Author: Karen Contrino

Lyle’s Golden Syrup, a beloved staple of British baking and breakfast tables, launched its Flapjack range earlier this year. Now, the exciting product line is expanding to include both classic golden syrup and chocolate varieties and is launching both multipack and ready-to-eat Flapjacks in Tesco stores across the UK. The gooey and delicious treats recently hit the shelves in Tesco in multipacks, with single, individually wrapped options following in late October. The flapjacks have already been available via other retailers, including Ocado, where 70 per cent of shoppers have awarded the product a five-star review, with many calling out the…

Escape the stresses of home cooking this Christmas by heading out to celebrate with loved ones and friends letting others take the strain. We’ve rounded up the best restaurants and pubs across the capital opening their doors on 25th December to bring festive cheer and delicious food. Best for… Seafood Rick Stein Restaurants in Barnes, Sandbanks, Winchester and The Seafood Restaurant (Padstow) -Christmas Lunch Menus (from £125pp) Join the seafood maestros with impressive Christmas Day celebratory menus served at Rick Stein Barnes; Rick Stein Sandbanks; Rick Stein Winchester; and down at the beautiful Cornish coast, The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow.…

  Holiday Like a Star: Inside the Luxe Hideaways in Greece Celebrities Don’t Want You to Know About  From Shakira to Calvin Klein and John Legend to Heidi Klum this brand is a cherished hideaway for the world’s most celebrated stars.    Pictured: Actress Hayley Atwell and media personality Maura Higgins at Kivotos Mykonos  Intrigued by the glamorous getaways favoured by celebrities in Greece? Discover the exclusive retreats that celebrities, royals and athletes flock to year after year!  Nestled amidst the timeless landscapes of Santorini and Mykonos, the Kivotos Hotels & Villas stands as a symbol of sophistication and elegance.…

Upmarket prepared meal brand FieldGoods announce B-Corp certification Upmarket prepared meal brand FieldGoods has been certified as a B-Corp in recognition of the brand’s “field to freezer to fork” approach and commitment to sustainability, as a part of its mission to reinvent the ready meal. Assessed on the company’s impact on the environment, community, customers, employees and company structure, FieldGoods scored 84 in the B Impact Assessment after a rigorous review process. As a part of the FieldGoods business model, environmental responsibility is a key focus, with employee training on the matter, and considerations built into all roles and KPIs…

Ayllu restaurant offer an exclusive tasting menu to celebrate national vegetarian week Ayllu’s Vegetarian Tasting Menu has become a hallmark of their inventive approach to contemporary fusion cuisine, delighting diners with bold flavours and fresh ingredients. The menu is a celebration of plant-based dishes, crafted with the same attention to detail and culinary expertise that Ayllu is renowned for. Signature Vegetarian Tasting Menu Highlights: • Salted Edamame Beans – A savoury, satisfying snack to kick off your dining experience. • Mushroom Ceviche (Ve) – A creative plant-based take on a Peruvian classic, featuring marinated mushrooms with a tangy citrus finish.…

National Vegetarian Week 2024 (1st to 7th October) is just around the corner. Kicking off on World Vegetarian Day (1st October) National Vegetarian Week will see more people trying plant-based swaps in their favourite dishes, under the theme of ‘Mix It Up!’ It’s easy to Mix It Up! Simply cut down on meat and swap to more veggie-based food from the ever-expanding range of fantastic plant-based dishes and recipes. To help include more veggie and vegan cooking in the kitchen, there is a free Vegetarian Society digital recipe booklet. Everyone who signs up to take part can check out this brilliant…

Tequila Enemigo, the award-winning luxury Tequila brand, is proud to announce the UK launch of its Enemigo 55 Blanco. Recognised globally for redefining expectations within the Tequila category, Enemigo brings its uncompromising approach to quality and craftsmanship to UK consumers with this latest release. Originally developed for the domestic Mexican market, Enemigo 55 represents the fifty-fifth iteration tasted and perfected by the brand’s founders. Each drop of this un-aged Blanco is crafted with the same precision and care as Enemigo’s renowned aged expressions, offering a pure and sophisticated experience that stands out among its peers. “At Enemigo, we strive to elevate every sip,”…

New on your shelves this autumn is Nutella Plant-Based, a completely vegan product and accredited by the Vegetarian Society. Nutella Plant-Based delivers the same unmistakable Nutella experience but removes the milk. Celebrating its 60th anniversary the brand has launched Nutella Plant-Based which will proudly display the Vegetarian Society Approved vegan trademark on its jars. Just like the classic Nutella, the new option combines quality ingredients, including its signature roasted hazelnuts and flavourful cocoa, to create a unique creamy and delicious texture. Vanessa Brown, Head of Trademarks, the Vegetarian Society, said: “We welcome Ferrero’s efforts to meet the needs and expectations…

Plans for Halloween are already in full swing with most shops now displaying their spooky wares. Firework and bonfire night events are also being advertised. As these popular celebrations inch closer – traditionally marking the countdown to the festive season – tropical drinks and frozen cocktails will be out, with the nation looking for something rich and warming to cosy up with instead. Lucela’s, producers of the Lucela’s Chocolate and Rum Spirit Drink, which was named the World’s Best Chocolate Liqueur at the World Drinks Awards, is expecting a surge in spiked hot chocolates, coffee-based drinks, and warming fruit cocktails. The…