Going Bananas

Many months ago I had the biggest bag crush on the Charlotte Olympia Banana Clutch. I trawled the internet for a long while but did not find a place to buy that scrummy clutch-it was completely sold out. Anyway, I thought of it again today, only to chance upon this Banana Shoe. I've even found a place where you could buy it, if you have around £850 to spare. If you are not as poor as moi, try www.luisaviaroma.com. Yum yum, sniff sniff.

Beef Puffs

A school friend posted a photo of her homemade chicken puffs a few days ago and that started me on a massive craving for this old favourite. I scoured the Internet for recipes but most of them were based on minced chicken which I struggled to get hold of. Anyway, I was sure the old bakeries back home did a beef version of the puffs and so I changed the recipe to use minced beef. I was well pleased by how they turned out although they lacked the right amount of spice kick. Lesson: If you use minced lamb and beef  in this recipe, make sure you do a spice check. A bit more chili and garam maslaa may be called for. The recipe below has been tweaked to cater to this.

Ingredients:

500 g puff pastry

Some all-purpose flour for dusting

1 egg, whisked for brushing over the pastry for that lovely browned look

250g minced beef

100g green peas

2 onions, diced

2 potatoes, cubed and lightly mashed

1 carrot

2 tsp chili powder

3 tsp garam masala

1 tsp amchoor

1 tbsp garlic paste

2 tbsp ginger paste

Pinch of turmeric

Method:

Ligthly fry the onions and then add minced beef, spices and continue to fry. When the beef is half cooked, add the veg and continue to fry. Use a masher to bring it to a 'soft'ish consistency. Cool for about 30 mins.

Set the oven to 200C. Divide the pastry (I use Jus-Rol) into 4 cubes and then roll out. Each cube makes 2 rectangles so enough pastry for 8 puffs. Fill half the rectangles with the mince beef and close used a bit of water to seal the edges. Brush with the whisked egg. Bake the puffs for about 20 mins or till they are  browned and sizzling. Enjoy! Ann x

Quail Egg Salad for Big Kids

 

I found quail eggs at Lidl's last weekend and thought it would make an interesting  addition to a canape or starter. We had a girls night in a few days ago and I found the perfect excuse to use these. I looked around for recipes and found one on an Estonian food blog. Rather interesting as my first encounter with quail eggs was at a restaurant in Talinn. I pretty much stuck to the recipe but with minor tweaks. I loved the cuteness of this salad and it  seemed quite simple to make. Peeling the tiny boiled quail eggs was a bit challenging but otherwise it was easy peasy.

Recipe: Boil a dozen quail eggs and cool. Peel the eggs and take a tiny bit of the top and bottom. Halve a dozen Pimlico tomatoes and use the top bits for the toadstool effect. I used cress for the meadow effect and as it complements the egg and tomato flavours. A bit of mayo on top for the dotted toadstool effect, a drizzling of olive oil, a dash of salt and pepper and presto!

Note: Do check if you friends like egg as its not for everyone as I found out to my peril! I got a bit carried away trying to make a pretty salad that I forgot about checking with my mates!

More Homemade Chocolate

Hot Spiced Cider

This is another favourite winter drink. Nice and easy and very warming and a little less potent than mulled wine.

Ingredients:

1 litre dry cider

50-100g caster sugar

2 Cinnamon sticks

1 tbsp allspice
1 tsp nutmeg powder or a whole nutmeg

4-6 cloves

Half an orange with peel.

Method:

In a saucepan, heat the cider and add all ingredients. Simmer for about 5-10 mins and leave it to soak in the spices. Serve hot.

The traditional recipes include rum and orange peel (rather than whole orange) but I like the extra fruitiness the whole orange brings and like to limit the alcohol content.

Mulled Wine!

Its getting closer to Christmas and neighboring counties have already had their first share of snow. We don't really need an excuse to make mulled wine but the frosty weather made a good case. I love making and drinking mulled wine and the recipe is simple. Add a bottle of any half-decent red wine in a saucepan, add 2 quarters of an orange, stir in about 100g caster sugar, a couple of star anise, a bit of allspice, a pinch of nutmeg, a stick of cinnamon,  a couple of cloves and get it simmer for a while. Do a quick taste check and serve when you're satisfied with the end result.

Christmas Pudding Style Advent Calendar

My husband and I are chocolate fiends and any excuse to get more of the stuff works. Ed said he'd like an Advent Calendar and I thought why buy when I can make one. I wanted to make something different and Ed suggested a Christmas Pudding theme. I bought 2 felt sets from John Lewis and went about planning the calendar. Unfortunately the felt squares were not big enough for the base of the calendar which meant I had to sew four bits together.

I drew a template of the pudding and numbers (days) and used that to cut the felt to shape. Once you've got all the bits cut out, its really a case of sewing it all together. Once I got to the numbers though I was getting a bit tired of the sewing and decided to use the glue approach instead. I sewed a ribbon border to finish the calendar. The end result is as seen in the photo. A few finishing touches to do but otherwise my pudding calendar is ready! Happy calendar making! Ann x

Homemade Chocolate

Pazham Pori (Plantain Fritters)

 

A few days ago, a cousin and wife came to visit and brought  with them a bagful of Keralite treasures.Over the last few years I had reconciled myself to not having access to some of my favourite home food including vegetables that you only find back home. My cousin though had discovered this Keralite store in Ipswich that sold pretty much anything you wanted. Muringkka, kovakkai, fish pickles etc. etc. His bag of treasure also contained ethapazham (plantains) and that inspired me to make one of my favourite desserts.

Ingredients:

2 plantains, halved and sliced lengthways into halves again

100g self-raising flour

1 tbsp rice flour

1 tsp salt

A pinch of turmeric

2 tbsp sugar

Water as required to make a suitable batter

Method:

Coat the plantain slices in batter and deep fry till golden brown. Serve hot. Yum!

Beans Thoran and Cabbage Thoran

Thoran is a relatively easy to make side-dish (typically dry) which is often served as part of Sadhya  (Onam meal). My personal favourites are Green Beans Thoran and Cabbage Thoran. It helps that my English hubby, who happens to be a fan of Indian food in general, loves them too. Here are the recipes:

Beans Thoran

Ingredients:
500g Beans
100g grated coconut (I often use Sainsbury's un-sweetened dessicated coconut)
1 Onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 sprig of fresh curry leaves ( dry leaves can also be used and if available at most supermarkets)
Mustard seeds
1 tsp chili powder ( add more if you like it spicier)
0.5 tsp turmeric powder
3 pods fresh garlic
2 tbsp ginger paste
1 tbsp oil ( use coconut or sunflower oil)

Method:
Splutter the mustard seeds. Add curry leaves and onion and fry till onions translucent. Add the spices and beans cook for another 5 mins. Add ginger, garlic and coconut. Cover and continue to cook until the beans are fully cooked. Halfway through add a bit of the tomato ketchup. It gives it that sweet/sour taste that perfectly complements the beans. Your thoran is now ready to serve.

Cabbage Thoran

Ingredients:
1 medium size cabbage
100g grated coconut (I often use Sainsbury's un-sweetened dessicated coconut)
1 Onion, finely chopped

1 sprig of fresh curry leaves ( dry leaves can also be used and if available at most supermarkets)
Mustard seeds
1 tsp chili powder ( add more if you like it spicier)

0.5 tsp turmeric powder
3 pods fresh garlic
2 tbsp ginger paste
1 tbsp oil ( use coconut or sunflower oil)

Method:
Splutter the mustard seeds. Add curry leaves and onion and fry till onions translucent. Add the spices and shredded cabbage cook for another 5 mins. Add ginger, garlic and coconut. Cover and continue to cook until the cabbage is cooked and looks translucent. Your cabbage thoran is now ready.

Vietnamese Bo Kho

We had some diced beef that needed cooking and so instead of doing a bog-standard casserole or curry, I wanted to try something different. After scouring the Internet and checking out various cooking videos, I chose Bo Kho. This was partly because I had most of the ingredients and also because it seemed like a hearty recipe for cold evenings. My husband and  I absolutely loved the result and the stew pairs nicely with French bread or rice. Here is the recipe.

 

Ingredients:
500 g Diced beef
small cup of chopped shallots
1 onion
2 carrots, small chunks
1 cup chopped Tomato
3 tbsp fish sauce, Nuoc Mam
2 star anise
crushed garlic, 3 cloves
3 tbsp fresh ginger paste
2 tbsp lemongrass paste/2 stalks of lemongrass
1 tsp chilli powder
1.5 tsp Chinese 5 spice
2 tsp muscovado sugar
1 cup beef stock
2 bay leaves
Thai basil (optional)
1 tsp salt

Method:
Marinate the beef in a paste made of the fish sauce,muscovado sugar, lemongrass paste, ginger and Chinese 5 spice. In a casserole fry the shallots and onion lightly and the add the marinated beef. Cook for about 15 mins until a gravy is formed from the juices. Add garlic and chilli powder and cook for another 5 mins. Add the tomatoes and carrots, cover the casserole and let it cook for about 10 mins. Now add stock and cook till meat is tender. Usually takes about 45 mins. Enjoy!

Halloween Grub!

Both Ed and I had never really done a proper Halloween as kids i.e. pumpkin carving and going trick o'treat. This year we decided we would. We bought a 99p pumpkin from Aldi, reviewed a few carving videos on YouTube and presto! Our semi-wicked, evil smiley jack o'lantern was ready. I must add that the credit for wanting to carve a pumpkin and actually doing both  go to Ed. I merely directed ;) .I decided to not waste anything and so made a yummy Thai style pumpkin curry from the pulp and roasted the pumpkin seeds.

Pumpkin and Chicken Curry:

Ingredients:

6 chicken thighs/legs

 Shredded pumpkin flesh

2 green peppers

1 large onion

Fresh garlic paste

Ginger paste 

Lemongrass paste

1 tsp chilli powder/2 fresh chillies

1 can coconut milk
1 tsp nam pla ( fish sauce)
2 tbsp lime juice
 Method:

Marinate the chicken in chilli, garlic, ginger and fry lightly. in a wok/casserole Add onions, pinch of salt and continue to fry.  When the onion gets translucent, add chilli powder. When the chicken has slightly browned, add ginger, lemongrass and garlic. Mix well and continue to fry. When the chicken looks nearly cooked, add the pumpkin and peppers and continue to fry for about 10 mins. The pumpkin will reduce and the juices from the chicken will combine to form a lovely sauce. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, stir well and continue to cook. After 5 mins, add coconut milk. Cover the dish and continue to cook till the chicken comes off the bone. If you want to up the spice go for 2tsp chilli powder.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds:

Ingredients:

Pumpkin seeds

Italian seasoning

1 tsp Paprika
Pinch of rock salt

Leerdamer- grated ( you could use any hard cheese)

 Method:

Set oven to 150 deg C. Mix all the ingredients together and place in a baking tray. Grate cheese. Bake for 15 mins. Turn the seeds over a bit and bake again for 15 mins.

Homemade Sloe Gin

This is the photo of the remains of our first attempt at Sloe Gin back in 2008. We picked the berries with a help of a friend who knew his way round Bourne Woods. The gin is mature and has a lovely aroma. This year, we cheated and bought fresh sloes online from an eBay seller and they are fantastic. I'll keep you posted on how we get on.

Recipe:
Ingredients:
1 kilo sloes
500g caster sugar
2 litres dry gin ( use a cheapie as the sloes do all the good work)

Method:
Layer the demi-john with a bit a sugar, add sloes and continue layering. Add the gin and shake well. Continue shaking every couple of days for about 2 months. Then shake about once a month. Your sloe gin will be ready in about 3 months. However, the longer you leave it, the better. Remember to strain off the sloes after a year and you can let the gin continue to mature. Cheers!

Christmas Pudding: Chandler Household Style

I've never made Christmas pudding before and so was very excited about my first attempt. I was quite ambitious and so decided to make 3 including one to give to family. I watched many videos of pudding making and chose a recipe that was mainly Delia Smith's but a little inspired by Nigella's non-conformist pudding. I steamed one and microwaved two and was very impressed with the results esp of the latter. So much less effort! In true Chandler family style we added lots and lots of alcohol, mainly Guinness, brandy, Cointreau, and a dash of rum. It smells divine and I can't wait for Christmas. Recipe to follow shortly.

Pan Seared Scallops

 

If you haven't already guessed, I'm a massive seafood fan.  Our fishmonger friend was passing by us en-route from Billingsgate and it was a perfect opportunity to get some great quality, fresh seafood. His bag of goodies included lots and lots of oysters, mackerel, sardines, mussels and giant scallops. 

With great quality seafood, sometimes the best you can do is very little. I decided to serve the scallops pan-seared as a starter to our meal that evening.

I patted the scallops dried and set them aside, ready to fry. I walked out into our little garden and plucked some gorgeous smelling basil. I then set the frying pan on high, added 3 teaspoons of olive oil, a pinch of chilli powder and some salt. To this I added the basil. After a minute, with the pan searing hot, I added the scallop. I cooked them for about 2 minutes each side and then served them hot. The result is as in my little photo! I hope you try some scallops too :) Ann x

Profiteroles

Poached Pears

This is a light and delicious recipe and can me made ina  short space of time.

Ingredients:

200 ml red wine
50g caster sugar
2 cloves
1 cinnamon stick/powder
2 star anise
1 tsp vanilla essence/vanilla pod split
7 conference pears peeled with stalks
150g plain chocolate, chopped 85g/3oz unsalted butter

Method:

Add the wine, sugar, cloves, star anise, cinnamon and vanilla in a casserole dish. When the wine mix begins to simmer, add the pears and poach for about 30 mins. Turn often so all the pears get soaked well.
For the chocolate sauce, melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl placed over a saucepan of hot water. Mix well.
Drain the pears. Most recipes recommend reducing the wine mixture but as I’ve used less wine than most recipes, I didn’t.
Pour chocolate sauce over the pears and serve. Works well with vanilla ice-cream too.

Closer Home: Lyveden New Bield

I am home-bound this week (doctor's advise) and gutted that our Yurt Holiday up in the Peak District had to be cancelled. So instead of writing about our Yurting Holiday as was originally planned, I will write about some lovely places near where we live.

Over a year ago, whilst googling places to visit around East Anglia/Midlands, I came across Lyveden Nieu Bield. This place was was my inspiration for joining the National Trust. (NT) This mysterious Elizabethan structure is set in a very rural part of Northamptonshire and not far from Oundle, a lovely little market town. What intrigued me even more about the site was its rather fascinating history. It is thought to have been built around the very early 1600's by Sir Thomas Tresham as a 'Secret House' The structure itself is a testament to Sir Tresham's Catholic faith and is full of christian symbolism. According to various sources, the Tresham family and relatives got involved with the Gunpowder plot and eventually the structure was never completed.

The structure is surrounded by several acres of fields and orchards making it a pleasant place for a day's picnic and cycling. Ed and I have visited Lyveden a few times as its so easy to get to and Oundle (only minutes away) is great if you fancy a nice meal or shopping. Admission is £4.50 but free if you are a NT member. It is also free once a year as part of Heritage Open days so keep your eyes peeled. Happy exploring! Ann x

Across the Baltic to Tallinn

The Tallinn trip happened on the run. A few days before the trip to Helsinki, I was looking at a map of Europe and I realized was Estonia was so close. Some quick research later, I decided that Tallinn was an easy manageable day trip.In fact St. Petersburg, Russia is only about 5ish hours away and I've always wanted to visit St. Petersburgh. However, I did not dare test the Russian visa process at such a short notice.

Of course with my India passport I needed a visa even for Estonia. I was told it would take 2 weeks but decided test my luck and applied in person a few days before my flight to Finland. I got lucky and the visa arrived in time with no hassles.. They must have looked at my passport filled with so many stamps and visas and thought if I didn't seek asylum in any of these I probably wouldn't bother with Estonia. I also took the risk of booking the ferry trip cost £60 return in advance of obtaining my visa. Not cheap but what the heck I thought. Luckily it all worked out.

The 2 hour trip across the Baltic is an experience in itself. Tallin is quaint. Covering a area of 159 sq. km and a population of just over 400,000, it is one of Europe's smallest capital cities. Talinn was a key member of the Hanaseatic league.The architecture of the city is full of Russian influences. The Orthodox churches reminded me of some of the Orthodox churches in Kerala. I walked around town for a few hours taking in the architecture, visiting a few churches/museums and markets. There were some lovely knits on sale at the local market. I also happened to visit a boutique store that did fabulous shoes. I bought a cool pair of furry boots which I love!

By 2PM I was ravenous. I'd done a bit of research and a placed in the town ( City) square was recommended. Olde Hansa was a medieval themed restaurant serving old style Estonian food. I loved the decor and the staff. I tried a tasting platter which included quail eggs, wild boar, root veg spiced with juniper berries etc. The price while a little steep was worth every penny and the service was awesome. Definitely recommend it if you ever visit Talinn.

I had to walk off my heavy meal and thankfully had a good few hours before the ferry to do so. I headed out to the shopping complexes in town which were so-so before heading to the big complex near the ferry port. It was a strange place that sold strange clothes and accessories. It seemed like fashion ( Russian style) froze in the 1980's and just stayed that way.

The sail back was just as pleasant and I loved the views across the Baltic sea. I can't think of too much to do in Talinn but definitely worth a weekend/day trip if you are in Helsinki or St. Petersburgh.

London Town: Go Exotic

London, though a 100 miles away, is less than an hour on the train from us. Its a fantastic place and we travel there often to catch a show, try out a new restaurant or just shop away. I also love its many markets. There is an awful lot to do in London and today I'll cover a few random things under the 'exotic' banner.

 

 1. Billingsgate Fish Market: Believe it or not, I feel very close to home and Mangalore when I'm at this place. The sheer variety and quantity of fish and the energy of the place is fascinating. You need to get here early as by 7AM all business gets wrapped up. Check out the website for more details.
 

 2. Archipelago: My friend Millie suggested this place for my birthday a few years ago and the experience was mind-blowing. The menu includes kangaroo, gnu, crocodile, wildebeest, scorpion, cricket and other insects. The food isn't cheap but the taster menu is good value.

 3. Mosob: If you fancy something East African, Mosob is your place. This quaint Eritrean restaurant at Westbourne Park introduces diners to the authentic Eritrean dining experience. The flood was good value and absolutely delicious. The highlight for us was the coffee ritual, Bunne, which may seem a bit pricey at £10 but is well worth it.
  

4. Chinese New Year: The celebrations in London for the Chinese New Year are apparently the largest outside Asia. It usually falls round January/February in accordance with the Chinese calendar. You will find lots of markets stalls selling chinese food, snacks, decoratuons and there is always plenty of music and dance. Its an experinece well worth it but wrap up warm!

5. Notting Hill Carnival: This carnival which takes place in West London during the August Bank Holiday is the largest festival of its kind in Europe. According to the organisers 'The Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe and originated in 1964 as a way for Afro-Caribbean communities to celebrate their own cultures and traditions.' My friend Hina and I joined in the party a few years ago and boy was it fun! However, I do not recommed it if you can't stand crowds!

In and around Dorset

I enjoy watching Mary Queen of Shops and the episode of Cleall's of Corfe Castle inspired me to visit the place. The TV series portrayed it as an idyllic and quintessential Dorset village with lots of interesting characters. Of course when we did get there, to use my husband's phrase, 'there were more tourists than you can shake a stick at'.

As my Mum and sister were visiting, we decided its probably best to rent a cottage rather than go camping. We also decided to break up the journey there and make good use of our National Trust memberships along the way. Lastminute.com were offering some great hotel deals so we stopped at Hilton Newbury en-route. While its certainly not the best Hilton we've stayed at, it was pretty good. My mum has always wanted to visit Oxford and so that was first on the itinerary with of course the mandatory shopping.

En-route we also stopped by Mottisfont Abbey and Gardens in Hampshire. The history there dates back to the 1200's where it was originally an Augustinian Priory. It was eventually converted into a house by Lord Sandys. According to the Nation Trust Handbook, in the mid 20th century the final private owner, society hostess and patron of the arts Maud Russell, used the Abbey as a base for her racy and intriguing life. The property is built adjacent to the River Test which is supposed to be one of the finest chalk streams in the world. You will now ask what the heck is a chalk stream and I had no idea until I looked up good old Wikipedia. According the Wiki' Chalk streams have characteristics which set them apart from watercourses associated with other rock types.Aside from those with an interest in the geological and ecological disciplines, the term chalk stream is most widely used among a small group of fly fishermen (who fish for trout on these rivers utilizing a specific type of artificial fly and their attendant techniques), as the ecology of the chalk streams creates an especially entertaining variation on the general theme of fly fishing. My sister was fascinated by the fish and fed them most of our leftover lunch. The gardens were also quite impressive and my mum was especially taken by the rose gardens.

The cottage we stayed at was a very old thatch in a village called Shroton which is not far from Blandford Forum. The low ceilings were a bit of a struggle sometimes for my 6.4" hubby but everything else about the place was tranquil. There nearest shop was over 3 miles away and there was nothing touristy about the place which was refreshing. The village pub was right next to the cottage which was also a bonus. Corfe Castle did not fail to impress but the village was teeming with tourists due to the August Bank Holiday weekend. We also visited Studland Beach and Nature Reserve which is not far from Swanage which had some impressive views of the coast. As the weekend traffic was a bit horrific we missed out on Brownsea Island near Poole. We will be back gain sometime to do things we missed. Britain's first classical music festival Seranata and the Dorset Steam Fair were also on in the neighbourhood that weekend, all of which adding to the busy feel and traffic.

As part of our National Trust mission, we visited nearby Stourhead. its 18th century gardens are supposed to be one of the finest in the world and according to one of the volunteers, the garden often gets more attention than the house itself. My sister took a special interest in the history of the house and was full of questions. The house was owned by the Hoare family and one of the family members still uses an apartment within the house. One of the most important exhibits there was the 16th century Pope's cabinet which was originally built for ope Sixtus V. A couple of years ago, the cabinet was restored at a cost of £50K. However, no one knows how much was paid for the original purchase. You could spend hours and hours around this property and gardens and its yet another one that we will come back to.

Ed had not visited Stonehenge before and that was to be part of our itinerary. However, the traffic was an issue and we decided to give it a miss. We managed to get a good look at it on the way though as its right next to the A303. I visited the site a few years ago and must say that I bit a bit disappointed-the road next to it certainly kills any other worldly aura the site may have had.

Another important stop for me was to be Waddesdon Manor which is home to the Rothschild collection. However, by the time we got there, the tickets to the house had all sold out. Its an unusual property where you need to book a time ticket and there are only a limited number of visitors allowed in to the house during a day. I was gutted but as its not a long way away from where we live, we will be back one weekend. The grounds and gardens were one of the biggest and most impressive one of I've site. The architecture of the house reminds me of a Disney castle. According to Nation Trust 'This renaissance-style château was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to display his outstanding collection of art treasures and to entertain the fashionable world. The 45 rooms on view combine the highest quality French furniture and decorative arts from the 18th century with superb English portraits and Dutch Old Masters.' The grounds also house an aviary which gave my sister-the wildlife lover an awful lot of joy.We'll be back for more. Ann x

 

Camping by the fields of Norfolk

Last weekend Ed and I decided to go camping again while the weather was half-decent. Ed's dad recommended a campsite not far from the north Norfolk coast which he said was very quiet. Having always pitched in fairly established and relatively popular campsites, we were unsure about what to expect. Clay Pit Farm was pretty much untraceable in the virtual world but our satnav Jane got us there alright.

Driving through a narrow road in Necton village, you finally reach a private road with a large warehouse and farm equipment parked outside. Pretty convinced we were at the wrong place, we decided to drive in to ask for help. Then we saw it. The campsite was at the edge of a barley field. Besides us, there were only a couple of other caravans and the site looked tranquil. The family that own the site are farmers and do this as a small side business. They were very warm and friendly and we even got a dozen freshly laid eggs for breakfast! They have 9000 chickens which apprently is a rather small number for farmers in the area.

There is plenty to do and see in Norfolk. Our itinerary involved visiting a variety of National Trust sites and properties and there are plenty of those in Norfolk. We visited Blicking Hall(picture), Felbrigg Hall, Oxburgh Hall. All stately homes in the same region yet very different from each other. Oxburgh Hall was my favourite and it reminded me of Baddesley Clinton in Warwickshire. Both properties have a Catholic history with secret hiding places for visiting priests.

We also visited the Norfolk coast and did part of the coastal walk from Blakeney Quay to Morston Quay. The views are stunning and as the weather was good, there were many water sports enthusiasts about. Blakeney village which is on a hill has lovely views of the sea and quaint, colourful flint cottages.

We are definitely coming back here again and hopefully camping at Clay Pit Farm. If you want their details, drop me a line or look in the Camping & Carvanning Club Book.