NEWS FROM IRELAND

Our first excursion was to The Natural History Museum in Dublin. It was interesting because there were a lot of beautiful animals. We had our packed-lunches in the park. In the afternoon, we went to a shopping centre. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre. We bought a lot of things. It was a good excursion.

By Lucia Jimenez and Eva Vazquez

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Movie review

A walk to remember

It's one of the most beautiful movies ever created in world, filmed in the United States in 2002 with Shane West and Mandy Moore.

It talks about  Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore)with leukemia who knows  Landon Carter (Shane West) from his school in a play where she is and they fall in love .                                                                                                When they start dating she tells him about her disease and he tries to do everything to make her happy before she dies.

Celebrity news!

Sara Carbonero has a Twin!

Many people say that the spanish journalist, Sara Carbonero (25), is very similar to the brazilian model, Adriana Lima (29).

Katy Perry celebrates her single last days!

Katy Perry's days of single life ar egoing away, and she celebrated her hen night in Las Vegas at Hard Rock Hotel Beach with one of her best friends Rihanna.

Elsa Pataky is Miley Cyrus's sister in law!

 
Elsa Pataky has already confirmaed her romance with Chris Hemsworth, liam Hemsworth's brother, and now she is a new member o Miley Cyrus's family.

Lady GaGa - Alejandro!

Many people say that the new Lady GaGa's video "Alejandro" is not suitable for children under twelve years old. That's why it has been censored in many music channels.

Celebrations

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is 25 of November.

It has been an annual tradition in the United States since 1863. Thanksgiving was historically a religious observation to give thanks to God. It is thought that the first Thanksgiving was celebrated to give thanks to God for helping the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony survive their first brutal winter in New England.

If you are thinking  of celebrating  thanksgiving, this is a typical menu:

THANKSGIVING DINNER MENU

French Onion Soup au Gratin

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Super-moist, Spiced Roast Turkey
Herbed Apple Stuffing
Giblet Brown Gravy

Crispy Roast Saffron Potatoes
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Glazed Baby Carrots with Balsamic Vinegar & Honey
Sautéed Leeks with Prunes

Cranberry & Orange Relish

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Pumpkin Pie Chantilly

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                                                Coffee served with
                                                Chocolate Truffles


By Paula Hernandez

- Dessert : Chocolate Chesnut Yule Log

Ingredients:

2.8 oz (3/4cup + 1Tbsp / 80g) ground hazelnuts
1.75 oz (1/2 cup / 50g) confectioner’s sugar
2Tbsp (15g) all-purpose flour
3.5oz (100g / ~100ml) about 3 medium egg whites
1.75 oz (4 Tbsp / 50g) granulated sugar
Vanilla Mousse:

2/3 cup (160g) heavy cream (35% fat content)
2/3 cup (160g) whole milk
1 vanilla bean
4 medium-sized egg yolks
3 oz (6 Tbsp / 80g) granulated sugar
3 Tbsp (25g) cornstarch, sifted
4g / 2 tsp powdered gelatin or 2 sheets gelatin

Dark Chocolate Ganache insert:

1.75 oz (4 Tbsp / 50g) granulated sugar
4.5oz (2/3 cup – 1 Tbsp/ 135g) heavy cream
5 oz (135g) dark chocolate, finely chopped
3Tbsp + 1/2tsp (45g) unsalted butter softened

Feuillantine insert:

3.5 oz (100g) milk chocolate
1 2/3 Tbsp (25g) butter
2 Tbsp (1 oz / 30g) praline (or bring 1/2 cup of sugar to an amber caramel and spread it on 1/2 cup almonds and ground until fine)
2.1oz (60g) lace crepes(gavottes) or rice krispies or corn flakes or Special K
Melt the chocolate and butter in a double boiler.Add the praline and the coarsely crushed lace crepes. Mix quickly to thoroughly coat with the chocolate. Spread between two sheets of wax paper to a size slightly larger than your desired shape. Refrigerate until hard.
For the raspberry log: replace the milk chocolate with white.

Chestnut Creme Brulee:

1 cup (230g) heavy cream
4 medium-sized (72g) egg yolks
0.75 oz (2 Tbsp / 25g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup chesnut puree

Dark Chocolate Icing:

4g / 2 tsp powdered gelatin or 2 sheets gelatin
¼ cup (60g) heavy cream
2.1 oz (5 Tbsp / 60g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (50g) water1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder

How to do it:

1.Mix the hazelnuts and the confectioner's sugar.

2.Sift the flour into the mix.

3.Beat the eggs whites, gradually adding the granulated sugar until stiff.

4.Pour the hazelnut mixture into the egg whites and blend delicately with a spatula.

5.Grease a piece of parchment paper and line your baking pan with it. Spread the butter on a piece of parchment paper.

6.Pour the milk and 2/3 cup cream into a saucepan.

7.Split the vanilla bean in half, scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean halves into milk and put the vanilla bean in as well.

8.Heat to boiling, then turn the heat off, cover and let infuse for at least 30 minutes. Then remove the vanilla bean.

9.Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until white, thick and fluffy.

10.Add the cornstarch, beating carefully to ensure that there are no lumps.

11.While whisking vigorously, pour some of the milk into the yolk mixture to temper it. Put infused milk back on the stove on medium heat.

12.Pour yolk mixture back into the milk while whisking vigorously. Keep whisking vigorously until mixture thickens considerably.

13.As soon as the mixture starts to boil, leave on for only 2 more minutes. Add the gelatin and let it melt completely, stirring once or twice. Divide the batter in two equal parts
14.Make a caramel using the dry method, melt the sugar by spreading it in an even layer in a small saucepan with high sides. Heat over medium-high heat, watching it carefully as the sugar begins to melt. Never stir the mixture. As the sugar starts to melt, swirl the pan occasionally to allow the sugar to melt evenly. Cook to dark amber colour.

15.While the sugar is melting, heat the cream until boiling. Pour cream into the caramel and stir thoroughly. Be very careful as it may splatter and boil.
Pour the hot caramel-milk mixture over the dark chocolate. Wait 30 seconds and stir until smooth. Add the softened butter and whip hard and fast.

Our trip to Ireland.

In two weeks we are going to go to Ireland. We are very nervous because we have to do lots of things.
Studying for the evaluation exams, packing our suitcases and buying lots of things. It's going to be a busy week!
But we know that when we arrive in Ireland, it will be a great month.
In our opinion the only bad thing is the food, it is a bit bad.
The weather is so bad, it is so cold and rainy so we have to wear very warm clothes.
We still don´t know which family we are going to stay with, so we are looking  forward to good news.
We hope to learn a lot and have a lot of  fun!

SEE YOU SOON



by: Bea Castro and Lucia Jimenez

- Main course : Spicy oven-fried chicken

Ingredients:

For the marinade:

1 1/4 cups buttermilk

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon  black pepper

1 onion, sliced

12 chicken pieces with skin and bones

         After it is marinated:

1 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs

1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup all purpose flour

2 teaspoons dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3 tablespoons butter, melted

         How to do it:

        1. Whisk buttermilk, oil, hot pepper sauce, mustard, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2  teaspoon pepper in bowl to blend it well. Add the sliced onion, then chicken and turn to coat. Cover; chill at least 3 hours or up to 1 day, turning chicken occasionally.

       2. Place racks on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. Whisk breadcrumbs, cheese, flour, thyme, paprika, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt in large baking dish to blend. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Add chicken to the breadcrumb mixture and turn to coat completely. Arrange chicken, skin side up, on racks on baking sheets. Let stand 30 minutes.

      3. Preheat oven to 220 ºC.  Drizzle butter over chicken. Bake until crisp, golden and  cooked through, about 50 minutes. Serve warm.

Sports

An Interview with Xoan Abreu Costas ( 3º ESO B)

                   The captain of basketball has taught us how to play basketball with style.

1.        When did you start playing basketball?

I started playing in sixth grade when I was 12 years old.

2.        Why did you decide to play basketball and not another sport?

Because at first I didn’t practice any other sport and basketball was the only sport I liked from school

3.        How often do you play basketball?

I practice 2 days a week with my team, but I also practice at home every day and in the park

4.        Which has been your worst injury?

I’ve never had a serious injury. I only had a sprain in my hand

5.        Which position you play in?

I tend to be the team’s base but sometimes I play other positions

6.        Do you relate well with your teammates?

I get along very well with all my teammates; I never had any problems with them

7.        What do you have to do to prevent injuries?

Before starting to play basketball you should warm up (running at a trot, shooting baskets ...) and stretch the whole body

8.        To have a great effect on shots to the basket, what do we have to do?

You have to practice and throw a lot. It’s the only way to score

9.        Do you practice any other sport?

Yes, tennis and snowboarding

10.    How would you describe yourself as a player?

Well, I’m agile, quick; I’m physically fine, responsible, and respectful with others…

11.    Who is your favourite player and why?

My favorite player is Kobe Bryant. He’s a very good player and has good techniques for basketball

Made by Yunita Glez

Celebrations

Halloween

Halloween is coming up. It's the perfect time to prepare a party. You can invite your friends and wear scary costumes. Try to make your costume original, terrorific but that it also looks good on you.

This is an example of what you shouldn’t do:           And what you should do:

                 

In our school, we made a jack o´lantern contest. There were lots of original ideas, such as a a pumpkin from the world championship, a hamburguer… You could also see lots of effort from the students (and in some cases, from their parents).                                                                                                                                                                    

We want to congratulate everyone and especially the winners, who are:

1º place: Andrea Fernández               2ºplace :Chisco y Pedro Pino           

                                                         

3ºplace: Adrián Miguez

We recommend that you see this film. When you read the plot you will think that it´s a comedy but it will surprise you.

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS

When Peg discovers the lonely and abandoned Edward Scissorhands (played by Johnny Depp), she resolves to take him in and give him a home ... despite the fact that he can slice through just about anything with his "hands." Edward uses his deformity for good, though, styling hair for all of the women in the town (who don't seem to have a problem with this unique stranger) and creating art with the local shrubbery. Will his good heart be enough to woo Peg's daughter, Kim (played by Winona Ryder)? Not if her boyfriend has anything to say about it!

Enjoy and,

Happy Halloween!

Marta and Paula