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28 HEALTH & HABITAT WIN! CROSSWORD: Win shopping vouchers worth €200 and €100 with our crossword competition to be won! 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 17 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 29 27 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 €200 to be won! Crossword 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 17 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 29 27 28 30 31 33 32 34 35 36 37 Festive feast REDCURRANT GLAZED HAM Serves 8-10 1 x 4.5-6.5kg raw gammon 250ml red wine 1 onion, halved 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled 1 fennel bulb, halved 2 star anise 1 tbsp coriander seeds 1 tbsp fennel seeds 1 tbsp black peppercorns For the glaze: 20 whole cloves 8 tbsp redcurrant jelly 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp red wine vinegar 1 Put all the ingredients, except those for the glaze, into a large saucepan and add enough water to cover the gammon. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and partially cover with a lid. Cook for 3- 3½ hours until the gammon is cooked through, occasionally skimming the white froth from the top of the pan. 2 Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6. Remove the ham from the pan and allow to cool slightly at room temperature. Use a sharp knife to strip off the rind and a bit of the fat layer if it is thick. Score a diamond pattern into the remaining fat and stud each corner with a clove. 3 Whisk together the glaze ingredients in a saucepan over a low heat and bring to a boil for five minutes until thick. 4 Place the ham in a roasting tin lined with tin foil. Pour over glaze and roast for 15 minutes. Remove the oven and cool at room temperature for about 2-3 hours before carving. Per Serving 894kcals, 43.2g fat (14.7g saturated), 34.3g carbs, 11.1g sugars, 83.7g protein, 8.1g fibre, 6.3g sodium Across 1. High-powered financial institution. (8,4) 7. Consume. (3) 9. Slang for an impertinent type. (4) 10. Town in Tipperary. (6) 11. Type of sword. (4) 14. Not moving. (5) 15. Small picture placed inside a larger one. (5) 16. Southern Italian city. (4) 18. Strangely enough they're uplands. (5) 21. Saddle strap. (5) 22. Object. (5) 23. Give in. (5) 24. Greasy, covered in a lubricant. (4) 25. Sauce made with meaty juices. (5) 26. Horse noise. (5) 29. Dreadful. (4) 33. Limited. (6) 34. Scottish island.(4) 36. Fabulous bird found by Sinbad. (3) 37. Black court card. (4,2,6) TWO-NIGHTS' B&B AT THE MONTENOTTE HOTEL WITH ONE EVENING MEAL 1 The Montenotte Hotel enjoys a superb location overlooking Cork city. Whether for business or for leisure, The Montenotte Hotel is your perfect address when staying in Cork. The Montenotte Hotel captures the true essence of Cork city combining a contemporary boutique hotel feel with a charming old world twist. Email: info@selecthotels.ie. Reservations: 021 439 1998. give you €50 towards dinner for two! As a Christmas bonus when you purchase either of these vouchers we will send you a voucher for yourself, which entitles you to two nights for the price of one! Purchase online at www.selecthotels.ie or by calling 1850 200 560. Gift vouchers Select Hotels of Ireland gift vouchers are the perfect gift for any loved one! Choose from a one or two night break in any Select Hotel of Ireland for two people ranging from €120 to €240. For a limited time only when you purchase our voucher for two nights' bed and full Irish breakfast in a Luxury room with a complimentary bottle of wine for €240, we will To be in with a chance to win two-nights' B&B at the Montenotte Hotel with one evening meal at the Montenotte Hotel, answer the following question and follow the guidelines listed below. What county is the Montenotte Hotel located in? A) Cork B) Kerry C) Galway TWO NIGHTS' B&B, EVENING MEAL AND GOLF FOR TWO PEOPLE Down 1. Spoil. (3) 2. Speed. (4) 3. Suggestion. (4) 4. Musical composition for nine players. (5) 5. Type of bread roll. (5) 6. Type of seaweed. (4) 8. Series of operas by Wagner. (3,4,5) 9. Ingredient to help you make bread rise. (6,6) 12. Starry. (6) 13. Irritating to the skin. (5) 14. Move laterally. (5) 17. Creature. (6) 19. Breadth. (5) 20. Male creatures with antlers. (5) 27. Looking at. (5) 28. Great sorrow. (5) 30. Boulder. (4) 31.Sob. (4) 32. Employed. (4) 35. Affirmative word. (3) Dundrum House Hotel Golf and Leisure Club is an elegant 18th Century manor house. Patrons are spoilt for choice with a top quality menu and wine list in the 'Lady Clementina' Restaurant, with an excellent choice of grills and steaks in The Venue Clubhouse. This elegant Irish Manor Hotel is a wonderful country retreat, with old world charm and atmosphere. Christmas Crackers are available at Dundrum House Hotel Golf and Leisure Resort, Co. Tipperary. 'Tis the season to be jolly, and Dundrum House Hotel have a wonderful programme of events taking place throughout the holiday season. Visit Santa's Magical Winter Wonderland for a fantastical experience you will hold in your hearts for many years to come. For that perfect Christmas Gift, treat a friend or loved one to a Gift Voucher to enjoy. For more information, or to plan that perfect Springtime break contact 062 71116 or email reservations@dundrumhouse.ie. www.dundrumhousehotel.com EM Comp 2 To be in with a chance to win the prize (valid Sunday to Thursday), answer the following question and follow the guidelines listed below. What is the restaurant called at Dundrum House Hotel and Leisure Club?? A) Lady Madonna B) Lady Gaga C) Lady Clementina EM Comp WIN TICKETS TO LET THERE BE LOVE 3 Sunday 2nd February 2014 at 8pm The Sensational Chris the magic with a selection of A Celebration Dean Concert Orchestra favourites such as 'Unforgettable', of bring Let There Be Love 'Mona Lisa', 'Let There Be Nat - A Celebration of Nat Love', 'When I Fall In Love', King King Cole (a spectacular 'Stardust', 'The Very Thought Of commemorative concert) You', 'Nature Boy' and 'Dance to the National Concert Ballerina, Dance'... to name but Cole Hall on Sunday February a few. 2nd. Let There Be Love FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY To be in with a chance to win Celebrate and cherish * * the golden all-time swing one of three pairs of tickets to * * * * * classics reminiscing the Let The Be Love, answer the * * greatest timeless hits following question and follow * 8pm on Sunday of Nat King Cole in the the guidelines listed below. 2nd February 2014 original compositions by Nelson Riddle, Billy May, How old was Nat King Cole Ralph Carmichael and Gordon Jenkins. when he died in 1965? Enjoy the world-renowned melodies. Bring A) 22 along your best voice and join in the singing B) 45 in this memorable musical treat. Rekindle C) 65 EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED CHOCOLATE GANACHE THUMBPRINTS National Concert Hall, Dublin Box Office: 01 417 0000 Tickets: e22, e37, e45, e49 Makes 36 No booking fees apply Free online booking: www.nch.ie 380g flour ½ tsp salt 240g unsalted butter 200g sugar 4 Press a well into the center of 1 egg each using your finger. Refrigerate 2 tsp vanilla extract for 30 minutes until firm. Bake 60g striped hard peppermints, for seven minutes, then remove crushed from the oven and press in again with the handle end of a wooden For the ganache: spoon. Bake for another 7-9 225g plain chocolate, chopped minutes until firm. 240ml double cream 5 Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Warm the cream 1 Preheat the oven to in a saucepan over a low heat until 180˚C/160˚C fan/gas mark just before the simmering stage 4 and line baking trays with and pour over the chocolate. parchment paper. Whisk Leave to stand for five minutes, together the flour and salt in a then stir until smooth. Let stand large bowl. Beat in the butter for 15 minutes. and sugar until pale and fluffy. 6 Let the biscuits cool 2 Beat in the egg and vanilla, completely, then spoon the then reduce the speed to low ganache into the thumbprints. and add the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Per Serving 173kcals, 10g fat 3 Roll the dough into 3cm (6.3g saturated), 19g carbs, 10g balls, then roll in the crushed sugars, 1.9g protein, 0.5g fibre, peppermints. Arrange 2cm 0.08g sodium apart on the baking trays. Download the Easy Food App for tasty recipes and features that will help you to make a delicious meal with the ingredients in your fridge! The Easy Food App is available from iTunes. Unforgettable Mona Lisa Let There Be Love Nature Boy When I Fall In Love Stardust The Very Thought Of You Just One Of Those Things Almost Like Being In Love Dance Ballerina, Dance christmas annual WIN €3500 WORTH OF PRIZES! 160+ RECIPES FOR YOU festive feast YOUR COMPLETE COOKING AND RECIPE GUIDE FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON €3.95 EF90_01_COVER-IRE.indd 1 24/10/2013 16:49 E 4 RS 3 VE 2 EM Comp RE 1 Down 1. Nocturnal bird of prey. (3) 2. Ulster county. (4) 3. American State, capital Des Moines. (4) 4. Gallic distinction. (5) 5. Type of fabric. (5) 6. In the Bible, Jacob's brother. (4) 8. Vulnerable spot. (8,4) 9. One who removes soot. (7-5) 12. Opposed. (6) 13. Something worth having. (5) 14. Black fur. (5) 17. Gain affection. (6) 19. Employment of a tool. (5) 20. Not stale. (5) 27. Ward off. (5) 28. Reason. (5) 30. Peat. (4) 31. Nought. (4) 32. Frost. (4) 35. Hatchet. (3) E Crossword 1 Across 1. Superstitious nonsense. (3,5,4) 7. Where to take the waters. (3) 9. Talon. (4) 10. Money container. (6) 11. Town in North Dublin. (4) 14. Den. (5) 15. Song thrush or girl's name. (5) 16. The skin of an apple, for example. (4) 18. Pretence that one has good cards. (5) 21. Uncanny, spooky. (5) 22. High ground. (5) 23. Letter from the Greek alphabet. (5) 24. Solid fatty tissue. (4) 25. Swiping cut. (5) 26. Ketchup. (5) 29. Amphibians. (4) 33. Safe. (6) 34. Spoken, not written. (4) 36 & 37. The normal situation - a phrase taken from golf. (3,3,3,6) COMPETITIONS: Great prizes up for grabs below Early Booking Recommended SE €100 December 2013/January 2014 * www.esb.ie/em HOW TO ENTER COMPETITIONS IN EM The closing date for all competitions is January 17th. Competitions, except where specified, are open to all readers. There are two ways to enter competitions in EM. 1 SMS from your mobile phone Each competition has a number associated with it. You can use this number to enter the competitions via SMS from your mobile phone. To enter the competition simply text the relevant number, followed by your answer, and your name to 087 985 8238. For example, if your name is John Smith and you wish to enter competition 1, then text one of the following, depending on your answer to the question: EMCOMP1 A John Smith EMCOMP1 B John Smith EMCOMP1 C John Smith Important You must use the above format, and must ensure that there is a space between the number and your answer, and between your answer and your name. Entries not matching the above format will not be recognised. You will still be charged for the message. All messages are charged Last issue's competition winners EM COMPETITION 1 M. Walsh. The winner receives a two-night break at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny. EM COMPETITION 2 A. Dolan, Philip Higgins and Derek Russell. The winners each receive a pair of tickets to The Best of the Big Bands at NCH. at the standard rate and winners will be selected at random. Should you be chosen as the winner of the competition, you will receive a phone call to the mobile phone you used to send your entry. Please note that received texts will not have an auto response but you will be included in the draw. Numbers for each competition: EMCOMP 1 MONTENOTTE HOTEL EMCOMP 2 DUNDRUM HOTEL EMCOMP 3 LET THERE BE LOVE 2. Mailing your entry Send your answer along with your name and address, clearly indicating which competition you are entering by using the above numbers on the envelope to EM, ESB Corporate Communications, 27 Lwr Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2. EM COMPETITION 3 Anne-Marie Casey, Paul Mullarkey and Paul O'Brien. The winners each receive a pair of tickets to Putting on the Ritz at NCH. CROSSWORDS €200 SHOPPING VOUCHER M. Ward, Kevin O'Brien and L. Casey. CROSSWORDS €100 SHOPPING VOUCHER Jim Fitzgerald, J. Quinn and Teresa Flynn. Last issue's crossword solutions Crossword 1 - Across: 1. Cab 3. Office party 8. Narrow 9. Dead calm 10. Ulcer 11. Lilac 13. Sight 15. Tremors 16. Utensil 20. Mourn 21. Needs 23. Swear 24. Storm in a teacup 26. Demonstrate 27. Day. Down 1. Consumption 2. Birdcage 3. Odour 4. Indulge 5. Pedal 6. Really 7. Yam 12. Calligraphy 13. Strum 14. Titan 17. Silenced 18. Funfair 19. Reform 22. Simon 23. Swede 24. Sad. Crossword 2 -Across: 1. Dim 3. Clever clogs 8. Parade 9. Champion 10. Hoist 11. Teeth 13. Brute 15. Anemone 16. Kingdom 20. Horse 21. Eject 23. Sting 24. Shamrock 25. Alkali 26. Consecutive 27. End. Down 1. Depthcharge 2. Marriage 3. Cadet 4. Vicious 5. Comet 6. Oliver 7. Sin 12. Humming bird 13. Bench 14. Elite 17. Decimate 18. Trinket 19. Remain 22. Terse 23. Solve 24. Sec. http://www.esb.ie/em http://www.selecthotels.ie http://www.dundrumhousehotel.com

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