by Glotime | May 6, 2017 | Celebrity, Featured, GloKitchen, GloWellness
TESS DALY CALLS ON THE NATION TO ‘RAISE SOME DOUGH’ FOR GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHARITY
*Star revealed as the new face of the charity’s Bake it Better campaign*
GloTime.tv are proud supporters of GOSH
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Registered charity no. 1160024
Bake it Better Week: 22-28 May 2017
Tess Daly is encouraging novice cooks and patisserie pros alike to support children cared for at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) by hosting a ‘Bake it Better’ bake sale between 22-28 May.
Tess is supporting Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity to inspire budding bakers to create tempting treats to sell at home, in the office, at school or in their community, all to raise vital money for seriously ill children at GOSH. The former model and TV presenter is the charity’s first ‘Children’s Champion’, alongside her husband Vernon. The couple are longstanding supporters of the charity and Bake it Better is the latest fundraising campaign Tess has added some sparkle to.
Tess says: “I really enjoy spending time baking at home with my girls, and I promise that you don’t have to be an expert to whip up some tasty treats to help raise vital funds for this incredible charity. Over the last ten years I’ve had the privilege of meeting many children and families who have been cared for at Great Ormond Street Hospital and have seen first-hand how your support really does help”
Tim Johnson, Chief Executive at Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, added: “We’re absolutely delighted that Tess is supporting our Bake it Better campaign. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a whizz in the kitchen or just starting out, you’ll be part of a team of bakers who are joining in the fun and raising money to improve the lives of children cared for at GOSH at the same time. So please grab your mixing bowls, round up your friends, family and workmates; you’re guaranteed to make a big difference to seriously ill children from across the UK.”
Everyone who holds a bake sale will receive a free fundraising kit from the charity jam-packed full of bunting, cake toppers, posters, stickers and top tips to ensure every bake sale is a sweet success.
Money raised by supporters holding bake sales will help Great Ormond Street Hospital to provide world-class care for young children and their families. It could fund pioneering medical research, state-of-the-art medical equipment, support services for children and their families which includes parent accommodation so mums and dads can stay close by, and help the rebuilding and refurbishment of the hospital.
You can make this lovely cake made by Actress & Celebrity Chef Lisa Faulkner here https://www.glotime.tv/coconut-polenta-cake-honey-syrup-berries/
For more information, and to sign up and request a Bake it Better fundraising kit, visit http://www.bakeitbetter.org/
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by Dee | May 4, 2017 | Featured, Glo Arts & Entertainment, GloWellness
Eleven talented writers, four iconic mentors – in a Castle, in the middle of the Dordogne – owned by a legendary American Rock Manager– what could be more intriguing!
Sounds like the beginning of a brilliant movie or murder mystery ride – but it all took place last week and was far more exciting.
Flashback to the beginning of March, when I was introduced to Claire Elizabeth Terry, who is a talented and well-known writer and founder of the Rocaberti Retreat – which is an opportunity for aspiring writers to get together to present their work to successful Hollywood Producers and Novelists for in depth mentoring, critiquing and pitching sessions.
Having had years of experience in performing and pitching myself, but being fairly new to writing, I felt it inappropriate to join the Retreat, but Claire assured me that it would be a worthwhile event for all concerned, and that I should at least soak up some of the invaluable advice and present my own projects which were at various stages of development.
I approached the Retreat with caution, not knowing what to expect, and was immediately enchanted with the Castle in all its elegance and splendour – but as time ensued was completely captivated by the essence of the Retreat and the incredible dedication of both the Mentors and the writers who were there to learn – and that included me.
I had initially approached the week with no expectation, feeling that if I had learnt just one new aspect of writing or pitching it would be worthwhile, but I just hadn’t bargained for the life changing event it turned out to be.
The writers were all at different stages of their careers – some just starting out, some professional and others aspiring to get their book or screenplay published or optioned – but all with the ambition to learn.
I had two projects, and gave my Mentor both. He selected one for me to pitch, and it was also shared with the other Mentees in my group, which was an exhilarating experience.
Other Projects pitched by writers were full of promise and magic in their own unique way, and we all supported each other with the utmost respect, which was encouraged by Jason Chan the amazing spiritual life coach who took us for meditation and tai chi every morning.
My Mentor Golan Ramraz, who has a spectacular portfolio of film writing and producing credits to his name, was both supportive and encouraging, with heaps of incredible insight he has acquired in his twenty years in Hollywood. His critiques were strong but positive, and we all felt we were capable of greatness at the end of his sessions.
Apart from the amazing creative ambience, the Castle itself has its own Chef and so the food was specially cooked for us accompanied by endless amounts of local cheese and wine. Our gracious host Miles Copeland who is responsible for launching The Police and a host of other iconic rock bands, joined us at each meal and even gave us the benefit of his marketing advice over dinner.
If you are in the process of writing a novel or script or know someone who is, at whatever stage of the game you or they are, it is worth checking out this unique and wonderful Retreat which takes place several times a year.
Three projects have already been optioned on previous Retreats, and it will give you the opportunity of putting yours in front of people who know the industry inside out.
Hang out with like-minded people and rub shoulders with celebrity writers and mentors who will offer you guidance, and give you the confidence and knowledge you have been waiting for to change your life forever.
https://rocabertiwriters.com/
With special thanks to Richard Selwyn Barnett.
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by Glotime | May 3, 2017 | Celebrity, Featured, GloKitchen
Bake it Better Week: 22-28 May 2017
GloTime.tv are proud supporters of GOSH
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity. Registered charity no. 1160024
RISE TO THE CHALLENGE AND HELP ‘BAKE IT BETTER’ FOR
GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL CHILDREN’S CHARITY
*Charity calls on the nation to “Get Your Bake On” and raise vital funds for GOSH*
Bake it Better in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity is back this summer and the charity is encouraging amateur bakers to cook up some vital cash by hosting a bake sale between 22-28 May. Whether you’re a complete kitchen novice or a star baker in the making, every penny raised will make a huge difference to seriously ill children from across the UK who are cared for at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).
The leading children’s charity is challenging budding bakers to create tempting treats to sell at home, in the office, at school or in their community, all to raise vital money for GOSH. To kick-start Bake it Better week, the charity has put together a free fundraising kit for every host which is jam-packed full of bunting, cake toppers, posters, celebrity and patient recipes, baking themed games, stickers and top tips to ensure every bake sale is a sweet success.
Money raised will help Great Ormond Street Hospital to provide world-class care for young patients and their families. It could fund pioneering medical research, state-of-the-art medical equipment, support services for patients and their families which includes parent accommodation so mums and dads can stay close by, and help the rebuilding and refurbishment of the hospital.
Laura Savory, Head of Community Fundraising at Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity, says: “Whether you’re a whizz in the kitchen or just starting out, you’ll be part of a team of bakers who are joining in the fun and raising money to improve the lives of seriously ill children cared for at GOSH at the same time. Every bake sale, no matter how big or how small, will help us make a real difference to GOSH’s young patients from right across the UK, and help us support their families too. So please roll up your sleeves, get your bake on and sign up!”
Lisa Faulkner, Actress and Celebrity Chef gives you this wonderful recipe, all in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital, a moist Coconut Polenta Cake with Honey Syrup and Berries.
I made this cake up one spring day when I was meant to be writing this book. I always find the beginning of the writing process pretty hard and will find anything to do except sit at my laptop! I wanted to make a cake that could be served warm as a pudding as those are my favourite. This one also happens to be gluten free, though that wasn’t my intention when I made it. The cake is delicious and moist and the honey syrup with the berries really works. I have made this again and again for friends and family and, without fail, everyone loves it.
Serves 8-10
140g coconut oil
120ml maple syrup
4 medium eggs
200g ground almonds
100g polenta
2 tsp baking powder
Grated zest and juice of one lemon
2 tbsp milk (I use coconut)
125g runny honey
Few drops of orange blossom water (optional)
400g raspberries and blueberries
Crème fraiche or natural yoghurt, to serve (optional)
Method:
Heat the oven to 180C/gas 4. Grease and line a 23cm cake tin with baking parchment.
In a stand mixer or with an electric hand whisk, beat together the coconut oil and maple syrup, then whisk in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the almonds, polenta, baking powder, lemon zest and juice and the milk and pour into the prepared tin. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
When the cake has just come out of the oven, heat the honey and 60ml water in a pan until warmed through and just starting to simmer, then add a few drops of orange blossom water, if using. Skewer the cake so there are lots of holes in it, then pour the honey syrup all over it. Leave to cool in the tin.
Remove from the tin, top with the berries and a good dollop of creme fraiche or natural yoghurt if using, and serve.
Our thanks to Lisa and Great Ormond Street Hospital for this recipe
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