< Previous40 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY FASHION The outdoors call The outdoors call It may be chilly, but these looks are sure to entice you outside. 32-41.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:40 Page 9LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 41 FASHION Opposite – Barbour This quilted jacket from Barbour is exactly what you need for winter adventures. Add some extra warmth with the Calder Knitted Zip Thru and its stylish tartan trim. Left - M&Co. You can never go wrong donning a rugby style top with a pair of jeans as M&Co. shows with this effortless piece featuring statement navy and white stripes and a collar that switches up the design. Right – Scaramanga A rugged crossbody leather bag, Scaramanga offers a simple, practical, yet eye-catching item for all your needs. Below – The Nautical Company The Nautical Company brings a classic look with this wool rich peacoat in Breton style. 32-41.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:40 Page 1042 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HAIR & BEAUTY Looking glam through winter Looking glam through winter 42-43.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:44 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 43 HAIR & BEAUTY © Shutterstock /HT eam Christmas parties can be fantastic fun, especially now that we can leave lockdown to enjoy them. It’s great to get together with friends but after so long letting the beauty, skin and hair regimes we’d gotten used to run a little lax, is there time to get back on the wagon? Luckily, it’s still November, but with Christmas on the horizon, the days getting colder and the nights longer – even if snow isn’t forecast yet - it’s not a bad time to start planning. Especially if you’re looking to make a splash come Christmas itself. The winter months bring their own challenges, not only with the cold, but also the effect it has on our skin and hair. All hair types suffer when it’s cold, whether it snows or not, and the constant switching between freezing outdoors and warm indoors can play havoc. It’s not so much the extremes themselves, but the switching, which dries out your hair. Moisturising is a definite must as a result, both for skin and hair, though one should still be careful not to overdo it. If you have any previous skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, then those can also flare up in the dry air. Make sure to take plenty of water to drink, and to moisturise each and every morning while skin is damp. When it comes to hair, each season will have its trends, but there are certain styles that never go out of fashion, and these make for reliable standouts. Tumbling and tousled curls make one such example, and rollers are an easy way of achieving this classical look. If you’re thinking of adding colour, then consider something a little warmer than usual, since most other things will have already started to look drab as the temperatures plummet. In-keeping with the risks of dry air, using a deep-conditioning hair mask once a week will help to add extra shine, while also protecting you from the elements. You don’t need to try hard to look good – a laidback approach, with a sprinkle of confidence, can work wonders. The undone looks are naturally styled, with tousled waves, casual buns and messy braids. The key phrase is glamorous, yet effortless. Many hairdressers are taking their inspiration from the seventies. It’s often a much-maligned decade but the bohemian, hippy vibe, with the soft curls and volume, is brilliantly appealing and looks fantastically sexy without you having to worry about keeping your style in place throughout. Volume, smoothness and shine is where it’s at. The other benefit is that it’s something that’s easy to do when you go from daytime to evening, and there are limitless styling possibilities. Don’t forget also that the sun’s still shining despite the cool temperatures – and UV rays can still damage your skin as they can during the summer. UVA rays are the rays that age you and they are the same strength all year round – it’s only that we feel them more in summer because it’s hotter. During the day, experts recommend you use a moisturiser rich in antioxidants to protect skin from free-radical damage and repair skin which has previously been damaged during the warmer weather. A simple but effective hair and beauty regime over the winter months can ensure that you’re bright and sunny throughout the numerous events over the festive season. After spending so long trapped indoors with lockdown, I think we all deserve it! There’s plenty to do already in November, what with Christmas around the corner, but if you’re going to make a statement in the winter months, there are things to keep in mind. 42-43.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:44 Page 244 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HEALTH AND FITNESS As leaves fall, daylight decreases, and the warmth of summer disappears, we have reached the time of year in which many lose motivation, pack up their workout gear and press pause on exercise in favour of cosy dressing gowns and evenings on the sofa, while dealing with children being back at school. But autumn, with its cool, crisp, refreshing air, is actually an ideal time for fitness and a key season for shaking up your routine - particularly outdoors. Indeed without the heat, sweaty humidity, and rapid dehydration involved in outside exercise during the summer, these workouts become a much more comfortable option. Here, Lincolnshire Today shares different forms of exercise that are perfect for the season. Simple and easy, walking is a great form of exercise to start with in the autumn and only requires a solid pair of walking shoes and clothes that will see you warm and dry. Set aside time each day to walk - perhaps once the workday ends to wind down, or begin your day with a brisk stroll around your neighbourhood - and take in the stunning yellows, oranges, reds, golds, and browns of the season. If you want to take it up a notch, autumn hiking is a delight. The flies that annoy outdoor landscapes and beautiful views in summer have departed alongside the searing weather that can slow you down. By introducing hiking as part of your autumn routine, you can improve a number of areas of your fitness while lowering blood pressure and stroke, diabetes, and heart disease risk. In climbing, muscles - including the calves, hamstrings, glutes, quads - are strengthened alongside cardio endurance. Meanwhile, when hiking up an incline (even a small one), the heart rate rises, and calories are burned. Hiking is also known for its positive effects on mental health, bringing humans back to nature and allowing us to clear our minds, and breathing fresh air while working out is associated with feelings of euphoria due to a boost in endorphins - just pop on your hiking boots. Furthermore, running is far more pleasant at this time of year, with the temperature not too hot or cold to merit an excuse. For ultimate comfort, wear light layers, starting with a moisture-wicking material, followed by a warmth layer, then a protective, water repellent outer layer, and with darker mornings and nights, remember to don reflective gear. Additionally, though it may seem like the sun has disappeared, it is worth mentioning that it can still damage your skin when out and about, so don’t forget to apply sun cream to protect the skin from ageing and skin cancer. Trail running makes for a wonderful break from treadmills, a more interesting cardio workout, and improves coordination and balance. Ensure to be careful, however, as this form of running is typically harder than that alongside roads and in The perfect season for outdoor fitness No longer too hot and not yet too cold, autumn provides the ideal temperature for outdoor exercise, making these workouts more comfortable and more interesting as you watch the landscape change colour. No longer too hot and not yet too cold, autumn provides the ideal temperature for outdoor exercise, making these workouts more comfortable and more interesting as you watch the landscape change colour. The perfect season for outdoor fitness 44-45.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:46 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 45 HEALTH AND FITNESS © Shutterstock /Charles Knowles parks, with hills and uneven terrain, and can be difficult on your joints. With this, though, trail running has the extra bonuses of boosting agility and your core while strengthening heart health and the cardiovascular system as with regular running. Alternating running with walking is advised if you find yourself feeling sore or tired, plus you will get the cardio benefits of a high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout. If looking for something new and low impact, kayaking and canoeing are prime autumn activities. The calming nature of water can reduce stress, improve mental health, and the activities themselves tone and build up upper arm and body strength. Stand-up paddle boarding, using an oversized longboard, is a further fun water workout. Rising in popularity significantly over the past year, it builds full-body strength, while distracting you from the fact that you are exercising and giving you the control to make the activity as relaxing or strenuous as desired. Using a paddle, cross flat, calm waters in your wetsuit, and witness the strengthening of your core stability and control. Finally, outdoor yoga - especially during the golden hour - is a treat in autumn, and benefits both the mind and body. Bolstering balance, muscle strength, and flexibility, it also relieves stress, and being in nature - perhaps in a park or by the coast - presents the perfect addition of a soothing view. Autumn is a great time to get fit outdoors and can even help provide the momentum needed to keep you moving through the winter. For those starting anew this season, do not burn yourself out - begin with around three days of exercise. If motivation is lacking during these shorter days and longer nights, a key way to combat this is to stick with early fitness routines, allowing you to check your workout off the to do list straight away and presenting more downtime in the evenings to relax. © Shutterstock /Smileus 44-45.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:46 Page 2warmers The days are shorter, darker and colder and so we collectively crave hot and hearty food. These delicious and moreish recipes are sure to satisfy those cravings. Winter © ukshallot.com Shallot and 46 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY FOOD & DINING Mushroom White Lasagna Serves 4 Prep Time: 25 minutes (10 minutes for resting) Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 minutes You’ll need: 6 round shallots, quartered 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped 2 sticks of celery, finely chopped 2 tbsp butter 1 kg mixed mushrooms, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp oregano 4 sprigs fresh thyme 175g lasagne sheets 225g mozzarella, grated 50g Parmesan For the bechamel sauce: 50g butter 2 round shallots, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 50g plain flour 750ml whole milk 1 tsp Dijon mustard 200g Parmesan Salt and black pepper, to taste What to do: Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a large pan fry the shallots, carrot and celery in the butter, until soft. Add 800g of the mushrooms, the garlic, oregano and thyme and cook until golden. Put to one side. Start the bechamel by heating the butter in a saucepan until melted and add the shallots and garlic. Cook until soft and then add the flour. Cook stirring rapidly for 3-4 minutes. Add the milk and whisk until smooth and thickened. Add the mustard, then mix in the Parmesan and season well with salt and black pepper. Assemble the lasagne by spreading half of the mushrooms in the base of the dish, then a third of the cheesy bechamel. Top with a layer of pasta sheets and a third of the mozzarella. Repeat these layers, and finish with a final layer of the bechamel, mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown. While the lasagne is cooking, spread the remaining mushrooms out on a tray and drizzle with oil and salt. Put into the oven for the last 15 minutes of cooking time until golden and crisp. Remove the lasagne from the oven, top with the crispy mushrooms and rest for 10 minutes before serving. Recipe courtesy of www.ukshallot.com You won’t be missing the meat in this veggie winter warmer. You won’t be missing the meat in this veggie winter warmer. 46-49.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:47 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 47 Serves 6 as a side, 4 as a main Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes You’ll need: For the cauliflower cheese: 1 large or 2 small cauliflowers 1 tbsp olive oil 1⁄2 tsp salt 1⁄2 tsp pepper 4 tbsp butter 2 round shallots, finely chopped 4 tbsp flour 500ml whole milk 2 tsp Dijon mustard 250g extra mature Cheddar cheese For the crispy shallot topping: 2 tsp olive oil 2 round shallots, finely sliced 120g breadcrumbs Fresh thyme Zest of 1 lemon 100g Parmesan cheese, grated Salt and pepper, to taste What to do: Cut the cauliflower into large chunks, reserving some of the smaller leaves. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Spread the cauliflower florets and leaves in a single layer on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast for 30 minutes. Melt the butter in a large frying pan and add the two finely chopped shallots. Fry gently until soft, about 5 minutes, then stir in the flour. Cook for a further minute. Whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and the milk is fully incorporated. Stir in the mustard and cheddar, and season to taste. For the topping, heat 1 tsp of olive oil in a small frying pan on a medium heat and fry the two finely sliced shallots until golden and caramelised. Let cool slightly then mix with the breadcrumbs, fresh thyme leaves, lemon zest, parmesan, seasoning and 1 tsp of olive oil. When the cauliflower is done, add it to a baking dish or cast- iron pan. Pour the cheese sauce over it. Sprinkle with the shallot breadcrumb mixture and put back in the oven. Cook until golden and crispy, around 20-25 minutes, and serve. Recipe courtesy of www.ukshallot.com Crispy Shallot Cauliflower Cheese FOOD & DINING This dish is packed full of flavour, so it works just as well as a side dish as it does a vegetarian main. If serving as a main course pair with a simple green salad. © ukshallot.com Picture your venue Click’em Inn Swinhope, Nr Binbrook, Market Rasen, LN8 6BS Tel: 01472 398253 Web: www.clickem-inn.co.uk The Click’em Inn is a family-owned freehouse, established for over 30 years in its current incarnation. Steeped in history, the inn is open seven days a week, offering a wide choice of drinks, including six real ales available at any time, with a regularly changing selection of personally recommended guest ales. The Kitchen is open Tuesday – Sunday for evening dining, plus lunchtimes on certain days of the week. The menu varies from day-to-day with the chef’s specials, alongside regular meals. 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Follow us on Facebook for upcoming events. 46-49.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:48 Page 2‘French’ Shallot Soup Serves 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 50 minutes You’ll need: 3 tbsp salted butter 1 kg round shallots, peeled and thinly sliced 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp brown sugar 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped 2 tbsp plain flour 250ml dry white wine 1L vegetable stock 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 bay leaves1 pinch of salt 1 pinch of black pepper 6 slices of baguette 100g grated Gruyere cheese 100g crumbled blue cheese What to do: Melt the butter in a large soup pot over a medium-high heat. Add the shallots, garlic and brown sugar. Cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened, deep golden in colour and caramelized. Add the thyme and sage and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the flour to the pan. Stir for 1-2 minutes. Add the wine, stock, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Increase the heat to medium-high and return the soup to a simmer for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Preheat the grill to high. Ladle the soup into oven safe bowls. Add a slice of bread to each and top evenly with each cheese. Place each soup bowl on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven, grill until bubbly and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Alternatively, grill the bread topped with the cheese on a baking tray and remove once golden. Place a slice on top of each bowl of soup. Recipe courtesy of www.ukshallot.com © ukshallot.com 48 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY Swapping onions for shallots in this take on the classic French soup, results in a perfect balance of sweet and savoury. If making for vegetarians make sure to use a vegetarian friendly brand of Worcestershire sauce. Woolliss & Son Butchers –– AWARD-WINNING LINCOLNSHIRE BUTCHERS –– LOOKING FOR A TOP QUALITY BUTCHERS IN LINCOLNSHIRE? 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T: 01507 603230 E: orders@woolliss-butchers.co.uk W: woolliss-butchers.co.uk 46-49.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:48 Page 3Pain Perdu with Poached Pear You’ll need: 4 Manchet Rolls Poached Pears Blackberries 500ml Milk 500ml Whipped Cream Vanilla Pod 200g Caster Sugar 3 Whole Eggs What to do: 1) Mix the milk, cream, vanilla pod, sugar and eggs in a bowl; dip the manchet in the mixture until well soaked 2) Drain the manchet and cook in a pan with butter until golden both sides 3) In a shallow pan place 200g of caster sugar and caramelize until light brown 4) Toss the manchet in the caramel to cover 5) Place on a plate, serve with a poached pear and blackberries Recipe courtesy of Hambleton Bakery Don’t forget to check out www.hambletonbak ery.co.uk and follow @HAMBLETONBAK E on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 49 FOOD & DINING 46-49.qxp_Layout 1 15/10/2021 07:48 Page 4Next >