Newsletter - 09/01/2015

January 8, 2015 by Mike

The Estuary - Lunch Review!

With its recently extended bar area and extensive menu, its no wonder The Estuary of Leigh is always busy and buzzing day and night!
If you’re looking for an effortless atmosphere, good service and a wide selection of food for all the family, then it really is the place to go. Reservations can be made for the main restaurant, or, a number of bar tables and stools are also available for a more casual meet up.

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Cocktail of the Week- La Negronita

If you're a fan of Negronis & Margaritas then this will be right up your street. Dry January... Never heard of it!
You'll Need:
-25ml Tequila
-20ml Aperol
-5ml Gin
-Angostura Bitter
-Vanilla Syrup
-1/2 Lemon
-Egg White
-Cinnamon Sugar

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Being A January Cliche...

I walked into my office today after 2 glorious, languorous weeks off and was delighted to see that my team's 'tea rounds' had started immediately.
Usually I favour a builder's tea with cow's milk and sometimes a cheeky half sugar. But today I said "green tea please" and as the words came out of my mouth, as I posted my well meaning tupperware of leftover rice salad in the office fridge, I felt like a January cliche. I *am* a January cliche!

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Grilled Aubergine + Spicy Chickpeas

This weeks recipe is a vegetarian dish of grilled aubergine with spicy chickpeas. A great dish for those wanting to cut back on the calories after the festive holidays!
The Ingredients:
-1 Red Onion + Garlic Clove
-1 Small Red Chilli
-1 tsp of Ground Cumin + Coriander
-1/2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
-200g Plum or Ripe Vine Tomatoes
-1 Large Aubergines
-400g of Chickpeas
-4tbsp Greek Yoghurt

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