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EXCLUSIVE BLACK FRIDAY OFFER |
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Enjoy 2 for 1 on ‘Traditional Afternoon Tea’ |
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Take advantage of this exclusive Black Friday Offer and enjoy an amazing ‘2 for 1’ on ‘Traditional Afternoon Tea’ which is available Monday to Friday up to 21st December 2018
This offer must be booked no later than 5pm on Monday 26th November 2018 and is subject to availability, on a first come basis.
Retail Price: £58* for Two Persons
For bookings telephone: + 44 (0) 28 6632 3230 quoting ‘BF-AFTERNOON’ |
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FESTIVE BAKES TO SLEIGH YOUR CHRISTMAS…
Our range of Christmas Bakery Products are now available to order online.
We have a selection of baked cheesecakes, pies, tarts, pavlovas and little Santa-friendly nibbles to make your Christmas a sweet one!
See the entire range at our online bakery store today and let us put the icing on your Christmas.
*Please note that any products ordered to be ready on Christmas Eve, such as our Christmas Pavlova, will be collection only from our bakehouse in east belfast until 2pm.
Christmas with a Hastings Gift Card – It’s all wrapped up!
| Searching for the perfect gift this Christmas? Then look no further than a Hastings Hotels Gift Card.
Hastings Hotels Gift Cards can be used to experience a luxurious overnight break, sample award-winning afternoon teas, or indulge with a relaxing spa treatment. View the Hastings collection of six luxurious hotels across Northern Ireland at www.hastingshotels.com. Purchase a Gift Card this November, and for every £100 spent, you will receive an additional £10 voucher to spend in any of the Hastings Hotels. |
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Irish Black Butter – A Winner !
What a year it has been for Irish Black Butter launched close to Royal Portrush Golf Club; home to the 2019 Open Golf. ‘I went over to The Whiterocks with leading local photographer; Kevin McAuley for a photo shoot,’ said business founder; Alastair Bell. ‘People were coming over and asking what the product was and where they could get it; I sold the first jar on the beach and it has gone from there.’
More commonly known for running model tractor shows, Alastair decided to enter a new field in late 2017 – the world of food. Inspired by products seen on holiday Alastair approached multi award winning chef and MD of En Place Foods Ltd; Paul Clarke who helped to develop the innovative non dairy butter with Euro PGI status Armagh Bramley Apples at its’ core.’Black Butter is an old traditional recipe said to date back to medieval times.’ said Alastair. ‘In fact the number of local people who have approached me and recounted finding a recipe for black butter in their Grandmother’sold recipe books really reinforced that long local tradition.’
This new take on an old traditional recipe has been warmly received throughout Ireland both by locals and international visitors keen to savour and share an authentic great new taste of Ireland which some have referred to as ‘the other black stuff.’
A year of sampling and selling the length and breadth of Ireland, shows in London, speaking engagements anda high energy social media presence have culminated in Irish Black Butter being awarded Chefs Choice Award Winner at the recent prestigious Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards. ”I am over the moon to receive this fantastic Blas na hEireann Award’ said Alastair. ‘It is truly amazing to have received this accolade so early in the journey and it reinforces our belief that this great local, quality product with provenance’s multiple applications for home and food service.’
With a new website set to launchand other media developments in the pipeline Irish Black Butteris set to become more widely available with stockists listed on www.irishblackbutter.com.
BUSHMILLS IRISH WHISKEY COLLABORATES WITH THE BEARDED CANDLE MAKERS TO HOST FESTIVE EVENT SERIES
– Black Bush Alight will fuse the worlds of Irish Whiskey and candle making –
Bushmills® Irish Whiskey will present the latest instalment of the #BlackBushStories event series next month, ‘Black Bush Alight’. The collaborative events showcase and celebrate the stories of Irish talent who have gone against the grain to follow their passion and become champions in their chosen field.
The creative force behind the Bearded Candle Makers, Belfast-born Michael Morris, has partnered with Bushmills Irish Whiskey to create a limited edition winter candle and to host a hands-on candle making workshop at The Menagerie in Belfast across two nights on 12th and 13th December.
Michael’s unique technique, which involves hand blending every scent, extensive research and a dedication to find the perfect combinations, mirrors the care and supreme craftsmanship that is synonymous with the Bushmills distillation process, making the collaboration the perfect match.
Since leaving his full-time retail job to pursue his true passion, the creative craftsman has become fascinated by how smells can evoke vivid memories, and pours his own experiences into every candle he creates. The Bearded Candle Makers range is inspired by personal memories of favourite spots on Ireland’s distinctive landscapes and rugged coastlines. Creating every candle by hand, from inception to postage, Michael shares his history with people all over the world, helping evoke memories of their own.
The evening will offer whiskey enthusiasts the opportunity to understand the art of documenting scent and create their very own keepsake candle, inspired by the rich, fruity notes and deep intense taste of Bushmills Black Bush®. As well as crafting their own candle, attendees will hear Michael’s story first-hand and experience how he followed his passion in making Bearded Candle Makers his career. An educational tasting session on some of the best-loved Bushmills whiskeys will kick off the night and specially-created Black Bush winter drinks will also be served throughout the evening.
The limited edition Black Bush inspired candles created by Michael are available to win at blackbushstories.com and are the perfect whiskey drinking companion this festive season.
To register for ‘Black Bush Alight’ and to hear more about Michael’s story, visit blackbushstories.com. To join in the conversation and keep up to date with the #BlackBushStories series, follow Bushmills Irish Whiskey on social media.
Chefs enjoy a Brilliant Breakfast workshop with Paula McIntyre MBE
Hotel chefs and Bed and Breakfast owners from across the Causeway Coast and Glens have enjoyed a ‘Brilliant Breakfast’ workshop with Paula McIntyre MBE.
The local food ambassador led a cookery demonstration at the Northern Regional College in Ballymoney which showcased a range of ways to incorporate local produce in to breakfast menus.
Ballyrashane butter and milk, Ballyeamon eggs, Corndale chorizo, Etherson’s sausages, Lacada and North Coast Smokehouse products were among the list of items used to create a memorable dining experience.
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Brenda Chivers said: “The workshop was part of our Taste Causeway trade events which have proved to be extremely popular. Our thanks go to Paula and the NRC students for their involvement and I hope all those who took part left inspired to use local produce. We want our visitors to experience a brilliant breakfast when they come to stay in the destination and our chefs have a range of quality, award winning local food and drink produce to choose from.”
Paula McIntyre MBE added: “Eating locally makes sense for food businesses. It’s economically viable, encourages creativity on menus, is better for the environment and more often than not, it tastes better. We should be proud to show off our food to locals and visitors – it’s what sets us apart.”
Destination Manager Kerrie McGonigle said: “We hope our chefs found this practical demonstration of local produce useful and that they will replicate Paula’s passion for local produce in their own kitchens. The Causeway Coast and Glens has so much to offer the visitor in terms of landscapes, attractions and events and our local produce has the capacity to be another important part of our tourist offering.”
The ‘Brilliant Breakfast’ event took place at the end of Taste Causeway, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s new food celebration. Over the course of nine days it explored the delights of our unique speciality food and drink produce through a series of dynamic and exciting foodie experiences hosted by some of our finest restaurants, food producers and tours.