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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...

Apr 29, 2023

Jazzy Gin events launched in County Antrim

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council and the Lough Neagh Partnership are hosting two special Jazzy Gin events in County Antrim in May....

Apr 24, 2023

Dale Farm scoops up NI ice-cream market and invests further £100k to extend range

Northern Ireland’s Number one ice cream brand, Dale Farm continues to build on its dominance of the local ice cream market through the...

Apr 23, 2023

Jill Bakes… Mars Bar Krispie Buns

An absolute traybake classic... a good Mars bar bun is hard to beat in my opinion! They’re also one of the easiest bakes ever. Jill...

Apr 16, 2023

JILL BAKES - Honey Chilli Beef

This honey chilli beef recipe makes the perfect fakeaway - healthy, delicious and cheap! Jill Stewart (@jillbakes_) County Antrim Foodie...

Apr 6, 2023

“A dear breakfast” – Ulster Fry costs soar in last 12 months!

A firm favourite across Northern Ireland, the traditional Ulster Fry has become a lot more expensive with prices soaring over the last 12...

Apr 6, 2023

Waterfront venue rebrands to support official opening

After months of redevelopment, Belfast’s famous waterfront venue is officially open for business with an enhanced food and drink offering...

Apr 2, 2023

FREE Heineken® pints for ‘appy’ sport fans!

Sport fans all over the province can get their hands on a free pint of Heineken® using the FANZO app in its first ever NI only campaign....

Apr 2, 2023

JILL BAKES | Easter Lemon Pavlova

If you’re not a fan of a traditional chocolate dessert, this is a great alternative. A light and marshmallowy pavlova with loads of...

Apr 2, 2023

Mid and East Antrim's social supermarket opens in Ballymena

Mid and East Antrim councillors were recently given an update on the opening of a social supermarket in Ballymena with grocery deliveries...

Mar 30, 2023

Slemish Market Garden receives UK's Best Greengrocer Award!

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council proudly recognises the success of local family-owned business - Slemish Market Garden - for being...

Mar 26, 2023

JILL BAKES | Mini Egg Easter Cheesecake

Mini Eggs have to be the most popular Easter chocolate (and my favourite!) so this is a great crowd-pleaser for an Easter dessert! Jill...

Mar 26, 2023

Lidl NI’s handmade chocolate Easter eggs return with new ‘Egg-stra' Special Range

Along with the anticipation for the upcoming Easter break, comes the unrivalled excitement for Easter egg chocolate, so leading...

Mar 23, 2023

Eamonn Holmes returns with Farm To Feast: Best Menu Wins

Hosted by Eamonn Holmes and featuring Michelin star chef Danni Barry and food critic Joris Minne as judges, Farm To Feast: Best Menu Wins...

Mar 20, 2023

Galgorm Collection celebrates prestigious awards for culinary excellence across its restaurants

Northern Ireland’s newest boutique hotel, The Old Inn, Crawfordsburn, part of Galgorm Collection, has achieved AA 4-Star Silver status...

Mar 19, 2023

JILL BAKES | Loaded Wedges

Your next fakeaway recipe sorted! This is such a tasty meal with the addition of savoury breadcrumb stuffing and southern fried mini...

Mar 17, 2023

Free Mother’s Day recipe book that shows what really happens when kids take to the kitchen

Mother’s Day. The one day of the year when mums and mother figures get a lie-in and are treated to breakfast in bed,...

Mar 12, 2023

JILL BAKES | Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Baileys Icing

The perfect bake for St Patrick’s! These Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Baileys Icing are so delicious and simple to make - you have to...

Mar 5, 2023

JILL BAKES | White Chocolate Smartie Cookies

These cookies are a perfect easy bake option! Enjoy when you need a treat, or these cookies also make a sweet surprise for any occasion....

Mar 1, 2023

Fab food for less with MEA Council’s new air fryer cook book!

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Community Health & Wellbeing Team have produced a culinary cook book packed full of tasty recipes...

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