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What is Bacalao? . Bacalao is a Portuguese/ Spanish style fish stew made from dried and salted cod, also known as Clipfish  . Clipfish is nutritionally rich in Protein, Vitamin A, D and B12, Selenium and Omega-3's. . Norwegian clipfish has been exported worldwide since the early 1700s. The Catholic tradition of refraining from eating meat during the Christmas season and on Fridays saw an increased demand, for this durable and easy to store fish. Norway’s age old techniques of salting and drying the high-quality cod from the clean, cold Norwegian sea explains why it has been exported from Norway for over...

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A “triathlon” is an endurance multisport race consisting of swimming, cycling, and running over various distances and can be an individual or team event. . It is said to have started as a French race during the 1920s–1930s that was called “Les trois sports”, “La Course des Débrouillards”, and “La course des Touche à Tout.” This race is usually held every year in France near Joinville-le-Pont, in Meulan and Poissy.  . Introduced in 1970s by San Diego Track Club and designed to be an alternative to hard track training. Don Shanahan and Jack Johnstone sponsored an event in 1974 comprising a 10km run, 8km...

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"No matter how you enjoy your outdoor experience, the next meal is always something to look forward to. Lightweight, convenient and easy are priorities and we have those nailed. But Trek’n Eat goes a step further in making sure you luxuriate in every nutritious, refuelling, lip-smacking bite. Unappetizing preservatives, artificial colourings and flavour enhancers are never put into the bag. The high quality Trek'n Eat products are made in Germany, are waterproof and resealable and simply delicious. Trek'n Eat Meals are packed in a nitrogen atmosphere because moisture and oxygen will spoil foods and cause them to oxidize. Since the...

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Here at The Fell Store we try our best to make sure that the steps we take while making our business decisions are as ethical, sustainable and helpful as our circumstance allows. We are all on our own journey to become more environmentally friendly and are now happy to be using this amazing social enterprise for our printing needs.   This is the story behind HipHip Hooray and their Women's Programme:   "Many women across the UK are caught up in a cycle of addiction, homelessness, crime and lack of opportunities across the UK. Even when they work hard to...

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Love to eat tasty hot meals outside but don't want the hassle of bringing a stove and cook kit? Then this is the perfect solution for you.  . 1. Tear open the Heater bag using notch A.2. Insert unopened meal pouch.3. Add 50ml of water to the line marked at the bottom of the bag.4. Fold the Heater bag and run your fingers along the crease to ensure it is properly folded.5. Place the Heater bag on a slightly leaning surface. Steam will appear in a few seconds. It’s working correctly!6. Be careful! Heater pack and pouch will be very...

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