oven Roasted Scented VegetablesServes 2-3

Pumpkin / Red Onion / White Onion, Scallions, Aubergine, Courgettes4-5 Vine tomatoes4 cloves of garlic with the paper on1 x red chilli, deseeded and finely choppedjuice of ½ lemon2 tablespoons of Dunola Rapeseed OilSalt and freshly ground black pepper.

Cut the vegetables into large chunks and place in an oven proof dish. There is no need to deseed the tomatoes or peel the vegetables – leave the tomatoes on the vine for an impressive presentation.Add the garlic and chille and

mix thoroughly. When the garlic is roasted it develops an intensely sweet flavour – to eat, simply squeeze the garlic out of the skin.Sprinkle the lemon juice and Dunola Rapessed Oil over the vegetablesSeason and cook in the

oven at 200°C/Gasmark 6 for 30-45 minutes until the vegetables are softened, blackened and cooked through. Stir twice while roasting to make sure they are evenly cooked.

125ml/ ¼ pint Rapeseed Oil25g / 1oz Softened butter50g / 2oz Soft Brown Sugar3 eggs lightly beaten 175g / 7oz Self raising flour25g / 1oz whole meal flour1 tsp cinnamon powder110g/4oz cranberries50g/2oz chopped walnuts25g / 1 oz icing sugar

In a bowl mix together the cranberries, chopped walnuts and cinnamon powderBeat together the eggs, soft brown sugar, Dunola Rapseed Oil and butter until softened and increased in volume, light and creamy.To the egg mixture lightly fold in the flours (whole meal and plain) until well mixed then add cranberries and walnuts.Transfer to a 12 muffin tin case. Half fill each mould then bake in the oven at 190°C

2 x Cod Fillets (6oz each)110g/4 oz Dublin Bay Prawns2 tbsp oDunola Rapeseed OilBlack Pepper150g/6ox Spinach110g/4oz Asparagus Spears1 Lemon Zest & Juice

Cranberry &Walnut Muffins

To Serve – Baby Potatoes & Flat Leaf Parsley

Season the fillets with black pepper, and ½ the lemon zest and juice. Sprinkle a few prawns on top of the fish and fold the fillets over. Place on an oven proof baking sheet and sprinkle with Dunola Rapeseed Oil. Place in a pre-heated oven at 200°C/Gas mark 6 and bake for approxi-mately 15 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fillets. When tender and almost fal-lig apart remove them from the oven.To Serve: Steam the spinach and asparagus spears gently for about 3 minutes then serve on a plate topped with the roasted fish. Garnish with lemon and flat leaf parse-ly and serve with baby boiled potatoes. Immediately before serving mix together 2 tab-lesspoons of Dunola Rapeseed Oil, Juice and zest of ½ lemon with a sprinkling of black pep-per and spoon over the fish and spinach. Serve Hot.

50g / 6oz Soft Brown Sugar26g / 1 oz Caster Sugar125ml Dunola Rapeseed Oil50g/2oz Softened butter

50g/2oz Ground Almonds4 large eggs250g/10oz Plain Flour1 tsp baking powder450g/1llb golden sultanas110g/4oz red glace cherries50g/2oz flaked almonds1tsp cinnamon powder½ ts nutmeg powder1tsp mixed spiceZest of 1 Lemon4 dsp sherryDrops of Vanilla Essence

In a large bowl add sultanas, cherries, spices, lemon zest, vanilla essence, sherry, flaked almonds, ground almonds.Mix well then cover and leave to infuse together for up to 24 hours to allow the fruits to absorb the liquids and spices.In a separate bowl add the caster sugar, soft brown sug-ar, softened butter and Dunola Rapeseed Oil until light and fluffy. Add the lightly beaten eggs and sieve flour until the mixture is smooth, this may require 3-4 additions mixing well between each addition.Add the mixed fruit to the cake mixture mixing well to ensure the fruit is evenly mixed through.Transfer the cake mixture to a lined tin 8-9 inched in diameter, flatten well on top and bake at 180°C/ gas mark 4-5 for approxi-mately 2 hours until risen, golden and firm to the touch when pressed gently on top.Remove from the oven, and the tin and leave to cool.

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Roast Cod Fillets, Prawn Spinach & Dressing of Dunola Rapeseed Oil & Lemon Lemon, Vanilla &

Spice Fruit Cake

HEALTHIER MEALS FOR ALL THE FAMILYMost of us are unaware of the benefits of sub-stituting our usual choice of cooking oil for the lesser known Rapeseed Oil, but the health benefits are hard to argue with! Rapeseed Oil has 50% less saturated fat than Olive Oil! It is high in the heart healthy mono and poly unsaturated fats, Omega 3,6 & 9 It is a rich source of Vitamin E and therefore a natural antioxidant. Rapeseed Oil also contains plant sterols which it is believed may help to lower cholesterol! We have teamed up with Dun-given based company Dunola, now Northern Irelands largest supplier of Rapeseed Oil, and top Chef, Jenny Bristow who is the Brand Ambassador to bring you a collection of recipes from Dunola featuring their wonderful locally produced Rapeseed Oil to help you create healthier meals for you and your family.

Dunola Rapeseed Oil can be purchased online at www.dunola.co or in your local Spar or Vivo store.

Makes 12

Serves 2

Makes Enough For a Cuppa!

Lemon & Dunola Oven Roasted Scented VegetablesServes 2-3

Pumpkin / Red Onion / White Onion, Scallions, Aubergine, Courgettes4-5 Vine tomatoes4 cloves of garlic with the paper on1 x red chilli, deseeded and finely choppedjuice of ½ lemon2 tablespoons of Dunola Rapeseed OilSalt and freshly ground black pepper.

Cut the vegetables into large chunks and place in an oven proof dish. There is no need to deseed the tomatoes or peel the vegetables – leave the tomatoes on the vine for an impressive presentation.Add the garlic and chille and

mix thoroughly. When the garlic is roasted it develops an intensely sweet flavour – to eat, simply squeeze the garlic out of the skin.Sprinkle the lemon juice and Dunola Rapessed Oil over the vegetablesSeason and cook in the

oven at 200°C/Gasmark 6 for 30-45 minutes until the vegetables are softened, blackened and cooked through. Stir twice while roasting to make sure they are evenly cooked.

125ml/ ¼ pint Rapeseed Oil25g / 1oz Softened butter50g / 2oz Soft Brown Sugar3 eggs lightly beaten 175g / 7oz Self raising flour25g / 1oz whole meal flour1 tsp cinnamon powder110g/4oz cranberries50g/2oz chopped walnuts25g / 1 oz icing sugar

In a bowl mix together the cranberries, chopped walnuts and cinnamon powderBeat together the eggs, soft brown sugar, Dunola Rapseed Oil and butter until softened and increased in volume, light and creamy.To the egg mixture lightly fold in the flours (whole meal and plain) until well mixed then add cranberries and walnuts.Transfer to a 12 muffin tin case. Half fill each mould then bake in the oven at 190°C

2 x Cod Fillets (6oz each)110g/4 oz Dublin Bay Prawns2 tbsp oDunola Rapeseed OilBlack Pepper150g/6ox Spinach110g/4oz Asparagus Spears1 Lemon Zest & Juice

Cranberry &Walnut Muffins

To Serve – Baby Potatoes & Flat Leaf Parsley

Season the fillets with black pepper, and ½ the lemon zest and juice. Sprinkle a few prawns on top of the fish and fold the fillets over. Place on an oven proof baking sheet and sprinkle with Dunola Rapeseed Oil. Place in a pre-heated oven at 200°C/Gas mark 6 and bake for approxi-mately 15 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the fillets. When tender and almost fal-lig apart remove them from the oven.To Serve: Steam the spinach and asparagus spears gently for about 3 minutes then serve on a plate topped with the roasted fish. Garnish with lemon and flat leaf parse-ly and serve with baby boiled potatoes. Immediately before serving mix together 2 tab-lesspoons of Dunola Rapeseed Oil, Juice and zest of ½ lemon with a sprinkling of black pep-per and spoon over the fish and spinach. Serve Hot.

50g / 6oz Soft Brown Sugar26g / 1 oz Caster Sugar125ml Dunola Rapeseed Oil50g/2oz Softened butter

50g/2oz Ground Almonds4 large eggs250g/10oz Plain Flour1 tsp baking powder450g/1llb golden sultanas110g/4oz red glace cherries50g/2oz flaked almonds1tsp cinnamon powder½ ts nutmeg powder1tsp mixed spiceZest of 1 Lemon4 dsp sherryDrops of Vanilla Essence

In a large bowl add sultanas, cherries, spices, lemon zest, vanilla essence, sherry, flaked almonds, ground almonds.Mix well then cover and leave to infuse together for up to 24 hours to allow the fruits to absorb the liquids and spices.In a separate bowl add the caster sugar, soft brown sug-ar, softened butter and Dunola Rapeseed Oil until light and fluffy. Add the lightly beaten eggs and sieve flour until the mixture is smooth, this may require 3-4 additions mixing well between each addition.Add the mixed fruit to the cake mixture mixing well to ensure the fruit is evenly mixed through.Transfer the cake mixture to a lined tin 8-9 inched in diameter, flatten well on top and bake at 180°C/ gas mark 4-5 for approxi-mately 2 hours until risen, golden and firm to the touch when pressed gently on top.Remove from the oven, and the tin and leave to cool.

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Roast Cod Fillets, Prawn Spinach & Dressing of Dunola Rapeseed Oil & Lemon Lemon, Vanilla &

Spice Fruit Cake

HEALTHIER MEALS FOR ALL THE FAMILYMost of us are unaware of the benefits of sub-stituting our usual choice of cooking oil for the lesser known Rapeseed Oil, but the health benefits are hard to argue with! Rapeseed Oil has 50% less saturated fat than Olive Oil! It is high in the heart healthy mono and poly unsaturated fats, Omega 3,6 & 9 It is a rich source of Vitamin E and therefore a natural antioxidant. Rapeseed Oil also contains plant sterols which it is believed may help to lower cholesterol! We have teamed up with Dun-given based company Dunola, now Northern Irelands largest supplier of Rapeseed Oil, and top Chef, Jenny Bristow who is the Brand Ambassador to bring you a collection of recipes from Dunola featuring their wonderful locally produced Rapeseed Oil to help you create healthier meals for you and your family.

Dunola Rapeseed Oil can be purchased online at www.dunola.co or in your local Spar or Vivo store.

Makes 12

Serves 2

Makes Enough For a Cuppa!


Tell us about Canteen at the MAC…Canteen is the MAC’s café/bar and restaurant offering, located in the heart of the MAC building. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and evening meals. The ideal meeting place to drop in for a coffee and pastry, host a meeting or meet friends, all with complimentary newspapers and wifi. We can host private events such as birthday parties, receptions, private parties, breakfast meetings and even weddings! Tell us about your consultant chef: Shaun Hanna has been with us from day one, and offers a wealth of experience, having competed to quarter final stage on BBC’s Masterchef the Professionals. He has also worked under the guidance of American chef Charlie Palmer in The Yachts of Seabourn. Shaun brings a passion for food which is quite remarkable, and his commitment to local sourcing adds a significant dimension to Canteen’s menu presentation at the MAC. Tell us about your menu: We aim to serve some of the best contemporary food in the city, set in urban and modern surroundings in the MAC, in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter. We have taken an innovative approach to our menu design, using local, traditional and seasonal influences from around the world. A typical menu at Canteen might start with sustainable seafood chowder with Guinness and treacle bread, followed by fillets of ling, coriander and lemon crumb, crushed peas and chunky chips. And of

Set in NI’s premier arts venue, in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, Canteen at the MAC has become one of Belfast’s top eateries. We speak to Siobhan Murphy, Conference & Event Catering Manager.

WHERE FOODIS AN ART FORM...

course no meal would be complete without a choice of delicious desserts which we have become famed for.Have you any events planned?Yes, Belfast Restaurant Week is fast approaching and we have a full schedule running”4 Oct: Jazz Supper - Jonny Mac & Scott Flanigan 5 October : Craft Beer and Cider Tasting8 October : Coffee Brew Master classes10 October : The Art of Food & Wine 18 & 19 October : Spanish Guitarist1 November : Heaven or Hell Food night What are the specialities?The entire team was delighted when we were listed in the Independent newspaper as one of the top 50 coffee shops in the UK. More recently we have launched our dedicated ‘Brew Bar’ at Canteen which I can honestly say is a coffee connoisseurs dream, allowing customers to select their preferred origin, watch while it is expertly brewed to perfection using the best equipment available - the interest in this has been phenomenal – Northern Ireland people certainly know and love their coffee!

For further information on Canteen at the MAC, including menus and photo gallery please visit www.themaclive.com or call 028 9023 5053 to make a booking or enquiry.

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