I have to admit that another Bank Holiday has really created ‘discombobulation’ in my body clock resulting in a parking ticket (I parked to do my weekly shop, which normally happens on a Sunday, and didn’t buy a ticket )- now that’s blown a hole in the budget, doh!!
Be warned I shall probably be a day out all week, ho hum and, as Pooh would say
“What day is it?”
“It’s today” said Piglet
“My favourite day” said Pooh
I had a very busy Bank Holiday here at HQ with choreography for ‘Independance Day’ that is less than two weeks away (19 May 2-6pm). I’m really excited, they are such happy, friendly and fun days and we get to dance for the afternoon, yay.
I also had assessments, reports and programmes to write but I love the brain ‘stretch’ that my varied roles give me.
The building work here is cracking on and the new PT Gym and Studio will soon be finished, will have a grand opening and you can come and see for yourself.
May is Skin Cancer Awareness month – take a look at an article I wrote a while ago for info and tips to care for yourself in the sun and heat.
The following website www.skincancer.org provides lots of useful information.
The DYBO month ahead:
All classes running for rest of this week as follows…
Tuesday 7 May: HIIT,Core Power and Dance Fit (6.30,7.15 and 7.45pm)
Our new ‘Old Skool’ Step’ class (Wednesday 6.30-7.15pm) it has been fully booked every week so book ahead to ensure your place!
Barre Fit (Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm). I have purchased an additional height adjustable Barre to accommodate a few more ‘Barrefitterinas’! – I recommend you book though!
Thursday: Contemporary Stretch and Dancespiration (6.15 and 7.30pm)
Friday’s Fitness Yoga course is very popular so again, I recommend you book.
Then,
W/C 13 May, full 5 night schedule.
W/C 20 May, Full 5 night Schedule.
W/C 27 May, it’s Half Term with a Bank Holiday Monday, so classes as follows:
Tuesday: HIIT, Core Power and Dance Fit (6.30pm, 7.15pm, 7.45pm)
Wednesday: Barre Fit (7.30-8.30pm)
Thursday: Contemporary Stretch (6.15-7.30pm)
We are taking bookings for the next ‘Old Skool Step’ course and ‘Friday’s Fitness Yoga’ course.
Remember that you are welcome to attend any other class if your usual one is not running!
One to one services are running throughout as usual.
IndepenDANCE
Tofu Asparagus Soup
Asparagus is in season (yum) and it’s really good for our Gut Biome (it’s a good source of pre biotic). Try this yummy recipe…
Ingredients
For the stock:
1 onion, roughly chopped
2 carrots, roughly chopped
1 leek, roughly chopped
2 sticks of celery, roughly chopped
1 clove of garlic
Small bunch of parsley
1 bouquet garni
2 litres of water
Salt and black pepper
For the asparagus soup:
½ block plain Tofu, roughly chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 stick of celery, diced
400g asparagus, trimmed weight
1 litre of the homemade vegetable stock
Salt and white pepper to taste
Method
- To prepare the stock, place all of the ingredients in a large pan, bring to the boil then cover and simmer gently for 1 1/2-2 hours checking occasionally to ensure that there is enough liquid left in the pan and adding more water if necessary.
- Sieve carefully to remove the vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
- To prepare the soup, gently fry the onion and celery without colouring in the 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large pan. Add the asparagus and 1 litre of homemade stock. Bring to the boil then simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool slightly for 5 minutes.
- Blitz the tofu in a food processor until smooth for 3-4 minutes, add the soup and whizz until smooth.
- Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
- Any leftover stock can be kept for 2-3 days in the fridge or frozen for use at a later date.
PS. When we are short on time we use a ready made stock, sssshhhh.
Have a fab week, so looking forward to seeing you at class and training!
Love ya,
Helen x
