Hello and welcome to the Clearspring August newsletter. I hope that you are enjoying a pleasant summer season and a little sun – when it chooses to come out! This month you will discover the story behind Clearspring Organic Sushi Rice and its Italian origin. The newsletter also has a sweet corn theme - we will be exploring the history and health benefits of this delicious, wholesome ingredient in our seasonal vegetable series and suggesting some tasty corn recipes. Keep reading to find out about all this and more…

Best wishes,

Christopher Dawson

Founder

Cinema Ticket Giveaway

This month we are excited to be giving away three pairs of tickets to see the new Japanese film – Sakuran - at the ICA in London. The film, part of the official selection of the Berlin 2008 International Film Festival, was directed by Mika Ninagawa and follows the life and struggle of one young girl living in the Yoshiwara pleasure district in the 1700s. It will be running from the 28th to 31st of August. For your chance to win simply send an email to: info@clearspring.co.uk marked ‘Sakuran’, explaining which your favourite Clearspring product is and why and we will enter you into the prize-draw. Closing date: 20/08/08.

SHA Wellness Clinic

As strong advocates of healthy living, Clearspring are excited to announce that a unique health centre will be opening on the Mediterranean coast of Spain next month. SHA , located in a protected natural park with fantastic coastal views, has world class facilities, which include a full spa offering alternative therapies and infinity pools, all surrounded by Zen gardens and landscaped areas. Accommodation includes 93 suites with amazing balcony views, most of them with jacuzzis. The wellness clinic is the culmination of many years of research into personal wellbeing and combines ancient Eastern and cutting-edge Western techniques, their commitment is that all of their customers will go away feeling younger and healthier.The treatments will be centred around natural therapies, anti-aging, aesthetics and macrobiotics. Under the guidance of Michio Kushi - who is a world authority on the macrobiotic lifestyle - they will be offering a cleansing diet including whole grains, sea vegetables, natural fruit juices and Japanese mushrooms. Find out about the health benefits of Clearspring Japanese mushrooms and sea vegetables.

Clearspring Organic Sushi Rice

For more than 200 years the Po Valley in Italy has consistently produced some of the world’s best risotto rice, but now they are growing top grade Clearspring Organic Sushi Rice too! Find out more.

Vegetable of the Month: Sweet corn

For many of us, biting into a sweet, juicy corn on the cob brings back childhood memories of summer barbecues, lazy afternoons and leaving sweet sticky juice all over our faces! It may not be possible to look particularly elegant while eating corn, but it is, absolutely, delicious. Here are some great cooking tips and other corn information.