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JILL BAKES | Salted Caramel Chocolate Waffle Pudding
If you are searching for a quick and easy dessert, look no further! Gooey salted caramel and chocolatey waffles are quite the combination...
Jul 2, 2023


JILL BAKES | Jill’s Homemade Chunky Potato Salad
This potato salad is nicer than any you can buy and is hassle-free to make! I use light mayo and some Greek yoghurt to make it a bit...
Jun 25, 2023


Sainsbury’s Nectar Prices now available on fresh fruit and vegetables
Following the launch of Nectar Prices earlier this year, Sainsbury’s is now expanding its loyalty initiative by introducing offers on...
Jun 21, 2023


JILL BAKES | Chicken Tikka Skewers
A perfect recipe for a BBQ, or you can use your airfryer or oven. So delicious! Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_) County Antrim Foodie and...
Jun 19, 2023


Galgorm Collection celebrates World Gin Day with luxury summer cocktail recipes to recreate at home
Galgorm 75 Cocktail To celebrate World Gin Day taking place on Saturday 10th June, Northern Ireland’s premier collection of luxury...
Jun 6, 2023


Dougies Goodies relocates to new Cake Factory in Ballymena!
Let the Goodies do the Talking... Family-favourite cake factory and bakery, Dougies Goodies have revealed their new store has opened...
Jun 6, 2023


JILL BAKES | Old School Flakemeal Biscuits
My grandma's trusty recipe and a Northern Irish staple at every church tea or function! Sometimes you can't beat the classics and l'm...
Jun 4, 2023


TUI reveals Northern Ireland kids’ favourite foods combos!
New findings from TUI BLUE reveal a generation of choosy children when it comes to food, with Northern Ireland’s kids being the most...
May 28, 2023


Holy mackerel – delight for fish fans as UK’s first ever boneless raw variety launches at Tesco
It’s been the Holy Grail for UK fisheries for ages – finding a way to remove the tiny bones found in whole raw mackerel which is one of...
May 24, 2023


Asda extends popular £1 kids café meal deal in Northern Ireland
Asda has announced that its hugely popular ‘Kids Eat for £1’ café meal deals will continue in Northern Ireland. In April, the retailer...
May 24, 2023


JILL BAKES | 20-Minute One-Pan Honey Chilli Chicken Noodles
Cooking dinner doesn’t get quicker or easier than this! Made in 20 minutes and only one pan to wash up... plus you’ll probably have most,...
May 21, 2023


Feast your eyes on Lidl NI’s delicious range of summer foods and treats
With sunnier days, brighter evenings and warmer weather in sight, it’s time to get excited for dining al fresco. Nothing says summer like...
May 21, 2023


Revolutionary bakery comes to Ballymena and beyond
Whitney McIlfatrick of Greenhill Vegan Bakery From the green hills over looking the mountain of Slemish, Whitney McIlfatrick and her...
May 18, 2023


A ‘sizzling’ win for Galtee and Asda
Cathy Elliot, Asda Buying Manager for NI Local with David Neill, Senior Account Manager at Pilgrims Food Masters Galtee, part of Pilgrims...
May 18, 2023


TV | Feed Yourself Fitter With Stephen Nolan
Car salesman Felim from Fermanagh and Stephen Nolan As someone who has battled with their weight for many years, Stephen Nolan is on a...
May 17, 2023


JILL BAKES | Mars Bar & Apple Scones
It’s been a while since I first posted this recipe and it’s such a goody I’m posting again! You have to give these a go. I always loved...
May 14, 2023


Spring International Market set to return to Belfast City Hall
The Spring International Market is set to return to the grounds of Belfast City Hall this month. This year’s market is hosting over 60...
May 6, 2023


JILL BAKES | Classic Victoria Sponge
Looking for Coronation baking inspiration?! What are your plans for the bank holiday weekend and more importantly…do they involve cake?!...
May 4, 2023


Follow Coffee brews up a storm with Portrush’s Follow Coast
Follow Coffee Company, an award-winning Ballymena business offering speciality coffee, delicious food, and baked treats, has opened a...
May 4, 2023


Taste the best of Mid and East Antrim at Balmoral Show 2023
Sample a feast of flavours and mouth-watering treats from a selection of Mid and East Antrim’s homegrown food and drink producers at Mid...
May 4, 2023
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