< Previous50 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY FOOD & DINING Jack Phillips began his culinary career early, working from a young age as a kitchen porter. In this role he was able to see first-hand the chefs at work and here he watched them closely, paying attention to technique and flavour combinations. In so doing, he discovered a passion for food and knew that this was the journey he wanted to embark on. He soon started recreating the dishes he’d seen prepared and served them to friends and family at home. With his keen spirit, determination and natural talent, Jack quickly made his way through the ranks at Grimsby’s Millfields Hotel. An opportunity arose to join the team at Michelin star restaurant, Winteringham Fields, and he leapt at the chance. This was an intensive part of his career that helped hone his skill to a high standard and where he developed the style, flair and precision he’s known for today. Returning to Millfields as an executive chef, Jack used his experience to inject a new level of skill and intricacy into innovative and unique dishes. Now head chef, he continues to develop and grow, creating dishes that are as much a wonder to behold as to taste. But what foods and flavours inspire him? Jack tells us that the very best food is right on our doorstep. Lincolnshire is a treasure trove of meat and produce and so much of his cooking is about bringing out the best the county has to offer in new ways. He takes the very best local produce and infuses it with Japanese umami flavours, creating delicious, sophisticated fusion food that’s put him on the map. There’s also plenty of British favourites to be found at Millfields, dishes that Jack has perfected and made his own. To book a table and try Jack’s food first-hand, visit www.millfieldshotel.co.uk, info@millfieldshotel.co.uk, or call 01472 356068. Meet the chef Jack Phillips, the talented head chef at Grimsby’s Millfields Hotel, has made a name for himself with his adventurous, beautifully presented fusion food and new twists on classic British favourites. 48-51.qxp_Layout 1 23/01/2020 11:35 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 51 FOOD & DINING Gluten-free & vegan spiced plum crumble What to do: 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4 2 For the filling, place plums in an oven proof dish and mix the sugar, brandy & mixed spice through. 3 Next to make the crumble, place all the dry ingredients in a food processor and pulse to combine it all together. 4 Add the cold Flora to the food processor and pulse until it resembles breadcrumbs. 5 Scatter the crumble topping over the plum mix and bake for 30-40 minutes. Serve straight away, if using serve with the vegan vanilla ice cream. You’ll need: Plum Filling 600g date plums, stoned 2 tbsp dark brown sugar 2 tbsp brandy 1 orange zest 1/2 tsp mixed Spice Crumble Topping 100g gluten-free flour 100g light brown sugar 70g gluten-free oats 100g Flora 1 pinch salt Vegan vanilla ice cream (optional) 48-51.qxp_Layout 1 23/01/2020 11:35 Page 452 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY VALENTINE’S DAY The origins of love The origins of love love. Yet another account suggests that the titular Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians flee Roman prisons. A legend which probably comes closest to the romantic story we imagine sees an imprisoned Valentine creating the first greeting after he fell in love with a girl and, shortly before his death, sent her a note with the sentiment “From your Valentine”. Though there’s no definite starting point here, what can be agreed on is that the origin of Valentine’s Day is a bloody mess… literally. However it began, what’s more important is what the celebration has come to mean. By the Middle Ages, for example, Valentine’s reputation had outgrown the man and cemented him as one of the most popular saints in England and France. The celebration continues to evolve, even over the last few years where LQBTQ+ inclusive greetings cards are becoming commonplace in card shops and supermarkets, and the stigma around being single (or self-partnered, if you prefer) has lessened. There will undoubtedly be a massive amount of champagne and chocolates bought, gifted and consumed this Valentine’s Day. There’s nothing at all wrong with this approach, but what about putting in a bit more thought and effort this year. There’s a bounty of shops, boutiques, markets, hotels and restaurants across the county for inspiration. Look deep inside your heart, hold your lover’s face in your mind’s eye and count all the ways they make you feel. Surely that’s worth more than some bubbly and a few choccies? There’s simply no escaping Valentine’s Day as the celebration gets bigger year on year, yet its origins remain mysterious. For all the greetings cards, roses and chocolates, there’s so much that eludes us and no single conclusive beginning, rather a collection of appealing stories, any of which might be the real origin but, more likely, it’s a combination of several with experts agreeing that the celebration is an amalgam of Christian and Roman traditions. Unlike other figures in the pantheon of saints that crop up in our calendar, there’s no single definitive historical figure for which Valentine’s Day is named after. Although it might be romantic to imagine this dashing hero courting fair maidens, it’s a fiction, if a pleasant one. As we’ve already touched on, the celebration and the figure that supposedly inspired it has no single origin but rather an assortment. The Catholic Church, for example, recognises at least three different saints by the name of Valentine (or Valentinus), all of whom were martyred. There are accounts of a priest named Valentine active in Rome during the third century. It’s said that Emperor Claudius II decreed that single men made for better warriors without the distraction of a wife or family and so marriage was outlawed for young men. However, the priest Valentine fought against this ruling and married young lovers in private. When the Emperor learned of this treachery, he put the priest to death. It’s eye-opening just how often death features in these early origin stories for a celebration that’s supposed to be about It’s easy to take Valentine’s Day for granted but this romantic celebration has a bloody and convoluted history as we explore. 52-53.qxp_Layout 1 21/01/2020 11:36 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 53 VALENTINE’S DAY © Shutterstock /4 PM production 52-53.qxp_Layout 1 21/01/2020 11:37 Page 2Giving the gift of love This is a real rose covered in a gorgeous golden finish skilfully crafted by specialist designers. Available from Prezzybox.com. This gadget from Red Candy is here to save you from the greatest villain of all time – your disorganised shelf! Mount this hero to the wall and the cape will transform into a shelf where you can rest your bits and bobs. There’s also places to hang your glasses and keys. Based on the popular Outlander series, Angels’ Share Glass has paired the dragonfly with its popular Whisky Angels for a unique and beautiful gift. Designed for the whisky afficionado, this set from Annabel James combines a series of handmade pieces with clean, contemporary lines for a modern interpretation whisky drinkware. From Sophie Allport comes a special knitted cushion featuring a radiant unicorn with a magical rainbow behind and sparkly stars dotted around. It might be Valentine’s Day but that doesn’t mean that any gift given needs to be Valentine’s related. In fact, it’s better if they’re not. This year try and give a gift that lasts, something beyond cheap confectionery, tacky plastic or some garish heart-shaped something or other. A gift is supposed to show that you’ve thought about your partner, pondered their wants, loves and likes, and not just plucked something off the shelf at the eleventh hour. You’ll want to find a gift that shows how you feel, what your partner means to you, and try and capture that same flutter of butterflies you both felt in your stomach during that first kiss or meeting. It can be difficult knowing where to start, so we’ve put this handy guide together to offer inspiration and direction. 54-55.qxp_Layout 1 21/01/2020 11:38 Page 1The Nautical Company offer this handcrafted model of a vintage American sailing boat. Made in France by Francine Bramli and available via L’Atelier Natalia Willmott, these beautiful pendant earrings are made of blue and yellow resin and cellulose acetate with silver plated elements. This 18-carrot yellow gold ring from Lucy Sylvester has been cast from real life for a unique and natural design. It’s set with a round brilliant cut diamond for an elegant finish. The stylised C-shaped dragons from Shimu are reproductions of ancient totems made by the Hongshan people, a Neolithic culture from north-eastern China and Mongolia. From Sir Gordon Bennet comes a beard set that does what it says on the tin for when you need to add a little spice to your life. This elegant scent for the modern gent has hints of patchouli and is warm and earthy. Handmade in small batches from 100% natural ingredients. If your partner is a Potter fan than this notebook set from Yes I Want It will be an absolute delight. With a design based on the Marauder’s Map, this notebook comes paired with a Sorting Hat pen with ten different inks. Taking inspiration from the works of French naturalist Louis Thomas Jerome Auzoux, this series of sculptural paper studies of wild flora by Denise Allan will look enchanting anywhere in the home. Available from The Shop Floor Project. 54-55.qxp_Layout 1 21/01/2020 11:38 Page 256 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION O f the 7.4 million people living with heart or circulatory diseases in the UK, 460 die every day. To put this in perspective, twenty-seven per cent of all deaths in the UK are caused by heart and circulatory disease, the annual healthcare cost of which is £9 billion. For six decades, the British Heart Foundation has been raising money to fund critical research. While there’s still a long way to go, we can all of us strive for a future which is free from the fear of these diseases. In 1961, cardiovascular diseases caused more than half of all deaths in the UK. Concerned doctors joined with philanthropists with the aim of unravelling some of the biggest mysteries of heart disease. And thus, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) was born. In that same year, Doctor Aubrey Leatham implanted the UK’s first internal pacemaker. Two years later, the BHF provided him with funding to improve the technology, laying the groundwork for the small, minimalist pacemakers of today. The charity continued to fund ground-breaking research in the years that followed. In 1965, Doctor Frank Partridge received a BHF grant to use a portable defibrillator in a UK ambulance for the first time. Now as well as being in every ambulance, these life saving machines can be found in public places, schools and supermarkets across the country. In 1969, surgeon Ronald Ross British Heart Foundation Since it was formed some sixty years ago, the British Heart Foundation has funded some of the biggest breakthroughs in the battle against heart and circulatory diseases. Here we shine a light on their history, aims for the future and how readers can get involved. 58 Á 56-59.qxp_Layout 1 21/01/2020 13:50 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 57 BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION © Shutterstock /SewCream 11 signs you might have heart disease BHF Professor David Newby highlights the eleven signs that you need to take seriously. If you spot one or more of these symptoms, then it’s worth booking an appointment to see your doctor. 1 – Chest pain2 – Feeling sick3 – Stomach pain 4 – Feeling sweaty 5 – Leg pain 6 – Arm pain 7 – Jaw or back pain 8 – Choking sensation9 – Swollen ankles 10 – Extreme fatigue 11 – Irregular heartbeat 56-59.qxp_Layout 1 21/01/2020 13:50 Page 258 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY © Shutterstock /Carla Isabel A Nascimento performed the first heart transplant in the UK following five years of BHF-funded research in transplant surgery techniques. Today, around two hundred heart transplants are carried out each year. Breakthroughs such as these continue to this day and are set for the decades ahead. By 2030, the charity wants to: see advances across the spectrum of heart and circulatory diseases; prevent these conditions from developing, and want those with existing conditions to have better, longer lives. 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There are many ways of supporting the charity, the simplest of which is by making a donation. These can be one-off or regular payments, made straight from your salary, in memory of a loved one or just because. As well as shopping in BHF stores, you can also donate unwanted items. Following Christmas, many of us look to get rid of older items or unwanted presents, so consider giving quality items and clothing to your local store. The charity is also an official eBay store, meaning you can browse and shop from the comfort of your own home all the while raising funds for their vital work. Contributions can also be made by volunteering in stores. It’s a great experience whether you’re a teenager looking for work experience, a professional looking to give something back, or a pensioner in search of company. As well as other ways of supporting the charity – such as donating old inkjet and laser cartridges, taking part in the charity’s weekly lottery or leaving a gift in your will – you can also get involved by fundraising. BHF will send you information and materials to help you raise funds with your chosen idea, whether that’s a sponsored mountain climb, bake sale or whatever else takes your fancy. It’s a chance to have fun and engage the community in a worthy cause, but the charity also run their own challenges such as cycling London to Brighton. If you’re stuck for ideas, there’s plenty of tips and resources online and you can also get in touch directly with our local fundraising manager – for Lincolnshire that’s Gary Burr who can reached by calling 07764 290 380 or emailing burrg@bhf.org.uk. However you decide to donate, rest assured that at least 70p in every £1 donated is spent on research. Whatever you can spare can and does make a difference. 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