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Ingredients: • 125g butter, unsalted, at room temper- ature, chopped • 155g (3/4 cup) caster sugar • 1 lemon, rind finely grated • 250g fresh ricotta (see note) • 3 eggs • 150g (1 cup) self-raising flour • 60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice • 100g (1/4 cup) lemon curd, plus extra to serve • Pure icing sugar, to dust • Vanilla ice cream, to serve Method: 1. Preheat oven to 170C/150C fan forced. Grease and line the base of a 20cm springform cake pan with baking paper. 2. Use elec

In this issue: Chair report March Events Recipe Corner Anyone for a Plats du Jour? BLC Events including Car Boot Sale! New - HR Article Podcasts Wordsearch and Crossword Classifieds Calendar CHAIR REPORT I suspect I was not the only one surprised by the fresh fall of snow in the middle of February, just as many of us were beginning to think of spring. While some travelled to warmer destinations over the Carnival break and others sought out even more snow elsewhere, Luxembourg

Christmas is coming, and with it, comes lots of lovely celebration, time with family and friends an ever-growing mound of tempting treats at home, festive food at work and party invitations galore. This can be a challenging time for the health conscious so let’s have a look at some ways to navigate the festive season and keep your wellbeing intact: Maintain a Normal Routine. Routine often disappears at this time of year, but it’s important to maintain some structure. Planning

Happy New Year! At this time of year, we often start thinking about what we want for the new year and what needs to change. Instead of thinking about resolutions that often fade by the end of January, let’s look at reflection. Reflection is not a list of failures, about reinventing yourself but rather it can help you feel grounded and gives you a clearer sense of direction. It is about noticing what worked, what didn’t, and what you want to carry forward. Start with what work

February is all about hearts, with love in the air and Valentine’s Day, but what about our heart health? Did you know that cardiovascular disease kills twice as many women as breast cancer? (Source: British Heart Foundation). The good news? In many cases, heart disease is preventable. For women, the risk of heart disease increases during menopause due to hormonal shifts that impact cholesterol levels and body fat distribution. Why Does Heart Disease Risk Rise After Menopause?

In this issue: February Events BLC Events including save the dates! Recipe Corner Anyone for a Plats du Jour? Podcasts Wordsearch and Crossword Classifieds CHAIR REPORT Winter made its presence felt in Luxembourg this year, with snow settling quietly over the city and reminding us—once again—that the festive season has truly drawn to a close. Decorations are packed away, routines resume, and everyday life regains its familiar pace. For your Committee, however, there has been

In this issue: Chair Report Membership and Newcomer Team Instructions Past events Health Article BLC Events Recipe Corner Anyone for a Plats du jour? Classifieds CHAIR REPORT December was a particularly active and rewarding month for the Club, marked by strong attendance, successful events, and clear progress in strengthening our teams and organisational structure. Our Annual Christmas Lunch at the Park Hotel Alvisse was a wonderful way to bring members together at the end of