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Ole and Steen October Kløben Bun

Ole and Steen October Kløben Bun

Kløben Bun Last Week Treat. October at Ole and Steen has offered a different pastry for only £2.00 every week. This last week has a Kløben Bun, which is a delicious, sweet dough bun baked with raisins, cardamom and topped with flaky almonds. That delicate cardamom gives an authentic taste of traditional Danish baking. Don’t…

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Banhoek Chilli Oil

Banhoek Chilli Oil

Flavour and a Warm Glow. I am a chilli addict, I admit it. Chilli oil is an ingredient in almost daily use and now I have found one which is a step above most others. Banhoek Chilli Oil is outstanding and ticks all the culinary boxes for me. Founders Ken Kinsey-Quick and Adi Meintjes share…

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Ole and Steen October Cinnamon Swirl

Ole and Steen October Cinnamon Swirl

Week 4 of £2 treats. Ole and Steen have a whole month of sweet temptations to try. They are offering some of their classics and at only £2.00 each. This week it’s a cinnamon swirl – a Danish puff pastry with cinnamon, vanilla custard and icing. It is flaky, moist and delicious, and perfect with…

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HECK Hallowieners are Back!

HECK Hallowieners are Back!

Perfect to go with your ‘toad in the howl’ or ‘monster mash’. Squashing in the flavour with HECK Hallowieners, the delicious autumnal recipe combines 80% lean British pork shoulder, very seasonal pumpkin, black treacle and a touch of red chilli for a wickedly sticky and slightly spicy sausage that’s perfect for hot dogs or serving…

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Ole and Steen October Week 2 Almond Social

Ole and Steen October Week 2 Almond Social

Famous Almond Social. It’s the second week of Ole & Steen’s special October deals. Just £2.00 for a different pastry every week and this week it’s their famous Almond Social. This traditional sweet treat is one of my favourites. It’s flaky Danish pastry with a nutty paste filling, filled with vanilla custard and topped with…

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October at Ole & Steen – Week 1

October at Ole & Steen – Week 1

Custard Danish Deal. It’s the first week of Ole & Steen’s special October deals. Just £2.00 for a different pastry every week and this week it’s their Custard Danish. This traditional sweet treat is one of my favourites. It’s flaky pastry with real, rich vanilla custard, sweet paste and icing. There’s no better way to…

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YETI Home or Away

YETI Home or Away

Practical and Beautiful Mugs. YETI are making a splash in the UK. Their products are perfect for camping and outdoor woodsy pursuits, yet stylish enough for enjoying at home. The Rambler® 6 oz Stackable Mugs make the perfect gift for coffee lovers. These small mugs are the ideal size for a flat white, or a…

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Japan House Announces Looks Delicious!

Japan House Announces Looks Delicious!

Exploring Japan’s Food Replica Culture 2 October 2024 – 16 February 2025  A UK-first exhibition looking at this highly-skilled craft unique to Japan with over 100 years of history Food replicas are hyper-realistic, often indistinguishable from the real thing The exhibition features newly commissioned works, including 47 replicas– one speciality for every prefecture of Japan…

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Ole & Steen Launch New Autumn Menu

Ole & Steen Launch New Autumn Menu

Authentic Danish Bakers Feature Seasonal Flavours. Specialist bakers at Ole & Steen known for their popular Cinnamon Social created the all-new menu showcasing indulgent seasonal autumnal tastes. The new menu features the indulgent Pumpkin Spice Latte Cheesecake, a biscuit base topped with pumpkin spice cheesecake, coffee cream and gold coffee beans. Blackberry & Strawberry Tart,…

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Borderfields Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil

Borderfields Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil

Deliciously British. Most of us are watching what we eat these days. We are watching the pennies, too. Borderfields Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil looks after our heath and the grocery bill, and it does it in delicious fashion. It’s British, too, and that always gives me a glow. Rapeseed oil is from the third-most important…

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Hall Hunter Berries

Hall Hunter Berries

Luscious Blueberries. Harry Hall and his family have been growing berries on their farms in Surrey and Berkshire for over half a century. I can recommend their luscious and chubby blueberries, and they are British too! Blueberries are available from June to September. They are a delicious seasonal treat, being both colourful and sweet. I…

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Frankie and Benny’s Celebrate Exam Results Day!

Frankie and Benny’s Celebrate Exam Results Day!

Giving Away 8,550 FREE pizzas to celebrate exam results day. On the big day when students get their exam grades Frankie & Benny’s, the ultimate family friendly restaurant known for its delicious burgers and Italian classics, will help celebrate their hard work. This amazing offer entitles guests to celebrate their SQA Highers results (Aug 6), A…

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Authentic Danish Bakers Ole & Steen Launch Summer Special Cherry Cheesecake

Authentic Danish Bakers Ole & Steen Launch Summer Special Cherry Cheesecake

Championing Seasonal Flavours. Authentic Danish bakers Ole & Steen have launched a delicious new cherry cheesecake highlighting the seasonal fruit. Bakers at Ole & Steen created the all-new cheesecake for August to celebrate the popular cherry. The Cherry Cheesecake is made with a biscuit base and a cherry cheesecake, whipped cream, cherry gel and a…

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Green Pea Guacamole

Green Pea Guacamole

From Whole Foods Market   Serves 12 Here’s some game day strategy for you! Add nutrient variety and subtract cost by substituting peas for some of the avocado. Green Pea Guacamole tastes great, and just like traditional guacamole, you can keep it on the healthy side by serving this smooth and tangy dip with fresh,…

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Exploding Tomatoes and Other Stories

Exploding Tomatoes and Other Stories

The Food and Flavours of Southern Italy. We have watched Sophie Grigson, excited by her move from the UK to Puglia in Italy. Now that celebrated food writer is off on another adventure, and it’s a drive along the coastal ‘instep’ of southern Italy in her trusty purple car. In Exploding Tomatoes and Other Stories:…

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Munchy Seeds to Shake

Munchy Seeds to Shake

Table-Top Crunch with NEED SEEDS. Munchy Seeds has been around for more than a quarter of a century and are located in the beautiful county of Suffolk, on the coast at Aldeburgh. They have just added NEED SEEDS Shaker Packs to their delicious range. Munchy Seeds source British-grown seeds where possible. Those that are only…

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Ole & Steen Launch a New Delicious Flavour to Their Iconic Cinnamon Social

Ole & Steen Launch a New Delicious Flavour to Their Iconic Cinnamon Social

Introducing the Most Indulgent New Maple and Pecan Social. Authentic Danish bakers Ole & Steen have created a delicious new limited-edition Maple and Pecan Social. Ole & Steen is ‘the home of the social’ in the UK with their freshly baked Cinnamon Social, consistently their best-selling menu item. Founded in Denmark in 1991 they are…

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Maple Products from Canada

Maple Products from Canada

Naturally sweet. So, let me nail my colours to the mast …or in this case hang my accolade from a tree! I am an unapologetic fan of Canadian Maple products. Having lived in Montreal, Québec, I grew to love the flavour of maple syrup and appreciated the passion of the producers. Each year in spring…

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French Cheese for the Perfect Board

French Cheese for the Perfect Board

Texture and Taste. What a joy! Warmer weather and the opportunity for some al fresco dining. One might go on a picnic or stay at home and eat in the garden. Either way a cheeseboard is the perfect choice and a versatile crowd pleaser. I have been enjoying several French cheeses from CNIEL. Its main…

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Ole & Steen Celebrate Midsommar

Ole & Steen Celebrate Midsommar

Danish Bakery Summer. At last, we have some warm weather. It’s time for al fresco entertaining, picnics and delicious summer foods. Ole & Steen are celebrating Midsommar, a Scandinavian festivity that recognises the summer solstice, by unveiling three special and super-indulgent cakes. Ole & Steen are Danish bakers who have built a reputation for quality…

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