Tuesday 27 September 2022
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Monday 26 September 2022
Mutti's Golden Tomato Cook Competition Returns
The winner will not only pick up this prestigious culinary award, but they will also receive an incredible prize of a trip to Parma, Italy, the home of Mutti.
The Golden Tomato Cook competition launched in 2021 in reverence to Mutti’s Pomodorino d’oro (Golden Tomato) award which, for over two decades, has been presented each year to the farmer who supplies the best quality produce whilst using sustainable practices, and the cooking competition is back again to recognise and reward the home cook who creates the best three course menu using Mutti tomatoes.
Anyone who loves to cook at home and has a passion for creating exciting dishes is invited to enter. Mutti is challenging home cooks to discover and experiment with the Mutti Essentials range - Polpa Finely Chopped Tomatoes, Peeled Tomatoes, Passata and Double Concentrated Tomato Puree. Each of these Mutti products have unique characteristics and so are best suited to different styles of recipes and Mutti wants to see contestants letting their imaginations run wild and deciding which Mutti product they will make the star of their show. To enter, you'll just need to create and submit a delicious starter, main and dessert with each dish using a different and perfectly matched Mutti tomato product.
This year’s judging panel includes Head judge and Head Chef at Mutti, Italy, Carlo Casoni, food broadcaster and journalist Nigel Barden, Chef and author Ben Tish, and Chef and influencer Gabriella Margiotta.
They will be looking for the best menus based on key criteria including originality, taste, presentation, overall appeal and of course making the tomato the hero of the dish. Five shortlisted menus will be put to the public vote before the three selected finalists are invited to cook in front of the judges during a live final at Sauce, by The Langham in London on 27th October 2022.
Carlo Casoni said: “Chefs from all over the globe tell us Mutti is the gold standard when it comes to tomato products.
"At Mutti we passionately believe every great recipe deserves a great tomato, and that there’s a best fitting tomato product for every dish.
"Last year’s competition was a great success, with a high number of extremely accomplished menus which really did make the tomato the hero of the dishes. We can't wait to see and try the menus people will be producing this year, and just like our 2021 winner, Hannah Such from Kilburn London, you too could be crowned our champion and win a trip to our home in Parma, Italy, including a private cooking lesson with me. Good luck to everyone!"
Fantastic prizes to be won. 1st prize is a trip to Parma, Italy for 2 people for 5 nights including accommodation, return economy flights, car hire and a cooking lesson with Carlo head chef, Mutti Italy. 2nd prize is a private virtual cooking class with Gabriella Margiotta, head chef at Cucina di Vincenzo. 3rd prize is a 3-course meal for 2 at one of the Eataly restaurants. 4th and 5th place will receive a product hamper from Mutti.
You have until 23:59 16th October 2022 to create and submit your menus online so, there’s no time to lose, get creating and get those entries in. To enter, visit here where you can also discover recipe inspiration and tips too. Full terms and conditions apply.
Mutti products are available now at leading supermarkets including Waitrose, Ocado, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Booths, and Tesco.
For full details of prizes and competition terms and conditions please visit competition website here https://mutti-parma.com/en/golden-tomato-cook-2022-entry.
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Agua de Madre. It's vegan, naturally fermented, sparkling and low in sugar
The globally recognised International Wine & Spirit Competition is one of the world’s largest, foremost and highly influential drinks awards.
All the IWSC awards are blind tasted by a specially selected panel of experts and Agua de Madre Blood Orange Bitters kefir water secured a stunning, but well-deserved, 95 points out of a possible 100 and was awarded a gold medal.
According to the IWSC, to win a gold medal a beverage must be: “Superb with great personality, character and complexity, but that is also true to its origins. An example that stands out among its peers as a supreme drinking experience.”
In the blind taste test judges found “Strong citrus notes that help create a sparkling drink with a delicate character. It has a light and gentle carbonation, great structure, an attractive bitterness, and wonderful punch. A real delight.”
Agua de Madre is at the forefront of a new and very exciting category of live feel-good drinks. This award is a wonderful accolade for the brand.
Blood Orange Bitters is created in partnership with Mindful drinks expert Camille Vidal and is one of their best selling flavours.
Carefully fermented in London, Agua de Madre was founded and launched by dedicated foodie and film producer Nicola Hart.
It's jam-packed with great taste and flavour and it is the sole water kefir on the market with billions of live cultures per 100ml and merely traces of alcohol.
It’s newly developed recipe means it has under 9 kcals per 100ml. It's a delightful and truly sophisticated thirst quencher of a drink, which is packed full of goodness, is organic, vegan, naturally fermented, delightfully sparkling and is low in sugar, too.
Agua de Madre has the same amount of live cultures as most milk-based kefir, with none of the somewhat vinegary mouth feel of kombucha, it's the ultimate super food which as well as being ultimately drinkable, also promotes a healthy gut and positive mental wellbeing, too.
The key ingredient is the mother culture which was discovered some 2000 years ago in Mexico.
Following the Madre’s secret recipe, the live culture is added to organic fruit and ginger and left to do its own thing, creating a naturally probiotic water kefir. As a result of this entirely natural process it also becomes delightfully effervescent, too.
A study conducted by the University of Huddersfield confirmed the dominant strains of lactobacillus culture within Agua de Madre. These natural live micro-organisms are easily absorbed, helping to restore or improve our gut flora.
Water kefir is currently seen as one of the best sources of dietary probiotic, which studies have shown boost cognitive and mental wellbeing, reduce IBS symptoms and improve digestion.
Film producer Nicola Hart, founded Agua de Madre in 2017.
To learn more visit aguademadre.co.uk.
It's our belief that this drink will make an ideal drink over the Chirstmas and New Year period, so may we suggest that you make this a part of your Christmas drink order as soon as possible?
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Sunday 25 September 2022
Guinness Cold Brew Coffee Beer
So, today whilst I happened to be in Tesco to visit the in store branch of Holland and Barrett I remembered to go into the Tesco store itself and buy four cans of Guinness Cold Brew Coffee beer.
Once suitable chilled in the refrigerator at home I decided to poor some glasses of this beer for my wife and myself.
The first thing we noticed was the very strong coffee aroma. Was the head a little darker than usual? We thought that it might be, although that could have been a touch of expectation over reality.
There is a very strong coffee taste to it, it's a strong and somewhat butter coffee that they have chosen.
The official description of the taste is "Flavourful notes of Coffee, Chocolate and Caramel."
Yes, I would agree that there is a strong coffee flavour and perhaps a hint of caramel, but chocolate? Not so sure, but I think I tasted a nut-like aftertaste.
It's a worthy effort, but I fear that it's a little too harsh for my taste. However, my wife loves the taste, so there you are!
A 440ml can is OK, but I don't think I'd be too keen to try this by the pint on draught in a pub or a bar. But, you'll need to be your own judge, so nip down to your nearest Tesco or other supermarkets or off-licence, hand over your £6 for four cans and form your own opinion.
Nairn's Cheese Oatcakes
I happen to consider Nairn's Oatcakes and cheese as two of my major food groups, so I was happy to add those to the nut order and continue with our shopping trip. More fit for human consumption nuts, this time from an adjacent branch of Home Bargains, as it happens.
And this evening I am testing the Nairn's Cheese Oatcakes.
The cheese content is a very respectable 15% and as soon as I opened the packet of Cheese Oatcakes I smell what to my nose seemed to be the scent of a rather fine cheddar cheese.
I ate one without anything spread on it and it was deliciously cheesy. Almost decadently cheesy, in fact.
With some extra mature cheese and enough butter to help things move along a bit more smoothly, the Nairn's Cheese Oatcakes tasted every bit as good as you would be able to expect from a family oatcake baker who have been in the business of carefully baking oatcakes since 1896, so that's 126 years of service to oatcake lovers the world over.
They are gluten free, contain no added sugar, have none of that unfortunate hydrogenated fat, no artificial colours, flavourings and preservatives and they are baked using gluten free oats. They are great for people who have coeliac disease, in fact they are certified by Coeliac UK. they are also suitable for vegetarians, too.
This pack that I am now working my way through will be replaced with others and kept for Christmas, along with the other members of the Nairn's range of oatcakes.
To learn more please visit www.nairns.com
Saturday 24 September 2022
Leicestershire Good Food Event, 29 September at the Allerton Project
It's the aim of the organisers to showcase the benefits for the environment, health and economy of increasing the amount of locally produced, sustainable and healthy food in the county’s schools, hospitals and other public services settings.
The recent government Food Strategy set out a goal of 50% locally produced or higher standard food in the public sector. The summit will gather together food producers with school and hospital caterers and supply chain managers, and Leicestershire County Council.
Joe Stanley is the Allerton Project’s Head of Training and Partnerships, and NFU County Chair for Leicestershire, Northants and Rutland. Joe will launch the event. He said: “Obviously, we're thrilled to be hosting the summit. It's a perfect example of our home county’s efforts to turn the government Food Strategy’s 50% target into reality.
“In conjunction with Leicestershire Country Council, we believe incorporating local, high quality, high welfare and eco-friendly food from Leicestershire businesses is more important now than ever to ensure the health and wellbeing of our citizens and our planet.
“We'll be talking about the health and business benefits of a more sustainable approach to public-sector food procurement. And we will examine how farmers can utilise more sustainable production methods and champion their existing high environmental and welfare standards to key public sector buyers.”
The event is free to participate in and is open to all those interested in how farmers and the supply chain can work together with local authorities to improve the sustainability of public sector food procurement.
The day’s programme includes a panel discussion and a special Q & A session, plus the opportunity to sample some fine food from local producers in the lunchtime ‘Food Court’ and to network with potential suppliers and customers.
It's happening on Thursday 29 September 2022, from 10:30 – 15:30.
The location is: The Allerton Project, Main Street, Loddington, Leicestershire, LE7 9XE
For more details on the event and to book places, please visit allertontrust.org.uk/events/ or call 01572 494541.
The event is part of the ongoing partnership between the Allerton Project and Leicestershire County Council.
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust – providing research-led conservation for a thriving countryside. The GWCT is an independent wildlife conservation charity which has carried out scientific research into Britain’s game and wildlife since the 1930s. We advise farmers and landowners on improving wildlife habitats. We employ 22 post-doctoral scientists and 50 other research staff with expertise in areas such as birds, insects, mammals, farming, fish and statistics. We undertake our own research as well as projects funded by contract and grant-aid from Government and private bodies.
The Allerton Project www.allertontrust.org.uk/
The GWCT Allerton Project is a combination of commercial farming, research, demonstration and community engagement, based on a 320-hectare estate in Leicestershire.
The Project researches the effects of different farming methods on wildlife and the environment, sharing results of our research through advisory and educational activities.
They identify management that delivers multiple benefits for the rural landscape. Their work encompasses natural capital accounting, agri-environment schemes and regenerative farming systems.
From soil and water, to woodland and environmental habitat that increase biodiversity, their aim is to build farmland resilience.
Their own research team works with and collaborate with other research organisations and help co-supervise numerous PhD and MSc projects.
B'liev launches new plant-based protein shake in three interesting flavours with 20g of protein
Many other brands of protein drinks have fallen into the trap of offering the three standard flavours. Chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry. Don't get me wrong, those can be nice flavours but perhaps they are somewhat samey and a bit of a bore? When drinking the same flavours day after day, that can become something of a chore. Something to be endured rather than enjoyed. And that's a shame.
But B’liev is designed to be utterly different. And utterly enjoyable. Their team of experts has taken the bold and bright decision to introduce three delicious flavours: Blueberry Muffin, Cookies & Cream and Chocolate Brownie and all are crammed with vital protein to enhance and support a flexitarian or fully plant-based lifestyle.
Developed in the UK and prepared in the EU, each 330ml bottle is high in fibre, contains 100% recommended daily intake of calcium and vitamins D3, B5, B6 and B12, is importantly low in sugar (ideal if like me you are a diabetic, and contains 20g of pure plant-based protein from a mix of Fava Bean, Pumpkin Seed and Pea Protein Isolate. So it's 100% plant-based and therefor is simple for the body to digest and utilise.
Today’s active and health-conscious consumers are seeking out drinks that deliver the nutrients they need without any unpleasant additives.
Ever conscious of this desire, B’liev aims to delivers a protein shake that tastes wonderful, gives you 20g of protein and is also boosted and fortified with extra vitamins and minerals, and all without any added sugar. It's also 100% natural with no nasties and nothing artificial.
Aria Beheshtaein, founder of B’liev said: “B’liev is designed to support our busy lifestyles and recognizes that it is not always easy to get all the nutrients we need into our diet each day. B’liev is 100% natural and can be consumed any time of day, safe in the knowledge you are getting a flavourful burst of goodness with your hydration.”
Aria added: “B’liev is inspired by the belief we are all capable of so much, we just need to believe in ourselves. We all face different challenges, some harder than others, but the most important element is the belief we have within ourselves to go the extra mile and work harder for what we want to achieve. I want B’liev to inspire people to aim for whatever they want in life and to live their best life.”
Each bottle is packed full of healthy ingredients to support your plant-based lifestyle, your workouts, and your taste buds. It's also pretty good for those of us who aren't following a vegan lifestyle, but who know a good thing when we see or taste it!
Cookies and Cream protein shake
It's thick, creamy and utterly indulgent, B’liev Cookies & Cream plant-shake makes a creamy high protein drink and is a perfect alternative to milk-based drinks. Drink on-the-go between meals, for additional protein with a deliciously great cookies and cream taste, all with low sugar and high fibre. With 20g of plant protein power from four different sources (fava bean, flax seed, pumpkin seed and Pea)
Nutritional Information (Per 330ml bottle)
Energy 620kj (184kcals); Fat 4.4g (of which saturates 0.3g); Carbohydrates 20.6g (of which sugars 8.0g); Protein 20.2g; Fibre 11.6g; Salt 0.48g; Niacin 16mg (100% NRV); Pantothenic acid 6mg (100% NRV); Vitamin B6 1.4mg (100% NRV); Vitamin B12 2.5μg (100% NRV); Vitamin D3 5μg (100% NRV); Calcium 120mg (15% NRV)
Ingredients
Water, Vegetable protein blend (Fava bean, Pumpkin seed, Pea protein isolate) (74%), Oligofructose syrup (from chicory root), Date nectar, MCT powder (from coconut), Flax seed, Natural flavouring, Emulsifier: Sunflower lecithin, Stabiliser: Guar gum, Salt, Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, B6, B12, D3
Blueberry Muffin protein shake
A blueberry muffin plant-shake offers a dessert and drink all in one, packed with 20 grams of plant-protein, high fibre from chicory root and is low in sugar. The blueberry muffin plant-shake is high in antioxidants, low in calories but most importantly high in flavour, too.
Nutritional Information (Per 330ml bottle)
Energy 634kj (186kcals); Fat 4.4g (of which saturates 0.3g); Carbohydrates 20.9g (of which sugars 7.5g); Protein 20.2g; Fibre 11.7g; Salt 0.52g; Niacin 16mg (100% NRV); Pantothenic acid 6mg (100% NRV); Vitamin B6 1.4mg (100% NRV); Vitamin B12 2.5μg (100% NRV); Vitamin D3 5μg (100% NRV); Calcium 120mg (15% NRV)
Ingredients
Water, Vegetable protein blend (Fava bean, Pumpkin seed, Pea protein isolate) (74%), Oligofructose syrup (from chicory root), Date nectar, MCT powder (from coconut), Flax seed, Natural flavouring, Emulsifier: Sunflower lecithin, Stabiliser: Guar gum, Salt, Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, B6, B12, D3
Chocolate Brownie protein shake
Each day will be a brownie day with this deliciously creamy brownie plant-shake! Great for drinking on the go or perhaps if you are on your way to work, or to get your daily intake of vitamin B6, B12 and D3 plus an additional 20 grams of plant protein power which can contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue throughout the day!
Nutritional Information (Per 330ml bottle)
Energy 702kj (202kcals); Fat 5.9g (of which saturates 0.4g); Carbohydrates 21.2g (of which sugars 7.8g); Protein 20.7g; Fibre 11.9g; Salt 0.52g; Niacin 16mg (100% NRV); Pantothenic acid 6mg (100% NRV); Vitamin B6 1.4mg (100% NRV); Vitamin B12 2.5μg (100% NRV); Vitamin D3 5μg (100% NRV); Calcium 120mg (15% NRV)
Ingredients
Water, Vegetable protein blend (Fava bean, Pumpkin seed, Pea protein isolate) (74%), Oligofructose syrup (from chicory root), Date nectar, MCT powder (from coconut), Flax seed, Natural flavouring, Emulsifier: Sunflower lecithin, Stabiliser: Guar gum, Salt, Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, B6, B12, D3
B’liev is now available from independent health food stores, gyms, or direct from https://bliev.com.
Friday 23 September 2022
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Bier Company launches Football-Themed Beer Box for 2022 the World Cup
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Football fans can kick-off the 2022 FIFA World Cup in style with Bier Company's spectacular Craft Beer World Cup Box, jam-packed with 32 thirst-quenching beers from award-winning craft breweries across the world.
Available to purchase online now, Bier Company has designed every last detail of the pitch-shaped box to delight beer and footie fans, making sure 2022’s World Cup will be one to remember.
The beer and snack experts have once again hit the ball in the back of the net with their latest box set, packed with everything footie-lovers need, whether they are cheering on Gareth Southgate’s England squad or backing teams from across the world in the Qatar competition. Bier Company is even offering an early bird £50 off deal the first 3,000 boxes sold at just £99.95 (RRP £149.95).
A refreshing team of the finest craft beers, the box set includes mixed beer styles for authentic flavour including IPAs, Pale ales, and lagers. Each beer has been specially designed and themed based on the flag colours and culture of the corresponding nation, giving beer-lovers a real treat as they open each nation’s door and get to experience flavours from around the world.
The box comes complete with a knockout elimination beer World Cup game. When a country is eliminated, drink the beer of that nation and on the back of its door is an ‘eliminated’ sign. Experience the variety of beers on offer as more teams are knocked out, saving the champion until last. Plus test your football trivia knowledge with a 22-question quiz.
Bier Company has even devised an EPP (Emergency P*ss Up Policy) for customers who get carried away with the return of the most prestigious football tournament and ‘accidently’ guzzle their beers early - reorder all the beers included for a huge discount.
Bier Company Co-Founder Stefan White says: “At Bier Company we are HUGE football fans, and we are beyond excited to see the World Cup return.
“We have spent months designing the ultimate World Cup beer box with everything you need to enjoy the World Cup in style.
“We carefully selected 32 fantastic beers from our favourite award-winning craft breweries to represent each nation competing to give you the very best beers to watch the match with.”
Bier Company is an online shop stocking the finest independent craft beers from breweries worldwide including new and exclusive brews, paired with its signature own-brand Bier Nuts and Bier Crisps.
The Craft Beer World Cup Box is available to purchase now from Bier Company’s website. https://biercompany.co.uk/
Larkids By Bulow. Organic delights and delicious
Continuing to push the boundaries of gourmet chocolate coated liquorice creations, the deliciously SLOW CRAFTED range is carefully slow-cooked to create a rich caramel-like texture, and is available in three delicious flavours; Mango Vanilla, Caramel Date, and Dark Truffle. The luxury range comes in recycled glass packaging designed for reuse.
Please see further information below on the SLOW CRAFTED range available to purchase on lakridsbybulow.co.uk.
I asked two members of our tasting team to taste this confectionary and they both declared that these were amongst some of the best chocolates that they had ever tasted.
I also tasted them myself and found myself in full agreement with them. My wife was excused duties, as she is allergic to chocolate!
Although we are running this review as part of Organic September, we quickly realised that this will be a wonderful purchase for Christmas as gifts and for your Christmas goodies cupboard!
LAKRIDS BY BÃœLOW invites you to experience a luxury indulgence of extraordinary flavours and textures with the SLOW CRAFTED range, sold in recyclable and reusable glass jars and available to purchase from July 7 at lakridsbybulow.com (RRP: £27.00) and select retailers.
A permanent addition to the LAKRIDS BY BÃœLOW portfolio, the SLOW CRAFTED collection is based on the original recipe founder Johan Bülow cooked when the confectionery brand was first founded, in Bornholm, 2007. Bülow had a dream of re-inventing liquorice and spent an entire year, tucked away in his mother’s kitchen, trying to perfect the ultimate recipe and elevate the sweet into a gourmet experience.
Bülow’s SLOW CRAFTED liquorice is gently cooked in an open batch for four hours, rested for 24 hours, and then kneaded by hand to create a rich caramel-like texture. It is because of the long, slow, and delicate way in which the liquorice is made that the collection was named: SLOW CRAFTED. Using only the finest, carefully sourced organic ingredients, SLOW CRAFTED captures the authentic taste of LAKRIDS BY BÃœLOW for an unrivalled taste experience, loved by true liquorice connoisseurs.
With sustainability front of mind at each stage of production, LAKRIDS BY BÃœLOW proudly presents the SLOW CRAFTED range in premium, recycled glass packaging. A first of its kind for LAKRIDS BY BÃœLOW, the glass jars have been designed for reuse; when you’re done with the products, simply remove the labels with warm water and cleanse them in the dishwasher or soak in warm water before reusing it for just about anything – the lids close tight, so you can bring your daily juice, smoothie or iced coffee on the go, or use them to store your homemade granola, pulses and more. The glass jars even have functional measurements engraved, so you know just how to mix your kitchen creations.
Not only is the SLOW CRAFTED range packed sustainably, the organic ingredient of cocoa is ethically sourced via the Cocoa Horizons program. Still producing all liquorice products in Copenhagen, the LAKRIDS BY BÃœLOW factory continues to run on 100% green energy, produced by Danish windmills.
With the launch of its global #ShareItWithAHater campaign in 2021, LAKRIDS BY BÃœLOW continues its mission to make the world love liquorice, introducing the unrivalled SLOW CRAFTED range to capture the true potential of the unique ingredient of liquorice. Spreading the joy of the Nordic flavour around the world, LAKRIDS BY BÃœLOW has landed in prestigious UK stores including Selfridges, Harrods, Fenwick and Harvey Nichols.
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Nairn's Oatcakes organic and very tasty
To my mind, Nairn's have been the accepted kings of Scottish oatcakes for many years and they are now becoming justifiably famous for their organic Scottish oatcakes.
They are tasty, good for the environment and 100% natural.
They are made from certified organic wholegrain oats and are also very modest in price, too.
So, what is available?
Nairn's, Organic Scottish Oatcakes, £1.10, at Sainsbury's.
I believe that they are very good for you, because they have added organic oat bran, so they are even higher in fibre, are perfect for vegans and are guaranteed to be free of artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
They are simple and utterly tasty. They are perfect for any topping, savoury or sweet. I actually like to nibble them with no toppings. Is that just me?
Nairn's, Super Seeded Organic Oatcakes, £1.40, Sainsbury's
Wow! These are my favourites! The super seeded Organic Oatcakes are a mix of delicious flax, sunflower and chia seeds which are all a great natural source of protein and rich in omegas 3 & 6. They are deliciously crunchy and are ideal with any topping, or can also be used with any dips or hummus. Or cream cheese. My favourite idea, as it happens.
Incidentally, you really do need to get Nairn's Oatcakes in for your Christmas feasting.
Thursday 22 September 2022
Soko Patisserie Launches a Halloween Chocolate Collection, by Michelin Star Chef Andreas Antona & Bharat Chandegra
Finest ingredients
As much an artform as a culinary creation, each chocolate is handmade and takes three days to produce. The moulds are carefully crafted and painted with the finest cocoa butter before the product is painstakingly layered, the silky-smooth chocolate complemented by sumptuous fillings sourced with equal care and passion.
Following the launch of the debut range, Bharat and Andreas have plenty of ideas for future selections.
“We're delighted to be launching a selection of enrobed in all-milk chocolate, a Christmas bonbon range with the option to add Champagne, and a limited-edition festive hamper,” said Bharat.
Soko's Halloween Bonbon Selection, Available Now for Nationwide Delivery
Soko's artisan bonbon selection features six contemporary flavours and is available in boxes of 12 (£16) or 24 (£28)
Peanut Butter & Blackcurrant Jelly, With a Ghost Design
This is a classic American pairing that is bound to be popular during Halloween. The chocolate brings together peanut butter, with a homemade peanut praline and a layer of blackcurrant jelly to help cut through the sweetness - all enrobed in milk chocolate.
Pumpkin Cheesecake with a Gory Design
A surprisingly delicious combination of pumpkin purée, pumpkin and cream cheese ganache with a digestive biscuit base. This playful combination brings out the sweetness of pumpkin with hints of vanilla and a white chocolate casing.
Toffee Apple & Popping Candy
Has the eye-catching colours associated with apple bobbing often played at Halloween. The chocolate is made using caramelised apple to create a purée, then added to apple ganache and a layer of white chocolate mixed with popping candy to surprise and delight all ages.
Raw Materials
The team has been careful to obtain their chocolate from a reputable and trusted source. Cacao Barry prides itself on using only the highest-grade beans, produced sustainably, and is aiming to be deforestation-free and carbon positive by 2025.
A Perfect Gift
Developed from exclusive recipes to the highest of standards, the chocolates make a luxurious gift - the perfect present for any discerning friend or family member who appreciates the finer things in life.
For special occasions, corporate, retail or hospitality orders, Andreas and Bharat can create bespoke chocolates, tailored to a customer's specific requirements.
To discuss the options or order a selection, visit www.sokopatisserie.co.uk.
Christmas Collections
New Soko collections include a Christmas chocolate bon bon range and Christmas Hampers.
Nationwide UK Chocolate Delivery
Orders placed before 12noon are dispatched the next working day. Please allow 2 days for delivery. Please be advised any orders placed on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (before 12noon) will be dispatched on Monday.
Soko Patisserie, Birmingham Collection Address:
SOKO Patisserie, Unit 14, Radway Road, Solihull, Shirley, B90 4NR.
Top Vegan & Gluten-Free Brand Positive Bakes Launches Across All London Whole Foods Stores
This is the first retail outlet to stock products by the award-winning, family-owned brand, since its launch in early 2020.
Positive Bakes was begun by husband and wife team Aatin and Helen Anadkat, after they learned that their son had a dairy allergy.
Their mission was to produce the most delicious free-from, natural and handmade products available in the UK, whilst also having the least impact on our environment.
Currently available at all seven of the Whole Foods stores across London are a range of Positive Bakes products including seasonal pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple pie, and a range of delicious loaf cakes including carrot cake and chocolate cake, plus the brand's best-selling brownies and blondies. All Positive Bakes products are packed in 100% plastic free packaging.
Positive Bakes co-founder Aatin Anadkat BEM said: “We are thrilled to see our products on the shelves of Whole Foods. Taking our brand to the premium retail market gas always been a part of our master plan, and to have Whole Foods to become our first retail brand partner to stock us, is a huge achievement.
"It took us many months of hard work and new product development by our awesome team, and we are really pleased with the results we have achieved. It's a great step forward for us as we continue to expand our brand.”
Positive Bakes products are free from dairy, gluten, soya, eggs, palm oil, preservatives, flavourings, yeast and GMOs and produced in the brand's dedicated and fully energy-efficient bakery in Leicester and delivered in plastic-free compostable packaging.
Aatin added: “Positive Bakes is a truly purpose-led brand. We take our commitment to sustainability and the planet very seriously and have done since our inception in 2020. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do, from our energy efficient bakery to our ingredients and compostable packaging.”
To learn more please visit www.positivebakes.com.
Women loses 30kg in 9 months with a ‘miracle’ lifestyle change!
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She had a consultation with her doctor which highlighted her high blood sugar levels, and she realised immediately that she needed to enact a drastic change to her diet to get her health back on track.
Speaking exclusively to plant-based drinks brand, Plenish (https://www.plenishdrinks.com) Doli reveals how changing her lifestyle habits has made her feel the best she ever felt in her life.
Describing her pre-diet as extremely carb-heavy, Doli had a couple of key factors that made her reconsider her diet and overall wellbeing.
“Pre my body transformation I had a very carb-heavy diet. I would typically eat whatever I felt like with little knowledge of Macro contents. I would also rely on a lot of takeouts and easy meals. I had a lot of snacks, sweets, chocolates, and socially drank alcohol.”
She went on to say: “A couple of key factors made me reconsider my diet and that of my overall wellbeing. All my clothes were becoming tight, I no longer enjoyed dressing up, and would find myself making excuses to avoid social events.
"My NHS doctor had also pointed out my blood sugar levels were high which was putting me at risk of developing diabetes (and we have a family history of this which did, of course, cause me concern). I’d tried a number of fad diets which hadn’t really benefited me.
I ended up on a body transformation coach’s Instagram and booked a call. 24 hrs later, I’d signed up! 9 months later 30kg down! Best decision I’ve made in my life! And I’ve sustained it!”
Doli was already leading a vegetarian lifestyle and she knew Plant-based was the best option for her, based on how her body reacted.
“I was already a veggie and plant based in the main.. Working with my body transformation coach made this easier for me as all my meal preps were pre-planned. As the months progressed I grew an interest in food types, macros, and what suited me and my gut, best. As I said, I knew plant based was best for me, based on how my body reacted.”
Changing your lifestyle habits can be a challenging process, but Doli was lucky enough to have her friends and family supporting her on every step of the way.
”The most challenging part was sticking to a plan, and actually having to make adjustments to socials. I still went but made different choices with food and drink. It was hard to explain to people what I was doing and why I was doing it, but I am truly blessed to have some fantastic people around me who understood and helped me!”
“Positively, I feel the best I have ever felt! I’m more confident and more aware. I have more energy, I’m calmer and happier. It took me a solid year to drop the weight, and then to ustain it, but I believe in learning and growing everyday, so my habits are evolving as I learn more. It’s fantastic to see that my changes have had a ripple effect on those close to me, also taking their health and well-being in their hands!”
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“Being healthy can be expensive at times. What’s worked for me is planning and batch cooking some of my meals. Not only do I save financially but it keeps me on track and ensures I’m not tempted to make poor decisions when I’m tired after a long day at work!”
“I want to feel good and I want to be in control of my health. Eating well, and training helps me feel good.”
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'First Past the Pot!'- Kabuto First Noodle Brand to Go B Corp
Kabuto Noodles founder Crispin Busk said: “This is an incredible achievement for the Kabuto team who have been laser-focused on achieving B Corp status.
"We've been striving to make our business as sustainable as possible in recent years, not only for the company but also as a responsibility to our customers too.
"As a family-run business it's vitally important to us to leave a legacy which means our products had as little impact on the planet as possible. Becoming a B-Corp is a great validation of the ethos we've always had at Kabuto, that a company should be about more than just money, but trying to operate in a way that's good for our staff, customers and planet.
"We've always aimed to be leaders in the competitive world of instant noodles, both in taste as well as environmentally, and now we've proved quality instant noodles needn't cost the earth.”
Achieving B Corp status has been the culmination of a number of actions made by Kabuto over recent years, including creating jobs that incorporate social and environmental issues that are regularly reviewed, ensuring workers are paid above living wage, and were the first instant noodle brand to have a 100% recyclable product, offset of carbon emissions, as well as the highest level of customer service.
A recent reformulation of the entire Kabuto Noodles range to a 100% Vegetarian, non HFSS ingredient list aimed to recruit the more health-conscious customer to the instant noodle category. Kwoklyn Wan, TV Chef and Author, recently worked with the Kabuto Team to create a series of recipes with the pots, turning them into wholesome home-cooked style meals. Kabuto is now sold in all major retailers.
Founded in 2010, the company now employs a team of 7 in Bristol and has sold over 23 million pots to date, and launched in the US in 2019 under the brand name Kusari.
A keen and dedicated foodie, Crispin started off on his food career with Bristol-based success story Pieminister as a Sales Manager for five years. Constantly scouring the supermarket shelves for new ideas, he saw a gap in the market between the ready noodles stocked in supermarkets and the noodle dishes available in restaurants.
"We've all been through an 'instant-noodle phase', often when we're students and Busk's mission was to catch people who are considering giving up on noodles and give them another reason to carry on eating them - with grown-up flavours, and premium, authentic ingredients.
So what are B-Corp businesses?
"Certified B Corporations are leaders in the global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. Unlike other certifications for businesses, B Lab is unique in our ability to measure a company’s entire social and environmental impact."
https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/certification
Say "Cheers" to Devonia's Successful Summer, this Christmas
So why not "Say cheers" with a delicious South Devon Southside cocktail recipe, featuring Devonia sparkling water?
Devonia spring water company enjoyed an impressive summer. The company, which puts sustainability at the centre of it's entire ethos, sold 250,000 bottles of water and reused an impressive 201,000.
It's the only spring water company in the south of England with a business model focusing exclusively on reusing glass bottles time and time again.
Washing and refilling the bottles uses just 6% of the energy required to recycle glass, reducing CO2 by 94%. And of course, there's no plastic pollution going into the world's oceans, too!
Over Devonia's 18 years in business, the company has saved an amazing 144,995kg of glass from going to landfill, by collecting and reusing its bottles from hotels, pubs, cafes, restaurants, special events and private customers across Devon.
And it's not going to stop there. After adding 35 new trade customers to its books this summer, including 15 wedding and events venues, Devonia is on track to double the size of its operations in 2023. The company wants to move to a larger facility that will allow for more organic growth and is looking to hire new staff, as well as purchase new vans and machinery.
The Telegraph has recently declared Devon the greatest county in England, according to science. With the winning combination of the great outdoors and delicious local food and drink, it's hard to argue with that.
Devonia's water ticks both boxes. It's bottled at source from a spring that bubbles up on the edge of a meadow near the villages of Beeson and Beesands, which are less than a mile from the sea. With a natural soft taste, both still and sparkling products are available in 330ml or 750ml bottles.
As well as being a sustainable business, Devonia supports the Dartmoor Rescue Group's Ashburton team, of which owner Neil Graham has been a full member for a number of years. By purchasing Devonia water, customers are also supporting the incredible work of the mountain rescue team.
Recipe: celebrate Devonia's summer successes with a South Devon Southside cocktail
A little Devonshire twist on a Rum Southside cocktail, enjoy this delicious drink made with fabulous local rum and sparkling spring water.
Ingredients – serves 6
12 large mint leaves, plus 4 large sprigs
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
120ml freshly squeezed lime juice (approx. 4 limes)
120ml simple syrup (1:1 water and sugar)
240ml Devon Rum Co spiced rum
330ml Devonia sparkling water
1/8tsp salt
Large handful of ice, plus more for serving
Method:
Add the mint leaves and 2 lime wedges into a pitcher and muddle them (if you don't have a muddler, a long-handled wooden spoon will do).
Add the lime juice, simple syrup, rum and ice and stir 40 times (exactly, we're counting!) with a long-handled cocktail spoon (or your trusty wooden spoon).
Add the sparkling water and salt and stir well.
For each drink, fill a tumbler half full with ice, add a mint sprig and a wedge of lime, and pour your cocktail.
Stir gently and serve ice cold.
For further information about Devonia, please visit www.devoniawater.co.uk, follow on Instagram: DevoniaWaterCompany or 'Like' Devonia Water on Facebook.
We would suggest laying some bottles of Devonia down for your family's Christmas this year?
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Glebe Farm The Purest British Oats
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Its creamy and enriched with added calcium and vitamins and tastes absolutely delicious!
But there's much more to it than that. It's ideal for people like my wife who have been diagnosed with coeliac disease because their oat milk is guaranteed to be 100% gluten free.
The sister and brother team who own and farm it, Rebecca and Philip Rayner, proudly point out that they are the only farm in the UK that grows and processes the gluten free oats they grow into porridge flakes, oat flour and their absolutely delicious gluten free oat drink, PureOaty.
They are fully involved in every step of the way, growing, milling and manufacturing their own oats, so they can guarantee that they know exactly what goes into everything they produce.
In fact, from their farm in Cambridgeshire they are reputed as being the number one supplier of gluten free oats throughout the whole of Europe and supply customers and manufacturers all over Europe and even the rest of the world.
Their PureOaty is milk is great by the glass, in coffee, in hot chocolate, in smoothies, in hot tea or in cooking, too.
You'll find some delicious recipes on their website at https://www.glebefarmfoods.co.uk/living-gluten-free.
In fact, we aim to use PureOaty in Christmas treat baking and making for this Christmas. A tasty oat milk Chirstmas pudding? Yes, that sounds quite good!
Saving money whilst cooking
I read a book many years ago which gave advice on how to cook whilst using reduced energy.
The key point I can remember was that the author suggested not pre-heating ovens when cooking and just starting the cooking process from cold.
What other methods of saving energy during cooking can you employ?
Use microwave cooking if you can, plus try the combination oven setting on the microwave.
Look at buying a halogen oven which can help you save energy when you are cooking.
Think about using a slow cooker to cook stews, soups, casseroles, etc.
Cook several items at once in your oven to save on energy usage.
Don't overfill your kettle when you are needing to boil water.
Use ambient temperature to defrost foods that you have removed from the freezer rather than using the defrost setting on your microwave.
Check the energy settings on whatever electrical appliances you use, such as fridges, freezers, cookers, etc.
Use vegetable steamers to cook your vegetables, which will help save money.
Laylo's Lot #12: Tinto De Estremoz - The World's Nicest Boxed Wine
Where vineyards sweep up towards a medieval castle - and the night sky is so clear it's peppered with thousands of twinkling stars. Very Christmassy, in fact.
You don't need to imagine this, because it actually exists. It's the walled city of Estremoz in Alentejo, Portugal. The home of the latest release from luxury boxed wine specialists, Laylo.
Laylo Co-founders Laura Riches and Laura Rosenberger worked closely with a Master of Wine, Clem Yates, to find a big, fruity Portuguese red blend for customers to enjoy this Christmas and winter.
The Lot #12: Tinto de Estremoz is made by Donzilia Copeto, Head Winemaker at João Ramos Family Estates. Donzilia's passion project for over two decades has been experimenting with the region's local grape varietals to create the perfect Alentejo blend.
This 2021 vintage combines local varietals with a dash of Merlot and some Petit Verdot, aged briefly in French and Hungarian barrels. The result is a dark, inky red wine that's redolent of plump cherries, vanilla and a lick of spicy oak. With tannins that taste like liquid velvet.
With each of their designs, Laylo seeks inspiration from the stories of the wine, the winemaker and the region.
For centuries Estremoz locals have mined the region's marble, and none is more valuable than the pink Rosa Aurora that wraps the Lot #12: Tinto de Estremoz.
Explained Laura Rosenberger: “We're proud of all our wines, but Donzilia's bend is Portuguese perfection. The spicy oak, vanilla and juicy ripe fruit are an ideal antidote to the colder weather. If it's possible to find a better fireside red for the equivalent of £12.33 per bottle, we'd love to know where!”
Laura Riches says: “Telling the stories of our wines through design is one of the most exciting parts of the job. The romance of a city made entirely of marble really captured our imaginations. We believe the finished product wouldn't look out of place on the cover of a glossy interiors magazine.”
The Lot #12: Tinto de Estremoz is exclusively available at www.drinklaylo.com for £36.99 per 2.25l box. Each box = 3 bottles, equivalent to £12.33 per bottle.
UK-wide next day delivery is FREE on all orders of 2+ boxes or £2.99 on single box orders. Customers also have the option to add a gift note.
Forget what you thought you already knew about boxed wine! Laylo seek out small, limited-availability parcels of premium wine, then wrap them in boxes that consumers can feel proud to have on their countertop.
And they are greener, too, because each box generates 90% less carbon than glass bottles and is 100% recyclable. The boxes stay fresh for 6 weeks from opening, so customers can enjoy 'the odd glass' without needing to commit to a bottle.
Since launching in November 2020, Laylo's wines have earned a cult following of wine critics and wine lovers. Their wines score an average 4.8* (out of 5) on Trustpilot.
Laura Riches and Laura Rosenberger were named Startup Entrepreneurs of the Year 2022 at the Food & Drink Heroes awards and the business won Drinks Startup of the Year 2022 at the National Startup Awards Series.
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Wickhams' Founder Dan Farrell-Wright points out: “My aim with Wickhams is to provide easy access to great wine for everyone so to be shortlisted in three categories in such a prestigious and important retailer awards is hugely gratifying. It is an impressive achievement for such a young business as ours and further proof we are doing lots right!”
At the core of Wickhams' business is the desire to offer customers the chance to try new wines, whether in specially curated cases, the mixed-case-of-six value option or via their tasting events. All Wickhams events are interactive, lots of fun and come highly recommended.
They are hosted by wine expert Pip Vanham AIWS DipWSET and Wickhams' founder Dan Farrell-Wright, alongside other guest hosts. For online tastings, the wines are delivered through your letterbox in tasting size packets large enough for two pours, prior to the event, ready for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own sofa.
Please find below information of forthcoming events, both online and in-person.
Wickhams Autumn Events Round Up
WINES OF RIOJA ONLINE TASTING
Friday 21st October 6.30-8pm, £10 (plus booking fee) Further information and link to book here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wines-of-rioja-online-tasting-tickets-398487405557?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
October is Rioja Wine Month. To celebrate, Wickhams tasting team will explore the range of styles from this renowned and fascinating Spanish winemaking region. Join them to taste a variety of styles from Joven to Gran Reserva. Learn about the sub-regions (Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Oriental and Rioja Alta) and the newest classification: Vino de Puebla. If you think Rioja is all about heavy, oaky red wines, think again!
Wines:
Bodegas Tarón Blanco 2021
Gómez Cruzado Blanco 2 Año 2019
Altos de Bergasa, Tempranillo Joven 2021
Hacienda el Ternero Crianza 'Torno' 2016
SeñorÃo de La Eralta Gran Reserva 2016
Gómez Cruzado Reserva 2014
BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU 2022 ONLINE TASTING
Thursday 17th October 6.30-8pm, £FREE Further information and link to book here.
Every year Beaujolais Nouveau Day celebrates the release of France's most popular vin de primeur (early wine). A light and fruity red made from Gamay grapes which have been grown and harvested by around 400 small farmers in the Beaujolais region, it's bottled and sold within just 6-8 weeks of the grapes being picked.
Tasting the grapes on vine just before harvest suggested a good balance, but let's face it, Nouveau is all about quaffing, celebration of the harvest and fun!
Two Beaujolais Nouveau wines and an English Nouveau wine will be tasted.
- Beaujolais Nouveau 2022, Domaine Bel Avenir From 4th generation winemakers Cecile and Alain Dardenelli. Their grapes are harvested from vines planted on an array of different terroirs: siliceous clay (St Amour), granite (Chenas) and limestone. The couple own vineyards in the Beaujolais-Villages plain as well as in the Crus of Juliénas, Chénas, St Amour and Fleurie.
- Beaujolais Nouveau 2022, Domaine de Mont Joly Jean-Baptiste Bachevillier does all the work in his three vineyards himself; he finds this to be the best way of ensuring the quality and sustainability of the grapes. His vineyards are all in the Beaujolais-Villages plains. He brings an interesting dimension having spent time studying at Plumpton College, England and making wine in Australia and the USA.
- Sharpham New Release, Sandridge Barton, Devon. For several years Sharpham have produced their "New Release". Just like Beaujolais Nouveau this takes about six weeks from harvest to wine in the bottle. Unlike Beaujolais Nouveau, this is white and English.
WINTER WINE DISCOVERY
Saturday 19th November 12-6pm IN PERSON at the Mercure Hotel, Exeter Rougemont.
Early Bird £15.00 +£1.76 GA £30.00 +£2.93 Fee Further information and link to book here.
Discover Wickhams' range of award-winning wines from around the World and get to taste them! Masterclasses will also be available hosted by Susy Atkins (telegraph.co.uk, Delicious mag), Pip Vanham AIWS DipWSET, Stephen Barrett (Western Morning News) and others.
The Exeter Mercure Hotel is located opposite Central Station, in the very heart of Exeter. It is perfectly located should you wish to travel to this event using public transport.
Wickhams' tasting events are always fun and informal. You can try lots of wines, meet winemakers and attend masterclasses. Whether you are an amateur with a love of wine or a seasoned professional, there will be something for you.
Some of the wonderful winemakers Wickhams' work with will be presenting their wines throughout the day. Below is a small selection of what you can expect:
- AR Lenoble, Champagne, France
- Bodegas La Eralta, Rioja, Spain
- Domaine de Mont Joly, Beaujolais, France
- Huxbear Vineyard, Devon, England
- Louis Père et Fils, Burgundy, France
- Mario Giribaldi, Piedmont, Italy
- Peter Falke, Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Sandridge Barton Wines, Devon, England
Masterclasses
All priced at £5.00 +£0.98 Fee and include 5 or 6 wines to taste.
Masterclass 1 - Pip Vanham, AIWS DipWSET
Presents an alternative take on Christmas Day food and wine pairings.
Masterclass 2 - Susy Atkins, well-known wine writer and presenter (telegraph.co.uk, delicious mag.)
Presents There's more to Beaujolais than Nouveau: an informative and fun look at the cru wines of Beaujolais.
Masterclass 3 - Stephen Barrett, wine writer (Western Morning News) and educator.
Presents Off the Beaten Track Wines.
Masterclass 4 - Dan Farrell-Wright, Founder of Wickhams.
Presents the Wickhams Classic Christmas Case.
Masterclass 5 - Lucy Hulland, Owner of Huxbear Vineyard.
Presents The Vineyard Year.
Visit them at https://wickhamwine.co.uk.
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