Monday, 26 September 2022
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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.
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