Saturday, 12 August 2023
That's Books and Entertainment: Aardvark Books the bookshop and café near the Wels...
That's Books and Entertainment: Aardvark Books the bookshop and café near the Wels...: Aardvark Books is a unique bookshop and café which is situated in the Shropshire village of Brampton Bryan, which is near Bucknell. It'...
That's Christmas: Plan ahead for Christmas and save money!
That's Christmas: Plan ahead for Christmas and save money!: It's often difficult buying what you need for Christmas, the food and drink, presents, decorations, etc. However, with the current econo...
Violife the cheese alternative and more, besides
Whilst we were discussing what to give up for Lent, my wife encouraged me to give up dairy cheese for Lent, which, to her -and my!- surprise I was able to do so.
Within weeks we noticed that my skin was now perfect, my hair stopped being greasy and my hair started to grow back, after years of receding.
As a result cheese is now a very rare item in my diet. But I admit that after a lifetime of eating (too much?) cheese I am still missing it. Especially cream cheese for some reason!
Whilst browsing through the Morrison's "free from section" I found a tub of Violife spread. I added it to my shopping trolley and took it home.
It was the Creamy Original type and was nicely creamy and absolutely delicious. If someone had spread some on a cracker and handed it to me, I really do not think I could have told that it wasn't dairy cheese.
Next time I'm off to the shops I'll look out for Violife Creamy Garlic and Herbs and also Creamy Cheddar Flavour.
Violife also has a wide range of other vegan-friendly products including spread, blocks, sliced, grated and Vioblock which is designed for baking, cooking, etc.
Tesco announces major change to cut bills in its Tesco Express stores
The overhaul will see over 50 key everyday products replaced with even more keenly-priced alternatives, many of which are from its own-brand range, with some items less than one third of the price of the products they are replacing.
Across the in excess of 50 products included in the change, shoppers will find the own-brand alternatives are, on average, over 40% cheaper than the products they're to replace.
This move comes in response to the supermarket’s internal shopping data, which shows price-conscious customers are increasingly turning to own-brand products to get better value, whilst not compromising on quality.
Among the own brand lines that are to be introduced are Tesco penne pasta (85p) and Tesco smooth peanut butter (£1.65), both of which will cost 50% of the price of the previous branded products that were stocked.
Bags of Tesco frozen garden peas (£1.65), being stocked in Express store freezers as part of the change, will be nearly 40% cheaper than the branded product they are to replace. Tesco basmati rice pouches (75p) will fill the space on the shelves left by a branded equivalent which costed 30% more.
Some branded lines, including toothpaste, are being replaced by a cheaper branded alternative at less than a third of the price. And to provide better value for parents, Tesco is reducing the price of some packs of branded nappies in Express stores by as much as 40%.
Tesco Convenience MD Sarah Lawler said: “We know customers are watching every penny at the moment, so it's our hope these helpful product swaps will bring down average food bills for even more families."
She went on to say: “Our Express stores offer unbeatable value on everything from essentials to fresh produce, thus making healthy food more accessible for the 2,000 communities we serve across the UK. And while our convenience stores don’t have the shelf space to carry the full range of our larger shops, by swapping these products, we’ve been able to make way for even more of our great-value own brand ranges.”
The new products will be delivered to stores over the coming couple of weeks, with the change-over complete by the end of the month, August.
A spokesman concluded: "This latest change is just another way Tesco is delivering great value for its Express customers, with Tesco Clubcard holders being able to take advantage of the supermarket’s Clubcard Prices discounts in Express stores too."
No cook chilled porridge
Very late one evening I was pouring some cold milk into a bowl of porridge oats. I realised that I wasn't hungry after all, so I placed the bowl in the fridge and went to bed.
The next morning I remembered the bowl of oats and I took it out and took a mouthful. The result was better than anything I had ever expected.
The oats had perfectly melded with the milk and I had inadvertently created a bowl of utterly delicious cold porridge.
The recipe is simplicity in itself.
Take one bowl of porridge oats.
Fill to the brim with the chilled milk of your choice, dairy or non-dairy.
You can add brown sugar, honey, etc to add sweetness if you wish.
Stirring in cinnamon or mixed spice with dried mixed fruit is a good idea, but do make certain any spices you add are properly mixed throughout. The dried mixed fruits will absorb the moisture from the milk and will plump up very nicely.
You can also add sliced or ground nuts.
When the bowl of porridge is ready, place it in your fridge and leave it overnight or throughout the day until it is ready for you to eat.
Actually, you could try oat alternatives if you want to give that a try.
You can garnish with freshly cut fruits including bananas, strawberries, etc.
(Image courtesy of Pictavio from Pixabay)
Friday, 11 August 2023
Sainsbury’s opens brand-new store in Ketley, Telford
Now open from 7am to 11pm seven days a week, the new store has created new jobs for local people and supporting regeneration in the neighbourhood, whilst providing more convenience and shopping choice for residents.
Customers will now have the opportunity to enjoy Sainsbury’s latest convenience range, from fresh fruit and veg, healthy snacks and food-to-go to sweet, savoury and frozen staples.
They'll also be able to choose from a delicious selection of freshly baked breads and pastries daily, as well as picking up Argos, Habitat and Tu Clothing products ordered online via the in-store Click and Collect service.
Conveniently based on Holyhead Road, the new store was built on the site of The White Lion pub. Sainsbury’s was originally due to lease the building from the owner of the former public house, but subsequently stepped in to purchase the site and build a new store following serious complications during the previous owner’s conversion.
The new convenience store was sensitively designed in conjunction with the local planning authority, to reflect the look and feel of The White Lion and remain in keeping with the local area.
The colleagues that comprise the new store team will play an active role in the local community whilst also participating in Sainsbury’s national charitable schemes and programmes and initiatives. EG, through Sainsbury’s partnership with Neighbourly, the new Local store will work with local food donation partners including Telford Crisis Support to help ensure all surplus foods from the store will go to those who need it the most.
Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury’s Property Director, said: “It’s been a pleasure to welcome Sainsbury’s Ketley Holyhead Local to our estate this week. We really pulled out all the stops to build the best store we could, working with the Council to agree on and incorporate various nods to the appearance of the original building. We’re delighted with the result and we think our customers will be too.”
Adrian Harris, Sainsbury’s Ketley Holyhead Road Local Store Manager, said: “It was a privilege to join members of my new store team to cut the ribbon and declare our new Sainsbury’s Local open for the community. We know our neighbours have been looking forward to our arrival and we were really pleased to be able to welcome them for the first time today.”
This is what the White Lion looked like before it was demolished, the image is attributed to Gordon Cragg / The White Lion, Ketley / CC BY-SA 2.0.)
Authentic Mexican street food eatery Barburrito launches exciting new menu. The twist? It's inspired by loyal customers
Earlier this year they gathered thousands of pieces of feedback from their customers and the results inspired the creation of the new menu dishes and innovations.
Barburrito’s talented chefs have worked very hard and tirelessly to create a selection of new mouthwatering dishes which are designed to transport your taste buds right over to Mexico.
The menu features the introduction of Tortas, Tacos, a brand-new range of salsas as well as lots of recipe improvements and tweaks including their cheese sauce, guacamole, pink onions and many more.
Introducing the first new dish, the Torta. It's a light, sweet bun which is filled with all your favourites (think Barbacoa Beef, Smoky Chipotle salsa, cheese, slaw, jalapeños and sour cream. Yum!) as you always choose the fillings at Barburrito.
Another new exciting addition to the menu is Tacos, crafted with love and bursting with authentic flavours. You can create your own tacos by opting what goes inside but think of tender Pork Carnitas nestled in warm, soft tortillas, loaded with cheese, lettuce, pink onions and a new Mango & Habanero salsa. Each bite is a fine fiesta of flavours as the chefs have carefully selected the freshest ingredients and traditional spices to create a truly unforgettable experience.
Sophie Green, who has the enviable position as Barburrito's Marketing Manager of , said: “We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new and exciting authentic menu. In May, we gathered thousands of insights from our loyal customer base to form our revamped menu, which is a celebration of the vibrant and rich culinary heritage of Mexico.
"We’d like to thank our amigos for their help and say there'll be a lot more exciting plans for the brand coming up in each of our local stores. Join us to check out the new menu and experience a fiesta of taste sensations like never before!”
To celebrate the launch Barburrito will be giving away free samples of nachos with their new cheese sauce and salsas and doing free food drops to local offices. They are also running a £5 new menu items offer (Tortas, Tacos, Loaded Nachos with a filling) if you have the app downloaded.
Customers can download the app by searching ‘Barburrito Rewards’ on the app store, where they will get exclusive access to the loyalty stamp cards. Getting three stamps just for downloading, then you can earn rewards such as a free side or dessert after four stamps, free burrito after nine stamps, a free burrito on your birthday and more. Students do not get the stamp cards but get 20 per cent off every visit instead.
Barburrito has 17 stores across the UK, from London to Aberdeen, operating dine-in, grab-and-go and delivery services. In 2005 the UK’s first burrito bar landed with Barburrito opening in Manchester Piccadilly gardens, taking inspiration from Mexico’s spirited culture, fresh ingredients, and irresistibly flavoursome food.
They are known as well-established pioneers of the burrito game but never stop perfecting the hand made to order burrito and developing ranges of protein packed, superfood filled naked bowls. Each Barburrito store is unique, offering delicious food and incredible service with customer loyalty that just can’t be bought.
Flapjackery's New Cappuccino Shards for Coffee Lovers
Flapjackery, which renowned for its tasty, decadent, luxurious gluten free flapjacks that are handmade at their Tavistock HQ, is joining in a fantastic collaboration with Ivybridge-based Owens Coffee to create the Cappuccino Shards that are perfect as an after dinner palette cleanser or to get a hit of coffee at any time of day.
Available in their shops, located across the Westcountry in Tavistock, Plymouth, Fowey, St Ives, Minehead, Bath and Wells, with a pop up shop in Dartmouth, these delicious thin slivers of chocolate are lovingly made with dark chocolate, giving it a slightly bitter taste, with veins of white chocolate running throughout.
The distinctive flavouring is derived from smooth and chocolatey Bantham wholebeans, a medium roasted blend of Arabica organic and Fairtrade coffee beans from South America and Indonesia.
This popular, award-winning espresso blend is from the Cajamarca region of Peru and the Batak region of Sumatra which has been gently roasted to bring out notes of chocolate and wine.
Also available in Flapjackery's new 'shards' range are whole nut shards and beanie shards.
That's Food and Drink Video channel launches
The first video is up, as you can see. However, the sound quality will be addressed, as will the possibility of broadcasting livestream programming in the very near future.
This is all new to me and very exciting, obviously!
That's Christmas: Waitrose launches its Christmas range for 2023, wi...
That's Christmas: Waitrose launches its Christmas range for 2023, wi...: Savvy, wise shoppers are planning ahead as searches for ‘Christmas dinner ideas’ on Waitrose.com has risen 51% compared to the same period ...
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)