Odiham Oracle SEPT/OCT - Fabulous food & drink from the local area

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OCTNOV 2014 FOOD & DRINK

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HOW TO MAKECHOCOLATE DIRT

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Meet the MakerTwisted Nose GIN


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Why are we all SO obsessed by food? Not a day

goes by without us discussing what to cook for

dinner, eat for lunch, or local restaurants to visit.

Theres no denying it; we are a nation consumed

by what we put in our bellies. Luckily for us,

we have outstanding places on our doorstep

in which to indulge our fascination; from cafs,

pubs and restaurants to farmers markets and

farm shops, this little corner of Hampshire is

bulging at the seams with fresh produce and

tasty dining experiences. On p.(18-19) weve

shared some of our favourite local places to

get your foodie x, and a guide to Odihams

wonderful Friday Market on p.(7). Weve beengiving into temptation at the Hoddington Arms

on p.(23) and experimenting in the kitchen

with a dessert to die for on p.(13). If gin is

your thing, then youll love our interview with

Hampshires very own Twisted Nose Gin on

p.(8-9). After all that eating and drinking youll

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ARTIST MAKES RECORDS SALES FORTHE FRAME GALLERY

The Frame Gallerys recent exhibition ofnew works by international wildlife ar tist, PipMcGarry, has been its most successful to date,achieving record sales for Jan Baker and the

team. The exhibition attracted newas well as returning customersfrom across the region, eager

to see the latest collection ofoil paintings of African big cats

and game by this world-renownedartist. Pip is amazed by the success;

This is my second solo exhibition that hasgone into six fgures and my second mostsuccessful ever exhibition. The fact that itoccurred in a small village location makes itall the more astonishing.

ST. MICHAELS HOSPICE NEEDS VOL-UNTEER BEFRIENDERS

This new service is now up and running inthe Odiham, Hook, Har tley Wintney, andOld Basing areas.The volunteer befrienders provide social

companionship to patients whoare lonely and isolated andliving with a life limitingillness. By building a trustingrelationship they help to

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FRIDAY MARKETSHOPPING AT A MARKET IS A GREAT

WAY TO BUY FRESH PRODUCE AND

SUPPORT LOCAL TRADERS. LUCKILY

FOR US, ODIHAM HAS ITS VERY OWN

EVERY FRIDAY ON THE HIGH STREET.IF YOU HAVENT MADE IT DOWN YET,

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YOUR 5 A DAYA traditional, family owned green grocer run by

Tommy and Grace. Their stall offers a superb

range of fresh fruit, vegetables and salad.

Everything you could possibly need is here

and youll be supporting British farmers in the

process.

Contact Tommy Lamb on 07810 584654

LET THEM EAT CAKEGareth and Emma of Odiham Cake Company

are well known locally for their incredible cake

creations. At their Friday market stall you can

also buy delicious, freshly baked bread, like

focaccia, rolls and batch loaves.Visit www.odihamcakecompany.co.uk

FRIDAY FISH SUPPERHonour the British tradition for a Friday night

sh supper by sidelining the chippy and making

your own. Pop down and have a chat with Pete

at his stall, Petes Plaice (geddit), where every

Friday you can buy lovely fresh sh like salmon,haddock, plaice and bass.

Contact Petes Plaice on 01189 889585 for

more information.

THE PERFECT VINTAGEIf cheese is your thing then a visit to the cheese stall is

a must. This impressive stall sells an enormous variety

of traditional cheeses cut to order, from the UK and

Europe. Whether its hard, soft, or blue cheese that

takes your fancy, the cheese guys, with their expertknowledge, will be able to nd the perfect one for you.


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So Paul, what inspired you to make gin?

Ive been fascinated by the distinctive citrus-pine char-

acter of gin since being reintroduced to it at university.

The idea of making a Hampshire gin started at the end

of 2011 after a long conversation with a friend, prob-

ably in a bar, where we explored the local ingredients

that could go into it. I believe the session ended with

the immortal words how hard can it be?

It transpired that making a top quality gin is actually

very hard. After two years learning the craft of a dis-

tiller, I created a product I was proud to share. When

my family and friends assured me the gin was really

good, I took the terrifying leap to create the rst batch

and Twisted Nose Gin launched in May 2014.

Whats unique about your gin?

My goal was to create a contemporary gin that wasrmly rooted in Hampshire. I substituted the Asian

peppers found in many traditional gins with water-

cress from Alresford, creating a subtle spice and a

fresh greenness to the nish. Lavender from Long

Barn adds a oral sweetness and the distilled spirit

is brought back down to a palatable strength using

pure spring water from the New Forest. Were truly

a Hampshire product. The complete production pro-

cess is performed in the heart of Winchester in tiny

batches of 50 bottles.

Twisted Nose is a great name. Where did it come

from?

I wanted a name that distanced itself from the typical

Victorian imagery used for gin; something that brought

it rmly into the 21st century for the new generation

of discerning gin drinkers.

The name comes from the watercress we use - Nasturtium in Latin - which loosely translates as

twisted nose, presumably from the physical reaction caused when biting into the peppery herb. I

also have rather a twisted nose myself, the legacy of a schoolboys miscalculation on the sports eld.

meet the maker In this issues Meetthe Maker, Paul Bowler tells us abouthis very unique Hampshire gin.

Photography credit: Peppercorn Photography.


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Where can we buy it?

Independent wine stores in Winchester, Alresford and Stockbridge, along with a few farm shops

in the region. Its also available to drink in many top restaurants, pubs, and bars in Winchester and

the surrounding villages. The full list is on our website. Winchesters Hotel du Vin has made Twisted

Nose their house gin, using it as a base for

the Winchester Martini - well wor th stop-

ping by for! In September, the River Cottagewill be showcasing our gin when they launch

their new Winchester canteen, which is re-

ally exciting.

Are there any new avours in the pipeline?

At the moment our main focus is on in-

creasing production and stockists. We do

have a very spicy watercress and three pep-

per distilled vodka in development; wonder-

ful over ice and makes the most amazing

Bloody Mary. Were also launching a bar

masters blend of our gin for professional

cocktail making, and there are plans for an autumnal sloe gin.

What do you love about your work? Are there challenges?

To see the results of your hard work prominently displayed in shop windows and

on bar shelves is truly uplifting. There isnt a guide book on launching a distillery,

and no matter how much research you do, theres always holes in your knowl-

edge that can only be lled by getting out there and doing it for real. Ive found

the key to managing this is to acknowledge mistakes, learn from them, and move

on without kicking yourself too much in the process.

What do you love about living and working in Hampshire?

Hampshire has amazing local business support networks that have made life

much easier for a edgling product like mine. I love the diversity of food and the

passion that exudes from the producers Ive met through these networks. All

this plus very knowledgeable and passionate customers, makes Hampshire the

perfect base for our distillery.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TWISTED NOSE GINOR TO BECOME A STOCKIST

VISIT WWW.TWISTEDNOSE.CO.UK OR [email protected]


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WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

2 gelatine leaves300g white chocolate500g cream

3 egg yolks125ml milk

DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

1.5 gelatine leaves150g dark chocolate200g cream3 egg yolks50g caster sugar150g milk

Small pinch of salt

CHOCOLATE SOIL

200g of caster sugar200g of ground almonds120g of plain our100g of cocoa powder135g of butter, melted

SPONGE225g self-raising our225g butter at room temp255g caster sugar4 eggs1 tsp of baking powder

SOAKING LIQUOR

50ml of Kirsch50ml water

50g caster sugar

CHERRY COMPOTE

150g cherries50g of caster sugar100ml of water

For the white chocolate mousse: whisk eggs yolks until light and uffyfor about 5 min, heat the milk on a low heat to about 60 degrees.Pour the hot milk on the egg mixture stirring at all times, cook on thestove for 5 min. Be careful not to scramble the eggs. Add gelatine andchocolate and leave to the side to cool slightly. Whip the cream until

stiff peaks; fold into the chocolate, chill in an airtight container in thefridge for at least 4 hours until set.

For the dark chocolate mousse: repeat as above then add gelatine, saltand chocolate, whip the cream until stiff peaks; fold into the chocolate,chill in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 4 hours until set.

For the cherry compote: place all the ingredients in a heavy-basedsaucepan, bring to the boil and simmer until the cherries are soft, re-move half of the cherries and place the other half and the juice in a

blender and blend until smooth. Pass through a ne sieve then mix thecherries into the puree, set aside until later.

Mix all the ingredients for the chocolate soil together and spreadevenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake at 160C/gasmark 3 for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Once cooked, leave tocool then store in an airtight container.

For the soaking mixture: heat up the sugar, water and kirsch and stiruntil melted, set aside.Preheat the oven to 180 degrees, mix all the ingredients, pour themixture into a non-stick 14 inch (36cm) tin.Place in the oven till golden brown 15-25 minutes. Poke holes evenlyover on the top of the sponge. Pour over the alcohol mixture, leave tosoak for 20 min then turn out on to a chopping board and leave foranother 20 min. Cut the sponge in long rectangles.

To plate up, place the sponge in the middle of the plate, crumble thesoil over the top then get two spoons and quenelle each mousse and

place it either side of the crumble. Spoon a bit of the cherry compoteover the top and serve.

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By reducing the prominence of front teeth it can greatly reduce the likelihood of permanent damage

to the front teeth from trauma, benecial to both adults & children alike. By eliminating crossbites,where teeth bite back to front, unwanted jaw movements can be eliminated.

Mairead offers a full range of Orthodontic treatment including aesthetic (tooth-coloured) braces,Invisalign (clear, invisible, braces), & conventional xed braces (most commonly seen in teenagers).YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD!! A large, ever increasing number of adults are having Orthodontic

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If you are keen for your child to start Orthodontic treatment quickly, or perhaps youve found

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DO I HAVE TO REGISTER WITH THE PRACTICE FOR MY GENERAL DENTAL CARE TOHAVE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT? Whilst you would be most welcome to do so, NO, youdo not have to register with our practice for your general dental care.

DO I HAVE TO BE REFERRED BY MY DENTIST TO HAVE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT?No. However, your dentist is most welcome to refer you to our practice. An initial consultationincludes a full Orthodontic assessment, photographs of your teeth and study models. If x-rays are

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A friendly village pub offering well-kept

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Passionate about great food,

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restaurant and patios to enjoy it

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Crondall Road, Crookham Village, Fleet, GU51 5SU Tel: 01252 615336

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The Falcon is situated in the beautifullittle village of Rotherwick, surroundedby countryside and only a stones throwfrom Junction 5 on the M3.

Offering a range of draught lagers andcask ales together with an excellentselection of wines, soft drinks and teaand coffees.

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the place to eat drink

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Located in the beautiful Georgian Manor House,with panoramic views of the estate, The Library at

Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire boasts a relaxingand luxurious setting for traditional AfternoonTea. Served daily from 3-6pm, elegant sandwiches,freshly baked scones and an exquisite assortmentof homemade pastries can be enjoyed with aselection of ne teas and infusions, or even a glassof champagne!

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Eat your way around OdihamOur glorious county has so much to offer when it comes to sourcingfantastic local produce and great places to eat. Here are some of our toppicks from local eateries in and around Odiham to whet your appetite.


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BASEDin North Hampshire, Westport Grey is a buildingcompany that specialises in extensions, loft conversions,renovations and new builds of the highest standard.


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The Frame Gallery is situatedover two floors on the highstreet of historical Odiham.

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Whilst we stock a full range ofready-made frames for yourconvenience, we also offerbespoke framing from just 30.With over 1000 mount and

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t was a lovely summersevening when we pulled upoutside the Hoddington Arms in

the pretty little village of Upton Grey. Softighting, a chilled out soundtrack and the gentlehum of convivial conversation welcomed us in. Ourhosts for the evening are Alex and Greg, a charmingmarried couple who took over the pub in November 2013;the same year it was named Hampshires Pub of the Year. Hailingfrom France and New Zealand respectively, theres a nod to internationalcuisine on their enticing menu. Moroccan, Spanish, Italian and French inuencestempt the taste buds with dishes like gazpacho andalouze soup with crme fraiche,

and gnocchi with pea, mint and shaved pecorino.

Theres no beating around the bush with this menu. Simply listed dishes exude condence in theiringredients and execution. Theres a good choice of light starters to help hungry diners save roomfor the main course and beyond. Locally sourced smoked Fjordling salmon and tricolore salad lookfresh and tempting, but tonight is all about indulgence. Without hesitation I order the crispy pork belly,Braeburn apple sauce and fennel slaw. The rich, soft pork belly nestles beneath a crispy skin, liftedby the sweetness of tangy apple sauce. The fennel slaw is a revelation; subtly avoured without anoverpowering taste of aniseed.

My dining companion, Polly, opted for the richly avoured foie gras and chicken liver parfait, servedwith a sweet homemade red onion marmalade and crunchy sourdough. Note: earmarked for my nextvisit. For our main courses we went big on the meat (apologies to the vegetarians). Polly chose thehomemade beef burger on Alexs recommendation. So often pub burgers can be disappointing, butthis beefy bad boy arrived stacked with British cheese in a top quality bun, ample triple cooked chipsand posh ketchup. Top marks for the rustic wooden board. My Moroccan spiced rump of lamb wasbeautifully presented; sliced, juicy, perfectly pink esh (just how I like it) served with fragrant vegetablecouscous, minted yogurt and a scattering of fresh parsley. There was just enough room for (sharing)pud. Spongy chocolate pudding arrived laden with salted fudge, ice cream, a scattering of salted caramel

almonds and sweet pickled raspberry; the perfect nish to an indulgent evening in Upton Grey.

The Hoddington Arms is a place for relaxed dining and great food, with cosy corners for catching upwith friends, and soft candlelight for dinner deux. The rustic chic interior will please the Livingetcdevotees, and with regular events, a new outdoor pizza oven and childrens play area, you can let thegood times rolls at the Hodd. To make a booking visit www.hoddingtonarms.co.uk or call 01256 862371

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Party Pleasers Local event catering company, Facing Heaven, share theirfavourite dishes to impress your party guests.

Chicken & Chorizo Paella

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Heartily approved by the Hairy Bikers on their spices show, this delicious, full avoured chilli is made

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cooked in a Guinness and Beef stock.

Luxury Seafood Paella

A delicious, traditional Spanish coastal dish with a Facing Heaven twist. Made using the freshest

ingredients sourced as locally as possible, this spectacular dish, full of seafood, is bound together andcooked with the most delectable homemade sh and saffron stock.

Facing Heavencater for parties from 50-1500 guests, offering exceptional valuefor money with prices starting from as low as 7.50 per head. We provide an extra dimension of

interest for your guests, amboyantly cooking with our spectacular paella pans and conzuelas.

For exceptional celebration caterers contact Facing Heaven on 01252 213220 or 07932 346157

[email protected] www.facingheaven.co.uk


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Join Bernie and Jim throughfar-ung elds of gold and cream andgreen of every light and shadeEnjoy with us a sweeping circle of a walk around

Crondall, marvel at vast elds of wheat, barley, beans,

yes and peas too (an unusual sight). If the sunshine

favours you bask in the coolness of dark woods andadmire the grey blue view of the Ewshot heights.

Distance: 6 miles Time: about 3 hours

Start and nish: All Saints Church, Crondall.

Park with care in Croft Lane.

TR Turn right TL Turn left SO Straight on FB Footbridge KG Kissing gateFPFootpath FPS Footpath sign

Take the FP between the churchyard and the village school alongside a brick wall. Emerge from a

hedge and TL for 50m to follow SO bean eld edge. TR at FPS then SO and after 300m through

wire gate TR then in 25m TL and follow eld edge to enter Lee Wood. Take FP on right after 200m.

Go SO with edge of wood and fence on

left past a badger sett. Emerge at corner ofcorneld and TL at eld edge. Pile of logs

for coffee stop. Continue to road where

TL path in wood parallel to road. At end of

FP TL walk along road to Bentley signpost

where TL. Look for hidden gap in hedge

where road bears right with steps up.

Cross eld on well trodden path to road

where TR a few steps then TL at FPS byTravers Cottage. Go SO on edge of eld

with oil seed rape pods on right. Well

dened FP bears right to waymark and big

steps down to FPS where TL along deep

set pebble track with high banks to FPS where TR and go SO to end of eld. Enter wood and go

SO over a stile and out of the wood and bear right over a FB. Horsedown Common is on left

with trig point on top. Follow edge of wood on right. Enter open woodland with grass between

the trees and nd a stile on right 50m after horsebox and barn. TR then TL after a metal gate andgo SO with hedge on right to FPS where TL round eld then TR with eld edge on left then SO

past overgrown pit on left.

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Peas, barley and wheat are all around you. Under overhead

cables reach road where TR and follow road to left ignoring

road on right. TL at FPS after a few steps and follow edge

of eld on right to cross a FB and where TL and after 50m

at road junction half TL and across pea eld to reach tennis

courts where pass on right along hedge line to reach a metal

gate. TL to reach your star t point.

Bernie says:Disused pits often overgrown or treelined are a feature of the landscape and are useful navigation

aids as they are often marked on maps. In the pre-chemical fertiliser age chalk or marl would be dug

out for producing lime or to break up stiff clays. Often neglected now, these pits can be a refuge for

wildlife providing cover and habitat.

Note for keen walkersIf you enjoy using a map you need Ordnance Survey Explorer 144 for this walk. Or follow Jim,intrepid GPS navigator, and download the About Britain app on your mobile which gives you a close

up of your route and tells you where you are...or just follow your nose and enjoy the view!

PLEASE OBSERVE THE COUNTRY CODE CLOSING GATES AFTER YOU AND KEEPING DOGS ON A LEASH WHERETHERE ARE GRAZING ANIMALS AND TAKING CARE WHEN CROSSING

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SeptemberFrday 12th - Jazz & Ale Crue. 7pm. Tet 25.

Crue alon the Banoke Canal to the ound of a lve tradonal jazz band.Tet pre nlude a fi and i upper. Bar oed wh loal ale, der

and more. Tri la 3-3.5 hour and leave from Colt Hll Wharf, Odham.

Call 01256 765889 to book www.johnpnkerton.o.ukSaturday 13 to Sunday 14th - Odham and North Warnborouh Herae

Weekend. The Cro Bar, Odham. FREE ENTRY.V www.theroarn.or.uk for more detal.

Sunday 14th Bramll Herae Open Day. 9:30am 4:30pm FREE ENTRY.V the rarely open, 3rd mo haunted houe n the UK and Collee of Poln.

Bramll a beautful Jaobean manon et n led parkland. Collee ofPoln, Bramll Houe, Hook RG27 0JW

Saturday 27th - Oran real n ad of Radan. All Sant Chur. 3pm.Andrew Benon-Wlon wll be gvn an oran real followed by afternoon tea

to rae fund for the new Radotherapy Un at Banoke Hosal. Teto 12 (half pre for ldren). Contac Mararet Porter on 02380 230649

www.radan.or.uk

OcoberSunday 5th - Chary 5k Run at the Four Seaon Hotel n ad of Terry Fox,

followed by delou food and fun for all the famly.V www.foureaon.om/hampre

Thurday 9th - Odham & Drc NSPCC Commtee AUTUMN ANDCHRISTMAS FAIR 2014 9.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m at Newlyn Farm Shop

More than 55 arefully eleced all from around the ountry. Refrement,lht lun and raffle.

Frday 10th - Off The Beaten Tra wh CaveCome and eer up the begnnn of the week and enjoy a fabulou evenn wh

Cave. 8 themed wne wh nbble n the Odham op. 10% dount on all

order on the nht. 15 a tet.

Saturday 18th Sunday 19th Exhbon: Brd are U. The Cro Barn.A thouht-provokn exhbon wh more than 300 pee of work on ow.

Loal waterolour, pcure for ldren, ope of old maer, handmade gftand Chrma deoraton. Contac Lnda Madarmd on 07900 294 557 or

[email protected]

Saturday 25th Upton Grey Autumn Feval. The Hoddnton Arm. From 2pm.Fun for all the famly n ad of St. Mael Hose. Seaonal ame, BBQ and

feval menu n heated marqee. V www.uptonreyautumnfeval.o.uk orontac Roer Clarke on 01256 862776

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StNicholas SchoolF L E E T H A M P S H I R E

01252 850121st-nicholas.hants.sch.ukFor more information please contact the Registrar:

[email protected] Nicholas School, Redfields House, Redfields Lane,Church Crookham, Fleet, Hampshire GU52 O

Registered in England Reg.No. 872200 Reg. Charity No.307341

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