< PreviousYou’ll need: 250g Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference British Gems boiled and thickly sliced 6 medium free range eggs 60g cooked & podded broad beans 1 small red onion finely sliced 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint 30g butter 60g goats cheese log thinly sliced Salt and pepper 40 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY FOOD & DINING British gem and What to do: Preheat your grill to its hottest setting. Whisk the eggs with a fork, add in the chopped fresh herbs and season with salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a 20cm non-stick frying pan; add in the sliced potatoes and sauté until they are starting to take on some colour. Next add in the red onion and continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes or until soft. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and put to one side. Pour the eggs into the hot frying pan; add in the broad beans, potato and onions. Make sure the potatoes, onions and broad beans are spread out evenly. Top with the goats cheese slices and place under the hot grill until golden and puffed on top and just cooked through in the middle. Serve with a dressed green salad. Recipe courtesy of British Gem Venues serving takeaways you can trust To promote your services call Angie Cooper on 01472 310302 or email: a.cooper@blmgroup.co.uk The China Royal Restaurant 6 Bridge Streets, Brigg, DN20 8LN Tel: 01652 650688 (reservations)/654762 (takeaway) Web: www.chinaroyalrestaurant.co.uk All ingredients freshly prepared with a healthy concept. Open for takeaway. Restaurant will be opened in early July. Social distancing will be in place adhering to Covid-19 guidelines. goat’s cheese frittata PHOTO: CHARL OT TE TOLHURST 38-41.qxp_Layout 1 29/06/2020 09:10 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 41 FOOD & DINING You’ll need: 1 Bag Baby Watercress 250g Halloumi cheese 1 Red Pepper 1 Aubergine 3 tbsp Olive Oil 1⁄2 tsp Sesame Oil 1⁄2 Lemon Salt and Pepper What to do: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Cube the red pepper and aubergine and place into a roasting tin with 3tbsp olive oil. Season vegetables with salt and pepper, then place in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until cooked through. Make the dressing by combining the sesame oil and juice of the lemon then season. Heat a frying pan with 1 tbsp olive oil. Cut the halloumi into 2cm slices then fry until golden brown on each side for two to three minutes. Place the Baby Watercress in a bowl and toss with the dressing. Add the red pepper, aubergine and halloumi. Courtesy of Steve’s Leaves Warm halloumi, aubergine and pepper What to do: Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly oil a baking dish. Place fillets into a dish, brush lightly with remaining oil. In a small bowl, combine ingredients to form a thick paste. Spread macadamia crust over top of fish, pressing coat evenly. Bake fillets for 8-10 minutes or until flesh flakes when tested with a fork. Cooking time will depend on thickness of fillets. Serve with roasted peppers, courgettes and tomatoes.. Courtesy of www.Macadamia.org.uk Baked macadamia crusted fish You’ll need: 4 pollock fillets (any white fish can be substituted), bones removed 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 150g macadamia nuts, chopped 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp chopped oregano 1 tbsp chopped marjoram 1 small clove garlic, crushed 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp grated lemon zest 2-3 tbsp macadamia oil Cracked black pepper to season Roasted vegetables or salad to serve with baby watercress 38-41.qxp_Layout 1 29/06/2020 09:10 Page 442 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY There’s a fascinating story to Lincolnshire’s association with the “Great Charter” that goes back well before its issue by King John in 1215AD and with one Lincolnshire man in particular who had a profound influence on it. This was Stephen Langton who took his name from the village where he was born. There are however three Langtons in Lincolnshire, one near Horncastle, Langton-by-Spilsby and Langton-by-Wragby. It was not until 1928 that Professor Frederick Powicke, after painstaking research helped by Canon Foster, showed that Stephen Langton was from Langton-by-Wragby. Details of his early life are hazy but we know he was born circa 1150AD and his education may have begun at the Gilbertine priory at nearby Bullington and then (presumably) in Lincoln. He continued his education in Paris gaining such a reputation as a scholar, theologian and finally as a cardinal that in 1207AD he became Pope Innocent III’s nominee for the vacant Archbishopric of Canterbury. King John’s refusal to accept Langton and the ensuing disagreement led to a papal interdict (England’s exclusion from the catholic church) until John was finally forced to accept Langton in 1213AD. As Archbishop he assumed a central role, along with the rebel barons, in drafting the Magna Carta and his hand is evident in clauses relating to the freedom of the church etc Archbishop Stephen Langton died 9th July 1228 and today is still commemorated at his birthplace. So, what is there to see at Langton-by- Wragby? The present moated manor is believed to stand on the site of his birthplace and he is remembered with a dedicated window and exhibition in St Giles church. And now to Magna Carta itself! King John was an extremely unpopular monarch and he accepted most reluctantly the Magna Carta that was imposed on him by rebel barons at Runnymede on the 15th June 1215AD. Since described as a “gift to the world” the charters sixty-three clauses were written intentionally to restrain and control the power of the monarchy and to uphold rule of law so allowing all free men the right to justice. There are further Lincolnshire links here for, mentioned in the charter’s preamble, were the Bishop of Lincoln (Hugh of Wells), who had incidentally been consecrated by Langton, and Sir John Marshal, Sherriff of Lincolnshire. It has had a subsequent influence in English law ever since. In later years it also strongly influenced the written constitution of the United States and had an impact around The Magna Carta was perhaps the most important legal document in English history and Lincolnshire still has its own copy! We look at its history and county links. heritage Lincolnshire explored 42-43.qxp_Layout 1 29/06/2020 09:11 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 43 the British empire. It is surprising to many that here is no “original” Magna Carta as about forty were issued. They were individually handwritten by royal chancery clerks, one for each county and cathedral, something confirmed by the four surviving copies being on different sizes of parchment and having some differences in the spelling. Incidentally pictures depicting the Runnymede ceremony (especially Victorian ones) often show King John, quill pen in hand, signing the charter; he didn’t “sign” them all of course, but each one did have the royal seal affixed. Apart from the Lincoln copy three others survive; two at the British Library (one quite badly damaged in a fire) and one at Salisbury. Of the four Lincoln’s is generally regarded as the best preserved. (But then we “Yellowbellies” would say that wouldn’t we?) Lincoln’s copy is known to be an “original” and has been owned by the cathedral since 1215AD as on the reverse it is twice inscribed “Lincolnia”, derived from the city’s Roman name of “Lindum Colonia”. It is written on a single sheet of parchment measuring 18? inches by 17? inches and consists of fifty-four lines of abbreviated Latin text in gall ink - produced from oak galls - in the neat hand of a Royal clerk. It has been displayed at Lincoln castle since 1993 but since 2015, its 800th anniversary, it has been housed in a new hi-tech air-conditioned vault. Magna Carta’s impact has endured down the centuries having had a direct influence on the wording of United States Bill of Rights and constitution. Its importance to America is indicated by its several visits there. Significantly it was in New York for the World Trade Fair in 1939 and when WWII broke out was kept safely at Fort Knox in the USA until peace returned. In gratitude Winston Churchill had planned to gift it to America but, fortunately for Lincoln, his plan was unsuccessful since the cathedral was its owner, not the government, so it was not Churchill’s to give! It has visited the USA another twice. Also, in 2015, as part of the 800th anniversary celebrations, the Bishop Langton Way, a commemorative walking trail was created from Langton-by-Wragby, Bishop Langton’s birthplace, to Lincoln castle. Further background and a walk guide can be found online. There are two final ironic links with Lincolnshire and King John. The civil war, which followed John’s almost immediate breaking of his charter oaths, saw the king in Lincoln in September 1216 before carrying on to Kings Lynn in October. Taken ill there he journeyed back across the Wash into Lincolnshire. (There’s still a King John’s farm near Sutton Bridge.) He famously lost his baggage train and crown jewels on the way (although John himself made a detour via Wisbech) and he stopped at both Swineshead Abbey and Sleaford castle. He thus spent his last days in Lincolnshire where his adversary Archbishop Stephen Langton was born. He died at Newark Castle on October 18th. My thanks to Mary Powell of Lincolnshire CC for supplying the photo of the Magna Carta and for permission to use it. by Hugh Marrows 42-43.qxp_Layout 1 29/06/2020 09:11 Page 244 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT As well as support cancer patients with advice, dedicated nurses and beds, Macmillan Cancer Support also offers a lifeline. Despite the support system of friends and family, a cancer diagnosis can be a lonely experience, with few, if any, around you truly able to understand what you’re going through. But Macmillan provides people to talk to simply so that you have someone to confide in. As ever, you are not alone. Macmillan is made up of millions of supporters, professionals, volunteers, campaigners and people who have been affected by cancer (either directly or indirectly) who together form the dedicated support network that literally saves lives and improves others. The charity was formed back in 1911 by founder Douglas Macmillan after he watched his father die from cancer. The tremendous pain and suffering his father was forced to endure inspired the young Douglas to found the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer. The motivation was simple – Douglas wanted The coronavirus pandemic has threatened to eclipse other pressing areas of medical need, threatening the health of thousands of vulnerable people. That’s why organisations like Macmillan Cancer Support are more important now more than ever. Help when you need it most © Shutterstock /photogeoff 44-48.qxp_Layout 1 29/06/2020 09:13 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 45 a one-stop shop to provide all the advice and information people with cancer and their families required. On top of this, he wanted to provide homes for patients at low (or no) cost, and voluntary nurses to attend patients in their own homes. Much of this remarkable legacy lives on, woven into the very DNA of Macmillan. The organisation, which has grown to become the UK’s foremost source of cancer support, still provides critical support for sufferers as well as improving cancer care all round. 2011 saw the organisation celebrate a century providing care to cancer patients, and 2015 marked one hundred years since the appointment of its first nurse. As well as an expansive network of dedicated employees, campaigners and more, Macmillan has a great many celebrity supporters whose tireless efforts over the years have helped raise funds and make a very real difference in people’s lives. Some of these famous faces include the fabulous Joanna Lumley, the BBC’s Nick Robinson and the mezzo-soprano singer Katherine Jenkins. These supporters have in one way or another been touched by cancer, be that first-hand or by watching a loved one suffer, or simply through wanting to make a difference out of the goodness of their hearts. For everyone else, however, there’s plenty of exciting ways to get involved and make a positive impact. Of course, the most obvious way to make a contribution is to simply put whatever you can afford into a donation box or bucket or, as is becoming more common, to make a donation online. 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Go a step further and you can become an intern, which can not only benefit other people’s lives and raise awareness for cancer, but can also look great on your CV so it’s a great leg up for students, or a brilliant way to spend a gap year. Fundraising remains one of the most popular ways of getting involved and showing solidarity. These events typically take place on a larger scale, so you can rope your friends and family in. The organisations’ flagship fundraising event is the iconic ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ which takes place each and every year towards the end of September across the UK. The idea is a simple but ingenious. All you need to do is get together with friends, family or colleagues over coffee and cake. All the money raised helps Macmillan to continue providing emotional, financial, medical and practical support. The coffee mornings have also become important events in the community, bringing people together for a wonderful cause. Of course, the pandemic There to help Macmillan has highlighted nine things that matter most to people with cancer, of which they will help people with in every regard. 1) Being diagnosed early An early diagnoses provides the highest chance of survival, but also more time to adapt to changes. 2) Understanding cancer Many people living with cancer do not receive all the information and support they need, making it difficult for them to make informed decisions and understand the nuances of their condition. 3) Receiving the treatment and care best suited for each particular cancer Many people, with the elderly being a prime example, are not given the best possible treatment and care when it comes to cancer, reducing their chances for survival. 4) Support for those around Cancer affects more than just the one who contracts it, with many sufferers feeling worried about what their family and friends will do in their absence. 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Caution should also be applied to bread and pastry products as rising yeast dough can accumulate in a dog’s digestive system. As well as being painful, this can also lead to the stomach and intestines becoming blocked. Although vets say that small portions of bread can be given occasionally as a treat, they advise never to give your dog yeast dough. Corn is another food that doesn’t digest well in a dog’s stomach and this goes double for corn on the cob as it can cause intestinal blockage if swallowed whole. One of the most dangerous ingredients for dogs is one that isn’t so easily seen. The artificial sweetener xylitol is found in diabetic cakes, diet foods and sugar-free gums and can cause digestive issues in some people, but dogs are highly sensitive. Even small amounts can cause toxicity. Early symptoms of xylitol poisoning to watch out for include lethargy, vomiting and loss of coordination. If you thought your cat was safe from these foods, think again as many of them are equally as bad for moggies. While people still think cats love a bowl of milk, dairy is a big no-no. Most adult cats are actually lactose intolerant so when they drink milk the indigestible lactose in its gut may start to ferment, resulting in an upset stomach. They’re just as likely to end up with vomiting and diarrhoea. If, however, you can’t resist pouring your kitty a bowl full of milk, try and use the specially formulated cat milk’s available in shops. As with humans, cats are vulnerable to salmonella and E. coli so raw meat and fish and fat trimmings are best avoided. Good guidance from vets is that if you wouldn’t eat it, don’t give it to your cat, and if you wouldn’t eat it raw, then definitely don’t give it to your cat. The organic movement has reached pet food and these options are more affordable and available than ever. They’ve been specifically tailored towards domestic cats and dogs, so rather than giving them another bowl-full of foods that only wreaks havoc on their digestive systems, how about letting them chow down on their own food for a change? If you should be so inclined, you can still cook food for your cat and dog. There’s plenty of great advice available about what they need nutritionally and more about what they should be eating, but it might be worth checking in with your vet first. Food for thought People are putting their pets at risk by feeding them foods they shouldn’t be eating. 49.qxp_Layout 1 29/06/2020 09:14 Page 1Next >