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Coconut milk, made from the meat of a mature coconut, then grated and strained, is a common staple in the cooking of tropical countries, from southeast Asia and India to the Caribbean, South Pacific, Brazil and coastal Africa. For a whiff of the tropics, try these.
Indian meen moily
In south India's state of Kerala, coconut milk and grated coconut are used in curries, vegetable stews and stir-frys, and pancakes. At Rice Boat, a gourmet seafood restaurant at Vivanta by Taj Malabar in Kochi (Cochin), chef Abdul Khader Rasheed serves meen moily – fish curry with sliced tomatoes in coconut gravy, banana leaf-wrapped fish marinated in spiced coconut milk atop spiced cassava mash, and a cashew nut/green pea curry in fennel and cardamom-flavored coconut milk. vivantabytaj.com/malabar-cochin
Caribbean bouyon
In St. Lucia, coconut milk is used in popular dishes that reflect French Creole, African, Indian and British influences, like curries paired with rotis and bouyon -- fish, chicken or meat cooked with bananas, dumplings and ground yams. At Jade Mountain Club, overlooking jaw-dropping views of twin Pitons peaks and the Caribbean Sea, chef Jonathan Dearden serves a vegetarian coconut milk curry made of tofu, sliced tomatoes, chickpeas, callalou or spinach, okra, cauliflower, cashew nut paste, clove, fenugreek, cardamom, coriander and garlic. Dearden uses coconut milk as a substitute for heavy cream or butter in sauces, soups and poaching liquids at the hilltop resort, whose produce, spices and herbs are grown on a former sugarcane plantation and an organic farm in the Soufriere Hills. jademountainstlucia.com
Thai kha gai
Citrus and coconut flavors meld in tom kha gai, a hot coconut milk soup with chicken, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. Red, green and yellow coconut milk-based curries feature chicken, beef, pork or shrimp plus veggies like bell peppers, eggplant, bamboo shoots, onions and potatoes. At Lers Ros in San Francisco, known for its bold chile heat and use of young peppercorns (dozens clinging to branches), chef Tom Silargorn serves tom kha gai in a big flaming pot, which accounts for its entrée-like price, coconut milk curries – including a seafood medley with basil and bamboo shoots – and shrimp topped with red chile paste, lemon leaves and coconut milk. lersros.com
Fijian kokoda
In Fiji, coconuts are the base for many traditional dishes, like kokoda – a ceviche-like dish of fish cured in lemon juice, coconut milk and chiles – and vudi – plantains cooked in sugar and coconut milk, then rolled in roasted coconut shavings. Coconuts are so popular, used to make rope, kava-drinking vessels and baskets, parents scold their children, "Try to be useful, like a coconut." At Treetops at Malolo Island Resort, in the Mamanucas island chain, a short boat ride from Port Denarau, chef Yngve Muldal serves kokoda and also curried mussels in coconut milk, red curry paste and ginger. maloloisland.com
Brazilian moqueca
A specialty of the Afro-Brazilian state of Bahia, moqueca is a shrimp or fish coconut milk stew with cashews and ginger. At Esperanto, a Brazilian restaurant in New York's East Village, chef Cesar Guevara serves moqueca and also a shrimp coconut milk stew with tomatoes, ginger, palmitos and rice. esperantony.com
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An aggressive tread in high-volume casing, designed with great traction in mind. The Ardent doesn't forget the racer with large block-style side knobs offering numerous edges for high-speed cornering. The center tread, while ideal for braking and accelerating traction, also features ramped knobs to minimize rolling resistance. With a wide variety of size offerings, the Ardent caters to every mountain bikers needs.
Having too much or too little air pressure in your tire is not a good thing. Check your pressure often using a pressure gauge.
Love this tire on the front! Does everything very well. Not the lightest but rolls well and takes a beating.
I promised myself I wouldn't buy another front tire until I wore this one out. It's going on 3 years now and showing the wear but still going strong. Thousands of miles in Socal and So AZ, including the rugged AZ Trail. This tire has saved me many times due to it's ability to avoid front end washout in soft and technical terrain. I've run the sealant dry from neglect and it still holds air like a champ. Best value for your money and good crash insurance. If you like to change tires often, don't get this one.
I ride mostly sandy trails here in northern MI. I opted for a more stout wider taller tire. This fits the bill. Seals up easily looks good and I don't slip and slide in the turns. I use this as my front tire.
Hands down best front tire I've ever run! This tire is for everyone, except maybe the weight weenies, but they don't deserve a tire this good. The first one lasted through two years and thousands of miles of rocks before it finally died. The EXO sidewalls are the real deal and are tougher than a $5 diner steak. Mine is setup tubeless on a Flow rim and I routinely ran pressures below 20 psi. It's like adding another inch of travel to your fork. For some reason the Ardents seat so well and are so durable that the Stan's will last several months longer in them than in other tires I've tried. An Ardent is not Kenda Small Block 8 or Geax AKA fast, but blows every similar tire like the Nevegal or Rampage out of the water.
Put this on the front of my hardtail, looking for the same riding feel/characteristics as a Nevegal but with bigger volume. With an ArchEX it's a great combo in SoCal, wide, planted, supple. The last part is why i like it better than the Kenda in front. Better feel. Tried briefly on the back, no way it's better than the Nevegal. Less of everything, especially braking.
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Tomahawk Area Historical Society
Every community has its own unique and interesting history, and Tomahawk, Wisconsin is no exception. Wm. H. Bradley chose this area to realize his dream of building a city. In 1886 he began the process of carving a city out of wilderness and almost overnight, Tomahawk was born. People arrived; logging camps, sawmills and a dam were built; homes, stores and other businesses followed, as well as a school and hospital. And the railroad extended to the city. Though the logging boom eventually died down, the community continued to thrive. The community pride and spirit demonstrated by the early settlers still prevails.
The Tomahawk Area Historical Society was organized in 1987, with the mission of collecting, sharing and preserving local history.
Serving as a resource for people inquiring about their families or history of local buildings, the society, comprised of over 200 members and volunteers, also educates elementary children on annual tours, hosting historical-related events throughout the year and is continuously working to keep local history alive.
Come and join us!
2015 Season
Museums will be open:
June 16 - August 21
Tuesday - Friday 11 am - 3 pm
This log cabin was built in 1927 by resort owners Al Kahn and Reuben Wurster as an information and visitor center for the Tomahawk Civic and Commercial Club, evolving into the Tomahawk Regional Area Chamber of Commerce. The building was destroyed two years later in the MItchell Hotel Fire, but reconstructed with the help of the community. Nearly 60 years later in 1986 when the Chamber erected a new office at its present site, this downtown landmark was restored and moved to Washington Park, where it now serves as a permanent reminder of the city's rich history. Exhibits inside include farming logging memorablilia and the history of the MT&W railroad among others.
2015 Exhibits feature:
"The Lure of Fishing"
"The Kahn Family" - Resort and family history
ON TARGET - Boat House
Small building with permanent display of one-of-a-kind boat built by the Tomahawk Boat Company.
Exterior view daily
In 2000, society members acquired Tomahawk's first school; fondly remembered as the 'old kindergarten building.' Transformed into a second museum, permanent displays include a turn-of-the-century kitchen, a room dedicated to veterans with military memorabilia, a one-room schoolhouse exhibit, items from early businesses and much more.
The school bell displayed outside was donated by the descendants of Daniel Lee who homesteaded and donated the land at Prarie Lake where the Lee School house stood from 1902 - 1938.
Several exhibits in both museums are changed annually in an effort to display various aspects of local history.
2015 Exhibits feature:
"The Whittier School"
"Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother" - Nurses and Teachers Remembered
"From Glory to Ashes and Beyond" - the Mitchell Hotel
The Military Room will feature:
Uniforms / Memorabilia from all wars are on display
Available for purchase:
'Dear Laura': collection of letters sent to Laura Norenberg from servicemen and women during WWII.
After whistling on MT&W Railroad tracks for about 15 years and then sitting on not-so-glorious display at two sites in Tomahawk, the engine was moved to Washington Park.
Now on permanent display as part of the museum complex, # 19 has been refurbished to its original luster, and a permament roof was added through the efforts of society members and monetary donations from the community.
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Since 1994, Clínica Tepeyac has provided basic and preventive health care and health education to tens of thousands of uninsured residents across the Metro Area—serving as a critical safety net for those in need and minimizing the collective impact of the uninsured on the region's public health system.
Fiesta 2013 is an opportunity to recognize Clínica Tepeyac's contributors, affiliates and advocates whose support has helped the clinic care for more than 6,000 clients, and nearly 16,000 patient visits annually. More than 600 supporters are expected to celebrate Clínica Tepeyac's legacy of service to the region's medically underserved and uninsured.
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BEST WESTERN Hotel St Pierre.
Wake up in Wakefield!The BEST WESTERN Hotel St Pierre is located on the outskirts of the town centre of Wakefield, in the village of Newmillerdam. And as its within walking distance of the Dam and Country Park, guests will enjoy convenience as well as comfort.With countryside views from the rear of the hotel, youll have just as much to see inside thanks to our individually designed luxury suites two of which boast four poster beds!Close to some of Yorkshire's famous towns and cities, Wakefield is perfectly placed for day trips away from the hotel. Leeds is within easy reach, and offers plenty of opportunities for retail therapy.
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Our Head Chef has over 10 years' experience and leads a highly qualified team. He prides himself on presentation and using locally sourced fresh pruduce
Lee Simpson
Our award-winning restaurant serves an extensive choice of menus for lunch and dinner, to create the perfect dining experience at any time of day!
Whether you want to enjoy your own company or someone elses, our lounge is the perfect place to spend a little quality time. Why not enjoy a meal from our lounge menu, or simply sip a hot or cold beverage in peace?
Wakefield Golf Course
Course information
Course Type: Easy Walking Parkland Course
Location: Off Site
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Distance: 6663 Yards
No handicap required
2.00 miles away in Wakefield
Pro shop golf facilities
Barnsley Golf Course
Course Type: Parkland
Location: Off Site
Holes: 18
Par: 69
Distance: 6005 Yards
No handicap required
2.00 miles away in Staincross, Barnsley
Driving range
Pro shop golf facilities
Our weddings are tailor-made to measure! Whatever your needs, we'll arrange things around you, your requirements and your budget!
Wedding service and reception venue
We love weddings, and our one-to-one co-ordinator will make sure you love yours! A Master of Ceremonies will ensure the day goes smoothly, while our very own resident DJ will take you through to the last dance in style.
You can pick and choose your own favourites to create a truly unique wedding breakfast menu. Just tell us what youd like for your starter, main course and dessert, and well take care of the rest! We can also provide additional extras such as canapes and petit fours and have even been known to cater for a bonfire night reception with a pie and pea supper!
Honeymoon Suite
As the happy couple, you'll be even happier when you see the choice of luxury suites that await! Our Directors Suite is particularly attractive to newlyweds, with its double-ended whirlpool bath and complimentary chocolates.
Registry office:
71, Northgate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 3BS
01924 302185
Get in touch with Melanie on 01924 255596 Option 3
For any enquiries please call Melanie Hall on 01924 255596
Getting there.
Sat nav users: type WF2 6QG
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Nearest motorway: M1, J39, 3.00 miles
Nearest train station:
Wakefield Westgate, 3.00 miles
Nearest tube station: N/A, 0.00 mins
Nearest airport: Leeds/Bradford, 28.00 miles
Free parking on site (72 spaces)
On site disabled parking (2 spaces)
733 Barnsley Road
West Yorkshire
What's nearby?
Wakefield Wildcats (Rugby Club) (3 miles)
Leeds United Football Club (16 miles)
Headingley Cricket Ground (19 miles)
National Coal Mining Museum (9 miles)
Wakefield Cathedral (3 miles)
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (6 miles)
Xscape Leisure Complex & Ski Slope (9 miles)
Yorkshire Wildlife Park (24 miles)
Wakefield Ridings Centre (3.5 miles)
Wakefield Trinity Shopping Centre (3.7 miles)
Leeds Victorian Quarter (15 miles)
Meadowhall (20 miles)
Our Duty Manager will take care of your every need. And so will our function rooms, which provide the perfect meeting, interview and conference venues here at the BEST WESTERN Hotel St Pierre.
Available room set ups
BanquetBoardroomClassroomTheatreU shape
The Monet is a large spacious room which can hold upto 120 people and has plenty of natural daylight flooding through its large bay windows. With independant temperature control it means that you can ensure that all your delegates are comfortable at all times. The room has direct access to Pierre's restaurant which can offer extra seating or be used as a breakout room if needed.
The Cezanne is another one of our larger rooms with a capacity for 80 people, again it is a light and airy room with plenty of natural daylight and doors which lead onto a small patio area, which is ideal for those morning and afternoon coffee breaks when you just need a little fresh air. The room has temperature control which means both you and your delegates will be comfortable at all times.
The Matisse and Renoir Suites are the same size and also have interconnecting doors if required, ideal for small training sessions or boardroom meeting of 20 people. The rooms are air conditioned and have natural daylight.
A Very Comfortable Stay!
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Set in a beautiful area, with Newmillerdam so close by, and only three miles from Wakefield and in the pretty village of Chapelthorpe, this has all the ingredients of a very comfortable lodging!
The s... more
Set in a beautiful area, with Newmillerdam so close by, and only three miles from Wakefield and in the pretty village of Chapelthorpe, this has all the ingredients of a very comfortable lodging!
The staff were very friendly and helpful, and we were impressed by both the comfort and facilities of the room we'd booked. The restaurant area has a pleasant intimacy, also.
Hotel St.Pierre has a very attractive appearance, and plenty of parking.
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09/10/2015 Lesley B, Pontefract, United Kingdom
We arrived on the Friday the day before my daughters and future son in laws wedding from the first step inside the door the feeling was this is going to be good,all staff are very welcoming and always... more
We arrived on the Friday the day before my daughters and future son in laws wedding from the first step inside the door the feeling was this is going to be good,all staff are very welcoming and always happy to help Mel the wedding co ordinator did above and beyond her role and helped make this special day even more special.
Everything worked just as it was planned and the day was flawless as the song goes absolutely flawless again a massive thank you to all staff for making it special
And if you are considering this venue for your special day do it as it is value for money and you don't have to blow the bank to make it look like you have
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Personal first impressions
09/10/2015 S H, Liverpool, United Kingdom
After vowing that I would never stay in a Best Western again, having had a bad experience with them in the past, I was very pleasantly surprised in deed with Hotel St Pierre! First of all, I have to... more
After vowing that I would never stay in a Best Western again, having had a bad experience with them in the past, I was very pleasantly surprised in deed with Hotel St Pierre! First of all, I have to thank the staff who showed great customer service, from the lady in charge of serving food in the restaurant to the ladies on the front desk. We ended the Saturday evening by demanding cake and they were most gracious.
Having travelled there alone, I had dinner by myself on the first evening, but the lady who took my order is really lovely and I soon began to feel relaxed and looked after. I spoke to her again just before departing and she confirmed my impression that the hotel is run with a strong family ethos.
The whole event for me, was memorable and very enjoyable. I would be happy to stay there again. Thanks to the excellent customer service shown to myself, the staff have changed my opinion of Best Western Hotels and reminded me that you need to keep an open mind. A valuable lesson to learn.
Thank you everyone at the Hotel St Pierre. Keep up the good work! less
A Lovely Wedding weekend
09/10/2015 gillyg2211, Kingswinford, United Kingdom
We arrived at the St Pierre on Friday 25th September 2015 for our Best Friends Lesley & John's Daughters Wedding & from Start to Finish we had a Fantastic time the staff @ the Hotel Hannah, Richard & ... more
We arrived at the St Pierre on Friday 25th September 2015 for our Best Friends Lesley & John's Daughters Wedding & from Start to Finish we had a Fantastic time the staff @ the Hotel Hannah, Richard & not forgetting Mel (the Wedding Planner) were all brilliant. Nothing was to much for any of them. I would definitely recommend this hotel, for a Wedding it was all lovely. Well done to the Staff at St Pierre. less
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Stayed here when we was going to a wedding locally. The staff were very pleasant and helpful! The room was a good size and had everything we needed (apart from a fridge) the room was clean and tidy wi... more
Stayed here when we was going to a wedding locally. The staff were very pleasant and helpful! The room was a good size and had everything we needed (apart from a fridge) the room was clean and tidy with no cause for complaint. On out return we needed our key from reception as we didn't want to loose it when we were out as we came back to the desk there was a sign say ' helping another guest' at this time there was to young lads who worked there but were doing the bar at the wedding but as it wasn't busy at 12:05am and there was two they left us stood there for 10 minutes until my partner went over so I just think it was rude and bad mannered not very good customer service it took him 3 seconds to do so not like we wanted a lot! Anyway came to the room finally and out heating on and got in bed which is extremely comfy and not those stupid twin beds a proper double! The room went very warm and lovely!! I would definitely return less


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The practice of branding is undergoing a deep transformation — a change brought about by our kaleidoscopic postmodern culture, the development of communication technology and rapid globalization.
In prior decades, brand managers aimed to establish their products and services primarily by way of consistency and repetition. A brand's voice and message were to be the same, independent of marketing channel. The goal of the designer was to define identity systems that would ensure compliance and coherence in all of the brand's manifestations, as codified in brand identity style guides.Read more...


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Drinking and pubs are necessary social pursuits. It less to do with the drinking and everything to do with the culture of the UK. Bars are the place friends and family meet and you can even meet grandma at your "local".
Pubs & Bars
Traditionally popular, the pub is a meeting point for everybody. It is not rare to see a staff person talking with the head of some department of the company in there. They are open until 11pm and happy hour from 5pm to 7pm. The most well known are Hoggshead, Picher and Piano, All Bar One, Slug and Lettuce… Food is less expensive than in restaurants, usually made with burgers, fish and chips, pizza….
Below is a list of pubs and bars that we recommend:
You can consult also: http://www.beerintheevening.com
Many pubs are also sports bars and many are fiercely loyal to a local team. Beware that some places can be a bit rough, especially on game days.
Tea - Tea is a staple of the daily routine and diet for many English. The custom was begun in the 1840s due to the various classes in England. The upper classes typically ate luncheon at about midday and dinner at 20:00, while the lower classes ate midday and then a light supper at around 19:00. For both groups, afternoon tea filled a gap in the meals. Teatime is no longer strictly observed in busy office environments, but it still often takes place in the home and has become a popular tourist activity.
There are two basic types of tea:
Tea usually consists of
Alcohol has a rich history in the UK and a good drink is taken seriously. People can be as passionate about their drink as they are about their team. Choose wisely.
Beer - Beer was the first alcoholic drink to be produced in England. It has a complex but incredibly long history as it has been brewed continuously since prehistoric times.
Cider - This drink of fermented apple juice is actually a member of the wine family. It is served by the pint or half pint like beer. There are two distinct types:
Wine - Wine often accompanies formal meals. It was introduced to England by the Romans and has been much enjoyed ever since. Most wine is imported, but there are English wines. The Wine Standards Board reported that there were just over 350 vineyards producing wine throughout England. The largest is Chapel Down Wines near Tenterden in Kent, with The Three Choirs Vineyards in Gloucestershire and Sharpham Vineyard in Devon also of note.
Liquor - Gin is the liquor most often identified with England. Though not actually developed in Britain, gin and tonic has historical roots back to the British empire when it was originally taken to combat malaria in tropical climates. Rum is also popular, and though whisky is largely claimed by the Scots, it is also popular.
Liquor Laws
The legal drinking age is 18 years old and any pubs and clubs will ask for ID. However, if alcohol is to be consumed with a meal or while the teenager is with their parents, the laws are more generous. For example, it is legal for a single glass of wine to be served to a 16-year old with a meal.
Penalties for drinking and driving are extremely severe. The current limit is:
From fine dining to street food, London provides. Along with the usual English fare, numerous Thai, Japanese, Mexican, Pakistani, Polish, Turkish, Indian, French, and Italian dishes are available.
English Specialties
Vegetarian food isn't difficult to find and, in fact, many sites, restaurants, and guides cater to vegetarian and vegan dining. Most restaurants offer at least one vegetarian option, and a side dish or appetizer can be made into a main course.
Helpful sites for vegetarians include: http://www.veganlondon.co.uk/ or http://www.veggieplaces.co.uk/london/.
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The Gate Vegetarian Restaurant
Tipping in restaurants is less generous than in the United States, but generally more generous than other places in Europe. All meals include a 20 percent VAT tax and it is customary to leave 10-15 percent of the bill. However, restaurants may add a service charge so check your bill before paying.
It is unnecessary to pay a tip for fast food, self-service or take away meals. Tipping is also not practiced in pubs. If you have had a practically pleasant experience, you may offer to buy a drink for the bartender who will either have it, save it for later, or keep the price of the drink as a tip.
Fast Food
Fast food is widely available, to the disadvantage of the people's health. Fish and chip shops, a "chippy", are very popular, as well as international fast food. Though London is an expensive city to live in, there are many meals available from £5. Most pubs offer a decent small meal starting at 11:00. Grocery stores like Tesco also have many inexpensive ready made options. Within the city there are also many take-away options like fish & chips, Indian, falafal, and other international specialities.
While there are a countless number of excellent restaurants within London, not all of them are good. Note that prices are inevitably inflated close to major tourist attractions. Look for restaurants that Londoners are dining at rather than tourists.
For very good food in the most expensive locations in London, (crazy low price indeed: £5 - Beef stroganoff, custard and pudding, ...) there is The Stockpot, 40 Panton Street, London SW1Y 4EA. You will find other Stockpot in prestigious locations such as 273 Kings Road SW3 5EN, 18 Old Compton St Soho - W1D 4JL, ...etc.
For noodles and not much more expensive, there are also the famous Wagamama.
To explore the best of London's dining, use http://london.diningguide.com/ and http://www.london-eating.co.uk/.
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To get uniform data, the researchers brought lead R.D.s from each state to U-M for training on the cholesterol and nutrition guidelines, and on the data collection practices used in the study. R.D.s at Veterans Affairs hospitals got their training by phone conferencing. R.D.s then returned to their own practices, trained their colleagues and implemented the ADA guidelines.
The study included only patients between the ages of 25 and 70 years who had high cholesterol levels, or triglyceride levels over 200 mg/dL, and who met other inclusion criteria including no recent changes in their cholesterol medication status. Neither the R.D.s nor their patients were paid to participate in the study.
The real world aspect of this study included the disappointing finding that many patients dropped out of nutrition counseling after one or two visits, when three or four sessions with an R.D. is recommended to make and sustain truly effective changes in eating habits. Lack of insurance coverage was a major factor in this dropout rate.
Patients whose doctors changed their cholesterol medication status, either by starting them on a drug for the first time, or increasing their dose before assessing the effect of diet change, were not included in the analysis. But for the 219 patients who didnt have any change in their medication status, the impact of the R.D. counseling became apparent in the first year after the initial visit.
Although some patients may already be eating a relatively healthy diet, medical nutrition therapy can increase patients knowledge of cardioprotective foods and assist them in individualizing the guidelines to fit their preferences and lifestyle, says Weintraub. A significant number of patients reduced the fat in their diets to less than 30 percent of calories, as recommended for a heart health. Many participants also lost weight and/or increased the
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City, town, and county councilmembers and county commissioners are legislators. Together they constitute a legislative body which is given authority by the state constitution and state law to make local law. Local legislative authority is generally limited to what the state specifically grants to counties, cities and towns. However, code cities, charter cities and charter counties have "home rule" powers which permit them to exercise authority not specifically granted; provided that the state has not specifically prohibited that local authority.
Our political system is a representative democracy. We elect legislators to make policy decisions and enact laws on our behalf. Except through the exercise of the initiative and referendum, we do not practice direct democracy. Our representatives may come from a variety of backgrounds: farmers, teachers, doctors, lawyers, business owners, etc. The essence of the legislative process is the give and take of different interests, and the search for a compromise that is acceptable to the majority. Often there are elaborate mechanisms to involve citizens and interest groups in the policy-making process. However, in the final analysis, legislative bodies make the decisions. Those who are not satisfied with the outcome can always seek to change the representatives by voting them out of office. But they must abide by the decisions whether they like them or not.
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While mayors and city managers often develop and propose policies, their basic responsibility is to carry out the council's directives and to implement the policy adopted by the council. Commissioners serve both legislative and executive roles. The relationship of the executive to the legislative body varies by form of local government.
While much of this information is relevant to counties, there are some factors that make the policy-making process of counties different from cities. Elected county offices are partisan in a majority of the counties; candidates declare party affiliation when they run for office. All elected city offices are non-partisan. County commissioners share power with other elected county officials such as the assessor, auditor, prosecuting attorney, sheriff, county clerk, and treasurer. There are only a handful of Washington cities that elect anyone other than mayors or council members. An extensive treatment of the responsibilities of commissioners can be found in the County Commissioner Guide, MRSC - November 2014.
The separation of authority between the legislative body and the chief executive in the mayor-council, county executive and council-manager forms of government is very similar. In the mayor-council form of government, the mayor is the chief administrative officer who is responsible for all administrative functions. When separately elected, the county executive serves as chief administrative officer in those counties that have a council (e.g., King, Pierce, Snohomish and Whatcom Counties). In the council-manager form, the appointed manager is the chief administrative officer. The council creates the departments, authorizes positions, and fixes compensation. The council may not direct the hiring of any employee by the chief administrative officer, although local ordinances may call for council confirmation of appointments in the mayor-council form of government. The mayor has the power to appoint and remove all appointive officers and employees consistent with the laws of the city. This authority to hire and fire may be delegated to department heads. In the council-manager form, the manager supervises city business, appoints and removes department heads and employees, executes laws, recommends activities to the council, submits reports, submits a proposed budget, and performs other duties directed by ordinance.
Mayors, county executives, city managers, and staff do not make policy decisions. However, they have strong influence on the policy-making process and its resultant decisions. For example, they propose budgets, oversee the studies and analyses carried out by staff, and make policy recommendations to councils. Through their ongoing contacts with key interest groups, elected and appointed chief administrative officers and department heads influence (and are influenced by) other participants in the policy development process.
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Mayor and Councilmember Handbook, MRSC and AWC, revised 2013 - This handbook is intended to serve as a guide for mayors and councilmembers in Washington cities and towns operating under the mayor-council form of government. There are also materials on issues which directly concern mayors in council-manager cities and all mayor pro tems: presiding over council meetings, conducting public hearings, etc.
Policy development processes are most effective and productive when key players work well together. Each party has a role to play and has defined responsibilities. Conflicts often develop when the legitimate needs and roles of one party are not understood by another. Here are some suggestions that might make the policy development process more effective:
Some key staff belong to national and state associations that hold members to professional and ethical standards. For example, many city managers and administrators belong to the Washington City/County Management Association and are bound by the International City/County Management Association code of ethics. Asking staff to help on certain political matters, such as election and ballot campaigns, puts them in a difficult position. State laws also significantly limit the use of public resources for campaign issues.
Staff will sometimes assert that "we can't do this because it violates technical standards." While these standards are legitimate attempts to address important public goals, they often do not fully recognize other community values. For example, street design standards favor the movement of traffic. If the street is not critical for the movement of large traffic volumes, there may be ways to design the street to achieve other community goals by providing wider sidewalks, bike lanes, and space for recreational and social activities. (However, access may be lost to certain categories of state or federal funds if standards are not met.) Explore these issues with staff and encourage their creativity.
Competent staff can be a tremendous help in developing ideas, structuring good processes, and generally keeping you out of trouble. Get to know and trust key staff.
Treat each other respectfully. Otherwise the official may not get that extra effort that can make a difference in effectiveness.
Avoid public criticism of each other; it only makes for martyrs. If there is a legitimate concern, discuss the matter privately. If you are a councilmember, remember that you do not have the authority to direct employees. Discuss your concerns with the executive, mayor or city manager. If on the staff, ask for policy clarification if you are not sure what was intended.
Show appreciation for good work. Say "thanks." Share credit.
Understanding and appreciating the differing roles of your team members will improve the policy-making and decision-making process.
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This summer we bring you more menu innovation, with new market treats, a healthy dose of experimentation and the freshest seasonal ingredients to tempt you through the warmer months in style.
This summer we bring you more menu innovation, with new market treats, a healthy dose of experimentation and the freshest seasonal ingredients to tempt you through the warmer months in style.
Get your mouth in the mood
Guacamole £3.95 v
Freshly made every day with Hass avocados & freshly squeezed lime juice. Served with tortilla chips with Chicharrón style pork scratchings £4.45
Chorizo topped frijoles £4.50
Frijoles topped with a Trealy Farm, Mexican-style sobrasada & chorizo oil, served with tortilla chips
Fresh tomato salsa & chips £3.10 v
Our freshly made zingy tomato salsa to enjoy with home cooked tortilla chips
Frijoles & tortilla chips £3.35 v
Creamy twice cooked black beans with crumbly Lancashire cheese & crema
Smaller plates for sharing or all day grazing
Choose 2-3 per person (or 1 f or an afternoon snack)
Three toasted soft corn tortillas with delicious fillings for you to (ahem) taco bite of…
Pork pibil £4.10
Slow cooked pork in our special Yucatecan marinade with fiery pickled onions
Chicken tinga £4.25
Chicken with sweet onion, smoky chipotle & ripe red tomatoes
Grilled British steak £4.50
Flash grilled skirt steak with meco salsa and tomatillo guac with grilled cheese & salsa: £4.85
Cactus & corn £3.95 v
Sautéed cactus, courgette & tomato with summer herbs, shaved corn & feta
Plantain £3.95 v
Sweet crispy plantain, frijoles, crema, feta & our hot chipotle adobo
Two crispy corn tortillas topped with fresh, light layers of Mexican flavour
Salmon sashimi £4.50
Sustainable Scottish salmon, served raw, with crispy onions, avocado & creamy chipotle mayo
Black bean £3.80 v
Creamy frijoles, Green Goddess sauce, corn & black bean salsa with a dash of crema
Chicken Caesar £4.20
Invented in Mexico, adapted by us: shredded chicken coated in a creamy Caesar dressing with crisp Cos
Crab & avacado £5.25
MSC certified British crab with chipotle mayo & sliced avocado
Two corn tortillas filled, rolled and fried into crispy cigars & served with shredded salads & salsas
Sweet potato & feta £3.95 v
Wrapped in blue corn. Roasted sweet potato, feta & caramelised red onion with crema, salsa fresca & chipotle mayo
Tender, marinated chicken £4.00
Poached chicken seasoned with lime & black pepper, Lancashire cheese & smoky meco salsa
Large toasted tortilla oozing with melting mozzarella and classic Mexican ingredients
Pinto bean & cheese £3.75 v NEW
Creamy pinto beans with a hint of chipotle
Chipotle chicken £4.25
Shredded poached chicken in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce
Chilli £3.95
Sautéed onions with jalapeno & habanero chillies, tempered by creamy feta
Chorizo & squash £4.25
British chorizo, made to our own special recipe, with diced butternut squash
Pea & mint empanada £4.15 v NEW
Two crispy pastry parcels, stuffed with mint spiked garden peas, crushed with new potatoes & feta
Broccoli with green goddess dressing £4.50 v NEW Charred tenderstem broccoli with a green goddess dressing & toasted pumpkin seeds
Grilled corn on the cob £3.95 v NEW Grilled British corn with mojo de ajo, chipotle mayo, lime & feta
The perfect introduction to the Markets of Mexico for 2 people to share £19.95*
*These selections are fixed. Your waiter will be happy to help in picking other street foods to suit your tastes.
A menu for adventurers to discover our favourites for 2 people to share £32.50*
We regularly update our specials to bring you the most exciting seasonal dishes. See our separate menu for what's special right now.
We donate 20p from each dish will go to charities and campaigns close to our heart in Mexico and the UK.
Perfect for one
Sizzling sounds from the market
Marinated grilled chicken £10.25
Chargrilled chicken breast marinated in Yucatecan spices, cumin & oregano. Served with green rice & spicy pickled onions
British steak, the Mexican way £10.25 NEW
British bavette steak marinated in a pasilla rub, served with grilled cheese, green rice & smoky meco salsa
Grilled MSC haddock with parsley mojo* £10.50 NEW
Grilled fresh haddock with a parsley & oregano salsa verde & caramelized garlic, served with green rice & salad
Mexican salads with healthy doses of flavour
The Sonora salad
Avocado, pumpkin seeds, beans, British quinoa & Cos lettuce in a crispy tortilla bowl with either:
Chargrilled steak: £8.75
Grilled achiote chicken: £8.75
MSC crab & avacado: £9.95
Super charged salad £8.50
Grilled broccoli, avocado, feta, British quinoa, pumpkin seeds & pink pickled onions in a crispy tortilla bowl
For a lighter salad, ask for no tortilla bowl
Toasted flour tortillas, wrapped around delicious fillings of frijoles, shredded cabbage, green rice, crema & avocado salsa with tortilla chips & chipotle salsa
Slow-cooked pork £6.95
Cooked for hours in a habanero and achiote marinade until meltingly tender, served with pink pickled onions
Chicken tinga £6.95
Tender shredded chicken in a chipotle spiced, onion & tomato sauce
British steak £6.95
Flash fried skirt steak with smoky chipotle salsa & grilled spring onions
Baja cheese +60p
Any of the above with cheese
Cactus & corn £6.85 NEW V
Sautéed cactus, courgette & grilled corn with tarragon, spinach & feta
Just like Mama used to make. Served with beans & rice
MSC fish tacos* £9.50
Three Baja beach-shack style tacos with panko crumbed MSC cod, shredded slaw, chipotle mayo & pickled cucumber
Pasilla chicken enchilada £8.95 NEW
Mexican comfort food. Poached chicken in corn tortillas, steeped in a gently smoky Pasilla de Oaxaca & crème fraiche tomato sauce
Summer vegetable enchilada £7.95 NEW V
Grilled courgette, summer corn & cactus folded in corn tortillas and soaked in a gently smoky Pasilla de Oaxaca & crème fraiche tomato sauce
Pork pibil £9.25
Tender, marinated pork served in a parcel with spicy slaw & pink pickled onions
Enjoy with anything
Sweet potato £3.10 V
Crispy fried chunks of sweet potato, dressed with smoky caramelised mojo de ajo
Rice n' beans £2.30 V
Green rice blitzed with coriander, onion & garlic. Served with frijoles & Lancashire cheese
Frijoles £2.50 V
Rich, creamy black beans cooked twice for flavour. Served with crumbled cheese & crema
Frijoles with chorizo £3.95 NEW
Frijoles topped with a Trealy Farm sobrasada & chorizo oil
Corn & bean salad £3.95 V
Mixed salad leaves tossed with diced avocado, corn & bean salsa topped with toasted pumpkin seeds
Spicy slaw £2.30 V
Fresh crunchy slaw mix with our chipotle dressing
Save some room
Churros y chocolate £3.95 V
Our favourite! Mexican doughnuts with a rich chocolate sauce
Buñuelo with Tommi's tomatillo jam £3.95 NEW V
Sweet fried pastry, with vanilla ice cream drizzled with home-made tomatillo jam & toasted coconut
Salted caramel ice-cream £4.25 V
Salted caramel ice-cream with shavings of Original Beans chocolate
Vanilla ice-cream £4.25 V
With toasted pumpkin seeds, drizzled with our caramel "cajeta" sauce
Mango or passion fruit sorbet £3.95 V
Served as in the markets of Mexico
Honeycomb chocolate bites £3.50 NEW N V
Three delicious bites of dark chocolate studded with honeycomb, raisins, roasted peanuts & a hint of pasilla


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An early evening rain had fallen. In the encroaching darkness, the streets of Seattle lay like mirrored strips between the glittering gray high-rises.
The dot-com revolution had changed this once quiet city, and even after the sun had set, the clattering, hammering sounds of construction beat a constant rhythm. Buildings sprouted overnight, it seemed, reaching higher and higher into the soggy sky. Purple-haired kids with nose rings and ragged clothes zipped through downtown in brand-new, bright-red Ferraris.
On a corner lot in the newly fashionable neighborhood of Belltown, there was a squat, wooden-sided structure that used to sit alone. It had been built almost one hundred years earlier, when few people had wanted to live so far from the heart of the city.
The owners of radio station KJZZ didn't care that they no longer fit in this trendy area. For fifty years they had broadcast from this lot. They had grown from a scrappy local station to Washington's largest.
Part of the reason for their current wave of success was Nora Bridge, the newest sensation in talk radio.
Although her show, Spiritual Healing with Nora, had been in syndication for less than a year, it was already a bona fide hit. Advertisers and affiliates couldn't write checks fast enough, and her weekly newspaper advice column, "Nora Knows Best," had never been more popular. It appeared in more than 2,600 papers nationwide.
Nora had started her career as a household hints adviser for a small-town newspaper, but hard work and a strong vision had moved her up the food chain. The women of Seattle had been the first to discover her unique blend of passion and morality; the rest of the country had soon followed.
Reviewers claimed that she could see a way through any emotional conflict; more often than not, they mentioned the purity of her heart.
But they were wrong. It was the impurity in her heart that made her successful. She was an ordinary woman who'd made extraordinary mistakes. She understood every nuance of need and loss.
There was never a time in her life, barely even a moment, when she didn't remember what she'd lost. What she'd thrown away. Each night she brought her own regrets to the microphone, and from that wellspring of sorrow, she found compassion.
She had managed her career with laserlike focus, carefully feeding the press a palatable past. Even the previous week when People magazine had featured her on the cover, there had been no investigative story on her life. She had covered her tracks well. Her fans knew she'd been divorced and that she had grown daughters. The hows and whys of her family's destruction remained-thankfully-private.
Tonight, Nora was on the air. She scooted her wheeled chair closer to the microphone and adjusted her headphones. A computer screen showed her the list of callers on hold. She pushed line two, which read: Marge/mother-daughter probs.
"Hello and welcome, Marge, you're on the air with Nora Bridge. What's on your mind this evening?"
"Hello . . . Nora?" The caller sounded hesitant, a little startled at actually hearing her voice on the air after waiting on hold for nearly an hour.
Nora smiled, although only her producer could see it. Her fans, she'd learned, were often anxious. She lowered her voice, gentled it. "How can I help you, my friend?"
The bestselling author of "On Mystic Lake" and "Angel Falls" turns her eye to another kind of love and reconciliation--that of an estranged mother and daughter. In "Summer Island" the secrets of the past lead to a renewal of love and healing.
Talk-show host Nora Bridge insists that her estranged daughter Ruby, a struggling comedienne, come to her childhood home in the San Juan islands while Nora convalesces. Ruby has her own agenda, including writing a tell-all biography of her famous mother.
The author of the cherished bestsellerOn Mystic Lakereturns with a poignant, funny, luminous novel about a mother and daughter--the complex ties that bind them, the past that separates them, and the healing that comes with forgiveness. Years ago, Nora Bridge walked out on her marriage and left her daughters behind. She has since become a famous radio talk-show host and newspaper columnist beloved for her moral advice. Her youngest daughter, Ruby, is a struggling comedienne who uses her famous mother as fuel for her bitter, cynical humor. When the tabloids unearth a scandalous secret from Nora's past, their estrangement suddenly becomes dramatic: Nora is injured in an accident and a glossy magazine offers Ruby a fortune to write a tell-all about her mother. Under false pretenses, Ruby returns home to take care of the woman she hasn't spoken to for almost a decade. Nora insists they retreat to Summer Island in the San Juans, to the lovely old house on the water where Ruby grew up, a place filled with childhood memories of love and joy and belonging. There Ruby is also reunited with her first love and his brother. Once, the three of them had been best friends, inseparable. Until the summer that Nora had left and everyone's hearts had been broken. . . . What began as an expose evolves, as Ruby writes, into an exploration of her family's past. Nora is not the woman Ruby has hated all these years. Witty, wise, and vulnerable, she is desperate to reconcile with her daughter. As the magazine deadline draws near and Ruby finishes what has begun to seem to her an act of brutal betrayal, she is forced to grow up and at last to look at her mother--and herself--through the eyes of a woman. And she must, finally, allow herself to love. Summer Islandis a beautiful novel, funny, tender, sad, and ultimately triumphant.
About the Author
Kristin Hannah is the bestselling author of On Mystic Lake and Angel Falls. She lives with her husband and son on an island in the Pacific Northwest.
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John Shontz, DVM — Chief of Staff
Dr. John Shontz ("Dr. John"), our Chief of Staff, was raised in a suburb on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio known as Mayfield. What, you've heard that name somewhere before? That's right, the very same town as Beaver Cleaver! His college education began in electrical engineering at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. He figured out pretty quickly that engineering was not for him and transferred to The Ohio State University into the College of Agriculture where he studied Animal Science and Nutrition. He then gained entrance into their College of Veterinary Medicine receiving his degree in 1978. Dr. John candidly admits that the best thing to come out of his years spent in Columbus was meeting Katherine Settle, first a classmate now his wife! Shortly after graduating, they got married and spent a year working in a private practice in the St. Petersburg – Tampa area of Florida.
After realizing that Florida was too hot with too many bugs, Drs. John and Katherine decided to move to Sanford to enter into business with Dr. Katherine's father at Sanford Animal Hospital. Under their guidance, this small country veterinary practice grew and flourished, to the point where a second practice was needed to better serve the entire county. In 1991, a hospital was opened on the west side of town and all large animal services transferred. This practice became All Animals Veterinary Hospital, which is located on Animal Avenue.
Katherine Settle-Shontz, DVM
Dr. Katherine Settle-Shontz ("Dr. Katherine") began working with her dad at the age of five, helping care for their personal pets as well as those in his animal hospital. She received her Bachelor of Science in Zoology degree from the University of North Carolina. Since North Carolina State was not yet an accredited veterinary school, Dr. Katherine attended and later graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University in 1978, where she met her husband. In their early years of practice, she and her husband began their career at a small practice in Florida.
While in Florida, Dr. Katherine became involved with the racing track Greyhounds — she was hooked on this breed at first sight! After her involvement began, she became active in track Greyhound rescue and adoption. When they decided to come home and practice in Sanford, she brought that love and devotion with her, and Sanford Animal Hospital became the first track Greyhound adoption facility in North Carolina. Now, since there are so many facilities who can dedicate their time solely to this cause, Sanford Animal Hospital no longer adopts out Greyhounds.
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Dr. Maria Kenny ("Dr. Maria") is a veterinarian at Sanford Animal Hospital. Dr. Maria hails from Minnesota, where she has worked as a radiation therapist in a radiation oncology clinic until 2000, when she decided that it was not too late to pursue her dream to become a veterinarian. After returning to school, She graduated from the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004.
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Battle the Grim Reaper and his Zombie Army in a mobility scooter race for your soul. A game for PC, Mac, Linux, VITA, iOS & Android. Read more
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Battle the Grim Reaper and his Zombie Army in a mobility scooter race for your soul. A game for PC, Mac, Linux, VITA, iOS & Android.
About this project
"The studio who brought you those quirky characters in the Lloyds TSB 'For the Journey' advertising campaign bring you a game with a bit of dark humour"
Race the Grim Reaper
Use your weapons to survive
In game action
Pimp up your mobility scooter
'Coffin Dodgers' sees life in the slow lane become a fast and furious race for your soul. Take on the role of one of seven quirky retirement village residents, each racing on their very own modified mobility scooters, armed with a variety of homemade weapons and gadgets to take on anything the Grim Reaper may throw at them.
• Race and battle against the Grim Reaper and his army of monstrous zombies.
• Customise your mobility scooter with cool weapons and awesome modifications.
• Battle your way through 21 exhilarating races and challenges set around the beautifully crafted 3D world.
• Select one of the 7 quirky retirement village residents whom you want to save.
• Stunning 3D open world gameplay environment.
• Multi player gameplay experience.
A seemingly sleepy retirement village
….but wait, zombies?
Welcome to a suburban retirement village where all is not as it seems…
After settling down to recover from the responsibilities of working life, the residents of Sunny Pines have been idling away the days, life could not be more tranquil.
However, a creepy new resident, Mr Grim Reaper, looks set to turn retirement on its head… After years trawling the earth for souls to harvest, Mr Grim Reaper concludes Sunny Pines is where he'll lay his hat; here he can harvest souls from the comfort of his rocking chair. However, seven of the sprightliest senior citizens have other ideas and set out to prove that life for Grim at Sunny Pines definitely won't be like shooting fish in a barrel.
The stately seven decide to strike a deal with the Grim Reaper; a racing championship to the death. If they can prove themselves to be fast and full of life, surviving and ultimately winning the championship, then he will allow them to live. However, too slow and they will be condemned to the retirement village in the sky.
What the Reaper doesn't tell the folk of Sunny Pines is that once he takes your soul he can bring you back as one of his army of the living dead; mobility scooter racing zombies that are hell bent on making sure that nobody wins, by any means possible.
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Collect the awesome Speed Boosts
Drop cod liver oil to take out your opponents
The Grim Reaper's Tombstone Attack
Players must battle it out against The Grim Reaper and the other competitors over 7 tracks and 21 challenges, where only the most skilled racer will survive. In each stage you will face 3 challenges; A Death Chase, A Battle Race and a final miscellaneous challenge set by the Reaper himself, each will test the most skillful of racers. Your rank against other competitors will ensure you progress to the next stage; however finish bottom of the pile and the Reaper gets to take your soul.
You can use the currency you earn to buy upgrades from the local DIY store, enabling you to pimp up your mobility scooter. Here you can upgrade your motor, wheels, suspension and even your weapons; turning your vehicle into a battle ready speed machine, ready to aid you in your quest to stay alive.
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We will brand a shop in the game in your company logo or your name. We have hundreds of buildings in our 3D world with 20 available on our shopping high street ready to be claimed by you. Your logo will appear over one of the shops on the street selected at random and depending on your logo, it might also appear in the window of the shop. Expect your logo to be seen by millions of people world wide if you make this reward. Please ensure you have permission to use the logo and it must not infringe anyone else's trade mark or copyright. We will provide you with a digital image to show you how your shop looks and where in the world it is. Your brand or name will also appear in the official game credits.Less
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Provides an extra layer of protection from the saddle so you feel more comfortable on longer rides especially in the warmer weather.
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Chapeau Chamois Cream help you stay comfortable on the bike, whether you choose the unscented or menthol variety.
Chamois cream is one of those items that provokes fevered discussion, the marmite of the cycling world - you either love it or hate it.
Some riders will swear that t if you ride for a decent length of time then you can't leave home without a liberal application of chamois cream. Chapeau have two versions in their line-up, original and menthol. Besides an obvious difference in fragrance, the original has a slightly thicker consistency.
The menthol version does smell nice and is only slightly thinner in it's consistency.
The stated way to use the cream is with a generous application to the buttocks and perineum before added some directly onto the chamois pad itself. The cream benefits the rider through creating a long lasting barrier between the rider and pad but also an anti-friction layer to prevent bacterial gowth. A useful bonus for every rider.
The low down in performance terms, it does provide a thick layer when applied to the pertinent areas. It does provide a comfortable barrier and on longer runs it does keep matters running smoothly allowing you as a rider to concentrate on your effort without getting distracted. For longer rides you will have to be liberal in the amount you apply.
Once applied the cream is easy to wash off so there is no sticky residue left to cause unpleasantness later on your ride.
Either flavour of the Chapeau Chamois Cream provides a suitable layer of protection. The original is slightly thicker but the menthol version smells nice.
Provides an extra layer of protection from the saddle so you feel more comfortable on longer rides especially in the warmer weather.
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Make and model: Chapeau Chamois Cream
Size tested: n/a
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
Aimed at riders who want to ride further for longer. In the warm weather it keeps your seat area comfy and has the stated ability to keep things hygienic. Two things important to every cyclist.
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
There is a slight difference in thickness between the two creams, the original is the thicker of the two. However both offer a decent layer and are easy to wash off your hands once applied.
Both chamois creams provide a layer of protection from discomfort and over a longer ride keep seated matters from distracting you.
The cream lasts sufficiently for longer rides, the only time there was a wearing off of the benefits, there was over 10 hours of saddle time.
The layer of protection and comfort provided make for an enjoyable experience.
The 200ml tube will last a fair while even with liberal use of it.
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
I've never used chamois cream before but was surprised how effective it was. A convert.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
Besides the performance the ease at which you can wash it off means you don't get any residue left on your hands.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
I don't know if the ease at which the cream washes off means it is not quite as thick as it could be to provide a true barrier. This is a small gripe considering the other benefits.
Did you enjoy using the product? I was pleasantly surprised by the effectiveness.
Would you consider buying the product? Yes
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes
About the tester
Age: 44
I usually ride: Currently riding a Pinnacle Evaporite Three My best bike is: As above
I've been riding for: 5-10 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Experienced
I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, commuting, sportives, mtb, Not yet but looking to dip my toe in the world of TT
I've been using it after my previous Assos cream ran out. Compared to the Assos, its definitely thinner and I've noticed that after 4 hours in the saddle it seems to stop offering me protection. I've also had a few more issues with saddle sore since switching. On the plus side, it does smell nice though, and as stated it is easy to wash off.
Personally for me, its not something I'll be buying another tube of and I'll be back to the Assos.
posted by Rob PC [11 posts]
29th July 2013 - 9:27
"Either flavour of the Chapeau Chamois Cream..."
you really did get carried away
posted by Metjas [347 posts]
30th July 2013 - 16:02
I did the exact same thing Rob. Ran out of Assos and the only thing in my LBS was this stuff. I didn't like it and my A**e even less so
Won't be buying it again.
posted by monkeyjo [36 posts]
31st July 2013 - 15:53
Rob PC and Monkeyjo
We're sorry you didn't find our chamois cream to your liking. When developing the creams we investigated the viscosity of the Assos cream and matched it against the menthol, so there shouldn't really be a difference there.
However, what we did find during testing is that people used up to a third less cream when squeezing from a tube compared to "scooping" from a jar. This difference did, of course, affect a rider's perception of the longevity of the cream.
We also found that the absorbency of the rider's chamois also affected longevity and comfort. If a rider did not apply enough cream to breach the saturation level of a chamois then all the cream would be absorbed and the rider would not feel the benefits for as long.
Our riders have tested the creams on and off road, during multi-day events such as the Marmot and at endurance events such as Twentyfour12 and, when used correctly, the creams have performed to our highest expectations.
Some riders do not like the fresher feeling of the menthol, and also like a slightly thicker cream, which is why we developed the Original "flavour".
As we hate to see our customers disappointed by any of our products we'd love you to try the Original for free. If you email me we'll get some samples out to you. If you then still feel that Chapeau Chamois Creams are not for you, well, at least we've given it a fair shot.
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