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HEALTH & HABITAT
February/March 2014 • www.esb.ie/em
CROSSWORD: Win shopping vouchers worth €200 and €100 with our crossword competition
Crossword 1
€100 to be won!
Across
1. Charged particle. (3)
3. Genuine (in relation to money). (5,6)
8. Meaning; determination. (6)
9. Poured out. (8)
10. Large circular toys. (5)
11. Ledge. (5)
13. Arrogant. (5)
15. The shoot of a plant. (7)
16. Spontaneous urge. (7)
20. Big cat. (5)
21. Regretting. (5)
23. Stolen or removed. (5)
24. Traditional Gaelic sport. (8)
25. Tiller. (6)
26. Popular dessert. (6,5)
27. In which peas are found. (3)
Down
1. Hunting dog. (5,6)
2. Type of gas. (8)
3. Alights. (5)
4. Firedog. (7)
5. Tests. (5)
6. Speckled. (6)
7. Primary colour. (3)
12. Number represented by the Roman numeral D. (4,7)
13. Indicate. (5)
14. Have reservations. (5)
17. Fair stall. (5,3)
18. Kind of drink. (3-4)
19. Apply for the dole. (4,2)
22. African country. (5)
23. Faith in someone. (5)
24. Cooker. (3)
Crossword 2
€200 to be won!
Across
1. Spectacular flowering plant. (12)
7. Unit of resistance. (3)
9. Colour between green and blue on a colour wheel. (4)
10. Sudden unheralded attack. (6)
11. Don. (4)
14. Oscillates. (5)
15. Metalworker. (5)
16. Wealthy. (4)
18. Very clear. (5)
21. A puzzle using pictures and letters. (5)
22. The capital of Jordan. (5)
23. Terminated. (5)
24. Topmost point. (4)
25. Material made from flax. (5)
26. White heron. (5)
29. From which one throws darts. (4)
33. Mar. (6)
34. Depend. (4)
36. Unit of Japanese currency. (3)
37. Astronomical event that is not just partial. (5,7)
Down
1. Mr. Keane, perhaps. (3)
2. Possesses. (4)
3. Precious stone. (4)
4. Joint in the arm. (5)
5. Covered in fine dirt. (5)
6. ‘Hooter’. (4)
8. Commercial fleet. (8,4)
9. Glass-enclosed room. (12)
12. Agile. (6)
13. Selected. (5)
14. Dense. (5)
17. Unable to be affected by a disease. (6)
19. Trainee officer. (5)
20. Every twenty-four hours. (5)
27. Country in Africa formerly known as the Gold Coast. (5)
28. Rub out. (5)
30. Stalk and kill an animal. (4)
31. Prison room. (4)
32. Excursion. (4)
35. Falsehood. (3)
Springtime snacks
SPEEDY SPRING LAMB STEW
Serves 4-6
2 tbsp olive oil
700g lamb shoulder, meat cut into cubes
Salt and black pepper
4 carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 tbsp flour
120ml white wine
500ml chicken stock
1 x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes
200g green beans, roughly chopped
A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
To serve:
Boiled new potatoes
1 Heat half of the oil in a large saucepan over a medium-high heat. Season the lamb with salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally for about eight minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
2 Add the carrots, onion and the remaining oil to the saucepan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften, then stir in the flour and cook for one more minute.
3 Stir in the wine and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
4 Add the chicken stock, tomatoes and beans. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until tender. Stir in the lamb, parsley and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Serve immediately with new potatoes.
Per Serving 330kcals, 13.7g fat (3.8g saturated), 12.7g carbs, 5.3g sugars, 35.1g protein, 3.7g fibre, 0.39g sodium
LEMON SHORTCAKES
Serves 8
800g mixed berries
120g sugar
300g flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
¼ tsp salt
130 g cold butter, cut into pieces
100ml milk, plus extra to brush
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
240ml double cream
1 Toss the berries with half of the sugar. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
2 Preheat the oven to 180 C/160 C fan/gas mark 4. Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt and remaining sugar into a bowl.
3 Add the butter and crumble it into the mixture with your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4 Whisk the milk, lemon zest and lemon juice in a small bowl, then stir into the flour mixture just until moistened.
5 Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat into a 3cm-thick round. Use a cookie cutter to cut out rounds from the dough. Place onto a baking sheet and brush the tops with milk. Bake for 11-14 minutes until golden brown.
6 Whip the cream until soft peaks form. Place a scone into a shallow bowl and top with some whipped cream and the berries to serve.
Per Serving 342kcals, 14.5gfat (6.7g saturated), 46.2g carbs, 18.6g sugars, 4.6g protein, 3.8g fibre, 0.21g sodium
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WEEKEND BREAK AT BALLSBRIDGE
EM Comp 1
Ballsbridge Hotel is giving one lucky reader the chance to win a weekend break at their newly refurbished hotel in Dublin 4. This beautiful property has 392 guest rooms, many of which were updated in 2013.
There is a traditional pub onsite and Raglans Restaurant serves delicious cuisine under Executive Head Chef Darina Brennan who recently joined the hotel from a successful nine years at Fire in the Mansion House.
Ballsbridge Hotel is located minutes from Dublin city centre and is right beside the Aviva Stadium and the RDS making it the perfect choice for every trip to Dublin. Win a weekend break for two people including two nights bed and breakfast and dinner on one evening of your choice in Raglans.
To enter just answer the following question and follow the guidelines listed below:
How many hotel rooms are in the Ballsbridge Hotel?
A) 223 B)392 C)412
WIN TICKETS TO THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
EM Comp 2
The Great American Songbook will celebrate 100 years of the greatest American music from Broadway, Hollywood and Tin Pan Alley on Sunday March 23rd at the National Concert Hall.
In this wonderful show a dazzling parade of American popular songs will make this an indispensable music classic full of magical moments. The show is packed with great tunes such as “Let's Face The Music and Dance”, “Begin The Beguine”, “I've Got You Under My Skin”, “That Old Black Magic”, “My Funny Valentine”, “Top Hat, White Tie & Tails”, “The Birth Of The Blues” and many more all time favourites.
The sensational Chris Dean Big Band Orchestra with singers will present the music of Gershwin, Rogers and Hammerstein, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, Rogers and Hart, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and Johnny Mercer to name but a few. Courtesy of Robert Nolan Promotions.
To be in with a chance of winning one of three pairs of tickets, answer the following question and follow the guidelines listed below:
The Great American Songbook celebrates how many years of American music?
A) 50 B) 75 C) 100
WIN TICKETS TO ONLY THE BEST OF NELSON RIDDLE AND BILLY MAY - THE CONCERT
EM Comp 3
This is a concert dedicated to the genius of Nelson Riddle and Billy May taking place in the National Concert Hall on Sunday March 23rd. Both are considered by many as the greatest arrangers and composers in the history of American popular music. They will forever be linked with the music of famous vocalists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Dean Martin, Rosemary Clooney, Linda Ronstadt and dozens of others.
Both composers arranged the soundtracks of many Hollywood movies and Nelson was nominated for seven Academy Awards, winning twice. Each of them had their own orchestras and wrote in each others style to fulfil contracts for each other when they were too busy.
The show is packed with great tunes such as “Unforgettable”, “Rose Marie”, “Poet and Peasant”, “Witchcraft”, “I've Got You Under My Skin”, “That Old Black Magic”, “Mona Lisa” and many more all time favourites.
The sensational Syd Lawrence Orchestra with singers will present the music of Nelson Riddle and Billy May. Courtesy of Robert Nolan Promotions.
To be in with a chance of winning one of three pairs of tickets, answer the following question and follow the guidelines listed below:
Finish the title to this well-known tune: I've got you under my…
A) Blouse
B) Shoe
C) Skin
HOW TO ENTER COMPETITIONS IN EM
The closing date for all competitions is March 18th. Competitions, except where specified, are open to all readers. There are two ways to enter competitions in EM.
1 SMS from your mobile phone
Each competition has a number associated with it. You can use this number to enter the competitions via SMS from your mobile phone.
To enter the competition simply text the relevant number, followed by your answer, and your name to 087 985 8238.
For example, if your name is John Smith and you wish to enter competition 1, then text one of the following, depending on your answer to the question:
EMCOMP1 A John Smith
EMCOMP1 B John Smith
EMCOMP1 C John Smith
Important: You must use the above format, and must ensure that there is a space between the number and your answer, and between your answer and your name. Entries not matching the above format will not be recognised. You will still be charged for the message. All messages are charged at the standard rate and winners will be selected at random.
Should you be chosen as the winner of the competition, you will receive a phone call to the mobile phone you used to send your entry. Please note that received texts will not have an auto response but you will be included in the draw. Numbers for each competition:
EMCOMP 1
BALLSBRIDGE HOTEL
EMCOMP 2
GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
EMCOMP 3
NELSON RIDDLE & BILLY MAY
2. Mailing your entry
Send your answer along with your name and address, clearly indicating which competition you are entering by using the above numbers on the envelope to EM, ESB Corporate Communications, 27 Lwr Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.
Last issue's competition winners
EM COMPETITION 1
John Slattery. The winner receives a two-night break at the Montenotte Hotel in Cork.
EM COMPETITION 2
Carmel O'Connor. The winner receives a two-night break at Dundrum House Hotel & Golf and Leisure Club.
EM COMPETITION 3
Claire Looney, Pat Fogarty and Bernadette Comerford. Each of the winners receives a pair of tickets to Let There Be Love - a Celebration of Nat King Cole at NCH on February 2nd.
CROSSWORDS €200 SHOPPING VOUCHER
Breda McKeogh, P. Crosse and Bernard O'Brien.
CROSSWORDS €100 SHOPPING VOUCHER
Joan Lynch, Kevin O'Byrne and Marie King.
Last issue's crossword solutions
Crossword 1 - Across: 1 Old wives' tale 7. Spa 9. Claw 10. Wallet 11. Rush 14. Study 15. Mavis 16. Peel 18. Bluff 21. Eerie 22. Ridge 23. Theta 24. Suet 25. Slash 26. Sauce 29. Efts 33. Secure 34. Oral 36. Par for the course. Down: 1. Owl 2. Down 3. Iowa 4. Eclat 5. Tweed 6. Esau 8. Achilles heel 9. Chimney sweep 12. Averse 13. Asset 14. Sable 17. Endear 19. Usage 20. Fresh 27. Avert 28. Cause 30. Turf 31. Zero 32. Hoar 35. Axe
Crossword 2 -Across: 1. Merchant bank 7. Eat 9. Brat 10. Nenagh 11. Epee 14. Still 15. Inset 16. Bari 18. Downs 21. Girth 22. Thing 23. Yield 24. Oily 25. Gravy 26. Neigh 29. Dire 33. Finite 34. Skye 36. Roc 37. King of Spades. Down: 1. Mar 2. Rate 3. Hint 4. Nonet 5. Bagel 6. Kelp 8. The Ring Cycle 9. Baking powder 12. Astral 13. Itchy 14. Sidle 17. Animal 19. Width 20. Stags 27. Eying 28. Grief 30. Rock 31. Weep 32. Used 35. Yes
