Recipe of the Week - 5 November 2012 - Toffee Apple Cookies

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• 175g unsalted butter at room temperature 
• 140g golden caster sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 50g ground almonds
• 85g chewy toffees , roughly chopped
• 85g/3oz ready-to-eat driedapple chunks, roughly chopped
• 225g self-raising flour
• 2 tbsp milk

1. Preheat the oven to fan 170C/conventional 190C/gas 5. Using an electric whisk, beat together the butter and sugar until pale and creamy.
2. Stir in the egg yolks, ground almonds, toffees, dried apple and flour. Mix well together then roll into walnut-sized balls.
3. Place well apart on two non-stick or lined baking sheets and flatten slightly with your hand. Brush with milk and bake for 8-12 minutes until golden. Leave to firm up for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.

EESG Christmas Quiz 2012 - Saturday 8 December

UPDATE: Ash Dieback - contact numbers

There is now a central helpline at DEFRA for reporting suspected cases of Chalara dieback in England and Wales. 

It is:

08459 33 55 77 (open 8am - 6pm every day)

Emailed notifications can still be sent to DEFRA at:plant.health@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

As with many diseases, hygiene is paramount.  To help prevent the further spread of the fungus, make sure that you clean any leaves off footwear and car tyres before moving to another area of trees.

How to identify Chalara ash dieback in the field

In order to help you identify Chalara faxinea, ash dieback, in the field, this video should help

Please check any Ash trees you have

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/chalara

http://www.stackyard.com/news/2012/11/environment/02_cla_ash_trees.html

Ascott - Newsletter - November 2012

Special offers for November 2012 New for November we have a fantastic addition to our extensive product range with the120 litre stable wheelbarrow in pink or green. Perfect for any smallholding or stable yard, it is lightweight and durable. In preparation for the cold weather ahead we have our hi/lo heat lamp and infra red bulb. Heat lamps are an efficient way to help keep your chickens or small animals warm throughout the winter season. This month we also have our humane multi-catch rat trap to help keep your feed stores free of vermin. An ideal alternative to poison, it is safe to handle and easy to set. Out & About The National Poultry Show at Stoneleigh is the final Ascott outing this year. We look forward to seeing you on our stand on the weekend of 15th/16th November.http://www.poultryclub.org/news/view/national-poultry-championship-show-2012 Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Forward to a Friend   If you do not wish to receive ASCOTT emails and newsletters and want to be taken off our email mailing list, then please use this unsubscribe link to remove you from this list. This email has been sent to you from Ascott Smallholding Supplies Limited, Telephone 01666 826931. Registered Office: Units 21/22, Whitewalls, Easton Grey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0RD. Registered in England & Wales No. 4505585 Find out how we protect your personal data by viewing our privacy and security policy. It is our commitment to you in providing a safe and secure online shopping environment. To contact us with any questions, please visit our About Us page. Copyright © 2012 Ascott Smallholding Supplies. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is:  Ascott Smallholding Supplies Unit 21 Whitewalls Easton Grey Malmesbury, Wiltshire SN16 9 United Kingdom

The East Essex Smallholders 2013 calendar

ON SALE NOW

The East Essex Smallholders 2013 calendar

A4 spiral bound with 12 beautiful glossy photos provided by EESG members one for each month, also a space for each day to write those important dates.

The Calendar will make a super Christmas present and comes with an A4 envelope for easy posting and only £8.00 each

The Calendar will be on sale at the next EESG meeting 20th Nov and The Christmas Quiz 8th Dec.

We are also offering a Purchase and Post Service for just an extra £2.00 to order your copy please contact agnesmaevaharris@hotmail.co.uk