Welcome to an Upbeat World
Having not long returned from a rather over indulgent week away in Turkey where kebabs, breads, various baklava and other delights were eaten, I figured it was time to get a bit healthy. I promised myself I'd get back to the gym, back on the protein shakes and try and get in shape for the summer ahead. Well we all know how repetitive and boring these ideas can become and having a regular protein shake each morning was getting a bit tiresome.
So it was with great pleasure I was introduced to these new high protein (20g protein) dairy drinks by The Good Whey co called Upbeat. (more...)
Read MoreThe Unilever Kitchen Picnic Challenge
National Picnic Week 17th - 23rd June 2013
The sun is finally out! So it was with perfect timing that I got my hands on an amazing picnic hamper full of goodies from @UnileverKitchen to create recipes with. Recipes for their Picnic Challenge competition. The hamper included the new range of flavoured Hellmann's Mayonnaise, some tasty Maille mustards, Colman’s new saucy delights and some delightful chicken cubes from Knorr. There was also a tub of Flora Buttery and a tub of Bertolli spread.
(more...) Read MorePoachies Eggsellent Egg Poaching Bags
Just after Easter I received an Eggsellent array of eggsquisite egg cooking devices and Easter treats that are all available from John Lewis. Now as most will know I have an amazing and Eggseptional girlfriend @missg_ray, whom is slightly partial to an egg or two (almost daily). So when these new items arrived it was obviously going to be a hit on our house hold. Especially these eggstraordinary (Ok very last pun I promise) new poaching bags by Poachies.
(more...)Charlie Bigham’s Delicious New ‘Twosome’
Exclusive! New luxurious Chicken & Mushroom Risotto and hearty Bolognese Al Forno added to Charlie Bigham's posh ready meal range.
Recently I had an accident with an intoxicated BMX rider and a concrete bollard. I was said cyclist in the equation and it resulted in a broken left hand and a rather oversized plaster that limited my use and ability in the kitchen. I've been blessed with the helping hands of @missg_ray around the house and my little sous chef has been amazing, so as luck would have it one night we had the chance to try out these Charlie Bigham’s delicious new ‘Twosome’ meals. So for one night at least, it was a chance for us to both relax and not worry about cooking, enjoy some time sat down together and of course eating some great food that someone else has put together. All we had to do was heat the oven and wait.
(more...)Think Pink Love Potion 69
I was lucky to be asked again by the great people of Cyber Candy to review a new carbonated soft drink. Sorry I meant soda of course :) for their new sister blogging soda expert site American Soda Club. Previously I've had the pleasure to look at various niche root beers with 'I’ll Always Steer Towards Root Beer' and also some favourites in my debut blog 'Barq’s Vs A&W Root Beer Clotted Cream Ice Cream Floats'. Now I have a chance to try something completely different. If Coke & Pepsi are the mainstream of sodas, than this one is definitely the anti-establishment punk rock of fizzy drinks. Ladies and gentlemen I give you Pink Love Potion 69.
(more...)Pie Love You Charlie Bigham
A little while ago I had some wonderful fun reviewing a new line of products from Charlie Bigham. Steal Back Some Time Together With Charlie Bigham’s Delicious Handmade Meals. Essentially a ready-made meal, but exceptionally fresh, they are designed to be easy to cook and so free up your time to share with your loved one. Well if that wasn’t enough of an incentive for a bit of romance, this Valentines Day you can even have custom 'engraved' pastry tops!
(more...)As January Ends Sainsbury’s 5-a-day Still Mends
As January Ends Sainsbury's 5-a-day Still Mends
Over indulged at the end of last year? Been on a ‘detox’ to kick start the new year? Well there is no reason to stop as 2013 continues. I think everyone knows how much I love my food, and mostly a burger or two on a rather far too frequent basis. Well there are some burger lovers out there who might be shocked to my following recipe. All apart from one of London's finest burger bloggers, Mr. Hamburger Me who has been using month one of this year, as he always does, in a quest to find the best burger in town. But wait, he's been doing it without meat! Yes Veggie' burgers... and now you can catch up with all the veggie burgers in Nick's Meat Free January. He is also doing it to help raise money for the MS Society. You can help him too by giving a few pounds or pence for this worthy cause by clicking Virgin Money Giving (everything donated will be DOUBLED by his employer!).
(more...) Read MoreWednesday, June 19, 1:14 pm
- RT @Tweat_Up: Daily reminder about @TruckStopLDN. Info/tickets here http://t.co/d0OuEm8iOz The #TacoShack with Breddo's chillibacks will be…
- @GizziErskine @Tweat_Up also good to get out the office & in the kitchen volunteer cooking for Action Against Hunger @ACF_UK :) #burgers
- RT @wearetherecipe: Have you entered our competition to win free tickets for Taste of London? If not, why not?? http://t.co/4kvZIfZdbJ
- massive decision to make at work today; being forced to move desk to the devs can all touch each other at once ;) 2 spaces both pros & cons
