StrictlySTAR PETER ANDRE CONFESSES FROM THE DANCE

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FILM INTERVIEW
ROONEY Mara
The “Carol” star talks about mixing blockbusters and dramas, as well as being nude on film!
While her sister Kate was all over the multiplexes this summer with
“Fantastic 4”, actress Rooney Mara has had a mixture of high profile
blockbusters and tense low budget movies this year. Last month
she was seen opposite Garrett Hedlund and Hugh Jackman in
the big budget spectacular “Pan”, this month she stars in a very
different film, the drama “Carol”. Set in the 1950’s, the 30-year-old
plays Therese, who is drawn into a dangerous relationship with a
married woman (played by Cate Blanchett).
Having appeared in high profile films like “Pan” and “The Girl
With The Dragon Tattoo”, most would assume that the actress
changes her approach for the much quieter, thoughtful award
hopeful like “Carol”. However, the opposite is the truth.
“I don’t know if I make a distinction between those two”
Mara remarks at a press conference. “I think in everything I
do I always try to find the more quiet moments, I think that’s
where a lot of the story is told, when there’s just silence or
space between the words. I mean, certainly this film had
a lot more of that, but I try and find that in anything I do.”
“I’M NUDE QUITE OFTEN,
SO IT WASN’T A BIG
DEAL FOR ME!”
The film has sparked controversy over its depiction of a lesbian
romance, something that Mara believes is indicative of how far
the LGBT+ rights movement has to go. “Certainly in my country,
America, where the film takes place, there’s been great progress
made from when this film takes place” she says, before adding “but
I think we’d be foolish to think that it ends there, I mean, that’s the
case everywhere in the world and we still have a lot of headway to
make, there’s still a long way to go before we’re not talking about it.”
Looking to the future, Mara seems to be sticking with darker
roles that have built her reputation as one of the most interesting
actresses around. She’s currently filming “The Secret Scripture”,
an adaptation of a novel set in a psychiatric hospital, co-starring
Vanessa Redgrave.
Amid all the controversy, there was one final big question about
“Carol”- what was it like being nude on camera in a sex scene with
Blanchett? “I’m nude quite often, so it wasn’t a big deal for me!”
She says with a shrug. “It was nice, I don’t know…”
“Carol” is released 27th November and is reviewed in this issue.
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Pete
Interview by Andrea Panayi
Having interviewed Peter on a number of occasions, his natural
energy and quality make him the perfect choice to compete in
BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. He might be rehearsing for seven
hours a day but he still managed to squeeze in some time to talk
to us here at Close Up. We caught up with the busy star, and had
a chat about married life to the gorgeous Emily, family and how
he is dancing his way through Strictly hailing him as favourite to
lift this year’s Glitterball.
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Image Credit: CAN Associates
Pete, you have been great on Strictly. How has training
been going?
Emily was too nervous to watch the first show live – has she
started watching it?
The show is so much harder than people think, learning ballroom
was so tough and it is a whole new world for me. For the first routine
[Cha Cha Cha] I had three weeks to learn the routine, but now that
the show is in full swing I only have four days to learn a new routine
at the most. The quickstep was such a difficult dance to learn as
there were a lot of elements to it, so I went into it expecting a low
score from the judges. I was so grateful that we managed to get 30
points.
She watched the quickstep live. I think she enjoyed watching me,
but she says she finds it terrifying.
You’ve had a brilliant first few weeks on Strictly!
Who do you think is your biggest competition on the show?
Thank you. The first week was so important to me. I am glad I gave
it my all. I was absolutely elated when the first show went so well.
I was actually quite emotional. There will be weeks when I don’t
know the dances as well but I feel like I can really put the passion
into the Latin routines. I just want to remain focused and I want to
enjoy every minute of it. I never imagined in
my wildest dreams that I would do so well.
The standard this year is so high! Helen (George) is an amazing
dancer, I really think she could take the crown. What is funny is that
Aljaz is partnered with her! Obviously Jay is amazing too. Then again
someone like Jeremy or Ainsley could take it.
Do you get upset when you receive
negative comments from Craig Revel
Horwood?
No, not at all. I was expecting it. If I make
mistakes I’m glad the judges pick up on it
because constructive criticism is the only
way I’m going to get better.
How do you feel right before you
perform?
Do you feel the pressure more now you are favourite to win?
It is very kind of people to say but at the same time you think gosh,
what if I let them down? Imagine how devastated you would feel if
you are not the favourite anymore. Also, it will change week by week
contestant by contestant.
How do you feel about wearing the outfits on
the show?
“emily watched
the quicksteP
liVe. i think
she enjoyed
watching me,
but still finds
it terrifying.”
I am so nervous. All the contestants are so
supportive of each other though. They are
all such lovely people and I have developed
good friendships with them. However, I
would put Strictly up there with one of the
most nerve-wracking things I have ever done as it is out of my
comfort zone!
Why has it taken you until Series 13 to sign on the dotted line?
Work commitments mainly but also I have just been too nervous,
it is a big reason, I was scared. One slip up is all it takes. You can
rehearse, rehearse, and rehearse but on the night…
Bless! How is Janette as a teacher?
Janette is the greatest teacher! She is absolutely awesome. She is
tough, but in a kind way. She is always telling me to practice again
and again. Her fiancée Aljaz is lovely too, such a nice guy and I hang
around with him on set loads!
Has Emily been supportive of you joining Strictly?
Emily has proved to be nothing more than supportive of my decision
to join the Strictly team. Em’s is so sensible, all round. Em’s knows
me and knows that when I am on stage I have a job to do and
just switch on. I have got to give my all and Em’s has said to me
“Go and do your thing, do it and do it well”. She really is the most
understanding, wonderful person I have ever met and I would never
take her for granted.
Oh it is all fun. On the first show I had to wear
1920’s high-waisted trousers. Junior took great
pleasure in making fun of me.
Do the children enjoy watching you on the
show?
They love it. Unfortunately they are not allowed
in the Strictly audience (children aged 14 or
under can’t be in the Strictly studio) but they
can come and sit and watch it in the Green
Room. They enjoy it in there as there is always
plenty of chocolate! They have also come to
rehearsals with Em’s and Amelia. It is very funny
they will be doing the Waltz in the background
together whilst Janette and I practice. Amelia is
so cute, if you ask her what daddy is doing at
work she says “dancing, dancing!”
It has been three months since you married, how has married
life changed you?
It is exactly the same! I am so happy we married this year – we can
now plan our next child. I was always so happy with just the two,
but now that I have Amelia (now 20 months), who I am absolutely
crazy about, I have told Em’s that I am ready for one or two more.
We have been so lucky with Amelia, she sleeps through and is so
well behaved.
You have a new album out. Tell us about it…
The album is called Come Fly With Me. It is celebrating 100 years
since Frank Sinatra was born. I get to cover the likes of ‘Fly Me to
the Moon’ ‘Jack the Knife’ but it is not just covers, though, there are
four original songs on there too. It is a worldwide deal and i loved
recording it. There is also something for my dad on the album –
a swing version of Mysterious Girl called Mysterious Swing which
has the backing of a 30 piece orchestra. My dad was never the
biggest fan of the original even though he was proud and was
always asking me when i am going to wear a suit and tie, so dad
this is for you! We have also announced the tour, I’ll be playing the
02 arena on the 20th March, I am so excited.
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Did you feel any pressure taking on the songs of such
a well-loved singer?
No, this is me paying homeage to him, not trying to be like him.
No one is ever going to be like Frank in the same way, no one’s
ever going to be able to imitate Dean Martin or any other greats.
Image Credit: CAN Associates
Some celebrities lay on the modesty thick but not our Pete. He
is the master of positivity and is grateful for every opportunity
that comes his way. Competing in Strictly, we can only imagine
is crazy chaotic, plus his New York Coffee shops and pop-ups,
calendars and fragrances – there is just so much going on.
However at the heart of his existence is his number one job,
being a great husband and dad!
Strictly Come Dancing is on BBC1 on Saturday and Sunday Nights
Peter’s new album Come Fly With Me is out now
Peter’s ‘Come Swing With Me’ tour on sale now
Peter’s new fragrance Breeze is available to purchase now
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INTERVIEW
LUSCIOUS Locke
Interview by Andrea Panayi
One of the original – and most outrageous members of the SW3 postcode is back,
so grab a Bloody Mary and let’s cheers to that!
Ollie, welcome back to Chelsea, are you looking forward to being back on The
Kings Road?
I can’t wait to be back on The Kings Road adding some more love, laughs and just
a bit of the ridiculous!
Is there lots of new drama for the Chelsea set?
I am loving it all so much. Series 10 is quite simply amazing and I can confirm lots of
drama and mischief from faces old and new! Oh and always be ready for a flirtation!
Old and new?
Oooooh yes I can reveal that my good friend Richard Dinan will be returning to the
show, how marvellous is that?
You’re supporting Binky Felstead after all the drama…
Binky had these guys messing her around and I thought ‘They can’t do that!
I need to stick up for my girl!’ I will always be protective of her.
Have you tried to stay out of drama this time?
I’m very much as the centre of everything. The show is back to how it used to be,
with a balance between comedy and drama.
You are obviously a lover of looking after yourself. What does being well
groomed mean to you?
Many men seem to avoid the subject of being well groomed, in my eyes it’s terribly
important to look good and make the best of what you have. Thankfully men are
starting to realise that with some concealer and fake tan they can instantly look better
looking, so why is every man not doing this?
Do you think that being in the public eye makes you more aware you need to
look good?
To be honest ever since I was young, my mother always said I should never go out the
house looking anything less than wonderful, as I never know who I might bump into.
Being in the public eye you have to remember what clothing you have been wearing,
and it’s also good to have a make up bag handy, particularly after a big night.
Do you buy products yourself?
I do, I have never been given any make up and take regular trips to Mac on The
Kings Road.
Who in the public eye do you think is well groomed/ gets it right?
Zac Efron always looks pretty good, I’ve never seen him look awful, he always looks
very cool..
Who is the vainest on the show?
Without a doubt Jamie! He takes forever styling that hair!
What else have you been up to?
I’ve got a new book coming out next year. It’s fabulous! It’s taken me seven years to
write and I’m really really proud of it. It’s my baby.
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We’ve said it before and we will say it again… Good to have you back Ollie!
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INTERVIEW
ADDING TO the empire
Interview by Leah Shakallis
After announcing her pregnancy in August, Sam Faiers has been enjoying taking things easy. Close Up caught up with
Sam to find out how she is coping in the run up to her due date, plus, she spills the beans on her beauty secrets.
Hi Sam, how are you? How is your pregnancy coming along?
Has it been smooth for you?
of trips to and from Manchester to make sure that I’m across all the
meetings, it’s really important to me to be really involved.
I’m good thank you! I’ve been absolutely fine, things have been running
very smoothly for me, everyone says to me that I’m really lucky.
Can you tell us a little bit about your upcoming fake tan product?
Do you worry about your image a lot more now?
Not necessarily, I’m just going to embrace it and take each day as it
comes with fashion and how I look. I haven’t
had any sickness or mood swings so I feel
great. In terms of keeping up with my regimes
and what I wear, so far it’s been ok.
Have you been sticking to lots of exercise?
Obviously I don’t exercise half as much as I
did before because I had the training website
every day and a healthy routine but I have cut
down on that a lot now and I’ve been doing
some classes like yoga and pilates, so I’m still
keeping myself fit and active but not anything
too extreme.
Of course! So, it’s called ‘Glow’ and obviously being a fellow Essex
girl, I’ve had some really bad fake tan experiences in the past as you
can imagine. I know there is huge competition out there with fake tan
products and I wanted to stand out and make a difference. When
making the fake tan it was really important to
me that it be a premium product, I want people
to try it, love it and then buy it again. There is
a mixture of different types to suit every one
and their budgets, gradual tans, instant tans,
boosts, moisturisers, exfoliators and more. The
tan also has an aroma garden in it so it masks
that fake tan smell that we all hate. But again,
packaging was really important, I want people
to feel like it’s a luxurious product and that when
you are buying it, it feels like you’re buying
yourself a gift, something that looks nice on
your dressing table, it’s an all rose gold bottle.
I’m really excited to launch it now!
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ANY SICKNESS OR
MOOD SWINGS”
You’ve had such a great year, fragrances,
lashes, the tan launch and a second
Minnie’s Store!
Will you be back to business once the baby is here?
Yes! We originally had a pop-up store and then it took off and done
really well and it’s still open at the moment, it’s not the same as our
flagship store in Brentwood, Essex.
I’m going to play it by ear and take each day as it comes because I
don’t know how I’m going to feel once the baby is here, so as soon as
I’m feeling ready to go back out there and work again I will but I’m not
going to give myself a time limit.
‘Pure’ is your second fragrance in the ‘By Samantha’ range, would
you say it’s similar to your first perfume ‘La Bella’?
Are you planning on a return to TV?
No, I wanted it to be part of the same family, but with a different vibe
and scent so in terms of the smell it’s very fresh and it’s a fragrance you
can wear in the day time opposed to a night time perfume. It’s very fruity
and zesty. Whereas ‘La Bella’ was a bit more daytime – night and a bit
more musky.
How involved were you in the process?
Pure is available now at The Fragrance Shop in-store
and online at thefragranceshop.co.uk
Glow is available at selected high street retailers from
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With all my products in my brand, I cross everything. From the first
meeting, design, planning, photoshoots and the scent itself, I will cross
everything. The offices are in Manchester so I’ve been making loads
TV is definitely on the horizon, I’m not quite sure what angle yet or what
I’m going to be doing but next year getting on to TV is something that I
definitely want to do. Obviously being a mum and working I haven’t yet
worked out what it is I’m going to do or how I’m going to do it but TV is
definitely something I’m looking into.
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It is commonly accepted that you always want what you haven’t got,
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Beauty and Melody in Marble Arch is a
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A haven in the centre of London, the
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salon, it’s a glamorous place to sit back,
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20th November 2015,
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Saturday 7 November 2015
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For Pre-Prep Open Day appointments
t: 01727 873632 e: preprepoffice@habsboys.org.uk
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FILM IntervIew
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FILM IntervIew
COUrtInG
COntrOverSY:
an interview with Cate Blanchett
The multiple Oscar winner discusses the success and scandal of her new film, “Carol”.
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wo Oscars, three Golden Globes, three BAFTAs…
Cate Blanchett could be forgiven for slowing down
after having achieved so much in her career. Making
her breakthrough in the late ‘90s with “Elizabeth”, she’s gone
on to star in critically adored fare such as “Blue Valentine” as
well as big budget crowd pleasers such as “Robin Hood”
and “The Aviator”. However, despite such a great track
record, it appears she’s just getting started! Her new film,
“Carol”, is another critical hit adored in Cannes and rumoured
to be another Oscar contender for the 46-year-old.
Based on a Patricia Highsmith novel,
Blanchett plays the title role of a married
woman in the 1950’s who has an
affair with a younger woman (played
by Rooney Mara). It’s always difficult
turning a complicated movie into a film,
but the award-winner felt very grateful
that much of the work was already
done for her. “I think the challenge that’s
involved in playing a character from a
Patricia Highsmith novel is that they
are so mysterious and ambiguous”
she explains at a press conference.
“(The script) created a whole world
for Carol, and that was a gift, so I had
the elusive atmosphere of the novel,
and then I had the beautifully chosen
words that had been chosen for Carol, so it was a gift.”
me old fashioned but I thought one’s job as an actor was not to
present one’s boring, small, microscopic universe but to make
a psychological connection to another character’s experiences.
My own life is of no interest to anyone else. Or maybe it is. But I
certainly have no interest in putting my own thoughts and opinions
out there.” Indeed, she sees some parallels with her character’s
situation in the film and with the focus on celebrity culture in the
real world. “(Carol’s) sexuality is a private affair” she explains.
“What often happens these days is if you are homosexual you
have to talk about it constantly, the only thing, before your work.
We’re living in a deeply conservative time.”
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Are HOMOSeXUAL
YOU HAve tO
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Sexuality is a key theme of what the film is about, particularly
the oppressive attitudes towards gay and lesbian relationships
in that period. “Carol was not a card-carrying member of any
sexual persuasion” Blanchett explains. “That’s also important
to remember: those labels, those groups, the comfort of them,
didn’t exist then. The resultant isolation was very important.” While
things have improved, the star acknowledges that there are many
problems surrounding LGBT+ rights in the modern world. “There’s
still over 70 countries around the world where Homosexuality is still
illegal, so we’re talking about it, but it still seems to be an issue.”
Much has been made of Blanchett’s own sexuality in the
promotion for this film, with a misquoted line in a magazine
interview implying that the actress was bisexual. While she has
refuted this, she doesn’t see the relevance in such questions.
“In 2015, the point should be: who cares?” she remarks. “Call
Another issue the film almost inadvertently
addresses is equality in films. 2015
has been a huge year for female-led
movies, with films like “Mad Max: Fury
Road”, “Pitch Perfect” and “The Hunger
Games” proving women are as much of
a box office draw as men. Still, “Carol”
stands out in that it is a film where two
women are at the forefront, something
that happens far too infrequently.
“I think it certainly needs to be front and
centre of the conversation” Blanchett
says when asked about gender equality
in film. “There was an article in The
International New York Times that says
it’s The Year of ‘La Femme’! You hope it’s not (just) the year, some
sort of fashionable moment! The more rich and diverse stories
are, the better it serves audiences both male and female.”
The actress concludes that, while the current situation is
discouraging, films such as “Carol” highlight the slow but
noticeable change in an often gender-biased industry. “The
wonderful thing about this book, and I think Patricia Highsmith’s
writing in general, is that you have both male and female
perspectives melded and meshed. Yes, there’s two women at
the centre of it, but it’s not a niche experience. So, yes, I think
it’s important to keep talking about it, I think it sort of ‘fell off’ the
agenda, and I think we lost a lot of ground. But it’s wonderful
to work with female producers who want to make intelligent,
entertaining films. That’s what everyone wants to make, isn’t it?”
“Carol” is released 27th November and is reviewed in this issue.
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FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD
Food lovers everywhere will appreciate the breadth of
restaurants and variety of cuisine now available locally. At
Close Up we were anxious to try all our featured restaurants
as we took a gastronomic tour of the area. We invite you to
do the same. If you’re going to eat your way through their
delicious menus during this festive season you may have to
loosen your belt a little before you move on to the next, but
as we discovered, it will be well worth it. Whether you are
seeking a mid-day meal, recharging your batteries after a
hard mornings sale shopping or making a true evening of it,
you can enjoy local chefs preparing excellent cuisine at any
time. You can savour excellent food from a variety of regions
from traditional Fish & Chips to countries including Greek,
Italian, American, Continental all with the quality, value and
service high on the menu. There is definitely something for
everyone to enjoy and indulge in.
We recommend you make a reservation now. So if the
impulse grabs you, don’t hesitate to call in any of our
featured restaurants and you’ll be surely asking for more!
To get a slice of the action and feature in our next food supplement call : 020 8886 8472 or email leah@closeupuk.com
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PROPER ITALIAN FOOD
Here at L’Arte we work hard to achieve the most authentic Italian experience,
following our beloved cuisine. We only use the best seasonal ingredients, only the
greatest Italian wines and we are only around the corner!
Carlo and Dario look forward to accommodate any of your special occasions from the
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birthdays, anniversaries, bar mitzvahs, christenings or any family get togethers and many,
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We would like to congratulate the customers who participated in our champagne competition in September and won a bottle
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winterwarmers
Autumn and winter usher in a great selection of
seasonal produce. This month we have provided
recipes that bring you some great winter flavours.
Recipes and images courtesy
of Waitrose. Find over 5000
recipes at www.waitrose.com
Classic Chicken & Mushroom Pie
Serves: 4–6
Prepare: 25 mins
Cook: 25–30 mins
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 rashers smoked streaky bacon, roughly chopped
1 x chicken thigh fillets, cubed
2 sprigs rosemary
2 tbsp plain flour
100ml white wine
300ml chicken stock
1 tbsp dried porcini mushrooms
250g chestnut mushrooms, quartered
2 tbsp crème fraîche
320g pack short crust pastry sheet
2 tbsp milk
1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion, bacon,
chicken and rosemary over a high heat for 5 minutes until
golden. Stir in the flour and cook for a minute more, then pour
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discarding the rosemary stalks.
4. Open out the pastry sheet and lay it over the filling, tucking in
the edges. Brush the top of the pie with milk and sit the dish
on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is
golden and cooked through. Delicious served with mash and
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With Christmas cheer filling the air, keep filling that dessert tray too with
these glorious goodies Sweet treats and baked goods are a great way
to celebrate the festive season, so leave that diet behind, and indulge –
after all, what are New Year’s resolutions for!?
Iced Rosette Ginger Cake
Ingredients:
125g Butter
125g Dark Brown Muscovado Sugar
200g Golden Syrup, plus 2 tbsp
3 Pieces Chinese Stem Ginger, Finely Chopped,
plus 2 tbsp Syrup from the Jar
250g Homepride Self-Raising Flour
3 tsp Ground Ginger
1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
50g Sultanas
2 Large Eggs, Beaten
250ml Milk
500g Christmas Ready to Roll White Icing
Icing sugar, for dusting
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC, gas mark 4. Grease and line the
base of a 20cm round cake tin with non-stick baking parchment.
2. Place the butter, sugar, 200g golden syrup and the chopped
ginger and syrup together in a small saucepan and heat gently,
stirring until the butter has melted.
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3. Place the flour, ground ginger, bicarbonate of soda and sultanas
in a large bowl.
4. In a jug, whisk together the eggs and milk. Pour the melted
syrup mixture and the egg mixture into the bowl of flour and beat
well with a wooden spoon until blended. Pour the mixture into
the prepared tin and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a skewer
inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.
5. Leave the cake to cool in its tin, then invert the cooled cake onto
a serving plate so that the flat bottom is uppermost. Brush with
the remaining golden syrup.
6. Roll out the icing on a sugar-dusted surface to the thickness of
a pound coin. Using a 3cm cutter, stamp out as many discs as
possible (you should get 55–60). Arrange an overlapping ring
of icing discs around the edge of the cake. Continue to arrange
the overlapping discs towards the centre of the cake, alternating
the direction in which the circles overlap each other so that each
ring forms a rosette pattern. Leave the icing to set for a couple of
hours before slicing and serving.
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Ingredients:
125g Unsalted Dairy Butter
100g Dark Brown Muscovado Sugar
4 tbsp Golden Syrup
325g Plain Flour, Plus Extra for Dusting
1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
2 tsp Ground Ginger
5 tbsp Icing Sugar
3 tbsp Cooks’ Homebaking Sprinkles, such as White Chocolate
Stars, Silver Balls, Pearly 100s & 1000s
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 170ºC, gas mark 3. Line 2 large baking trays
with baking parchment. Melt the butter, sugar and syrup together
in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally, then remove from
the heat.
2. Sieve the flour, bicarbonate of soda and ginger into a bowl, then
stir the melted ingredients into the dry ingredients to make a
stiff dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and roll to a
thickness of about 5mm.
3. Stamp shapes out of the dough using Waitrose Cooking
Christmas Cookie Cutters or cut round festive templates. Place
the shapes onto the lined baking
trays and bake, in batches, for 9–10
minutes until golden brown.
4. Remove from the oven. While still warm, use a skewer or
chopstick to make any holes that you may need to hang up
the biscuits with ribbon or string. Leave to cool completely on
a wire rack.
5. Mix together the icing sugar with a splash of water to make thick
icing then drizzle or pipe over the biscuits and decorate with
sprinkles. The gingerbread biscuits can be stored in an airtight
container for up to 2 weeks.
Other decorating ideas
Christmas puddings
Dip round gingerbread biscuits into melted white chocolate, and
decorate with Waitrose Christmas Holly & Berry Sprinkles.
Rudolph the reindeer
Pipe melted dark chocolate onto round gingerbread biscuits to
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Lying at the foot of the majestic Alpine peaks in the heart of Switzerland Engadine valley,
St Moritz has long been a winter playground for the rich and famous.
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surprise to learn that the resort
boasts Europe’s highest airport
and during the peak winter season more
than 40 private jets arrive each day!
Some people come for the skiing and the
sunshine (the resorts boasts 322 days a
year) but others never set foot on a piste.
There are plenty of designer stores to
amuse the ladies who lunch, while others
come to watch the annual polo, horse
racing and cricket competition on the
towns frozen lake.
Where should I stay?
Survetta house, a fairy castle-style hotel
complete with turrets, is just 2km outside
the main resort and is certainly no ordinary
ski hotel but a lavish, luxury destination
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in its own right. Many guests come here
to enjoy its superb spa, gourmet dining
establishments and miniature ice skating
rink. Stay in one of the elegant rooms and
you will enjoy breathtaking views of the
mountainous scenery from the window. For
skiers, the 188-room hotel is a delight as
it has its own ski suits and gloves and ski
guide Gian confessed to teaching princess
Caroline of Monaco when she last stayed.
At Christmas, the Suvretta is very much a
family affair and the exquisitely decorated
Christmas trees, roaring fires and hot
Gluhwein (mulled wine) are bound to get
you in the festive mood.
Where should I ski?
The Olympic downhill slopes and crosscountry skiing tracks are world famous,
having played host to two winter Olympics.
There are four large contrasting ski
areas. – Corviglia/ Piz Nair, Corvatsch/
Furtschellas, Diavolezza/ Lagalb and Zuoz
– offering 350km of piste and 35 mountain
restaurants.
Where can I shop?
Via Serlas is to St Moritz what Rodeo
Drive is to Beverly Hills. Here, you’ll find
Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, Louis Vuitton,
Vercase, Prada and Roberto Cavalli so
you’ll have no excuse for not being suitably
attired. For ski gear, there’s Jetset or Ender
sport and if you’re hinting for a marriage
proposal, you’ll be spoilt for choice with
Asprey, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels,
Chopard and Bulgari within a stones throw
of each other. Don’t forget to check out the
watches – it is Switzerland after all.
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What can non-skiers do?
If you want to hobnob with the stars
(George Clooney has attended!), visit
during the polo world cup on snow
(January 30th – February 2nd), when
the world’s best players compete on
the resort’s frozen lake. Other draws
include the white-turf horse races on
Sundays in February, the Swiss bobsleigh
championships and the St Moritz Gourmet
Festival. If pampering is more your scene,
head for the Suvretta’s outdoor hot-tub,
where you can touch the snow while
unwinding in water of 36 degrees.
What celebrities might I see?
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer and her family
like to come during the festive period, while
Lord Freddie Windsor and his actress wife
Sophie Winklemen have holidayed here
too. Robbie Williams and Tina Turner have
stayed at the swanky Badrutt’s Palace
Hotel, which has a winter outpost of
London’s famed Nobu restaurant. Model
mum Elizabeth Hurley and her family are
a familiar sight. Boris Becker married his
model love Lily Kerssenberg on a tiny
hilltop above St Moritz, followed by a lavish
reception at Badrutt’s Palace.
Where is the nightlife?
If you want to rub shoulders with Robert
de Niro or gorgeous George, the legendary
Moroccan themed King club, within
Badrutt’s Palace, is still the place to be
seen. Be warned, though, a bottle of beer
can cost about £20, the vodka only comes
by the bottle and the champagne costs as
much as a car! Dracula is another popular
venue, while the après-ski Roo bar and
Vivai club appeals to a younger crowd.
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Where can I eat?
No trip to St Moritz would be complete
without a visit to the traditional Hanselmann
tea room, which sells more than 60 types of
chocolate and an amazing array of calorific
pastries. Up the mountain, if you’re looking
for a lunch spot with fabulous views, try
Trutz or Chasellas. La Marmite in Corviglia
is the ultra sophisticated choice – think
champagne, caviar and truffles. If you’re
staying at the Survretta, dress up to the
nines (black tie is a must) and, after sipping
a Bellini at Anton’s, head for the grand
restaurant (with carved oak ceilings and
panelled walls) to savour delights such as
veal on pomerry mustard foam with crispy
potato fritters, and espresso ice-cream
with chipped chocolate. Alternatively, you
can enjoy mushroom-crusted beef fillet,
and cappuccino crème brûlée at the hotel’s
rustic Stube restaurant.
How do I get there?
Room rates at the Suvretta hotel, a
member of the leading Hotels of the world,
start from £230. This includes lunch or
dinner, services, taxes, VAT, use of indoor
pool and spa and free bus transfers to
downtown St Moritz. Visit the website
for special packages. Swiss international
airlines flies regularly from London city
airport to Zurich. A good train service
connects Zurich airport to St Moritz.
Suvretta hotel: 00 41 81 836 3636
www/suvrettahouse.ch/en
Swiss international airlines:
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FILM revIew
This month we are introduced to the runners and riders for next year’s Oscar race, with some of the biggest awards
favourites making their debut on our screens before the big Star Wars action happens next month. Enjoy!
BrOOKLYN
(6th Nov)
Soairse Ronan plays a young
Irish immigrant torn between her
new home of 1950’s Brooklyn
and her roots in Ireland, thanks to
blossoming romances on both sides
of the Atlantic. Superbly told, this
story is in every sense a tearjerker.
The script will speak to anyone
who’s ever been in love, while the
story of a woman faced with an
impossible choice is romance told in
the best way. Likely to be a huge hit
with anyone with a pulse, this has to
be one of the films of the year.
★★★★★
BUrNT
(6th Nov)
Bradley Cooper started the year as
a grizzled marine in “American Sniper”,
and ends it in this drama about a chef
whose wild lifestyle leads him to lose his
celebrated restaurant. With his reputation
in ruins, he sets about rebuilding his career
and his life. Putting a lot into the part,
Cooper raises a story that never really
grabs you like his most recent films, but it
does benefit from some reliable supporting
stars such as Uma Thurman and Cooper’s
“Sniper” co-star Sienna Miller, playing
a fellow chef and love interest.
★★★☆☆
THe rUNNer
(6th Nov)
Nicholas Cage takes on the BP oil spill,
playing an idealistic senator whose past
indiscretions threaten his career, and his
campaign to hold oil companies to account.
A film with good intensions gets bogged
down in melodrama, as Cage and the rest
of the cast struggle on valiantly to tell a very
thin story that doesn’t quite capture the
seriousness of the real life scandal. Given
Cage’s patchy track record, this is far from
the worst of his recent efforts. It is, however,
also far from his best.
★★☆☆☆
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THe HALLOw
(13th Nov)
Gripping horror set in Ireland, where
a conservationist from London and his
family disturb dark forces when they
enter a wood with some supernatural
secrets. Slow to get going, “The Hallow”
ultimately has a lot more to it than most
Hollywood movies of this type. Revealing
its scariest moments at just the right
time, it’s a low budget film that could
teach the big studios a thing or two
about genuine chills.
★★★☆☆
FILM revIew
Also out this month…
THe LADY IN
THe vAN
(13th Nov)
An adaptation of the hit play by Alan
Bennett about the true story of the
famous writer’s friendship with an
older woman who lived in a van in
his back garden for 15 years. Dame
Maggie Smith (“Downton Abbey”,
“Harry Potter”) plays the title role, in
a film that will have you rolling in the
aisles thanks to a typically wonderful
performance from Smith. It may
miss the odd note when things get
dramatic, but this is an adaptation
that will do Bennett and his legions
of fans proud.
★★★★☆
STeve JOBS
BLACK MASS
It’s only four years since the untimely and
sad death of former Apple CEO Steve
Jobs, and yet here we have the second
film about his life, as told by director
Danny Boyle (“Slumdog Millionaire”) and
writer Aaron Sorkin (“The West Wing”,
“The Social Network”). Set at three key
points in his life, Michael Fassbender
plays Jobs, preparing to unveil three
of the most important inventions in his
career and battling with colleagues,
ex-girlfriends and the press in his
pursuit of perfection. Despite being over
dramatized and Fassbender looking
nothing like Jobs, it’s a compelling
portrayal of the mind behind the
inventions that changed the world.
The life and times of real life
notorious Boston criminal Jimmy
“Whitey” Bulger, who used an
alliance with the FBI to become
one of the most notorious crime
bosses in American history.
Bulger is portrayed by Johnny
Depp (under a tonne of makeup),
who takes the lead alongside an
all-star cast which includes Joel
Edgerton, Dakota Johnson and
Benedict Cumberbatch. A slick
crime drama excellently told with
arguably Depp’s most challenging
performance in years. If you love
movies like “Goodfellas”, you’re
going to love this!
(13th Nov)
★★★★☆
(27th Nov)
★★★★☆
CArOL
(27th Nov)
An Oscar tipped drama about a young
New Yorker in the 1950’s (Rooney
Mara) who enters into a dangerous
affair with a rich, married older woman
(Cate Blanchett). A superb drama that
will speak to everyone regardless of
gender or sexual orientation, while
issues of homophobia are raised this
is first and foremost a love story, and
an incredibly moving one at that.
Blanchett and Mara are fantastic
together, creating an on-screen
relationship that doesn’t offer any easy
answers. A heart breaking story that
has awards written all over it.
★★★★★
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FILM INTERVIEW
AMY Poehler
The TV star on her Pixar movie “Inside Out”, feminism, and making sadness your friend.
One of the most enduring hits of 2015 (a year filled with big movies) was
Pixar’s “Inside Out”, the story of a young girl who’s various emotions (Joy,
Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust) try to keep her stable when her family
moves to a new town. Award-winning comedian Amy Poehler takes the
lead as the voice of Joy, providing the actress with her first big screen hit
after years of success with series “Parks and Recreation”.
A vocal campaigner for gender equality, Poehler was understandably
delighted when presented with the premise of the film. “I couldn’t believe
the setting was the mind of an 11-year-old girl. I just loved that that was the
setting” she says at a press conference for the film. “From the minute they
told me the idea I was like, ‘This is the best movie ever made, and it will be
the only good movie I’ve ever been in and I can’t believe I’m in it!!’”
“THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE EVER
MADE, AND IT WILL BE ONLY
GOOD MOVIE I’VE EVER BEEN IN!”
As well as loving the film, she felt a connection and admiration for
her own character. “Well, I think there are some characteristics
of Joy, like just maybe some unrelenting energy and bossiness
perhaps that (the filmmakers) thought I could pull off, maybe from
the other characters that I’ve played” she explains. “I do think she
just likes living in the moment and I maybe like to think that I do
that too”.
It’s also one of the first family films to deal seriously
with mental health, and the star believes the serious
message is a vital part of the film’s success. “It’s
always a nice reminder that sadness can be
your friend, that it can help you” she says. “It
makes you think about what you’re thinking
and it also reminds you that you never know
what anybody’s thinking or going through
or feeling. The way someone is acting often
isn’t the way they’re feeling. And that’s a
good reminder (to have) as a human person
in the world.”
Finally, now that she’s voiced her own Disney
classic character, are there any others that
she enjoyed as a child? “I loved Cruella De Vil”
she says with a grin. “She’s a funny character.
A meaty character part for a woman. May we
all get to our Cruella De Vil stage!”
“Inside Out” is released on home video November 23rd.
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(Piccadilly Line) and all local amenities such as restaurants, shopping,
Trent Park and local schools. The property benefits from open plan
lounge, dining room and fitted kitchen, downstairs cloakroom,
family bathroom, garden, garage, drive providing off street parking.
The property has a potential to extend to the side over the garage
and back subject to planning consent. The property is offered
CHAIN FREE.
25 Heddon Court Parade, Cockfosters EN4 0DB
T 020 8449 2122 E info@jasonoliverproperties.co.uk www.JasonOliverProperties.co.uk
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Oakwood Park Road,
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Stunning five bedroom detached
house offering 2,026 sq ft of living
space set over three floors, benefiting
from a completely self contained
annexe at the rear plus a brick built
sheltered BBQ area. Located in a
peaceful residential area, close to
Oakwood Park and excellent local
schools.
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Five bedrooms
Four bathrooms
Two reception rooms
Modern fitted kitchen
Utility room
Landscaped rear garden
Freehold
EPC rating D
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