Thursday, 14 September 2023
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Nick Grimshaw & Angela Hartnett launch the fourth season of hugely popular podcast Dish
Guests across the new season will include Joe Wicks, Miriam Margolyes, the Whitehalls, Sara Cox, AJ Odudu, Will Best, Joanne McNally, Amol Rajan, Richard Corrigan and more, besides.
S:E Creative Studio and Waitrose & Partners are proud to announce the return of Dish, smash hit and critically-acclaimed foodie podcast, for an incredible fourth season starting Wednesday 13 September 2023.
Broadcast veteran Nick Grimshaw and much-loved Michelin star chef and restaurateur Angela Hartnett OBE are back with more mouth-watering recipes, hilarious banter, and even bigger guests. Listeners are invited to pull up a chair, grab a drink and indulge in their weekly dinner parties for more hilariously unfiltered chat and secrets unveiled.
Dish brings Waitrose ingredients and recipes to you as you’ve never seen them before. Angela’s expertise and down-to-earth advice accompany every episode seamlessly, while Nick’s probing questions encourage guests to share more than they ever have done before. Season four will see fitness coach Joe Wicks, actress and Vogue cover star Miriam Margolyes, radio legend Sara Cox, presenter duo AJ Odudu and Will Best, comedian Joanne McNally, journalist Amol Rajan, chef friends Richard Corrigan & Valentine Warner, space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock and even more take the hot seat.
Celebrity chef and former colleague of Angela’s, Gordon Ramsay, is the guest kicking off Season 4. Discussion includes the possibility of a sixth Ramsay child, Gordon’s first impression of Angela and Gordon’s involvement in Angela meeting her husband.
Dish has found fans in everyone from Greg James and Zoe Ball to Chris Evans and Claudia Winkleman since its launch in 2022 and spent the most consecutive weeks at #1 on the Apple Food Podcast Charts. Spotify gives Dish a listener rating of 4.9/5 and Apple named it one of their Summer Picks for 2023 with video clips for the podcast amassing over 65 million views. Previous guests include Stanley Tucci, Dame Mary Berry, Alex Jones, Prue Leith, Dermot O’Leary and Alison Hammond and Dish shows no sign of slowing down.
Nick says: “So excited to be back for a fourth series of Dish! Getting to work alongside the legendary and hilarious Angela Hartnett has been a total joy. I can’t wait to get going on another series. See you in the kitchen.”
Angela says: “Working with Nick on another season of Dish has been hysterical, I spend the whole time laughing. What’s not to love about cooking, eating, drinking, and chatting with our dream dinner-party guests? I hope everyone enjoys it as much as we do recording it.”
Waitrose Customer Director Nathan Ansell says: “The response to Dish over the last year has been incredible, with top listener ratings from Spotify and staying at #1 in the Apple Food podcast chart. The amazing guest line-up for Season 4 means listeners are in for a lot more fun and foodie conversation hosted by Nick and Angela.”
You can subscribe here: https://pod.link/1626354833
Lidl offers help to egg farmers and issues plea to other retailers to also offer help
Following considerable pressure on the egg industry over the past year, Lidl GB is calling on other retailers to take bigger steps to encourage farmers back into the egg sector.
The update comes as Lidl GB confirms it’s taking a bold new approach to boosting British egg production, by offering farmers financial incentives to move into egg farming.
Existing and new farmers are being offered an extra investment on top of market rates, supported by long term contracts as part of a guaranteed pay back deal. Through these contracts, farmers will then be given the security and confidence required to invest in and expand their existing businesses, helping to provide greater returns in the longer term.
Whilst other supermarkets in recent months have chosen to import eggs from oversees, Lidl GB has held firm on its commitment to source 100% British fresh shell eggs and has focused efforts on supporting the sector.
Said Martin Kottbauer, who is Chief Trading Officer at Lidl GB: “The last year's been particularly difficult and challenging for the British egg industry, and it’s had an impact on everyone. The easy option would certainly have been for us to source from elsewhere, but we are firmly committed to the long-standing relationships we have with our British suppliers, and our commitment to sourcing 100% fresh shell British eggs.
“As an industry we must be doing more to ensure the long-term sustainability of the British egg sector, which is why we've taken steps to offer incentives and security for farmers to expand into egg production.
"This approach, supported by long term contracts, is giving our suppliers much needed confidence to invest in their businesses and further secure their futures. We would urge other retailers to do the same.”
Not only is Lidl investing in new producers, the retailer is also supporting existing suppliers and is set to invest an additional £40m compared to last year.
Speaking about their partnership with Lidl, Robert Chapman, of Farmlay Eggs said: “Farmlay and its 25 contract producers are obviously very grateful to Lidl for its support during a very challenging time with Avian Influenza a constant threat.
"The security Lidl has given us with long term contracts and a cost of production model ensures a good return, back to the primary producer. This security has enabled Farmlay to expand its own production base and also to encourage existing and new producers, like Bob and Kay Adam to invest. The Adam’s first birds were housed at the end of July and we know they’re incredibly excited ahead of their eggs going into Lidl stores. Lidl’s support for the whole British farming sector is second to none; just look at the amount of British and regional products displayed in their stores.”
Farmlay:
Following discussions with packer Farmlay Eggs, Bob and Kay Adam, who are renowned cattle breeders, recently started working with Lidl as part of a five-year contract linked to a cost of production model. This long-term partnership with Lidl gave them the confidence they needed to diversify their business and invest in a 32,000 bird Free Range egg laying henhouse. They will see their first eggs land in Lidl stores within the next two weeks.
Duncan Farms:
Lidl GB is also working closely with its suppliers to support more sustainable farming practices. At the beginning of September, Lidl will launch a new 6 pack of Free Range eggs that have a carbon footprint reduction of almost 60%. Working with its Scottish based egg supplier Duncan’s, the businesses have achieved a significant emissions reduction by removing soy from animal feed, replacing it with feed made of home-grown British beans, whilst significantly increasing biodiversity, amongst other developments. The RSPCA Assured eggs also promote hyper transparency, with the packs featuring a QR code enabling customer to get more information on the five steps of climate action.
Working with Lidl
Suppliers can find out more here - https://corporate.lidl.co.uk/supplier-information
Aldi releases patisserie candles
With the 2023 Great British Bake Off returning to screens, Aldi is launching some new fantastic Patisserie Candles, which are ideal for those who want the aromas of freshly baked goods without even turning your oven on!
Available in stores from 21st September (that's next Thursday) and with savings of over £40 compared to the TikTok famous Overose Croissant Candle, star bakers need be quick as with all Specialbuys once they’re gone, they’re gone!
A feast for the senses, Aldi’s limited edition Patisserie Candles (£3.99) will fill your home with the warm and comforting fragrance of wholesome home-baked treat, with a stunning burn time of up to 45 hours! Available in three tasty scents, Fresh Croissant, Pain au Chocolat or Cinnamon Twist, each candle is nearly good enough to eat.
Candle Scent Notes:
Fresh Croissant: Top Notes – Buttery, Pastry. Middle Notes – Pastry, Cream. Base Notes – Sweet, Pastry
Pain Au Chocolat: Top Notes – Chocolate, Creamy. Heart Notes – Pastry, Cookie. Base Notes – Vanilla, Pastry
Cinnamon Twist: Top Notes – Cinnamon, Cake, Buttery. Heart Notes – Cinnamon, Creamy. Base Notes – Vanilla, Sweet
Aldi’s latest home fragrance launch offers shoppers savings of over 90% compared to the viral Overose Croissant Candle.
Aldi Patisserie Candle are a very reasonable £3.99 each, whilst the equivalent Overose Croissant Candle costs a somewhat eye-watering £46.00! Meaning you save £42.01, a saving of 91%. Wow!
Also available in the middle aisle is the return of Aldi’s Cake Scented Tin Candles (£2.79). With delicious aromas of Salted Caramel, Coffee Cake, Lemon Drizzle or Victoria Sponge, there’s a scent to please any palate! Complete with a burn time of up to 45 hours.
Aldi’s NEW Patisserie Candles and Scented Tin Candles will be available in stores from 21st September, obviously whilst stocks last.
Ocado to stock Himalayan Pink Salt
This pink coarse rock salt from the foothills of the Himalayas has been prized for many centuries. It can be used whole by adding to curries and sauces or can be put in a grinder for everyday use. Due to its pink hue, the ground salt is also a fantastic garnish for cocktails.
To celebrate this new stockist we have a new recipe from Romy Gill who uses the Himalayan Pink Salt in her Cornish Sea Bass recipe:
We are delighted to team up with Chef Romy Gill in cooking a delicious sea bass made with a flavour-packed spice blend using Himalayan Pink Salt, Selected by Maldon.
There is something very special about serving a whole fish at the table amongst friends and family, and this recipe will certainly not disappoint! The delicate flavour of sea bass is only elevated further through the spices that Romy infuses within the dish, where a handful of chopped walnuts is added to give an irresistible crunch to the succulent, flakiness of the cooked fish.
Ingredients
• Himalayan Pink Salt, Selected by Maldon 250g
• 1 whole Cornish sea bass, descaled and gutted
• 20ml olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 20g walnuts
• 6 large garlic cloves
• Large handful of coriander
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ghee
• For the spice blend:
• 1, 1/2tsp Himalayan Pink Salt, Selected by Maldon
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 6 whole black peppercorns
Here is how to make Romy Gill’s Cornish sea bass recipe…
Chef Romy Gill has used her inspirations as a British/Indian chef and food/travel writer to create a gorgeous sea bass dish, paired with a spice blend that incorporates Himalayan Pink Salt, carefully selected by Maldon Salt’s master salt merchants. Along with the Himalayan salt, Romy infuses the spices of cumin, fennel, coriander seeds and black peppercorns to give a warmth and smokiness to the fish.
How to make the spice blend
1. To make the spice blend, add all of the spices together with Himalayan Pink Salt, Selected by Maldon, and blend for a few seconds until well combined.
2. Make 6-7 good slits in the fish in order to rub the spice blend over the surface and into the flesh of the fish.
3. Marinate the fish both sides with the spice blend, setting aside 1 teaspoon for later.
4. Rub well, and then drizzle over olive oil and the juice of one lemon.
5. Once the fish is evenly covered, leave in the fridge for one hour before cooking.
Cooking and dressing for the sea bass
1. To cook the fish, pre-heat the oven to 200C and cook the fish for 15-20 minutes.
2. While the fish is cooking, make a dressing. Chop six large cloves of garlic, then 20g of walnuts and finally a large handful of coriander.
3. Heat a saucepan and add 2 tsp olive oil and then the chopped garlic. Add 1 tsp ghee, cook for a minute, then add the chopped walnuts, stir some more and then add the chopped coriander. Add 2 tsp of paprika and the reserved tsp of your spice blend and combine everything together well.
4. Finally, add 1 tsp of olive oil and take off the heat.
5. When the fish is cooked, remove from the oven and place onto plate or board. Immediately spoon the dressing all all over the top of the fish and serve straight away and enjoy!
KOL’s 3rd Birthday - A Celebration of Mexico in London
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Held at Santiago’s restaurant KOL, guests will have the option of lunch or dinner and to take a journey through Mexico in the form of an exclusive, collaborative and very special tasting menu: blending influences of each chef’s ethos in creating a personal dining experience of Mexican cuisine.
KOL is now No.23 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and honours Mexican cuisine through a contemporary lens. Championing seasonality and regional British produce, Chef Santiago has developed a new understanding of what Mexican cuisine is, without access to Mexico’s abundant ingredients.
Chef Jorge Vallejo, alongside his wife Alejandra Flores, opened Quintonil in 2012, exploring Mexican culinary traditions and concentrating on product and flavour quality by working with regional producers who spark a positive impact on their communities. Now over 10 years later, Quintonil sits at No.9 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants due to Jorge’s personal and professional interpretation of what it means to be a Mexican chef. He has become an inspiration to Chef Santiago and KOL.
Santiago and Jorge are welcoming diners to their four-hands collaboration to experience an authentic, personable and contemporary exploration into Mexican cuisine. The two chefs will spend time beforehand foraging in Kent’s open countryside to part source ingredients and inspiration for this new collaboration.
The tasting menu will feature 8 creative dishes, served with an opening welcome drink from Montelobos Mezcal. Non-alcoholic options are available throughout the meal, as well as a drinks pairing using Montelobos Mezcals, or a curated selection of wines from the KOL Mezcaleria.
“As Aeromexico, we are thrilled to join forces with KOL and Quintonil to celebrate the exquisite flavours of Mexican cuisine. Through this partnership, we are not just bringing Mexico to the UK but also connecting cultures and creating unforgettable experiences. Stay tuned for more exciting collaborations as we continue this culinary journey together” noted Mark Mooren, Aeromexico’s Sales Director UK and Benelux.
Date: 08/10/23
Times: Lunch - 12:00, Dinner - 18:00
Address: 9 Seymour St, London W1H 7BA
Parents are looking for ways to save, as average child’s birthday party now costs £279
An overwhelming 72% find party planning to be somewhat stressful, with staying in budget the most stressful part of it.
Now mom and presenter Josie Gibson partners with Sainsbury’s to urge parents to use Nectar Prices to save on party food and drink favourites from top brands.
September is the most common birthday month of the year and this means more parents than usual are in the midst of party planning for their children.
According to new research by Sainsbury’s Nectar Prices, the average parent spends £278.70 when throwing a birthday party for their child, and that’s even before buying any presents!
With the cost of living still high, four in five parents (80%) say they’ll be spending even more on their child’s birthday party than they did last year, meaning what should be a joyous time is adding strain to their wallets.
As the cost of party planning goes up, parents are willing to get creative to provide their child with a magical experience. 86% of parents are looking for ways to stay within budget, with 62% saying they are considering cooking at home instead of eating out to help save money on their child’s party this year.
To help parents have a more positive party planning experience, TV presenter and mum Josie Gibson is partnering with Sainsbury’s to show how using Nectar Prices can keep the costs down. With constant new offers, parents can use Nectar Prices to help spread the cost and even buy birthday favourites and multipack deals in advance.
Josie Gibson said: “Any parent knows the stresses and pressures throwing a children’s party can bring; as I’m very familiar with, having just organised my son’s fifth birthday.
"It’s a lot to think about, from bringing to life inventive themes, nailing the entertainment, and ensuring everyone’s favourite food items are on offer while also trying to not spend an absolute fortune. So, it’s great to know there are ways to save with Sainsbury’s, like using offers such as Nectar Prices, which means not having to give up on quality and variety.”
Josie isn’t alone in finding the party-planning process to be stress-inducing; almost three-quarters of parents (72%) confess to finding planning their child’s birthday party to be a stressful task. Indeed, many even secretly admitted some of their most stressful daily scenarios are preferred over party planning, revealing housework (56%), sitting in traffic (35%) and even public speaking (14%) to all be less stressful than planning a child’s birthday party.
The biggest contributor to this anxiety is worry about money. Over half (56%) of parents find trying to stay in budget to be the most stressful thing about planning a kid’s party, and a whopping 81% say they would buy food, drink and essentials for a birthday party in advance if they could get them at a better price.
With Nectar Prices available on over 5,000 products in-store and online across various party-friendly categories including fresh fruit and vegetables, drinks, confectionary and frozen items, parents can be rest assured that finding the perfect party items doesn’t need to break the bank.
Alex Naisby, Director of Loyalty and CRM at Nectar, said: “At Sainsbury’s, our number one priority continues to be doing all we can to keep prices low for our customers. Throwing a child’s birthday party should be a time for fun and frivolity, yet we know that many parents can feel weighed down by the stresses of planning and budgeting.
"Through Nectar Prices we’ve lowered the cost of over 5,000 products across our stores, which we hope will help ease the stress of the next birthday party, family celebration or other special life moments – so people can focus on spending time with loved ones.”
Party essentials available on Nectar Prices this September are including popular branded items like Walkers crisps, Hartley’s jelly and Robinson’s squash and fruit shoots, as well as Sainsbury’s So Organic Carrots, Jacob's Mini Cheddars, Sainsbury's Millionaire Bites and Sainsbury's Stonebaked Margherita Hand Stretched Pizza.
A lot of this information will also be helpful for people planning for Christmas parties, too.
Remoska Tria 3-in-1 Oven-to-Table Electric Cooker
Its versatility will revolutionise any budding chef’s recipe repertoire, allowing them to prepare slow-cooked-style meals in a fraction of the time. The Remoska Tria 3-in-1 Oven-to-Table Electric Cooker is available from the Remoska UK website for RRP £219.99. It is currently on offer for just £175.99 too
The 4.5-litre cooking pot provides a capacity of 3 litres and is coated with three layers of high-quality non-stick coating, making it really easy to clean and also dishwasher safe. Its smart design allows it to be carried straight to the dining table for serving guests when dinner is ready, and it can also be used on any hob (including induction). The trivet keeps the hot pan off the countertop while it cooks or after it comes out of a conventional oven.
Featuring a 610W baking lid, it can bake, roast and grill foods but it also has a clear glass viewing window to easily check on the progress of food, a built-in rest, and a simple on/off switch. The glass lid is made from toughened glass with a vent that allows steam to escape and the sturdy handle on top keeps the heat in when using to cook.
The power cable can be detached from the handle of the lid, and it uses very little energy while it cooks meals so is ideal for anyone looking to reduce the amount of energy they are wasting.
The additional SoftPressure lid makes the Tria even more versatile with a pressure valve that makes stovetop cooking even faster than normal by increasing the pressure within the pan. The pressure build-up produces slow-cooked-style results in just a fraction of the time whilst ensuring that all nutrients and vitamins are retained. The lid locks into the handles with a simple one-handed mechanism and a red spot to ensure it's done correctly and properly. It's oven safe up to 220°C and is also dishwasher safe, it's super convenient to use for multiple different meals.
The Remoska Tria is incredibly thrifty with electricity use, so it makes it ideal for easy and economical cooking at home. However, it's also a great travel companion and perfect for boating holidays, motor homes, caravans, and holiday cottages, or student accommodation, where access to a 240-volt electricity supply is readily available.
Made in the Czech Republic since the 1950s, Remoska designs clever and compact ovens as a super-efficient replacement for everyday ovens. The Tria 3-in-1 is a versatile addition to this family of kitchen appliances. It has a spacious 4.5 litre pot, with a working capacity of 3 litres. The cooking pot measures 30 x 44 x 13.5cm H (including handles), with baking lid and trivet 44 x 53 x 20cm H. Flex 120cm. 610W.
https://www.remoska.co.uk/products/remoska-tria-3-in-1-oven-to-table-electric-cooker
We believe this will make an excellent Christmas present, perhaps for a student who is going to live in student accommodation?
Côte restaurants are giving away FREE three course meals to celebrate the launch of the new Prix Fix menu
In order to win one of up to ten free three course Prix Fixe meals, simply send images of your work lunch to Côte’s Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/coteuk/) and followers will then vote for which is the worst!
Dare to share images of your stale sandwiches or are you shameless enough to send in photos of Sunday lunch left overs on Wednesday! Don’t be shy, the Côte audience will judge and award a free three course lunch of delicious French cuisine to the worst offenders!
For an affordable set menu price Côte has come to the rescue and made those sorry lunches an exciting meal out to savour, with the new Prix Fixe set to brighten up week days.
Their new seasonal menu showcases classic French food and new, exclusive dishes created as an alternative to dreary lunches in the office of those sad looking leftovers hiding in the fridge whilst working from home.
The Prix Fixe menu has been designed by Côte executive chef Steve Allen who has previously worked alongside Gordon Ramsay at his Michelin starred restaurants including London’s iconic Claridges and Petrus.
The new menu is all about delicious dishes at a great value price including Smoked Salmon Fish Cake, Pear and Walnut Salad, Carrot & Roasted Squash Soup, Charcuterie Board, Seabass Rouge, Steak Frites, Poulet Grille, Roasted Butternut Squash, Plum Clafoutis, Chocolate Mousse, Crepe au Chocolat, Ice Cream & Sorbet, all curated exclusively by Steve.
The Prix Fixe Menu will be available from now Monday to Friday, 12-7pm excluding bank holidays, two courses £16.95, three courses £20.95 (prices may vary by location, so please check ahead).
A Côte spokesperson said: “In France almost every restaurant offers a set menu prix fixe which is all about fine French cuisine at affordable prices. The new Côte Prix Fixe menu has been designed to offer an affordable upgrade to dreary office lunches. Great food at affordable prices.”
Please see: https://www.instagram.com/coteuk/ for full terms & conditions.
Timothy Taylor's Brewery Receives Two Top Awards for Can Design
Announcing the awards, Timothy Taylor's CEO Tim Dewey said “Having successfully launched Hopical Storm to pubs and restaurants in kegs, we realised cans were a logical extension to our range.
"Not only would they provide an option for venues without cellar space or rate of sale required for serving draught beers, but would also enable customers to enjoy this refreshing triple-hopped pale ale away from bars, wherever they are and whatever the occasion.”
The Hopical Storm 440ml aluminium cans feature distinctive orange branding, characterising the burst of fruit aroma and flavours of the beer, with a cut-out silver lightning flash symbolising Hopical Storm's ability to strike thirst.
The multi award-winning design was developed by Springetts Brand Design in conjunction with the Timothy Taylor's in-house marketing team of Jane Jenkins and Scott Cameron and the can labels printed by Reflex Label Plus, who used their expertise to include tactile varnishing, lending to an enhanced ergonomic feel, too.
“Timothy Taylor's is an independent business fully committed to brewing quality beers” added Dewey.
“And the mandarin, mango, and passion fruit of Hopical Storm unleashes a tropical cyclone of refreshment that strikes your thirst. It's a characterful twist on the tradition associated with Timothy Taylor's and the can design needed to reflect this new approach for a brewery that was established back in 1858, 165 years ago.
"The attention to detail combines the vibrant, tropical colour and the lightning strike, with the depiction of the famous Timothy Taylor's barley sheaf also updated to show it being buffeted by a strong wind to create the perfect Hopical Storm.
“At 4% ABV Hopical Storm is more accessible than some higher ABV beers in the IPA category and has gained widespread distribution and positive tasting reviews.
"For the can to now be recognised by the International Beer Challenge and receiving the accolade of World's Best Can Design at the World Beer Awards is the crowning glory and ultimate accolade for everybody who has worked so hard on development of the beer and how it is presented.”
Hopical Storm is brewed using five UK-grown hops in three stages of hopping, Cascade and Whitbread Goldings in the copper, Cascade and Chinook at the hop back stage, then dry-hopped with Jester and Ernest.
Combined with Timothy Taylor's natural Knowle Spring water, fine barley malts and the unique Taylor's Taste yeast to create the tropical storm of flavour and aroma. Hopical Storm is notable for its pale golden appearance and clarity and is vegan-friendly, wearing the distinctive Vegan Trademark and certified by The Vegan Society.
Timothy Taylor's Hopical Storm was also recognised with a silver medal in the taste category at the International Beer Challenge.
The can has secured listings in selected Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Booths, and Waitrose stores and has had a full calendar of marketing activity over the summer including print and digital advertising. It also had presence at events including BrewLDN, the Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, and as one of the brands poured by Timothy Taylor's as the official beer partner of CarFest, where the award-winning cans were also enjoyed across all the festival's bars.
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