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JILL BAKES | Classic Christmas Cake
Resharing my classic Christmas cake recipe for you today - make the cake soon to give it time to mature and then decorate it closer to...
Nov 12, 2023


JILL BAKES | Chorizo & Sweet Potato Soup
It’s definitely soup season! This one is so tasty, made in about half an hour, and is perfect for batch cooking and freezing for a handy...
Nov 7, 2023


Cullybackey Spar still Shloer Champions with over 13,000 bottles sold
Marie Anderson and Harry Kennaway, Customer Advisors at EUROSPAR Cullybackey. As Spar's Twelve Deals of Christmas campaign continues this...
Nov 7, 2023


JILL BAKES | Classic Apple Pie
I’m not a Halloween fan (I’m already in Christmas mode!) but my grandma always used to make an apple pie with coins inside for Halloween,...
Oct 31, 2023


£2M contract and 12 new jobs for Bertie’s Bakery
Owner of Bertie’s Bakery Brian McErlain and Fresh Food Buying Manager at Tesco Sandra Weir Bertie’s Bakery, the award-winning family firm...
Oct 30, 2023


NI’s favourite ice cream flavours of 2023 revealed by Morelli’s Ice Cream
With winter on the horizon, Morelli’s Ice Cream, the oldest ice cream producer in Ireland, has reflected on the summer and is revealing...
Oct 25, 2023


JILL BAKES | Classic Apple Crumble
Apple crumble and custard is without a doubt one of my favourite things about Autumn. 🍏🍂 This recipe is so delicious and today is the...
Oct 22, 2023


Kids eat free at your local M&S Café this Autumn half term
M&S Café announces the Kids Eat Free offer is back this Autumn Half Term, offering one free £4 Kids’ Munch Menu when you spend £5 in the...
Oct 21, 2023


TV | Talkin’ Tay
Mark Thompson and Paula McIntyre outside Woodbank House, near Garvagh, during filming for Talkin’ Tay After plain water, the most...
Oct 20, 2023


Kids eat free this half-term at Subway as study reveals parents worry of financial pressures
New research released today from Subway® reveals half of UK parents and grandparents (55%) are facing financial hardship due to the...
Oct 20, 2023


The Boathouse Antrim sets sails on culinary adventure on grand reopening day
Sean and Geraldine McLaughlin are pictured with Michael McGuigan, Head Chef. The McLaughlin family and the committed staff of The...
Oct 16, 2023


NI footballing legend Gerry Armstrong launches Spirit Of 82 Whiskey
Northern Ireland footballing hero of the 1982 World Cup, Gerry Armstong Northern Ireland footballing hero of the 1982 World Cup, Gerry...
Oct 15, 2023


JILL BAKES | Rolo and Wispa Gold Easy Fudge
A super yummy treat that’s easy and quick to make…the oozy caramel is next level! Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_) County Antrim Foodie and...
Oct 15, 2023


Fall into Fun: Autumnal Markets in Co Antrim offer something for everyone
Autumn is a truly magical time of year, and there's no better way to celebrate it than with a visit to one of Antrim and Newtownabbey's...
Oct 12, 2023


Lidl Northern Ireland ploughs record £300,000 into local agri-food sector in MEA
Lidl Northern Ireland has ploughed a record £300,000 into the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council agri-food sector in the last financial...
Oct 11, 2023


Double award for County Antrim produced Devil's Churn Campfire Salted Caramel Sauce
Eoin McConnell with County Antrim produced award winning Devil's Churn Campfire Salted Caramel Sauce. The team behind locally produced...
Oct 9, 2023


Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival returns this weekend!
The Bushmills Salmon & Whiskey Festival will make a welcome return this weekend coming to celebrate the food, drink and local heritage of...
Oct 2, 2023


JILL BAKES | Mint Aero Squares
It’s been a VERY long time since I’ve posted a sweet traybake recipe and I think I’m back with a good one! Super easy, quick to make and...
Oct 1, 2023


The countdown begins… M&S Food reveals a magical Christmas range
With less than 100 days to go, and a whopping 47% of shoppers already planning their Christmas festivities, Christmas officially kicks...
Sep 27, 2023


JILL BAKES | Snickers Scones
Fluffy buttermilk scones filled with chunks of snickers - delicious served warm with butter! You will never buy a scone again when you...
Sep 24, 2023
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