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We’ve got some great recipes and some expert advice on understanding New World wines too, plus nobody should be without the knowledge of how to make the prefect cup of tea!

• Get The Right Amount of Fibre in Your Diet - How To Get The Right Amount of Fibre in Your Diet
  

  76% of people lay claim to a healthy diet, but further investigation reveals that despite honourable intentions, Britons literally don’t know what’s good for them and are in a daze over healthy eating guidelines. A new health study of 2,157 Britons, marking the launch of Warburtons campaign to encourage the nation to eat more fibre, reveals that while people are aware that fibre – typically found in bread, pasta, rice, fruit, vegetables, beans and nuts – is essential for keeping their digestive healthy, more than three-quarters (76%) of men and women do not know that the guideline daily amount (GDA) of fibre is 24g, despite half of respondents believing that they eat enough fibre.
  
  So, where does fibre come from, why is it important, and what exactly does it do for us? Lucky for us, one of Britain’s leading nutritionists, Jane Clarke, is hosting a whistle-stop web guide to fibre facts and figures. Not only will Jane bring you up to speed on such essential dietary issues as how much fibre you should be eating, she’ll also be lifting the lid on why a correct fibre intake does more than just keep your digestive system healthy.

  For more information, visit www.fibreprovider.co.uk
• How To Understand Chilean Wines - Introduction
  

  In this first part of the show, our presenter, Murray Norton, questions Francisco about the history and background to Chilean wines and why New World wines have become so popular. We learn about the geography of the country and its climate and how that impacts on the winemaking there and briefly touch on the subject of Organic wines too.

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• How To Understand Chilean Wines - How To Choose Chilean White Wine
  

  In this second part of the show, Francisco explains all about two white wines, the Sauvignon Blanc and the Chardonnay. He tells us that the Sauvignon is fermented at a very low temperature so that they keep all the fruit within the wine and that they take care not to oxidise the wine which is the main thing that allows them keep the fruit and the intensity. He also explains that as it is produced in a cool valley called Casablanca. With the Chardonnay, Fransisco tells us that it is well fermented, meaning they do not put any commercial yeast in the wine and that they let the natural yeast to do the work.

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• How To Understand Chilean Wines - How To Choose Chilean Red Wine
  

  In this third section, Francisco talks us through red wines and starts with a Merlot and then an Errazuriz Blend, made up of 65% Cabernet, 20% Shiraz, 10% Sangiovese and 5% Carmenere.

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• How To Understand Chilean Wines - Summing Up
  

  In this final short section, Francisco sums up our show and gives us his own recommendations for which wines to choose.

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• Pour The Perfect Pint of Guinness
  

  How To Pour The Perfect Pint of Guinness

  Our presenter, Mark Reyes, quizzes Podraig Fox on how to pour the perfect pint of Guinness® direct from the Guinness Storehouse® in Dublin.

  It takes 119.5 seconds to pour a perfect pint of Guinness because there are six steps involved.

  First step is your glass, it’s got to be cool, clean and branded because there is nothing worse than drinking Guinness out of a warm, wet non-branded glass

  Second step is very important, it’s the angle, you’ve got to put it at a 45 degree angle underneath the tap, it’s the perfect angle for pouring the Guinness in

  Third step then is just to start to pour, so basically let the Guinness hit off the glass, let it just cascade off the side of it.  Then at a beautiful 45 degree angle, just slowly start straightening it up

  Step Four is the tingle of anticipation, because if you are a Guinness drinker, you can see it settling in front of you. 

  Final step is going to be the top-off, and when you top it off, you push backwards on the tap, and this is called back for black

  Finally, the shamrock is like a figure of eight, back around on itself, and down to finish the step, back to the centre of the glass, get one leaf, two leaf, three leaf and a stem at the bottom. Top it off, so that’s just coming over the top of the glass

  Step 6 is to set it down in front of the customer

• How To Make Mushroom Risotto
  

  Cooking time: 30 minutes
  Serves 4

  50g Flora Buttery
  1 medium onion, finely chopped
  1lb chestnut mushrooms, wiped clean, trimmed and quartered
  350g (12oz) risotto rice (Carnaroli, Vialone Nona or Arborio)
  1 litre water
  1 vegetable stock cube
  50g (2oz) parmesan cheese, finely grated
  1 tablespoon each of chopped curly parsley, chervil, tarragon and chives
  Pepper

  Serves 4

  Method:
  Heat 25g of Flora Buttery in a risotto pan or large saucepan. Add the onion and lightly fry without colour for 4-5 minutes and softened. Add the mushrooms and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Add the rice and stir for a minute, allowing the rice to be coated evenly with the Flora, without colouring. Add the hot water and crumble in the vegetable stock cube.

  Bring to a very gentle simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rice has absorbed nearly all of the stock and is cooked through and tender.  Add the remaining 25g of Flora Buttery along with the finely grated parmesan cheese and chopped herbs.  Season with pepper and the risotto is ready to serve.

• How To Make Bread and Buttery Pudding
  

  Gary Rhodes shows us how to make this fantastic dish . . .

  Cooking time: 90 minutes
  Serves 6-8

  1 x 1.5litre pudding dish/basin, lightly brushed with Flora Buttery

  12 medium slices white bread, crusts cut off
  40g Flora Buttery
  1 vanilla pod or few drops of vanilla essence
  Grated nutmeg
  800ml semi skimmed milk
  8 egg yolks
  175g caster sugar, plus extra for the caramelised topping
  25g sultanas
  25g raisins

  Pre heat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/Gas mark 4

  Method

  Spread the bread evenly with Flora Buttery.  Split the vanilla pod and place in a saucepan with the milk and bring to the boil.  While it is heating, whisk together the egg yolks and cas