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Interesting Stuff, World Food

20th December 2023

Festive Menus 2023

We all love a bit of fast food this time of year, whether to take away or eat out when about doing the last-minute Christmas shopping. Tuck into the festivities by grabbing yourself something off these Christmas menus to keep you going at the busiest time of year. We’re going to dive into much-loved fast-food chains as we take a look into their take on festive favourites.

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Charitable Work

1st November 2023

DEBRA Retail Challenge

A couple of weeks ago three teams of beans participated in the retail challenge to fundraise for the charity DEBRA. DEBRA’s retail challenge raises awareness of the condition and valuable monies to #StopThePain. As well as donations, the awareness generated helps spread the message about EB and encourage others to get involved.

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Industry News

3rd October 2023

Casual Dining, lunch! and Commercial Kitchen Show 2023

Last week I was fortunate to attend the Casual Dining, lunch! and Commercial Kitchen show. I spent the day exploring the stands showcasing innovative products to taste, try and discover, as well as catching-up with the jellybean clients who were exhibiting. From the 27th to the 28th of September, ExCeL London was transformed into a hub of culinary excellence and innovation, bringing together industry experts, exhibitors, and passionate foodies.

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21st August 2023

I Swam the Channel!

As a previous competitive swimmer when I saw this fundraising opportunity for Macmillan, I felt drawn to take on the challenge and help support this charity.

Right now, more than 3 million people are living with cancer in the UK. By 2030 this figure will rise to 4 million. Macmillan is an amazing charity that is here to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, by providing physical, financial and emotional support.

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Interesting Stuff

13th June 2023

Good Food, Good Mood: Enhancing Mental Health Through Nutrition

Did you know that the food we eat can seriously impact our mental health? It’s time we shed some light on how a healthy eating plan can supercharge brain function, tackle cognitive diseases, and give our mental well-being a major boost. In this blog, I’ll dive into the world of natural vitamins and healthy fats found in certain foods that can work wonders for our brains.

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5th June 2023

Top 5 Summer Salad Bowls

With BBQ season upon us, I’ve curated my top five salad bowls to enjoy on a sunny summer’s day.

There are many ways to elevate your salad game and introduce new fresh ingredients to mix things up. Below are my tried and tested, delicious recommendations:

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26th May 2023

The Top Cake Trends for 2023 so far

Cakes are an all-year-round trend – everyone needs cake at least once in the year whether that be for a birthday, wedding or anniversary, the list is endless. They can make any occasion exciting and festive so there’s always an excuse to have cake! As a personal cake maker and lover myself, I have seen and attempted many trends whilst making cakes both for my friends and family as well as having recently started up a small cake business. I have pulled together the best trends of 2023 so far, some I have tried myself and others I’m hoping to try in the near future.

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Plant-Based

15th May 2023

Plant Based Hero: Fried Chicken

To celebrate National Vegetarian Week and Public Sector Catering’s Plant-based Week I wanted to share an example of how delicious plant-based swaps can be. Whether for sustainability, cost, or health, I am always on the lookout for plant-based alternatives to my favourite dishes, and this ‘fried chicken’ is one recipe I will be repeating.

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Awards & Events, Interesting Stuff

20th April 2023

Back to the joys of ExCeL

This year’s events and exhibitions schedule is already well underway, and it was with excitement I boarded the Elizabeth Line to Custom House for ExCeL, to visit the 27^th National & Organic Products Europe exhibition (NOPEX, April 16/17).

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12th January 2023

An Ode to My Slow Cooker

As we find ourselves in deepest darkest January with the parties and fun of Christmas and New Year a distant memory it may seem there’s not much to get excited about. However, one thing I do look forward to in the depths of winter is cracking out my beloved slow cooker and whipping up my favourite winter warmers.

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12 Days of Giving 2022

16th December 2022

12 Days of Giving – Tommy’s

I don’t know about you but no matter how hard-hitting a statistic is, I think it’s hard to truly comprehend the gravity of that number until you are part of that statistic yourself. In becoming a ‘1’ in the 1 in 4 women in the UK who suffer pregnancy or birth loss, I found myself in need of support. Fortunately, it didn’t take me long to land upon Tommy’s, a charity organisation committed to saving babies’ lives and supporting families through the pregnancy journey. Tommy’s fund pioneering research into the causes and treatments of miscarriage, still births and premature births, so pregnancy and birth can be made safer for all.

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Jellybean News

8th November 2022

A Weekend in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is one of the most popular European tourist spots – the city attracted around 20 million tourists per year pre pandemic. Famous for its art, culture, canals, and bikes on every corner I was eager to sink my teeth into everything the iconic city had to offer! So much so, my first trip to Amsterdam was a whirlwind of food and fun.

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Awards & Events, Industry News

29th September 2022

Contract Catering’s StrEAT Food Awards 2022

Earlier this month, we made our way to the Islington Metal Works in London for the 2022 StrEAT Food Awards, hosted by Contract Catering Magazine. The event saw some of the UK’s biggest and best contract caterers including Amadeus, BaxterStorey, Elior, Lexington and Sodexo, battling it out to take home one of three coveted titles including Street Food Dish of the Year, StrEAT Food Chef of the Year and Meat-Free Dish of the Year.

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Interesting Stuff

4th April 2022

Top 5 PA Dutch foods to try

When people think of Pennsylvania (PA), they often think of cheesesteaks and the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, steel and sports in Pittsburgh, and of course between the two cities…farms. To me however, this is what I called home before I moved to England.

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3rd March 2022

World Book Day

As creatives we are continuously absorbing every type of media, in search of new inspiration and perspective. Books will always be a wonderfully rich source for this.

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Industry News, Interesting Stuff

25th February 2022

Pinterest For The Win

Social media marketing is often treated as a numbers game. The bigger the figure, the better you’re doing, but we understand that when it comes to effective marketing, quality always trumps quantity.

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Veganuary

25th January 2022

Veganuary – Tried and Tested Foods – written by Emma Langley and Jess Sewell

Veganuary 2022 is already a record year for the non-profit organisation that is calling for us to ‘protect the planet with our plates’. Just halfway into the campaign month, Veganuary reported more than 600,000 people had pledged to go Vegan across the world – the most ever! Plus, the campaign’s research suggests that potentially 10 times as many people participate, and a significant number continue with plant-based diets beyond the end of the month.

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Interesting Stuff, World Food

6th January 2022

Brazilian food you must try

An international experience even the pandemic can’t get in the way of

Brazil is a vast and diverse country, with strong regional characteristics, looks and tastes. But if you are planning a visit – or just curious and can’t wait until the pandemic is over to try the South American flavours – you can easily find Brazilian restaurants in England. These are a few dishes you must not leave without trying.

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12 Days of Giving 2021

21st December 2021

12 Days of Giving – Jess Sewell

I first picked up a golf club when I was eight years old. I wanted to spend more time with my dad, and that meant going to the local driving range every week. At that age I just thought it was a way for me and Dad to bond and have some fun, I was a really active child but dance and music never fully captured my imagination nor interest. Little did I know what golf had in store for me…

More than just a way to hang out with Dad, golf took me around the country – eventually around many parts of the world, too – teaching me discipline, focus, responsibility, sportsmanship and more. At any ability and any age, golf is a networking game. You’re constantly drawn to play against different people from different walks of life, at different stages in their life. With every new game that passed, my confidence and love for the sport, flourished.

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