A week we won’t forget for some time… #Blog

Briony Wilson
28th March 2020

It’s been a busy week for many trying to adjust to life primarily just in their own homes, here at Taste Cheshire we have been trying to find the light between the tree’s – and the silver linings in these hard times. So, in case you’ve missed it we thought we’d summarise the positive aspects of this week as well links to some great idea’s for keeping those kids occupied and even some isolation recipes.

Highlight of the week

Million of Brit’s step out of there homes to somewhere safe like there gardens and doorsteps and Clap for our carers. Some may find it hard being asked to stay at home but the harder job is definitely those people who have been asked to be on the front line of this pandemic. It was certainly an emotional thing for many doing something as simple as clapping, but it got whole families involved and allowed those hard working carers of our NHS to know how grateful the nation is for what there doing. Lots of people are calling for this act of kindness to continue every week until the pandemic is past it’s peak.

Did you hear about Wild and Wild cafes, Pregnant yoga streaming? Pregnant women are going through so much uncertainty right now with worries about the virus, changes to their care and even midwifery units closing locally.

April Wild one of the owners is also a birth worker: doula, hypnobirthing teacher & prenatal yoga teacher. She’s going to be offering some classes to help. Offering relaxation and yoga classes over next few weeks. So, keep your eyes peeled for updates – pregnant or not meditation can always come in handy at these difficult times.

If yoga isn’t your thing and you like to relax in other way Why not check out some of our Cocktail recipe Ideas, we have some great video’s on our socials From Li of Liquor and Co to inspire you.

Or if you’re up for a laugh check out John Torode and Lisa Faulkner who are posting daily cooking videos on their instagram! Keep up to date here: https://www.instagram.com/johntorodecooks/. We’re sad that we won’t be able to John in person this Easter but these videos will hopefully keep us going until August and the rescheduled date for Taste Cheshire’s Food and Drink Festival.

Later today our friends at Cheshire Wine School are hosting an online Wine Tasting. Here’s a note from the Boos; “Here at Wine Isolation HQ we have a collection of treats to to tide you over until we can see you all again in person. If you can, treat yourself to the same wine and we can taste it together. What will it be? To find out more on how to join us on Saturday please make sure you’re signed up to our eNewsletter and we’ll let you know more tomorrow. You can do that at http://eepurl.com/dl8abL” they’ve had lots of interest and are hoping to make this a regular feature over coming weeks.

Kid’s Activity Idea’s

If you are a parent with small children at home and in need of something good to do.
Check out @robbiddulph on twitter. He does fabulous stuff with live drawing classes online that Mums and Dads can do with their children. Its brilliant!

Or big and little kids a like love this recipe for ARMPIT FUDGE an old school Girl Guides Recipe,
It sounds gross but it’s surprisingly delicious and such a laugh to make.

Are you making sure you’re staying Active? Well #GymnasticsWithMax can help for all gymnasts from beginner to squad who are missing gymnastics training, come and join a live session on instragm with @maxwhitlock1

Not a gymnast but are your kids adventurers? Join Ben Fogle for another wild adventure on Instagram Live! Daily from 4pm http://instagram.com/benfogle #askben

My personal favourite’s far has been a virtual zoo day with Chester Zoo!!! Feeding time with the Giraffes was brilliant and they’re hoping to keep these live days coming. Keep an eye on their social channels.https://m.facebook.com/events/2287733068192442

Finally if your trying to keep to a school day structure try – this lovely schedule to help you with family ideas throughout the day!!

Recipes

It’s not easy being stuck in the house all day and one thing that is keeping me sane is spending my time meal planning and researching new ideas to try in the kitchen. If you haven’t already take a lot through the recipe tab on our website, we have loads of great ideas to keep you occupied, below are a few we’ve featured over the last couple of days from our fabulous members.

Spice Kitchen’s Moroccan Chicken with Pearl Couscous by Neha D’Souza

Whitmore & White’s Chorizo and Garbanzo Estofado – Chorizo Chickpea Stew

Ridiculously Rich by Alana – Banana Brownie Bread

Greka Foods Gemista (Stuffed Vegetables)

Clewlow’s Baked Ham Salad With Fresh Herb Pesto Dressing

Big 5 Vegetable Cape Malay Curry

Nelstrops Malted Toasty Loaf 

Mrs Darlington’s Almond Slices