Central government to challenge Catalan assembly’s sovereignty declaration

The decision follows rulings by solicitor general’s office and State Council.

The central government on Friday said it would challenge the legality of a sovereignty declaration made by the Catalan assembly in January with the Constitutional Court.

El Pais

Central government to challenge Catalan assembly’s sovereignty declaration

The decision follows rulings by solicitor general’s office and State Council.

The central government on Friday said it would challenge the legality of a sovereignty declaration made by the Catalan assembly in January with the Constitutional Court.

El Pais

Former PP treasurer to sue party for unfair dismissal

New twist to ongoing controversy contradicts assurances that Bárcenas left post in 2010.
El Pais

Former PP treasurer to sue party for unfair dismissal

New twist to ongoing controversy contradicts assurances that Bárcenas left post in 2010.
El Pais

Lemon chicken

This recipe suggests bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, however, you could use chicken breast. Serves 4

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Lemon Chicken

INGREDIENTS
600g chicken thighs, skin on, bone in, trimmed of excess fat
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon lemon zest (half
for rub and half for sauce)
1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
(half for rub, half for cooking)
Juice of one lemon
300ml chicken stock
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon ? our

METHOD
1) Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

2) Stir mustard, half the lemon zest; the oregano, thyme, salt and half the oil in a bowl to make a rub.

3) Stir remaining lemon zest, lemon juice and the chicken stock in another bowl or jug.

4) Use your fingers or a brush to coat chicken on both sides with the rub.

5) Heat remaining oil in a oven-safe frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic then cook until you can smell toasted garlic and the garlic has browned around the edges. Remove and discard the garlic; leave the oil.

6) Add chicken, skin-side down into the hot oil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the skin has turned golden brown.

7) Turn the chicken then add lemon juice mixture. Place pan into the oven and bake for about 30 minutes until cooked.

8) Remove pan from oven then transfer chicken to a plate and cover with foil.
9) Place pan over medium heat and bring remaining liquid to a simmer.

10) In a bowl, use your fingers to mix butter and ? our into a dry paste. Whisk into the sauce to thicken.

11) Place chicken back into the pan and serve with rice and vegetables or with mashed potatoes.

 lemon zest=rayado de limón;  thyme= tomillo; a rub=aderezo; chicken stock= caldo de pollo; foil= papel de aluminio; simmer= a fuego lento

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Lemon chicken

This recipe suggests bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, however, you could use chicken breast. Serves 4

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Lemon Chicken

INGREDIENTS
600g chicken thighs, skin on, bone in, trimmed of excess fat
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon lemon zest (half
for rub and half for sauce)
1 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
(half for rub, half for cooking)
Juice of one lemon
300ml chicken stock
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon ? our

METHOD
1) Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

2) Stir mustard, half the lemon zest; the oregano, thyme, salt and half the oil in a bowl to make a rub.

3) Stir remaining lemon zest, lemon juice and the chicken stock in another bowl or jug.

4) Use your fingers or a brush to coat chicken on both sides with the rub.

5) Heat remaining oil in a oven-safe frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic then cook until you can smell toasted garlic and the garlic has browned around the edges. Remove and discard the garlic; leave the oil.

6) Add chicken, skin-side down into the hot oil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the skin has turned golden brown.

7) Turn the chicken then add lemon juice mixture. Place pan into the oven and bake for about 30 minutes until cooked.

8) Remove pan from oven then transfer chicken to a plate and cover with foil.
9) Place pan over medium heat and bring remaining liquid to a simmer.

10) In a bowl, use your fingers to mix butter and ? our into a dry paste. Whisk into the sauce to thicken.

11) Place chicken back into the pan and serve with rice and vegetables or with mashed potatoes.

 lemon zest=rayado de limón;  thyme= tomillo; a rub=aderezo; chicken stock= caldo de pollo; foil= papel de aluminio; simmer= a fuego lento

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We still look on the bright side of life...

IT may come as a shock to many but Britain is a “cup half full” nation, it emerged yesterday.

Published: Thu, February 28, 2013

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Us Brits are a happy lot

Despite the economic gloom, most of us try to look on the bright side of life.

Six out of every 10 people questioned by researchers claimed that, just like in the Monty Python song, they always have a positive outlook on things.

The survey explored satisfaction levels in all aspects of modern life, with the average person rating themselves 64 per cent happy. Men are more likely than women to be optimistic, the study for Benenden Health found, and the over-55s are generally more upbeat than the young.

It perhaps demonstrates that the British ‘stiff upper lip’ is alive and well.

Paul Keenan

Paul Keenan, the mutual insurer’s head of communications, said: “Given the pessimistic economic outlook, the financial restraints everyone is under and the dark winter days that seem to drag on, it’s good to discover that deep down there seems to be a positive attitude across Britain.

“It perhaps demonstrates that the British ‘stiff upper lip’ is alive and well.”

‘stiff upper lip’= flema, impasibilidad ante la adversidad

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