Shloer has new taste of summer drink for your summer days

Now you can make the perfect Summer’s day even better by drinking Shloer’s brand new Summer Fruit Punch. The limited edition flavour is light and fruity and is ideally refreshing on a sunny day.

Ideal for the grand garden party, or simply enjoyed at a Sunday Social barbecue, Shloer’s Summer Fruit Punch is best served ‘dressed to impress’. Conjure up the typical tastes of summer: mint leaves, slices of orange and cucumber and fresh juicy strawberries, all served in a jug over ice – perfect for sharing.

The natural alcohol alternative

Shloer uses only the finest ingredients to create a delicious non-alcoholic sparkling juice drink. All varieties make a tasty grape-based alternative to alcohol, suitable for all the family - including those who want to enjoy the Summer social circuit without drinking alcohol. Shloer contains no preservatives, artificial colours, sweeteners or flavourings and is available from all major supermarkets.

Best served shared – on any occasion

Shloer’s Summer Fruit Punch will add a little sparkle to any social gathering planned or impromptu: That might be sharing with friends during one of the many Spring bank holidays or serving at a wedding or a Royal Wedding street party.

Entertaining Inspiration

If the warm weather (or the thought of it) has left you longing to get a group of friends together but you need inspiration with your menu, then you might like to check out The Shloer Sunday Cookbook, you'll find it at the official Shloer Facebook page, www.facebook.com/shloer

The recipes you’ll find there are created by devoted Shloer fans themselves, around a ‘simple and sharing’ principle.

Share recipes and win

It’s easy to contribute your own tasty dishes, or vote for your favourites on their Shloer Sunday Cookbook, either way you have the chance to win some fabulous prizes such as cookery lessons with an expert chef.
A flavour for everyone

Shloer is available in White Grape, Red Grape, Rose, Apple & White Grape, White Grape, Raspberry & Cranberry, White Grape & Elderflower and new Summer Fruit Punch - RRP £2.29

Pizzas via Facebook? That's what I call social media!

With summer nearly upon us, British foodies are being presented with the chance to win a free pizza party for themselves and their friends from the UKs top provider of wood pizza ovens, The Stone Bake Oven Company.

Via their Facebook profile page, fans of stone bake ovens have the chance to have the Stone Bake Oven Company come to their house with a mobile oven, and cook pizzas for the winner and their friends. Entrants can enter the competition through inviting their Facebook friends to like The Stone Bake Oven Company profile page.

This prize gives entrants who are thinking of purchasing an oven the perfect opportunity to try a traditional stone bake oven. What's more, for those who may be unable to afford to purchase their own pizza oven at the moment, this is a great opportunity to try one out and host a fantastic party.

A stone bake oven pizza party is a great way to maximise the use of a garden during the summer months. A stone bake oven is a great design feature, and will encourage people to use their garden more and allow them to cook a variety of recipes previously not possible in traditional kitchen-based ovens. Fans can also visit company’s website to find a variety of recipes to use in their own stone bake oven.

Tom Gozney, founder of The Stone Bake Oven Company, said: “We hope this competition will help to raise the profile of The Stone Bake Oven Company and will encourage more people to use a stone bake oven within their own garden. These ovens are not only for the purpose of cooking food, but are a great means of adding a design feature to the garden, helping to maximise the aesthetic appearance during the summer months. With a choice of three ovens, stone bake oven fans are sure to find an oven suitable for them.”

Visit The Stone Bake Oven Company’s website for more information about the available range of stone bake ovens and iron cookware available – www.stonebakeovencompany.co.uk

Royal Wedding Street Party Necessities from Ginsters

As Britain prepares for the most high profile Royal Wedding since Charles and Diana, Cornish savoury pastry brand Ginsters has a great selection of party treats to choose from for celebrations taking place across the nation to mark the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 29th. (EDITOR: So, why bother making sandwiches for 20 guests when you can Ginsters to cater fro your Royal Wedding bash?!)

Whether seeking sandwiches for traditional themed British tea parties, or wholesome snacks to feed street party masses, no celebration should be without new Ginsters Spicy Pork Roll. Adding a hot twist to a British party staple, Ginsters Spicy Pork Rolls are made with locally sourced fresh British sausage meat stuffed full of aromatic jalapenos and Cajun spices. These delicious rolls can be easily sliced into bite-size chunks for the perfect party finger food.

The obligatory sandwich platter is a must at your celebratory bash, so why not set the scene by offering a mouthwatering selection of Egg and Cress, Chicken and Mayo, Ham and Cheese or the more exotic new Cheddar and Chilli Jam sandwiches. For traditional party goers, why not try the quintessential Ginsters Tuna and Cucumber sandwich, ideal enjoyed with a nice cup of tea.

Pie lovers will love this yummy new twist on the classic pork pie, with a hint of cheese and pickle, Ginsters Mini Ploughman’s Pork Pies are easily munchable and supply two mini mouthfuls in each pack, more than enough to feed hungry guests at any street party shindig.

For those seeking time-honoured British cuisine, Ginsters is launching a delicious special edition Cheddar and Bacon pasty, just in time for the Royal nuptials. Bursting with flavour, this creamy cheddar and crispy bacon pasty filling is ideal for snacking and sharing with family and friends while celebrating the Royals’ big day.

For more information about Ginsters, please visit: http://www.ginsters.co.uk.

FACTFILE: These are some of the available delicacies from Ginsters:-
Ginsters Spicy Pork Roll pack RRP£1.59
Ginsters Egg and Cress sandwich RRP£1.79
Ginsters Chicken and Mayo sandwich RRP£2.69
Ginsters Ham and Cheese sandwich RRP£2.69
Ginsters Cheddar and Chilli Jam sandwich RRP£2.19
Ginsters Mini Ploughman’s Pork Pies RRP£1.59
Ginsters Cheddar and Bacon pasty RRP£1.99

Tesco Real Food announces that home brew is booming

Tesco Real Food has announced that home brewing is booming and it has seen sales of beer and wine making kits soar by 50 per cent over the past year.

The UK's top supplier of home brew kits, Youngs, also reports a boom in sales and commented that national sales are some 40 per cent.

Youngs said that the main reason behind the boom is that making beer and wine at home has never been easier. New technology and new designs means that amateur brewers can create their favourite tipple at home in half the time it used to take, around two hours instead of four hours to prepare. It will then take about a month for the ale or cider to be ready to drink, while wine may take as much as six weeks before it is completely ready.

In the past many people were put off making home brew because it was considered a fiddly operation worthy of a laboratory technician; but that's no longer the case.

Tesco home brew specialist Wayne Byron said: "We have seen a boom in 'foodies' as it has become fashionable to make dishes from scratch and even grow your own herbs and vegetables. Now young people in their 20s and 30s are turning their attention and skills to creating their own vintage or tipple. They are joining the more traditional home brew enthusiasts, who tend to be retired. It is a brilliant way of exploring new flavours - whether a fruity lager or a flowery wine - and it is great value, too."

For more information visit www.tesco.com/food

France's love for UK food exports driving demand for cheap postage options, claims Parcels Please

According to information from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), exports from the UK increased for the sixth consecutive year in 2010. With exports to the value of £10.83 billion, the industry enjoyed a 11.4 per cent increase on the levels for 2009.

While the majority of the exported food went to Ireland - despite its recent economic troubles - a large portion of the UK's exports were sent to France. The Netherlands, Germany and Spain additionally remained popular destinations for UK produce while other countries, such as Hong Kong, the USA and the UAE, also enjoyed a boom.

Overall, the produce most highly desired by other countries came from the dairy sector, but fish and meat also enjoyed a significant increase. What's more, prepared foods such as soups, sauces, rice and ice cream, as well as baking products and cereal, all received a boost in 2010.

A spokesperson for international delivery experts (http://www.parcelsplease.co.uk/) Parcels Please said that many people may be surprised by the most commonly exported foods: "Here in the UK there are a lot of people who think we are lagging behind other countries when it comes to fine food - especially when you're talking about cheeses and meats - as there are so many other European countries like France and Italy who enjoy a much better reputation.

"But that's just not the case, the UK is home to some fantastic produce, and the news that dairy was the most popular export just goes to show we can compete with the big boys when it comes to products such as cheese or yoghurt."

The report from the FDF supports the belief the food and drink industry in the UK is an important one for the economy as a whole, and Food and Farming Minister Jim Paice has spoken out about how important the export sector is to the UK's producers.

Reliance on the export business means that postage and packaging companies who deal with overseas orders could find that their services are more frequently in demand. Furthermore, for local producers who are struggling to capitalise on the popularity of UK food stuffs, a cheap delivery service can make all the difference to their profits.

According to Parcels Please, this margin can be the difference between a successful business and a struggling one. A spokesman explained: "When you're operating on a tight margin, any extra cost savings can make a huge difference to your business. Many local producers have been hit by the effects of the recession and there are some who are struggling to survive.

"While news that UK exports remain strong is welcome, businesses need to be able to utilise things such as services offering (http://www.parcelsplease.co.uk/cheapest-parcels-to-europe/de...) cheap parcels to France and other countries with a high demand for UK goods, to help them make sure they are turning a profit and continuing to benefit the country's economy as a whole."

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