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Christine Haile has written three books which are now downloadable on the Internet from Amazon Kindle (the electronic book reader) and available in hard copy from December 2011. Molly’s Daughters is a historical novel that gives some insight into surgery before anaesthetics. An early review comment is; Brilliant! Absolutely loved this book. Plenty of historical fact . . . → Read More: Local Lady Christine Haile Published Online Click to launch the full edition in a new window
THIS MONTH COMPETITION; Win Design Time with Tasty Marketing celebrating their 4th birthday: Page 5 Viva! Radio is coming along nicely: Page 6 Christine Haile 3 Books on Amazon: Page 7 . . . → Read More: December ‘11 – Viva! is Out Now Click to launch the full edition in a new window INSIDE THIS MONTH: Return of Golden Oldie DJ: Page 6 Don’t be a fuel fool / Itchy Impetigo: Page 8 Marketing During a Recession, Why do it?: Page . . . → Read More: Viva! Poole – October 2011 Edition One of the most remarkable events of the First World War concerns the ‘Christmas Truce’ of 1914, in which the soldiers of the Western Front laid down their arms on Christmas Day and met in No Man’s Land, exchanging food and cigarettes, as well as playing football. The cessation of violence was entirely unofficial. There had . . . → Read More: December 1914 – A Christmas Truce
…or Yankee Swap? The Secret Santa gift exchange has become something of an office tradition. It works because it takes the pressure off who to buy for. Here we explain how to run a good Secret Santa and how to spice it up a little. The first rule of a good Secret Santa is that it should of . . . → Read More: Secret Santa… Victorian Christmas Trifle There’s no doubt that a luscious trifle remains a great favorite with everyone, for the flavors, smells and textures of this mouthwatering dessert complement each other perfectly. Ingredients Serves 6 225g/8oz plain sponge cake 25g/ 10z ratafias 75ml/5tbsp sherry or Madeira 75ml/5tbsp seedless raspberry jam . . . → Read More: Victorian Christmas Trifle Roast Turkey This is a classic Christmas roast that can be served with roast potatoes, stuffing balls, bacon rolls, Brussels sprouts and gravy. Ingredients Serves 8 4.5kg/10lb oven ready turkey, with giblets (thawed if frozen) 1 large onion, peeled and studded with 6 cloves 50g/4tbsp butter, softened . . . → Read More: Roast Turkey Gluhwein Gluhwein (gloo-vine), is a popular, traditional warming German punch. It makes a wonderful contribution to a Christmas party. It is also a good way to use up cheap red wine, as the other ingredients disguise any roughness. The aroma of this delicious drink is surely the essence of Christmas. Ingredients Makes about 1¼ pints or . . . → Read More: Gluhwein (gloo-vine) Cranberry, Port and Brie Tartlets These delicious tarts make a great starter or served at a buffet. Ingredients 225g shortcrust pastry jar cranberry sauce 1tbsp port 200g Brie cut into ½ inch cubes, with the rind on 25ml milk 1 large . . . → Read More: Cranberry, Port and Brie Tartlets Chestnut Loaf This is a very festive dish that can be eaten hot or cold and is especially good as a vegetarian alternative. Ingredients Serves 6 250g/8oz frozen chestnuts, thawed 1tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing 1 onion, coarsely chopped 2 celery sticks, chopped . . . → Read More: Chestnut Loaf |
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