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0:00:18 > 0:00:25- Hello and welcome to Prynhawn Da - on Wednesday 25 October.
0:00:25 > 0:00:30- The month has flown by - and it's two months until Christmas.
0:00:34 > 0:00:39- We're half way through the week and - have another jam-packed programme.
0:00:40 > 0:00:44- In a moment, we chat - to the author, Gareth Evans.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47- We've also got this for you today.
0:00:48 > 0:00:53- We reminisce about the damage - caused by the Royal Charter Storm...
0:00:53 > 0:00:56- ..during the 19th century.
0:00:56 > 0:01:02- The clocks go back on Saturday which - means it'll get darker earlier...
0:01:02 > 0:01:06- ..so Elen Van Bodegom looks - at snuggly home furnishings.
0:01:07 > 0:01:12- Christmas is only 60 days away - and we all need to save some money.
0:01:12 > 0:01:14- Gwion Dafydd has advice for us.
0:01:15 > 0:01:21- There's news for those who want to - join next year's Eisteddfod choir.
0:01:21 > 0:01:25- Alison Huw looks at - different ways of using pasta.
0:01:26 > 0:01:31- There's plenty of advice and much - of it is linked with Christmas!
0:01:31 > 0:01:34- Join Sian and me - for today's Prynhawn Da.
0:01:38 > 0:01:43- We start the programme by opening - the covers of our Book Club.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- It's a warm welcome - to Gareth Evans...
0:01:47 > 0:01:52- ..who has published his debut novel - for young people...
0:01:52 > 0:01:54- ..called Gethin Nyth Bran.
0:01:56 > 0:02:01- Welcome to the programme, Gareth.
0:02:02 > 0:02:07- Gethin Nyth Bran is Welsh - Book of the Month for Children.
0:02:07 > 0:02:14- Congratulations to you.
0:02:15 > 0:02:20- Tell us about yourself.
0:02:20 > 0:02:24- I'm from Penparc in Aberystwyth.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29- I went to university - to study Drama and German.
0:02:30 > 0:02:34- I started working for Radio Cymru - in Bangor.
0:02:35 > 0:02:38- I moved into television and - worked on the series, Dinas.
0:02:38 > 0:02:43- Sian might recall it!
0:02:43 > 0:02:49- I went to work on Pobol y Cwm.
0:02:49 > 0:02:59- I've been there for 20 years.
0:02:59 > 0:03:02- I've been a television and - film scriptwriter for some time.
0:03:03 > 0:03:07- Why did you go to Spain?
0:03:08 > 0:03:16- I went to Spain due to my wife!
0:03:17 > 0:03:23- I lived in Spain for two years.
0:03:24 > 0:03:31- We also lived in Germany - for seven years.
0:03:31 > 0:03:40- My wife is German too.
0:03:40 > 0:03:51- Gethin Nyth Bran is your - debut novel.
0:03:51 > 0:04:02- Writing a novel is totally different - to scriptwriting.
0:04:03 > 0:04:13- When you write a script, - you have a template in your head.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17- Writing prose is very different.
0:04:18 > 0:04:25- You have to think about what you - can't say when you write a novel.
0:04:25 > 0:04:35- I wanted to get - the appropriate tone.
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- I had help from the publishers - and this novel is the result.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42- Why write for young people?
0:04:45 > 0:04:57- Gethin Nyth Bran - is suitable for young readers.
0:04:59 > 0:05:11- I wanted to write a novel - that suited my children.
0:05:15 > 0:05:21- I wrote a story and showed it - to Myrddin at the publishing house.
0:05:21 > 0:05:27- The story is in three parts.
0:05:27 > 0:05:35- It flits back and forth - from the past and present.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38- The third section is in the future.
0:05:38 > 0:05:41- My children - enjoyed reading the story.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46- This was a few years ago.
0:05:46 > 0:05:58- I continued to write the book - after this.
0:06:00 > 0:06:04- My children have had a copy of - the novel but have yet to read it!
0:06:04 > 0:06:16- The book is set in the past too.
0:06:18 > 0:06:30- The story stems back many centuries.
0:06:31 > 0:06:38- It takes us back to 1713...
0:06:38 > 0:06:50- ..when Guto Nyth Bran - was a youngster.
0:06:53 > 0:06:58- The Wales of yesteryear - was very different.
0:06:58 > 0:07:04- It was a time before - the Industrial Revolution.
0:07:04 > 0:07:10- The population was quite similar.
0:07:10 > 0:07:16- People didn't move around a lot - and remained in their communities.
0:07:17 > 0:07:29- There are many areas that are still - strong in the Welsh language too.
0:07:29 > 0:07:41- There's a chapter that's historical.
0:07:41 > 0:07:44- It puts the character - into his context.
0:07:45 > 0:07:50- This was Myrddin's idea.
0:07:51 > 0:07:56- He suggested that we add - a historical aspect to the novel.
0:07:56 > 0:08:03- It's difficult to work out - what is true in this book.
0:08:04 > 0:08:16- There's little information - about Guto Nyth Bran.
0:08:17 > 0:08:29- He is a mythical character.
0:08:34 > 0:08:38- There's mention of the character - in a book by Glanffrwd.
0:08:38 > 0:08:43- There are many people - who recall the legend of Guto too.
0:08:43 > 0:08:47- Gethin Nyth Bran is published by - Gwasg Carreg Gwalch and is 5.99.
0:08:47 > 0:08:50- Thank you, Gareth.
0:08:50 > 0:08:54- The Royal Charter Storm - on 25 and 26 October 1859...
0:08:55 > 0:09:00- ..was one of the strongest storms in - the Irish Sea in the 19th century.
0:09:01 > 0:09:07- It not only damaged the ship but - also the coast of Ceredigion Bay.
0:09:11 > 0:09:17- The Royal Charter ship had a strong - connection from the beginning.
0:09:17 > 0:09:20- This ship was built in Sandycroft...
0:09:21 > 0:09:26- ..and heavy with gold on its voyage - home from Melbourne in Australia.
0:09:27 > 0:09:32- They left Dun Laoghaire on - 25 October under Captain Taylor...
0:09:32 > 0:09:37- ..on the last leg - of their journey to Liverpool...
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- ..that took them very close - to the North Wales coast.
0:09:42 > 0:09:45- The storm rose up - as they approached Anglesey.
0:09:46 > 0:09:51- With winds of 100mph, it made the - conditions almost impossible...
0:09:52 > 0:09:57- ..and the ship was thrown onto the - rocks and over 450 people died.
0:10:01 > 0:10:05- This storm is on record - at the Met Office in Exeter.
0:10:05 > 0:10:10- We have one of the weather charts - of a famous tragedy in Wales.
0:10:11 > 0:10:14- This is the chart - of the Royal Charter Storm.
0:10:15 > 0:10:18- This is the Met Office's chart - of 26 October 1859.
0:10:19 > 0:10:25- We can see the hurricane force winds - that took place that evening.
0:10:25 > 0:10:30- Over 450 people lost their lives - off the coast of Anglesey.
0:10:37 > 0:10:42- A total of 133 boats were lost on - the British coast during the storm.
0:10:43 > 0:10:48- It damaged many buildings such as St - Brynach's Church at Cwm yr Eglwys.
0:10:57 > 0:11:03- The small church - was built in the 14th century...
0:11:03 > 0:11:08- ..and it was almost demolished - during the Royal Charter Storm.
0:11:16 > 0:11:22- They had to finish early - or they could have been drowned.
0:11:22 > 0:11:28- What about all the bones that - were washed away from the cemetery?
0:11:28 > 0:11:36- There was a lot of large holes - and the water washed the soil away.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40- That soil contained bones - from the cemetery.
0:11:41 > 0:11:47- The bones were reburied at - St Brynach's Church in Dinas Cross.
0:11:48 > 0:11:51- A year later, - as a result of that storm...
0:11:52 > 0:11:57- ..the Met Office started releasing - predictions of bad weather...
0:11:58 > 0:12:03- ..which marked the start - of the weather forecast in Britain.
0:12:06 > 0:12:14- It's a very interesting story.
0:12:14 > 0:12:17- That's one of my favourite places - in Wales.
0:12:18 > 0:12:19- After the break...
0:12:20 > 0:12:24- ..Elen Van Bodegom snuggles up - for some interior design advice.
0:12:24 > 0:12:28- Christmas is one of the most - expensive times of the year...
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- ..so Gwion Dafydd - offers some money-saving advice.
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0:12:42 > 0:12:45- Welcome back.
0:12:45 > 0:12:48- On Saturday evening, - we'll be turning our clocks back.
0:12:48 > 0:12:53- It means an extra hour in bed - but it'll get darker earlier...
0:12:53 > 0:12:57- ..and many of us will feel - like the winter has arrived.
0:12:57 > 0:12:59- It's the ideal time to snuggle up - in front of the fire...
0:13:00 > 0:13:06- ..and Elen Van Bodegom joins us - with some cosy home furnishings.
0:13:07 > 0:13:14- I hope that these items...
0:13:14 > 0:13:17- ..make you want to snuggle up.
0:13:17 > 0:13:24- It's been quite mild so far.
0:13:24 > 0:13:26- It hasn't been cold as yet.
0:13:26 > 0:13:31- We've got a lot of things - to keep you warm...
0:13:31 > 0:13:43- ..when the cold weather arrives.
0:13:47 > 0:13:55- We start with the 15 duvet cover - for a single bed.
0:13:55 > 0:14:00- This looks like real wool.
0:14:00 > 0:14:07- It's a print.
0:14:07 > 0:14:14- It's only 15.
0:14:14 > 0:14:19- I've also got a fluffy fitted sheet.
0:14:19 > 0:14:21- It looks like a fleece.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24- I've never seen that before.
0:14:24 > 0:14:32- It's also from Next.
0:14:32 > 0:14:38- There's also covers to go - with the bed.
0:14:38 > 0:14:43- I would be too warm in that.
0:14:43 > 0:14:48- It's fine if you like a cold room.
0:14:49 > 0:14:55- We can move to the beanbag.
0:14:55 > 0:14:58- it's 40 from TK Maxx.
0:14:58 > 0:15:02- It's 40 from TK Maxx.
0:15:03 > 0:15:06- Crushed velvet is very popular.
0:15:06 > 0:15:17- It feels lovely next to the skin.
0:15:17 > 0:15:24- Crushed velvet is popular - in clothes...
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- ..and it follows suit - in interior design.
0:15:27 > 0:15:34- I want to touch everything.
0:15:34 > 0:15:37- I've got a fluffy stool for 60.
0:15:37 > 0:15:43- It's from TK Maxx.
0:15:43 > 0:15:52- There's also a draught excluder.
0:15:52 > 0:16:04- It's 35 from Laura Ashley.
0:16:04 > 0:16:08- We have a cream rug - from Laura Ashley...
0:16:08 > 0:16:11- ..which is 55.
0:16:11 > 0:16:22- It's quite expensive for the price.
0:16:23 > 0:16:27- You need to be cautious - around this rug as it's very pale.
0:16:27 > 0:16:30- There's a large cream rug from next.
0:16:30 > 0:16:35- There's a large cream rug from Next.
0:16:35 > 0:16:38- It's 75.
0:16:39 > 0:16:45- It's easier to clean.
0:16:45 > 0:16:57- It's important to have a rug - to make a room warm.
0:16:57 > 0:17:01- Lights also add warmth.
0:17:02 > 0:17:06- It looks like crushed velvet.
0:17:06 > 0:17:10- This is 22 from Next.
0:17:10 > 0:17:22- I've also got some tartan.
0:17:30 > 0:17:38- This is 60 from Laura Ashley.
0:17:38 > 0:17:46- It's important to have pale bulbs.
0:17:46 > 0:17:52- I've also got a mixture of cushions - on the sofa.
0:17:53 > 0:17:59- We've got a fleece and a throw too.
0:17:59 > 0:18:04- The throws can range in prices.
0:18:04 > 0:18:06- We've got a great one with pompoms.
0:18:09 > 0:18:16- It's from Next.
0:18:16 > 0:18:25- There's also - a double-sided cushion.
0:18:25 > 0:18:34- It's brown on one side - and cream on the other.
0:18:35 > 0:18:41- It's a great idea.
0:18:41 > 0:18:45- These colours will - suit a lot of rooms.
0:18:46 > 0:18:50- Many of you know that we're running - our Christmas Carol Competition...
0:18:51 > 0:18:54- ..but time is running out - for you to send us your entries.
0:18:54 > 0:18:59- These are the details you'll need - if you want to enter.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03- Do you have a teacher - who can compose music?
0:19:04 > 0:19:09- Does your school boast a musical - talent that should be recognized?
0:19:10 > 0:19:13- The Christmas Carol Competition - is back!
0:19:13 > 0:19:18- You can showcase your creative - talents by pleasing our judges...
0:19:18 > 0:19:21- ..Steffan Rhys Hughes - and Elin Llwyd.
0:19:22 > 0:19:25- Are you going to step up - to the challenge?
0:19:26 > 0:19:34- For more information, - call us on 01554 880 901.
0:19:34 > 0:19:36- Good luck to you all!
0:19:41 > 0:19:48- The closing date for the Christmas - Carol Competition is this Friday.
0:19:48 > 0:19:51- It's time to welcome Gwion Dafydd - to the studio.
0:19:51 > 0:19:56- Gwion's here to tell us the best - ways to save money for Christmas.
0:19:56 > 0:20:00- There's a lot of financial strain - on parents at this time of year...
0:20:00 > 0:20:03- ..but you can make some savings - and grab a few bargains too.
0:20:03 > 0:20:11- Welcome to the programme.
0:20:11 > 0:20:18- Christmas is still far away...
0:20:18 > 0:20:22- ..but it's important - to start saving money already.
0:20:22 > 0:20:26- You should start early.
0:20:27 > 0:20:38- I always keep an eye out - for items for Christmas...
0:20:38 > 0:20:46- ..from the start of September.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49- We start with Black Friday.
0:20:50 > 0:20:52- It's on 24 November.
0:20:53 > 0:20:55- This started in America.
0:20:56 > 0:21:02- It follows Thanksgiving in America.
0:21:03 > 0:21:08- The shops tend to slash their - prices at this time of year.
0:21:08 > 0:21:13- This isn't always true.
0:21:13 > 0:21:21- They will slash their prices - on some things...
0:21:21 > 0:21:25- ..and there are bargains - to be found.
0:21:25 > 0:21:27- What about Cyber Monday?
0:21:29 > 0:21:31- There's also Cyber Monday.
0:21:32 > 0:21:40- This follows Black Friday.
0:21:40 > 0:21:47- They sell items that - can't be sold on the Friday.
0:21:48 > 0:21:53- You should start shopping online.
0:21:53 > 0:22:01- Quidco is a great website to use.
0:22:01 > 0:22:11- You can make a lot of savings - in some of the shops.
0:22:12 > 0:22:17- The savings can range from about - 1% to 5% and more.
0:22:17 > 0:22:21- It's similar to Top Cashback.
0:22:21 > 0:22:25- You can also try Top CashBack.
0:22:25 > 0:22:32- It's great for using eBay.
0:22:32 > 0:22:41- You can shop around online.
0:22:41 > 0:22:49- There's a lot of things - that are similar.
0:22:50 > 0:22:55- You can fill your basket - in one shop...
0:22:55 > 0:23:01- ..and do the same in another shop...
0:23:01 > 0:23:13- ..and compare the prices.
0:23:13 > 0:23:18- Some shops will realize that - you don't buy some of the things...
0:23:19 > 0:23:25- ..and they could contact you - and offer a discount.
0:23:25 > 0:23:34- This isn't always true - for all websites.
0:23:35 > 0:23:42- When buying online, - there is also a charge for postage.
0:23:42 > 0:23:50- You can Click and Collect - with some ideas.
0:23:50 > 0:23:54- I don't do the shopping - for skin cream!
0:23:54 > 0:24:02- It's my wife!
0:24:03 > 0:24:08- She wanted three things for her - skincare products.
0:24:08 > 0:24:15- She wanted three things - for her skincare products.
0:24:15 > 0:24:23- I shopped around - and can save quite a bit of money.
0:24:24 > 0:24:33- I noticed that the offical site - offered some freebies...
0:24:33 > 0:24:38- ..but it still didn't match - the savings you could meet.
0:24:38 > 0:24:42- What about apps?
0:24:42 > 0:24:49- There's an App of the Month.
0:24:49 > 0:24:58- All you need is one password - to get on the app...
0:24:59 > 0:25:03- ..to find all your passwords - for the other websites.
0:25:09 > 0:25:21- It's called Last Pass.
0:25:21 > 0:25:30- It does help if you have - a lot of different passwords.
0:25:30 > 0:25:38- Make sure you remember - that password!
0:25:38 > 0:25:40- The best deals of the week next
0:25:41 > 0:25:50- I've got a deal for Travel Zoo.
0:25:50 > 0:26:02- They had two restaurants - from West Wales on their site.
0:26:04 > 0:26:14- You can buy a voucher - for these restaurants.
0:26:15 > 0:26:18- Nuisance calls are terrible.
0:26:18 > 0:26:22- You can press the red button - to stop the calls!
0:26:22 > 0:26:26- I could use that for my girlfriend!
0:26:26 > 0:26:28- After the break...
0:26:28 > 0:26:33- ..we have some exciting news - if you want to join the choir...
0:26:36 > 0:26:39- ..for the National Eisteddfod - in Cardiff next year.
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0:26:45 > 0:26:47- Welcome back.
0:26:48 > 0:26:50- Our next stop is Caernarfon.
0:26:50 > 0:26:56- Gerallt has a guest with news - of the 2017 National Eisteddfod.
0:26:56 > 0:26:58- Welcome to Caernarfon...
0:26:59 > 0:27:04- ..and to Elen Elis, the organizer - of the National Eisteddfod.
0:27:05 > 0:27:10- The views of Anglesey remind us of - a successful Eisteddfod in Bodedern.
0:27:11 > 0:27:16- It's time to start thinking - about attracting new members...
0:27:16 > 0:27:21- ..to the Eisteddfod Choir - for the 2018 Eisteddfod in Cardiff.
0:27:22 > 0:27:27- First, take us back to the opening - concert with the choir in Bodedern.
0:27:28 > 0:27:33- Aled and Dafydd from Cowbois - Rhos Botwnnog did a great job...
0:27:34 > 0:27:39- ..with Guto Dafydd, Paul Mealor, - Graham Davies and John Quirk.
0:27:39 > 0:27:45- It was very exciting - with a full orchestra...
0:27:45 > 0:27:51- ..an incredible choir - and some wonderful soloists.
0:27:52 > 0:27:56- What feedback did you get - from the members of the choir...
0:27:57 > 0:28:04- ..in the year that marked - a century since Hedd Wyn's death?
0:28:04 > 0:28:09- It was an important event - and we had to mark this occasion.
0:28:10 > 0:28:15- Mari Pritchard and Siwan Llynor - were both part of a great team...
0:28:15 > 0:28:21- ..and the choir were part of it too - and part of a community initiative.
0:28:22 > 0:28:24- They enjoyed it.
0:28:24 > 0:28:32- I've spoken to Mari and the feedback - from all involved has been great...
0:28:32 > 0:28:35- ..and I'm very proud - of this project.
0:28:36 > 0:28:39- Cardiff is getting closer - every day...
0:28:39 > 0:28:45- ..and you need people to join the - Cardiff National Eisteddfod Choir.
0:28:46 > 0:28:51- We want people to turn up, dedicate - themselves to this and have fun.
0:28:52 > 0:28:57- We launched the project last Sunday - at the Reardon Smith Theatre.
0:28:58 > 0:29:06- Over 450 people have signed up - and we're still expecting more.
0:29:07 > 0:29:12- It's going to be a massive choir - for this experimental project.
0:29:13 > 0:29:21- There isn't a Pavilion so the choir - can perform in a new setting.
0:29:21 > 0:29:26- Yes, and it's a great opportunity - for all the performers...
0:29:27 > 0:29:32- ..to appear on the Donald Gordon - Stage in the Millennium Centre.
0:29:32 > 0:29:38- They will work with technicians, - lighting experts and stage hands.
0:29:39 > 0:29:43- There's also an incredible - artistic team there too...
0:29:44 > 0:29:47- ..with the second half - of Teilwng Yw'r Oen.
0:29:48 > 0:29:51- People remember the version - from the 1970s.
0:29:52 > 0:30:00- We've gone back to Handel's Messiah - and Mei Gwynedd and John Quirk...
0:30:00 > 0:30:04- ..are working - on a new rock arrangement.
0:30:05 > 0:30:11- The first half features a new spin - on iconic Welsh music.
0:30:11 > 0:30:15- Geraint Cynan - is arranging that music.
0:30:15 > 0:30:23- I'll give you the example of the - Brandenburg Concerto No 6 by Bach.
0:30:23 > 0:30:30- It's a busy piece that leads into - Safwn Yn Y Bwlch by Hogia'r Wyddfa.
0:30:30 > 0:30:36- Geraint Cynan has very cleverly - intertwined these pieces.
0:30:37 > 0:30:42- Many will remember the successful - Eisteddfod of Abergavenny...
0:30:43 > 0:30:47- ..and people of that area - could join the choir in Cardiff.
0:30:48 > 0:30:53- Many who have registered - are part of established choirs...
0:30:53 > 0:31:02- ..as well as those who were in the - Monmouthshire Eisteddfod Choir.
0:31:02 > 0:31:09- A lot of non-Welsh speakers enjoyed - singing in Welsh so all are welcome.
0:31:09 > 0:31:13- The choir is an important part - of the Eisteddfod.
0:31:14 > 0:31:22- Welsh speakers and non-Welsh - speakers can be part of this.
0:31:22 > 0:31:27- Yes, you don't have to understand - a language to be able to sing.
0:31:28 > 0:31:33- You can learn, socialize - and be part of something fun.
0:31:33 > 0:31:39- People will feel proud to be part of - something on a professional stage...
0:31:39 > 0:31:43- ..that they share - with a large group of people...
0:31:44 > 0:31:49- ..and led by the baton - of Jeff Howard.
0:31:49 > 0:31:53- The Welsh language - is integral to it all...
0:31:53 > 0:31:57- ..but people - can still enjoy themselves.
0:31:57 > 0:32:03- At the end of the week, - they can say "I was there!"
0:32:24 > 0:32:27- Those in Cardiff - should join the choir.
0:32:27 > 0:32:30- Every day on Heno this week...
0:32:31 > 0:32:36- ..we're had examples of dogs - that have done something special...
0:32:36 > 0:32:40- ..to encourage you to enter your dog - as the next Gelert.
0:32:41 > 0:32:45- For all those many dog lovers - out there...
0:32:45 > 0:32:51- ..we're searching for special dogs - that really have the woof factor.
0:32:51 > 0:32:57- Do you know of a pug or poodle that - has transformed somebody's life?
0:32:57 > 0:33:01- Do you own a sheepdog or whippet - with a heroic story?
0:33:02 > 0:33:06- Over the next few weeks, - we'll travel across Wales...
0:33:07 > 0:33:12- ..in search of the surprising - stories of brave, remarkable dogs.
0:33:17 > 0:33:22- If you know the new Gelert of Wales, - email prynhawnda@tinopolis.com
0:33:23 > 0:33:28- Your dog doesn't need to have walked - hundreds of miles...
0:33:28 > 0:33:33- ..as we're looking for dogs - that help you in an array of ways.
0:33:34 > 0:33:37- Tonight's Heno is live - from Galeri, Caernarfon...
0:33:37 > 0:33:40- ..and you could win up to 1,000 - in Fancy A Fortune?
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0:34:06 > 0:34:09- After the break, Alison Huw - joins us to discuss pasta.
0:34:10 > 0:34:16- It's versatile - and reasonably priced.
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0:34:28 > 0:34:32- Welcome back.
0:34:32 > 0:34:38- Alison Huw - has joined us in the studio.
0:34:38 > 0:34:46- Today, we're singing the praises - of pasta!
0:34:46 > 0:34:58- Pasta is so versatile to use, - cheap to buy and easy to cook.
0:35:02 > 0:35:14- There are over 600 types of pasta.
0:35:19 > 0:35:25- Spaghetti, macaroni and penne - are the top three favourites.
0:35:25 > 0:35:36- Pasta is made from eggs and flour.
0:35:36 > 0:35:42- If time is on your hands, - you can make your own pasta.
0:35:43 > 0:35:46- You can use a rolling pin - to make it.
0:35:46 > 0:35:57- I was in Italy a few years ago.
0:35:57 > 0:36:03- A woman made her own pasta - by hand every day.
0:36:03 > 0:36:12- Pasta has had some bad press - in recent times.
0:36:12 > 0:36:16- People have shunned pasta - in more recent years...
0:36:17 > 0:36:21- ..because it's - high in carbohydrates...
0:36:21 > 0:36:26- ..thus causing people to gain weight - and raising blood sugar levels.
0:36:26 > 0:36:31- Recent research has discovered - that re-heating pasta...
0:36:31 > 0:36:33- ..transforms this trend.
0:36:34 > 0:36:39- The body treats re-heated pasta like - a source of fibre and complex sugar.
0:36:39 > 0:36:43- This is great news for those - who enjoy eating pasta.
0:36:44 > 0:36:48- You may have cooked too much - and re-heat it the following day.
0:36:48 > 0:36:54- Measuring pasta for each person - is tricky.
0:36:55 > 0:37:05- Each person needs 75g to 100g - of pasta.
0:37:06 > 0:37:18- It's important that you measure it.
0:37:21 > 0:37:25- You can use a device like this - that measures the pasta.
0:37:26 > 0:37:28- It measures up to ten people.
0:37:29 > 0:37:34- We have a variety - of pasta shapes here.
0:37:35 > 0:37:38- Choose a different shape of pasta - to suit a sauce.
0:37:40 > 0:37:45- Slim and long shaped pasta like - spaghetti suit thin, oily sauces.
0:37:46 > 0:37:58- It suits seafood sauces - with shellfish, crab and clams.
0:37:59 > 0:38:08- These are light and oily pasta.
0:38:09 > 0:38:13- When cooking, remember the saying, - "pasta likes to swim".
0:38:14 > 0:38:17- You need plenty of water - in a saucepan.
0:38:18 > 0:38:22- You should add salt - to the water in the saucepan.
0:38:23 > 0:38:31- Don't add oil as it stops the sauce - from sticking to the pasta.
0:38:31 > 0:38:43- Large and complex shaped pasta - suit dense sauces that contain meat.
0:38:56 > 0:39:05- You want sauces - to stick to pasta shells.
0:39:05 > 0:39:10- You want thick and heavy sauce - for large shaped pasta.
0:39:13 > 0:39:22- Tubes include penne, - rigatoni and macaroni.
0:39:22 > 0:39:34- Serve pasta tubes with - a warm vegetable or ragu sauce.
0:39:35 > 0:39:43- Use rippled pasta for this.
0:39:43 > 0:39:55- You want the sauce - to stick to the pasta.
0:39:55 > 0:40:07- Ensure that you use plenty of sauce.
0:40:09 > 0:40:19- Stir the pasta into the sauce - instead of pouring it on top.
0:40:19 > 0:40:28- You want your pasta - to be served al dente...
0:40:28 > 0:40:39- ..then pour the sauce in - before continuing to cook it.
0:40:40 > 0:40:46- My husband can tell - if a pasta doesn't taste nice.
0:40:47 > 0:40:59- Serve small-sized pasta like orzo - in minestrone soup or light salads.
0:41:01 > 0:41:13- Small pasta - is perfect for all soups.
0:41:14 > 0:41:16- Thank you, Alison.
0:41:17 > 0:41:21- Join Yvonne and me for - tomorrow's Prynhawn Da at 2.00pm.
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