VALLEY FITNESS, FOOD AND DRINK OD aerobic exercise CHOCO^TE


175g chocolate drops 1 egg and 2 egg yolks lOOg sugar 275 ml cream 3 tbsp water 4tbsprum biscuit base.


s ta tic lunges are g re a t fo r working all th e ma jo r muscles o f th e hips, gluteals and upper leg.


glasses. Pipe chocolate mousse to two thirds full.


late mix, slowly add half the whipped cream. Then fold in rest with slotted spoon. 5. Place broken biscuit crumbs into


cream. 6. Finish of with vanilla whipped


then combine. . 4. Add boiled sugar to melted choco­


_ 1. in a bowl melt chocolate, egg yolks - arid rum over pan of.simmering water. • 2. Boil sugar and water to il5°C. 3. Whip egg white and whip cream


Method


RUM MOUSSE Ingredients


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quency (how often) you pa rtic ip ate in any one activity, determines its effectiveness o r lack of.


T There is also o f course th a t inevitable


question, do I like this ac tiv ity? Choose any type of Cardiovascular activ­


ity th a t is rig ht fo r you, taking in to con­ sideration any jo in t o r muscular problems


. you may have o r have h isto ry o f having (example:- lower back pain, avoid rowing and stepping). The ac tiv ity must be one th a t you enjoy doing and one th a t you can see yourself sticking to. If you find a Cardio­ vascular activ ity that you are likely to do on a reg ula r basis then you have found your to p Aerobic Exercise. You may find th at it is no t one but


several activities th at you are enjoying, its fun and makes you feel good. This will keep your mind and body fresh feeling young


■ and results ever progressing. At some stage you will s ta r t to notice


your fitness/Cardiovascular levels improv­ ing, interests may vary, it is im p o rta n t to use large muscle groups o r rhy thmic ac tiv ­ ity to keep your goals alive. Changing the


V Intensity, Duration or Frequency can aid :


- ,;this, o r simply by changing th e ord er you ...... - would normally do your rou tin e vvill keep


. yo u r goals alive. ' : Some excellent examples o f Cardiovas-


; c u la r ac tiv itie s include walking, swimming, x y c lin g , wate r aerobics, jogging, running, stepping, cross training, skiing and skip- .


; pingj^The list goes on and on, th e key is to fin d th ose th a t you enjoy and vary th e time


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h e r e is n o o n e C a rd io v a s c u ­ la r e xe rc ise th a t is b e t te r th a n a n o th e r ! Controlling y o u r Intensity (how hard), Duration (how long) and Fre-


. spent doing the activity. - Cardiovascular ac tiv ity does no t have to be rep etitive o r boring, stay mentally fresh and physically fresh by altern ating your


: time and use of each particular activity. By doing this.you will keep your conditioning interesting and your results ever improving regardless o f your current fitness levels. STRONG LEGS FOR SUMMER


• Static lunges are great fo r working all the major muscles o f the hips, gluteals and upper leg. This version o f lunges, you're simply


dropping your rear knee Straight down towards th e flo o r and then standing back tall, ra ther than stepping forward o r back. For beginners, you can try this move while holding on to a chair or wall fo r balance. To pe rform correctly: 1. Stand with rig h t fo ot forward, le ft foot


back about three feet apart. 2. Hold weights in each hand if desired, o r as demonstrated hands on hips, bend


the knees to lower the body towards the floor. Keep th e fro n t knee behind the toes and be sure to lower the rea r knee straight down ra th e r than forward. 3. Keep the torso tall and abdominals


tig h t in as you push yourself back upwards through th e fro n t heel to the s ta r t position.


- Avoi d locking the knees at th e top of ...the movement, as shown. ' ' ' ■ ' ' . 5. Perform as many repetitions as you can to failure on each leg, o r alternatively


■ one to th re e sets of 15 to 20 reps according to yo u r fitness levels. For more in formation contact Steve on


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By Steve Backhouse


time, summe is on its way


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his month’s wine comes from the mountains north of Murcia in South­


The label gives a host of facts, the wine is


named as Honoro Vera 2008 and produced from organically grown grapes, which I know nothing about. However, I am familiar with the area, which is Jumilla, and the wine is produced from th e monastrell grape. It produces a wine of


deep colo ur and high strength (14% alcohol bv volume).


' On th e nose the fru it comes through in abun­


dance, rich black fru it. On the firs t taste the fru it hits you, the wine is dry, a hint of pepperi- ness, fu ll flavours with a long finish. This wine is


definitely no t fo r quaffing, so tre a t with respect and enjoy slowly. ••


• The wine is available from D. Byrne and Son


wine merchants a t £4.99p, but with the 50p o ff voucher on ly £4.49p.


It will ce rtainly be something different to


drink w ith th e chocolate rum mousse dessert , as it IS certainly not a "pudding wine".'


These very strong wines from Southern Spain


were orgmally used to provide bulk blending wine fo r th e export market and I am led to believe th a t nowadays they are being lightened by early picking o f the grapes.


full glory, th e smell of charcoal burning, all sug­ gests warmer days and nights, let's hope so ^ ; Enjoy th e wine, enjoy the summer, enjoy life


finished, cherry blossom in


ern Spain, it's sunshine time, summer IS on the way.


Enjoy wine with Vic Morris


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married to Jen for two years. He actu­ ally went on bended knee to propose to her at the Red Pump when the staff ; were having a barbecue in the garden after service one Sunday. He doesn’t get much time for hobbies, but there is some friendly rivalry between himself and Jonathan with regards to Liverpool and Everton, as Ash is a keen Liverpool fan and Jonathari supports the "Tof­ fees". However Jonathan gets his own back when it comes to a game of golf, as


much of his formative years in Cheshire where he developed his love of cooking. On leaving school he trained at col­ lege in Widnes for several years before joining the kitchen brigade at a five star hotel in Surrey. He enjoys cooking a wide range of food, and has particularly enjoyed creating dishes using the local game from estates in.the.Valley. Martina,-- Jonathari, Ash and Robbie regularly sit down together to discuss the menu and the type of dishes they want to feature and often one or all of them will come up with an exciting dish either for the gutsy flavour or presentation. Ash, who lives in Lancaster, has been


Ash Rehman, who has been part of this successful team for nearly four years. He is ably assisted in the kitchen by sous chef Robbie Walls, and a keen and willing apprentice. Ash was born in Tanzania, but spent


erscough have been running the Red Pump Inn for the past five years and have firmly put their stamp on it. Their ethic is a relaxed, informal and friendly gathering place for locals and visitors alike with the catch line - "Three miles from Clitheroe. A million miles from hectic". Head chef at the Red Pump Inn is


come to all, whether calling in for a tasty snack after a long walk in the country­ side, a refreshing drink by the fire after a day's fishing on the Hodder, or j'ust to experience a pleasant delicious meal in cosy surroundings. Owners Martina and Jonathan My-


Eaves is so popular. This country inn boasts a warm wel­


n excellent team striving to produce the most flavoursome, wholesome and delicious food is the reason the Red Pump Inri at Bashall


CHEF Ash Reh­ man a t The Red Pump Inn in


Bashall Eaves. P ho to Ben Parsons


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lades, they just arrive, it is approved and commended by the Taste Lancashire scheme, a proud member of the Ribble Valley Food Trail, it features in Alastair Sawday’s "Special Places" Guide as one of his top 50 inns in the country and has been entered in the Michelin Guide for the second year running. A truly magnicifent achievement and


of all, there is a choice of areas to eat at the Red Pump Inn, either informally - in the bar areaj in the small cosy dining room or the elegant restaurant. The old coach house is also available for private dining, either small parties or celebra­ tions. Outside is a very pleasant garden with plenty of tables and seating under huge umbrellas. You can also stay at the inn, as there are three lovely bedrooms with fantastic views. The Red Pump does not chase acco­


a fantastic festival of Bowland lamb on one plate, which consists of lamb haggis, two chop rack of lamb and a mini hot-pot served with a little red wine and rose­ mary sauce. Thursday evening is steak night when you can enjoy a complimen­ tary dessert if you order a steak, and at lunchtime on a Thursday and Friday for every two-course meal ordered the second person dines for half-price. As well as a menu to suit the pockets


creating an appetising and unique menu which features as much local produce as possible and everything is cooked fresh to order. The menu is kept compact so that nothing has to be frozen or pre-cooked and the specials board is changed daily. They also have a kitchen garden which produces vegetables and herbs for use in the kitchen. The present specials board features


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