It's a Fig Thing

 
Fragrance of the week is our Fig Tree Scent which can be bought in the form of tins and tealights - perfect gifts of even perfect treat for yourself! What ever the reason let the the clean and refreshing scent with hints of sweet fresh figs waft through your home this Autumn.

Did you know that Figs are believed to have originated in the Middle East and are now grown in many parts of the world.Figs have a rich history: the fig tree was the Tree of Life to the ancient Egyptians, and in the Bible they were said to grow in the Garden of Eden and their leaves were allegedly used to cover Adam and Eve’s nakedness.
Figs are one of the highest plant sources of calcium and fibre, and also contain potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6 and antioxidants.

Here are five ways to enjoy figs:
1. Grill halved figs with honey and serve with mascarpone or fresh ricotta.
2. Add sliced figs to a salad of rocket, walnuts and blue cheese.
3. Wrap halved figs with thinly sliced prosciutto and drizzle with caramelised balsamic.
4. Include quartered figs as part of a cheese platter.
5. If you’re lucky enough to have a fig tree or access to an abundance of fresh figs, make fig jam.
 

If you're in Cornwall this weekend why not try to pop along to the Fifteen Cornish Farmers Market at Watergate Bay, just outside of Newquay. Maybe you can pick up some fresh figs!

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Chuffed Choughs

The Cornish Crow is more commonly known as the Chough or Cornish Chough. The bird has been linked to the County for 100s of years. The Chough is included in the county's coat of arms alongside the miner and the fisherman, reflecting the bird's importance in Cornish culture. Legend has it that when King Arther died his spirit left this world in the form of a Chough, with it's red beak and red legs it signified the his gruesome demise.
By the turn of the 18th Century, naturalists of the time had already noticed a dip in the chough population and in 1947 the last remaining couple set up nest just outside of Newquay on the North Coast of Cornwall. Sadly, one of the birds died and it's partner patrolled the cliffs on it's own until 1973. From then onwards choughs were no longer seen in the wild -until 2001. In spring of 2001 3 wild choughs landed at the Lizard and stayed. The chough population from then onwards has grown stronger and stronger and in 2012five pairs fledged 18 young,  a record. Choughs back where they belong, 21st century emblems for Cornwall.
Emma Glew, one of our despatch team was lucky enough to catch sight of these beautiful birds in the wild and managed to take some stunning shots of the bird in it's natural habitat -all the images you can see were taken by her, stunning!

For more information on the birds and how you can help why not contact  the below:
RSPB South West Regional OfficeKeble House, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter EX1 1NT 
Tel: 01392 453775

The National Trust
Nature Conservation Adviser, Lanhydrock, Cornwall PL30 4DE 
Tel: 01208 74281 
  
Natural England
Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Team,  Pydar House, Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 1XU Tel: 01872 245045

St Eval Picks - October

Once a month, we would like to share with you the people that make the St Eval Candle Company. Meet Ashley Farrant our sales coordinator.  So, should you have any questions about our candles, or would like to place an order Ashley may well be the voice on the end of the line!

 

Where were you born? Slough, Berkshire        

What is your favourite buiscuit? Homemade Millionaires Shortbread

Favorite film? The Goonies                                                             

Favorite part of Cornwall and why? North Cornish Coast, because it has good surf, amazing rugged coastline and great people.          

Favorite St Eval Candle Company Scent and why? Sea Salt, as it reminds me of sunny beaches even when the weather is being typically British!

 

Calling all budding artists

Seasalt Clothing company in Cornwall are running a great competition in aid of a very nobel charity. You have got to design a charity Christmas card - with a coastal twist of course!
Five winners will be selected and they will win a £50 Seasalt gift voucher and the thrill of seeing their card printed and sold in our shops this Christmas!
All the money raised from the cards will go to The Fisherman’s Mission – a great charity that dedicate themselves to helping coastal communities in difficult circumstances such as the loss of a fisherman.

To find about more about seasalt Cornwall or the Fisherman's Mission see the below links:

http://www.seasaltcornwall.co.uk/customer/pages/community/coastalchristmascards

 www.fishermensmission.org.uk

 

Seasonal Fragrances

 

Just a quick note to say that our seasonal fragrances are now up on the website - for all your senses will need to keep you feeling cosy and warm this Autumn. Click below to have a browse:

 

http://www.stevalcandlecompany.co.uk/seasonal-candles/

 

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