Free food from Chiquito for students

Mexican favourite Chiquito is putting the fiesta fun in GCSE results day by giving away FREE Garlic Tortilla Bread and Coke Zero to students celebrating their A levels and GCSEs.

No matter what your exam grades are Chiquito, known for its delicious food and tasty cocktails, will help you celebrate all your hard work and studying.

This offer entitles guests on results day (August 17 - A Level results, August 24 GCSE results) who show their exam results to a staff member to get a free portion of tasty Garlic Tortilla Bread and a regular Coke (Coke Zero, Regular Coke, Diet Coke).

The free meal offer is available only on the exam results days and additional dishes can be bought from the menu. There are no catches, you don’t have to buy anything else, just come in and have fun with Chiquito.

Chiquito's MD Andreia Harwood, said: “We recognise the cost of living crisis is still biting down on us all but we wanted to make certain our hard working student customers can celebrate their exam results day on us, totally free of charge.

"We've worked hard this summer to make sure our customers are still able to enjoy great meals out with family and friends. The summer savings and the exam results FREE offers are all about Chiquito putting our customers at the forefront of everything we do and making sure they can have an amazing summer.”

This summer Chiquito has helped families and friends with a series of super saving meal deals.

Chiquito, which has been delivering the best of Mexican cuisine for over 30 years, has two amazing ‘always on summer deals’ designed to make dining out more affordable until August 31. 

Between Monday to Friday (after 7pm) Chiquito is offering two main meals for £20, which includes delicious sizzling fajitas, tasty burritos, Tacos, chimichangas and enchiladas. This will save guests up to £15.

Chiquito is also offering a summer always on promotions two for the price of one main meals all day Sunday which will help out those dining out at the weekend. This will save guests up to £21.90.

For full terms and conditions please see: https://www.chiquito.co.uk/terms

 

Frankie & Benny's celebrate A level and GCSE results day with free food and drink for students

Top Italian American restaurant Frankie & Benny’s is giving away absolutely free pizza and Coke Zero to students celebrating their A Levels and GCSE results. 

No matter what your exam grades are Frankie & Benny’s, the ultimate family friendly restaurant, will help you celebrate all of your hard work.

This offer entitles guests on Thursday August 17 (A Level results) and Thursday August 24 (GCSE results) who show their exam results to a member of staff for a free Margarita Pizza (Vegan & Gluten Free Available) and a regular Coke (Coke Zero, Regular Coke, Diet Coke).

The free meal offer is available on the exam results day only and additional pizza toppings can be bought from the menu. There are no catches, you don’t have to buy anything just come in and celebrate with Frankie & Benny’s.

Frankie & Benny’s MD, Andreia Harwood, said: “We recognise the cost of living crisis is hitting hard on us all but we wanted to ensure our hard working students can celebrate their exam results day on us. This summer has all been about our customers still being able to enjoy great meals out with the family, especially over the summer months when kids are at home and we look for treats to entertain them. The summer savings and the exam results FREE offers are all about Frankie & Benny’s putting our customers at the forefront of everything we do and making certain they can have an amazing summer.”

This summer, Frankie & Benny’s, the popular Italian restaurant, want families and friends to enjoy meals out on a budget and have announced a series of summer saving meal deals

The deals were introduced to help families facing the cost of living crisis.

Frankie & Benny’s is also offering two ‘always on’ summer promotion offers which are available now and until the end of August.

The first is a weekday offer available Monday to Friday after 7pm allowing guests to have two main courses of pizza, burgers and or pasta dishes for just £20. This will give a saving of up to £15.

Main courses available include the delicious double bacon cheeseburger with fries, and the creamy chicken and ‘nduja fettucine- both solid favourites with Frankie & Benny fans.

The second deal is designed for family and friends dining out at the weekend. Throughout the summer Frankie & Benny’s is offering two for the price of one main meals all day Sunday, saving up to £21.90!

Dishes include the New York BBQ chicken loaded up with bacon, cheese, onion rings and fries, as well the classic Mac & Cheese (with, or without, bacon!). 

For full terms and conditions please see: Terms & Conditions - Frankie & Benny's (frankieandbennys.com)

Massive savings on Proscenic air fryers

Proscenic T22 Air Fryer with 13 Presets & Shake Reminder, Oil Free Air Fryer 5L, Low-Noise, Compatible with APP & Alexa, 100+ Online Recipes, LED Touch Screen, Non-Stick Basket, 1700W from Amazon

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With the aid of the TurboAir Technology which is seven times more effective than regular air circulation technology, Proscenic T22 reduces 90% of fats contained in foods. 

The air fryer offers a 360° Steric Air Circulation that heats food evenly, increasing the cooking efficiency by 30% while the nutrients are well retained. As a result, the foods are given a friable, brown colouring, making them look mouth-watering. 

Using the Proscenic APP, you can easily control your air fryer, schedule and monitor the cooking process; You can also create and share your own recipes via the app.

The Intelligent SuperDenoise Technology will reduce the common noise by 20% and maintain a low noise level of 48 dB while working. Working in the kitchen is pleasant rather than being annoying.

It has 13 cooking functions, including 11 presets, Preheat and Keep Warm. The 11 one-touch presets can satisfy your needs: Fries, Chicken, Steak, Vegetable, Fish, Shrimp, Pizza, Bacon, Onion Rings, Cake, Toast. 

The T22 can even perform multiple functions at the same time. It can preheat and keep warm before starting working. The T22 air fryer basket is made from food-safe materials that are BPA and PFOA free. As it is coated in non-stick Teflon, you can clean it directly in the dishwasher.

Proscenic T21 Smart WiFi Air Fryer 5.8 QT for Home, Multi-Functions Digital Touchscreen 1700W Electric Airfryer Oilless Cooker, Works with Alexa & Google Assistant   –from Amazon

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Wifi Connectivity: Control air fryer with Proscenic Home APP, find your menu, schedule the cooking, adjust and monitor the cooking process, and customize your own recipes, which is very easy and convenient to operate. The App provides tens of preset which allows you to customise your own recipes and save the corresponding program on the dedicated app.

Engineered with three combination functions - Schedule + menu + keep Warm, you can opt for any one, or two, or three of them. The detachable basket is made using aluminium with two layers of Teflon coatings, this makes the basket non-stick and very simple to clean. The detachable parts are dishwasher safe.

The air fryer adopts new technology, rapid hot air technology to cook, the heat is transferred with very high intensity and distributed over the food from all sides and can penetrate through a thick pile of food particles.

Proscenic T31 Air Fryer Oven, 15L Digital Air Fryer Oven with Rapid Air Circulation, LED Touchscreen & APP/ ALEXA Control, 12 Preset Programs – from Amazon

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The Proscenic T31 air fryer oven has a massive 15L capacity meaning it can cook from a single serving to a 5-person family meal and even roast a whole chicken. With TurboAir technology, which is 7 times more effective than normal air circulation technology, Proscenic T31 reduces 85% of fat contained in food. 

The air fryer also offers 360° air circulation that heats food evenly, makes food tender on the inside and crisp on the outside, increasing cooking efficiency by 30% while keeping nutrients well.

With the 12 preset programmes, you can easily cook Chips, chicken, vegetables, etc. In addition, the combined functions allow you to use: Preheat + Pre-select + Keep warm. You can choose one, two or three; It all depends on your needs, you can also finely adjust the timer and temperature setting using the rotary knob.

Using the Proscenic APP, you can easily control the air fryer. Any cooking including preheating and heat insulation in up to 3 steps; At the same time, it offers 100+ recipes online, as well as being able to upload your own recipes and consult the original recipes provided by other Proscenic users.

The oven basket is made of food-safe materials, free of BPA and PFOA. As it is covered with non-stick Teflon, it is also very easy to clean and can even be put in the dishwasher.

You can order it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08Z6WWMCB?maas=maas_adg_5D375635B608D4EF7DB8ECF98D43CBC7_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas

https://www.proscenic.com

Timothy Taylor's Brewery Partners With Thornbridge Brewery for First Ever Collaboration Beer in Their 165-Year History

Famed brewery Timothy Taylor's has chosen to work with the Thornbridge brewery for the first collaboration beer in their 165-year history to create Artesian, a stunningly refreshing Elderflower and Gooseberry Pale Ale, which is utterly perfect for summer refreshment.

The two breweries have long admired each other's approach to cask and craft beers respectively, with Landlord and Jaipur both being widely regarded as the pioneers within their respective categories, and both having won more awards than any other beers.

The brewers' mutual knowledge and passion led them to brew a style of beer that could be showcased in the more traditional cask format for pubs, but also enjoyed in keg format for bars and restaurants and from cans for at home consumption. 

The Artesian collaboration with Thornbridge comes just five months after Timothy Taylor's Hopical Storm became its first beer to be launched in cans.

Said Rob Lovatt, Head Brewer at Thornbridge: “We're incredibly proud to be the first brewery to work alongside Timothy Taylor's for a collaboration.

“Almost everyone at Thornbridge regularly drinks Landlord, so to create a modern pale ale with them is a really exciting idea for the whole team!”

Andy Leman, Timothy Taylor's Head Brewer, went on to say: “It's been a real, genuine pleasure to work alongside Rob Lovatt and the entire brewing team at Thornbridge to produce Artesian Elderflower and Gooseberry Pale Ale. They have a great reputation for their partnerships, and share our uncompromising passion for quality and consistency, so were a natural choice for brewing our first collaboration ale

“Artesian is a fresh pale ale that just screams summer and was brewed using Crystal, Chinook and Amarillo hops, Pale Ale malt and wheat. It's packed with aroma and flavour from the addition of elderflowers and gooseberries, and we're eager to hear how our customers enjoy it over the next few several weeks.”

At 4.2%, Artesian is a light, quaffable pale ale, which is brewed for easy enjoyment with bountiful elderflowers and zingy gooseberries added to create a really vibrant mix of summery flavours. For beer lovers who are keen on the concept of food pairing, it's a good match for goat cheese and fig crostini.

Artesian will be launching at the Thornbridge's Peakender Festival in the heart of the Peak District over the weekend of 18-20 August, and it will be available to trade and consumers from 21 August for a limited time only, so do watch out for it!

https://www.peakender.co.uk

https://thornbridgebrewery.co.uk

https://www.timothytaylor.co.uk

Love fish and chips? So where are the best options for you?

If you’re a lover of fish and chips then you’re in for a treat, because a new study has unveiled which UK cities have the most mouth-watering fish and chip menu items, with Birmingham boasting the widest range of options.

It’s not a secret that fish and chips reign as one of the UK's best known delicacies, but new research by the team at Betway has revealed which cities come out on top for their fish and chips offerings.

Taking a seedlist of some of the most populated cities, as well as some of the most popular staycation destination spots in the UK, the team set out to learn which cities reign supreme as the best spots to enjoy a classic fish and chips to help hungry Brits plan their next trip around their favourite cuisine.

Whether you’re someone who always goes for a classic cod and chips when ordering your chippy tea, or maybe you're keen to push the boat out and order something different every time you visit, having an extensive menu to choose from is never something to complain about.

As part of the report, the team looked at the highest-rated chippy in each city and compared how many menu items they have on offer.

Birmingham claims the top spot for having the most menu items at their highest-rated chippy (Gabriel's), which boasts a total of 113 menu options to choose from. 

Coming in at a close second is Nottingham whose highest-rated chippy (Fish Xpress) has an impressive 110 menu items, followed by Exeter in third place with 102 mouth-watering menu items available at their highest-rated chippy (Smart Fish Bar).

Making up the top five is Leicester in fourth place with their highest-rated chippy, Billy's Fish Bar, boasting 87 menu items, and Bristol claiming fifth position with 83 options from Mario's Fish Bar.

See how the top 10 cities ranked overall in the report: 

City

Number of menu options

1

Birmingham

113

2

Nottingham

110

3

Exeter

102

4

Leicester

87

5

Bristol

83

6

Leeds

75

7

Newquay

73

8

Edinburgh

72

9

Bath

66

10

York

65

To learn more please visit https://blog.betway.com/casino/uk-chippy-capitals.

Why not plant fruit trees in your garden?

King's Seeds have a wide range of fruit trees available for sale.

These include Peach Peregrine Fruit Tree - 4.5Ltr Pot.

Apricot Flavorcot® Fruit Tree - 4.5ltr Pot.

Plum Opal Fruit Tree - 4.5ltr Pot.

A spokesman from King's Seeds said: "We have 3 new patio fruit trees, on offer for three weeks only."

They are ready for despatch, but you must order them by 9am on Thursday 31st August.

Each fruit tree costs £32.

To learn more and to place your orders please visit https://www.kingsseeds.com.

These would make ideal presents for the home gardeners in your life, but please do establish beforehand to make sure they have enough garden space and the right type of soil for the fruit trees concerned.

Kellogg UK Commits to Supporting Veterans and their Families with Armed Forces Covenant Pledge

Top UK breakfast cereal maker, Kellogg UK has made a special commitment to veterans, reservists, and their families by signing up for the Armed Forces Covenant.

The Covenant is a voluntary pledge which acknowledges by the organisation that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect.

Kellogg’s has a K-Vets and Supporters network at its HQ in MediaCity which is committed to incorporating top tier veteran talent into all levels of the organisation.

The cereal and snacks company actively supports the employment of veterans, recognising military skills and qualifications in its recruitment and selection process.

Chris Silcock, who is Kellogg UK MD said: “At Kellogg’s we believe everyone should have a place at the table. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant we hope to become a career destination for military veterans. We'll continue to actively support the employment of veterans, recognising military skills and qualifications in our recruitment and selection process.”

The company has a strong KVets programme in the USA which supports the 490 ex-military personnel working in Kellogg North America via its Battle Buddies and Military Mentorship Programme.

Chris Silcock was joined by Commander Judith Barnes Royal Navy Reserve, Air Employer Engagement Regional Officer and Colonel Darren Doherty yesterday at Kellogg’s MediaCity HQ to officially sign the Covenant.

Colonel Darren Doherty, Commander Army North West Region commented: “I'm delighted to witness a huge global company like Kelloggs, and one with roots that are firmly in the North West, publicly pledging their continued support to the Armed Forces community: serving regular, reserves, veterans and their families, by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. I look forward to supporting Kellogg’s in their next steps towards achieving award status as part of the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.”

Kellogg’s donated 19,000 servings of food over the past year to charities across the UK who state their primary audience as being military personnel, veterans or their families. This includes residential settings, training centres, drop in and day centres.

Andrew Western MP said: “I’m delighted Kellogg’s has signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge. Our Armed Forces community obviously deserves to be treated with fairness, respect, and compassion; not just when serving, but as they transition back into civilian life.

Kellogg’s employs hundreds of people across its head office in Media City and its factory in Trafford Park, so I have no doubt that the service people and veterans living within my constituency of Stretford and Urmston will benefit from this.”

Kellogg’s also recently removed the requirement for job applicants to the company to have a degree as part of its drive to become a more inclusive employer.

https://www.kelloggs.co.uk/en_GB/home.html

(Image courtesy scan5353 and Pixabay)

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Violife the cheese alternative and more, besides

I'm neither a vegan or even a vegetarian, but I cannot eat dairy cheese for health reasons. 

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. 

https://www.violife.com