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Ulster Bank reaffirms support for farmers and reveals this year’s Ulster Fry Index!
While inflation may have eased in recent months, there are always ongoing issue impacting farm businesses. Currently the main issue is...
Apr 13, 2024


Extra Hot Easter: Get even more of the good stuff with Nando’s Rewards
Customers who spend £20 or more from 28th March – 14th April will bank a bonus Orange Reward (a free ½ Chicken or single burger, pitta or...
Mar 30, 2024


Easter with Jill Bakes | Brownie Scotch Eggs
When chocolate scotch eggs became a thing last year I knew I had to try them. I’ve used white creme eggs as they’re my new obsession, but...
Mar 24, 2024


Andi Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts "will make your heart fill up with joy"
Andi Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts "will make your heart fill up with joy" This new series for BBC Two and iPlayer sees the renowned chef and...
Mar 22, 2024


A household in Mid and East Antrim could save £1,000 a year by using all the food they buy
Recycle Now and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are launching a new campaign to encourage homes in Mid and East Antrim to use all the...
Mar 22, 2024


Jill Bakes | Best Ever Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Baileys Icing
The perfect bake for St Patrick’s Day! These are so delicious and simple to make - you have to try them. Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_)...
Mar 17, 2024


M&S food channels incred-egg-ble Easter energy with most egg-squisite range yet!
Customers are already SUPER egg-cited for Easter this year at M&S Food – and we don’t blame them. With a sensational selection of...
Mar 12, 2024


Jill Bakes | Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Spring is in the air but it’s definitely still soup season! This one perfect for batch cooking and freezing for a handy lunch to take to...
Mar 10, 2024


Jill Bakes | One-Pan Pesto Chicken Pasta
This is a really simple and tasty one-pan pasta dish... I love it and I think you will too despite it not looking the most appetising...
Mar 3, 2024


Armoy seniors craft chocolate heritage on the Causeway Coast!
In an inspiring collaboration aimed at celebrating cultural heritage and fostering intergenerational connections, the Causeway Coast &...
Mar 2, 2024


Award-winning food and drink producers celebrated in Causeway Coast and Glens
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan hosts a civic reception in Cloonavin for local award-winning food and...
Mar 1, 2024


New distillery and visitor centre in Cushendall recommended for approval
CGI of proposed new distillery for Glens of Antrim Distillery Planning officers from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council have...
Feb 25, 2024


Jill Bakes | One-Pan ‘Marry Me’ Chicken Pasta
‘Marry me chicken’ went viral last year on TikTok and this is my super simple take on a one-pan pasta version. The recipe was given the...
Feb 25, 2024


Gary Barlow set to host new travel show discovering the tastes of South Africa
Gary Barlow is set to return to ITV for a brand new travel series this autumn. The channel has commissioned a series of five episodes...
Feb 23, 2024


Jill Bakes | Coffee Cake
If you’re looking for a simple, delicious and moist coffee cake recipe look no further! I’ve kept the decoration simple so there’s no...
Feb 18, 2024


Asda Cafés in NI offering customers FREE porridge and hot drink
Asda has announced that it will offer all its customers a free warming breakfast porridge and a hot drink. The initiative is open to all...
Feb 12, 2024


JILL BAKES | Jill’s Ultimate Fluffy Pancakes
These are super easy to make - you don’t even need scales so they’re perfect to make with kids! Seriously though, they are the best...
Feb 11, 2024


Northern Ireland consumers munch through more than 1.6 million bananas from Lidl in January
Consumers across Northern Ireland ate their way through 1.6 million bananas purchased from Lidl in January, as the retailer revealed the...
Feb 4, 2024


JILL BAKES | Cornflake Jam Tart
Old-school puddings like this are my favourite! Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_) County Antrim Foodie INGREDIENTS… Serves 10 320g ready-rolled...
Feb 4, 2024


JILL BAKES | Honey Mustard Chicken
I've updated my original honey mustard chicken recipe to make it even easier with less washing up - this is so tasty it's one of my...
Jan 28, 2024
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