Dune, Castro,

Somewhere or other I read that someone was going to re-read Dune. I decided I should do the same. I don't know why I didn't really enjoy it the first time, possibly because I had read a later book first and was expecting something totally different, I don't really know. However, I am about half way through the book and thoroughly enjoying it. I confess I don't quite get some of it, the Bene Geserit and their Missionaria Protectiva (I may have got that wrong) confuses me a little. The worms are the things that fascinate me the most. I had forgotten the story and it is very much like reading a new book for me.

The news hasn't stopped talking about the death of Fidel Castro, however, I don't know that it will make much difference to Cuba with Raoul Castro still head of the country. I have been told, by people who have vacationed there, just how very poor the people are and most Canadians pack their luggage with all kinds of things like toothpaste and shampoos to give away. Other things too I believe. However, not being politically minded, I didn't realise Cubans could get arrested for airing their opinions. We have never been but understand that it is a great place to vacation.

This recipe looked absolutely delicious so I had to share it. I am also going to include the video as it may be helpful. Not difficult though.

Bacon and Camembert Wreath





This mouth-watering bacon and Camembert wreath is the perfect Christmas showstopper which is guaranteed to take centre stage on your festive dinner table. It's the ideal party food for sharing with friends and family serving around 8 people. If you're having friends round this year then pop this in the centre of a buffet and everyone will be happy, guaranteed! You might just need more than one... This impressive wreath is so easy to make, wrapping readymade shortcrust pastry around thin slices of bacon and baking - it's that easy! It will take around 45 mins to prepare and cook this recipe but it's well worth the wait and the prep time is just fifteen minutes so there's not too much to do before you

get it in the oven. Topped with maple syrup it's one for sweet and salty lovers.
This bacon and Camembert wreath is best made and eaten on the same day!

320 g ready-rolled shortcrust pastry (11.29 oz)
12 rashers streaky bacon (regular bacon)
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 egg, beaten
1 Camembert

1. Heat the oven to 220°C. Cut each bacon rasher in half and set aside. Unroll the pastry, cut in half length ways and each half into 12 even strips. Top with bacon strips and brush over 2 tbsp maple syrup.

2. Curl each strip into a twist and chill for 30 mins.

3. Place the lid from the camembert box into the centre of a large lined baking tray and arrange the bacon pastry twists around it, to create a wreath shape. Brush with beaten egg and bake for 10 mins.

4. Remove from the oven and replace the camembert box lid with the cheese in the box base, cut a cross in the top and drizzle over the remaining syrup. Bake for a further 15 mins and serve.

Servings: 8

Source: GoodtoKnow
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