Cook's Corner Your monthly recipe to tantalise your taste buds Strawberry Custard Meringue 3 eggs, Separated 175g (6oz) Caster Sugar 1/2 tsp White Wine Vinegar 75g (3oz) Ground Hazelnuts Filling and Topping 1 1/2 tbsp Custard Powder 1 tbsp Sugar 300ml (1/2 pint) Milk 350g (12oz) Strawberries, hulled and halved 284ml (1/2 pint) Pot of Double Cream, whipped Preheat oven to 190c / 375 F / Gas 5. Line 2 baking sheets with non-stick baking paper, draw a 20cm (8 in) circle on each. In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff but not dry.  Gradually whisk in the sugar. Whisk until very stiff and shiny.  Whisk in the vinegar.  Fold in the ground hazelnuts. Divide the meringue equally between the circles on the baking sheets and spread evenly. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes, or until crisp on the outside.  Swap the baking sheets halfway through to ensure even cooking. Ease the meringues off the paper and leave on a wire rack to cool completely. Mix the custard powder, sugar and remaining milk until boiling.  Pour onto the custard and stir well.  Return to the pan. Cool for 1 - 2 minutes, stirring until thick. Beat a little custard into the egg yolks.  Return to the pan and heat gently, stirring constantly, for 1 - 2 minutes to cook yolks.  Remove from the heat, cover with wet greaseproof paper and leave until cold. Invert one if the meringues onto a large serving plate.  Spoon over the custard.   Top with half of the strawberries, two thirds of the cream and the remaining meringue. Decorate with the rest of the strawberries and cream. Serves 8

TESCO INTIMIDATION

Re. Richard Batson's report (EDP July 17th) where, I quote, Ms Mildmay countered the allegations of intimidation saying, "That's not our style" etc. not my experience!

On Saturday 15th july I was asked by BBC TV Look East if I would give my views for wanting a Tesco store.  Whilst being interviewed a woman in an orange top rudely interrupted this (I have no idea who she is).  She began shouting at me, telling me that I did not want a Tesco store and much more, wagging her finger in a threatening way at me, as seen on TV.  This was not only rude and lacking in respect it was INTIMIDATION!!

Since the 1971 Census to the mid 2004 year estimate the combined population of Sheringham, Upper Sheringham and Beeston Regis has grown from 5793 to 8490, an increase of 2697 or 46.55%. during this time the International stopped trading.  Shopping facilities are totally inadequate; they lack choice, often products and the price of just a few items can add £'s to a food bill.

There are a lot of people who would like a Tesco store, but I can only speak for myself, so I would advise them to write to The Head of Planning at North Norfolk District Council to express their views and make themselves heard.
Mrs M Rathbone

MEET WITH FRIENDS

Volunteer befrienders are an integral part of our community; they make a difference to people's lives, people who are often lonely, socially isolated or vulnerable.

Local organisations and North Walsham Area Partnership have come together to recognise, reward and recruit local volunteer befrienders by hosting a 'Meet with Friends' event.   Funding for the event has been provided from Adult Education's project Rural Norfolk Learning Links whose aim is to provide training opportunities to paid employees or volunteers in and around the market towns of Norfolk.

We are calling on local business, public and voluntary sectors to share this day with us and join us for refreshments, entertainment and information.