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Golden Spoon Expands To Qatar

Golden Spoon Franchising, the franchising arm of the largest frozen yogurt brand in Southern California, announced the signing of an agreement with the M.H. Al Mana Group of Companies to develop the Golden Spoon franchise throughout Qatar. The agreement is for the opening of eight or more stores over the next five years. Three stores are currently open in the Doha market area with five more to follow. The fourth location is expected to be open by April 30th with two more slated for the end of June 2012. The final two will open by the end of August 2012 for a total of eight stores.

“Signing the agreement to enter the Qatar market demonstrates our commitment to make Golden Spoon a leading global brand,” said Golden Spoon Franchising CEO Roger Clawson. “Our successful launch into Japan and the Philippines helped validate Golden Spoon’s international expansion into the Middle East Region and built our brand’s exposure worldwide. We look forward to replicating that success in Qatar with the M.H. AL Mana Group and throughout the GCC with other professional, multi-unit franchise developer groups.” Clawson said he plans to continue the health-conscious frozen yogurt brand’s worldwide expansion by signing master franchise agreements in the UAE, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait within the next 12 months. Golden Spoon also has its sights on key markets in Asia such as China, India and Vietnam.

“Golden Spoon is the only worldwide brand selling authentic frozen yogurt. Unlike most of our worldwide competitors, we insist that all of our products are produced and shipped from our dairy. The rest of the industry falls short by generally serving a reconstituted powdered mix that attempts to taste like their original U.S. product. The difference in taste, quality and overall value has set us apart for almost 30 years. One taste and you will know why we have led the industry since 1983,” said Clawson.

“Signing with the M.H. Almana Group of Companies is a great win for Golden Spoon,” Clawson said. A proven multi-unit developer and operator, the M.H. Almana Group of Companies has already developed a famous U.S. restaurant brand in Qatar. The M.H. Almana Group of Companies has many years of successful experience in retail operations. “We explored many franchising opportunities to add to the M.H. Almana Group of Companies family, and Golden Spoon matched well with our focus on bringing in brands that will be of value to the people in Qatar,” Abdulaziz Al Mana stated. “We feel Golden Spoon’s focus on local communities and its commitment to providing premium products at a great price creates an opportunity that is too good to pass up.” Golden Spoon’s community-centric focus adapts their model and flavors to fit varying cultures across the globe, all while maintaining a consistent and credible quality product.

When asked if any flavors would be developed to cater to the local taste palette, Clawson said apricot and additional regionally popular flavors would soon be added to the current menu. “However, we anticipate that our traditional Western flavors will also be popular.”

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DiscountVouchers.co.uk Sources New Dining Out Deals for March

Online retail codes specialist DiscountVouchers.co.uk is helping Brits to enjoy more eating out for their budgets this March thanks to it sourcing new restaurant deals. Shoppers trust DiscountVouchers.co.uk to save them money at more than 800 retailers and restaurants, with the site this week offering new deals redeemable at famous names Burger King, Pizza Express and Pizza Hut.

Enjoying some quality pizza without spending a fortune can be done this month thanks to the latest deals sourced for Pizza Hut. DiscountVouchers.co.uk has made available new Pizza Hut vouchers which UK diners can use to enjoy 5 Special Pizzas, 1 Special Price. Enjoy an 11”
Italian Meat Feast, Margherita, Veg Supreme, Pepperoni or Hawaiian for just £5 each. Restaurant, Collection or Delivery.

The most popular restaurants feature regularly on DiscountVouchers.co.uk, and this week another top name on show is Burger King. Flame-grilled burgers and sandwiches can be had from the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site right now using new Burger King vouchers to get deals like Get Any £1.99 Sandwich Deal Any Day with a Wild Card.

Another of the UK’s most popular pizza parlours on show in the new deals on DiscountVouchers.co.uk right now is Pizza Express. Families can look forward to fresh pizza and pasta thanks to new Pizza Express vouchers offering 25% Off Your Food Bill and 4 Classic or Leggera pizzas for £20.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, says, “Because we stay on top of all the very latest deals all the time we can offer our users great dining deals like these. The new offers for Burger King, Pizza Hut and Pizza Express can help diners enjoy more for their budget this March.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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Get in-store Mother’s Day dedications at The Co-operative

With just a few days left until Mother’s Day, millions of people across the UK are no doubt wondering just how they’re going to show their appreciation for their mums this weekend. If you’re not sure how to make this Mother’s Day truly irresistible, wonder no more – because the Co-operative is offering you the chance to send a special message to your mum via its online and in-store radio station. If you’re stuck for ideas you’re unable to spend time with your mum this Mother’s Day, you can simply drop her a line through the Co-operative Radio.

To find out more, simply visit  goodwithfood.co.uk/radio to make a song request or leave a message for the Co-op’s resident DJs to read out on the day itself. Co-operative Food stores across the country will be tuned in to the Co-operative Radio next Sunday, so if your mum’s doing her shopping for Mother’s Day meals she may well hear your message or request while she’s out and about. And even if you’re not planning on visiting your local Co-operative Food store on Mother’s Day, you can simply choose to listen in online and wait for your song or message to appear.

Melanie Rushton – digital marketing and development manager at The Co-operative Food– encouraged anyone looking for a special way to mark Mother’s Day to get involved, and said it could be the ideal way to show gratitude to dedicated mums.

“This is a lovely way to help make Mother’s Day even more special, and put a smile on the faces of our hard-working and deserving mums,” she explained.

However, anyone who wants to request a track or send a message to their mother via the Co-operative Radio will need to be quick to avoid disappointment – the deadline for requests is on Thursday March 15th.

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New Spring Dining Deals on DiscountVouchers.co.uk Help Brits to Eating Out on a Budget

Internet voucher codes specialist DiscountVouchers.co.uk has this week published new deals to help UK diners save money at top restaurants this spring. The money-saving deals site has introduced a new choice of offers redeemable against savings at Pizza Express, Toby Carvery and Cafe Rouge right now.

Eating out at popular Italian chain Pizza Express can be done on a budget this spring thanks to the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals. All consumers need to do is log on and download new Pizza Express vouchers which they can then use to get themselves great value offers like 25% off your food bill and 4 Classic or Leggera pizzas for £20.

Cafe Rouge is among the UK’s most popular French restaurant chains and serves up great quality French cooking in a trendy environment. This spring DiscountVouchers.co.uk has new Cafe Rouge vouchers available to help users get more for their money – deals on show include big value offers like 2 for 1 Main Courses.

Savings on breakfasts and lunches can also be had this spring at popular nationwide chain the Toby Carvery thanks to the latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk dining deals. Consumers can log on and get their hands on new Toby Carvery vouchers like 2 Breakfasts for £6 and 2 Daytime Carveries for £10.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “We help our users to enjoy big savings at all the most famous names in retail, and this spring we’ve some great savings available at top restaurants too. Consumers who want to get more dining out for their money this March should log on and download the latest Pizza Express, Cafe Rouge and Toby Carvery right now.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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Legacy Wines Debut with ‘The Gathering’

The recently launched Legacy Wines impulse, export and on-trade division of Manchester-based Kingsland Wines and Spirits has announced its first new brand launch.

‘The Gathering’ is Legacy’s contemporary brand inspired by the spirit of people coming together and the philosophy that good wine is best enjoyed when shared with friends. Three 2011 vintage South African wines initially make up the range; a Shiraz/Grenache, Chenin/Chardonnay and Pinotage Rose, a great selection of South African red wine, white wine and rose.

The range is available from a number of stockists including Landmark members, Nisa retailers, selected Spar stores in the South West and Filshill in Scotland; with many more retailers coming throughout the year.

The Gathering’s launch, with an RRP of £6.99 and upcoming promotions, marks the start to an exciting year for Legacy Wines, who are also planning further brand releases in 2012; including other sharing and dinner party wines from New Zealand and California showcased at this year’s coming ProWein and LIWF exhibitions.

Legacy Marketing Manager Laura Delooze commented on the launch: “We are delighted to announce the launch of ‘The Gathering’; the first of a number of new brands we are developing for the Impulse, On Trade and European export channels. The wine quality and innovative branding, supported by a bespoke website and social media pages, have already been well received resulting in strong listings.”

For further details on Legacy Wines including news on future launches, please visit the Legacy Wines website www.legacywines.co.uk, or for further news on The Gathering, please visit the newly launched website (www.gatheringwines.co.uk), Facebook page (facebook.com/GatheringWines) and Twitter page (@GatheringWines).

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Top diners Harvester, La Tasca and Prezzo available with savings this January and February

Dining out over the winter is now more affordable to all thanks to retail deals website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The popular online resource is updated in real time to offer people the latest deals for over 800 retailers – and is this week home to new deals for saving money at Harvester, La Tasca and Prezzo.

Among the most popular family eateries in the UK today is Harvester, where people can treat themselves to quality burgers, sandwiches and more. By logging on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site right now consumers can access new Harvester voucherswhich they can use to enjoy the Early Bird only £4.99 and 2 takeaway meals from £10.

One of the most popular Italian restaurants in the UK which can be saved at right now is Prezzo. The DiscountVouchers.co.uk site is offering new deals for winter which include Prezzo voucherssuch as the Special £10 Menu – Only at Prezzo Kingston – One Starter Or One Dessert, One Main Course & A Drink. There is also a printable voucher for two mains for £12.95 at all Prezzo branches available.

Classic tapas and paella can be had on a budget right now too at La Tasca, with DiscountVouchers.co.uk offering new deals to save at branches throughout the country. Consumers can log on right now and get their hands on La Tasca vouchers which can be exchanged for buy one, get one free on tapas to share.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “We’re always aware that eating out can be pricey, so we’re happy to help UK consumers out this winter. Money off at great eateries like Harvester, Italian diner Prezzo and La Tasco all over the country are just the ticket right now for diners.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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Top diners Strada and Cafe Rouge available with savings this January

Dining out over the New Year period is now more affordable to all thanks to retail deals website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The popular online specialist is updated in real time to offer people the latest deals for over 800 retailers – and is this week home to new deals for eating for less at Strada and Cafe Rouge.

Classic French steaks and wine can be had on a budget right now at Cafe Rouge, with DiscountVouchers.co.uk offering new deals to save at branches throughout the country. Consumers can log on right now and get their hands on Café Rouge vouchers which can be exchanged for 2 for 1 main courses.

One of the most popular Italian restaurant chains in the UK is Strada, and consumers can enjoy savings there too over the New Year. The DiscountVouchers.co.uk site is offering new deals for January which include Strada discount codes which consumers can use to get themselves 2 for 1 main courses.

Doug Scott, managing director of DiscountVouchers.co.uk, said, “We are only too aware that dining out can be a pricey process, all the more so after an expensive Christmas period. The new money off vouchers we’ve sourced this week offer money off at great eateries like Strada and Cafe Rouge – a real helping hand for consumers over the New Year.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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Top fast food diners Burger King, Pizza Hut and KFC available with savings through voucher codes site

Dining out at top UK fast food restaurants is now more affordable for all thanks to retail deals website DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The online specialist is updated in real time to get UK consumers the latest deals for over 800 retailers – and is this week offering new deals for savings at Burger King, KFC and Pizza Hut.

Among the big name fast food joints available on the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website right now is famous chain Burger King, where families can enjoy quality cheeseburgers, shakes and more. By logging on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site this week consumers can access new Burger King vouchers which they can use to enjoy the Cheeseburger King deal for just £2.49 and a Double Cheeseburger King deal for just £3.49.

Quality pizza and salads can be had on a budget right now too at Pizza Hut, with DiscountVouchers.co.uk offering new deals to save at branches around the country. Consumers can log on this week and get new Pizza Hut vouchers which can be exchanged for kids eat free and Happy Hour – eat for just £6 with unlimited refill drinks.

Another of the country’s most popular fast food chains available in the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals is KFC. The voucher codes site is offering new deals for dining out this winter which include KFC vouchers which diners can exchange against the Family Feast for only £15.99 and The Godfather box meal only £4.99.

Doug Scott, managing director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “We know only too well that eating out as a family can be pricey, so we can help people out with these new deals for winter. Money off at popular fast food chains like Burger King, Pizza Hut and KFC is just the ticket for making more of a budget right now.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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MyDish Celebrates Bonfire Night with More Interesting Recipe Ideas

Bonfire night is here and for those who plan to host a party, there is undoubtedly lots of planning and preparation to do.

Although the focus and meaning of Bonfire night may have changed in recent times, it is still one of the UK’s oldest celebrations and remains historically important right around the nation. Families and friends up and down the country continue to unite on the 5 th of November to watch thousands of pounds of fireworks light up the night sky.

MyDish, the UK-based online community recipe site, seems to be a constant supporter of UK events that unite people and communities, while providing opportunities for food lovers to indulge in what they love best. After all, this is the foundation that the unique social media platform was built on.

Founded in 2007 by Carol Savage, MyDish.co.uk went on to win the backing and investment of the popular business entrepreneur, Deborah Meaden. Since then, MyDish has risen in profile and now, in its 4 th year, is a leading online social networking community for recipe ideas and food lovers.

Containing a huge number of recipes and recipe ideas, the MyDish catalogue seems to have experienced rapid growth, with its active online community always contributing to its extensive pool of culinary delights. It is MyDish’s scope for interaction and user-generated content that ensures the site always has something new to offer, making it a great resource on festive occasions like Bonfire Night when people like to eat, drink and be merry.

‘Toffee Apples’ and ‘The Perfect Bonfire Night Sausage Recipe!!’ are a couple of the Bonfire night specific recipes that have been uploaded by MyDish community members. Whether they are good quality or not it is for the users to decide—MyDish allows its members to vote on the recipes they think are most worthy of being shared amongst the rest of the community.

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Top eateries Prezzo, Burger King and Pizza Hut available on a budget for October

Saving money when eating out remains as popular as ever with UK consumers – and voucher codes website DiscountVouchers.co.uk can help them do just that this autumn. Among the deals redeemable at over 800 stores and suppliers right now are deals for money off at Burger King, Italian diner Prezzo and Pizza Hut throughout October.

Dining out with all the family on flame-grilled burgers in autumn can be done on a budget thanks to the new offers sourced by DiscountVouchers.co.uk. By logging onto the website UK consumers can get hold of new Burger King vouchers which they can exchange at their local branch to get 2 for 1 on selected burgers and the Double Cheeseburger King Deal just £3.49.

Top quality Italian food can be enjoyed on a budget this autumn too through the new round of deals available on DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Popular Italian chain Prezzo has branches around the UK and can be enjoyed on a budget right now – the DiscountVouchers.co.uk site is carrying Prezzo vouchers for 2 courses and a drink for £11.95 or 3 courses and a drink for £13.95..

Great value pizza, pasta and salads can be had on a budget too this autumn through the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website – with deals available for use at Pizza Hut. Consumers can log on this week and get hold of a new choice of Pizza Hut vouchers which includes Happy Hour – eat for just £5 at Pizza Hut as well as Kids Eat free and free unlimited salad.

Doug Scott, managing director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “Eating out whether as a couple or a whole family can be expensive as every consumer knows – so we’re pleased to be able to help. New vouchers available on our site can help UK consumers eat out on a budget at top places like Prezzo, Pizza Hut and Burger King right now.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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On Friday September 30th MyDish.co.uk Will Be Turning To Its Baking Recipes In Support Of The Macmillan Cancer Support Event The ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’

Established in 1990, the Macmillan Cancer Support’s ‘Coffee Morning’ event quickly grew in popularity and soon became known as the ‘world’s largest coffee morning’. Last year alone saw 43,000 people get involved in this great cause helping to raise over eight million pounds.

Cancer is still a huge health risk for the UK population with statistics showing 1 in 3 people suffering from the illness at some point in their lives. These individuals require financial, emotional and medical support which Macmillan attempts to address and provide.

It is for this reason and many others that the founder of MyDish.co.uk, Carol Savage, is a big supporter of the charity and will be baking her favourite recipes for the Coffee Morning this coming Friday. Donning the chef’s hat and sourcing her favourite baking recipes, Carol will be baking her best cupcake recipes and selling them to support the Macmillan trust.

Asked about the Coffee Morning event Carol Savage said ‘Cancer is something that affects us all in some form or another.  My Mother-in law Maureen died of Leukeimia and she inspired me with her recipes to start MyDish.co.uk. Cancer is a very real illness that is just too common and we should do what we can to help and offer support .A few cupcakes here and there is not much to ask’

Making even the smallest donation can still make a big difference.  £25 alone can pay for the cost of a Macmillan nurse for an hour, helping to provide essential medical, practical and emotional support for cancer sufferers.

£51 can purchase a liquidiser for someone who can unfortunately no longer eat solid food as a result of their cancer treatment. These services and many like them are just some of the essentials cancer sufferers need and the Macmillan trust helps provide them.

If you need some recipe ideas this coming Friday then visit MyDish.co.uk.  Home to thousands of good recipes, MyDish.co.uk has hundreds of baking recipes and cupcake recipes ensuring that everyone can find the perfect baking recipe for the Coffee Morning .

You can add your own suggestions if you feel the MyDish.co.uk com munity would benefit. In addition to this you can also see loads of great recipes on MyDish that have been donated to Macmillan by big name celebrities. Check out Eva Longoria’s lovely Churros and Gwyneth Paltrow’s gorgeous Pancakes. Alternatively Judi Denchs’ delicious Rum and Chocolate Fudge may be more to your taste.

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Kenny Cooks For the Fair

The acclaimed TV chef, Kenny Atkinson, is showing his support for a country fair in his home village of Darlington.

The event is being held at Grange Community Centre in Hurworth Village near Darlington on the 17th September and Kenny will be doing three cooking demonstrations throughout the day.

The chef, who has his name above the door of the village’s five star resort’s restaurant, The Orangery at the hotel golf and spa resort Rockliffe Hall, is well known for his winning dishes on various TV programmes, such as BBC Two’s Great British Menu. And like his appearances on the BBC’s popular weekend cooking show, Saturday Kitchen, Kenny will be showing his cooking skills to the crowds at the fair, which is being organised by Hurworth Parish Council, and will advise how to create his signature dishes in a series of live cooking demonstrations.

The lucky spectators at the front of the stage will then get to taste Kenny’s gorgeous dishes, which are expected to be made up of one stunning dessert and two fish dishes.

The fair is the first one to be held in the village and is hosted in conjunction with Hurworth Community Association and Saint Theresa’s Hospice.

The family day out which opens at 10:30 has been sponsored by Rockliffe Hall, a well-known hotel in Darlington, alongside Sherwoods of Darlington, Borderfields, and Thomas Watson Auctioneers and the fair promises people all ages fun throughout the entire day.

Kenny says:“This event is the only live demonstration I am going to do this year and it gives the people of Hurworth and further afield the chance to see me cook some of the fantastic signature dishes that they can eat at Rockliffe Hall, without being on TV, and hopefully this will will draw quite a crowd to the first Hurworth country fair. I really want to get involved in the local community, as it is now my home and I’m keen to give something back.”

More information can be found on the Hurworth Country Fair at: http://www.hurworthcountryfair.co.uk/

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La Tasca, Pizza Express and Wetherspoons Bargains with Latest DiscountVouchers.co.uk Deals

Diners around the UK can enjoy autumn dining out on a budget via new deals introduced by voucher codes specialist DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The website is offering money off right now at leading UK restaurants in the shape of Pizza Express, La Tasca and Wetherspoons.

Italian food remains perennially popular with UK diners and consumers can log on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk right now and enjoy savings at top chain Pizza Express. Pasta and pizza on a budget can be had thanks to new Pizza Express vouchers which can be used to get a 2 course express lunch for only £8.95 and 2 for 1 plus a starter on Wednesdays.

Fans of paella and tapas can look forward to saving money at top restaurant La Tasca this autumn as well thanks to DiscountVouchers.co.uk. Classic Spanish dishes in a pleasant atmosphere can be had through new La Tasca vouchers such as buy 1 tapas dish, get 1 free and also join the La Tasca club to receive £5 off when you spend £20 voucher.

Also included in the choice of autumn dining deals from DiscountVouchers.co.uk is a chance to save on food at popular nationwide chain Wetherspoons. Whether taking the family out for a bite or planning a Sunday lunch, the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk vouchers can help in the shape of a burger & a drink for just £3.99 and savings on the Sunday Club – a Sunday Roast and a drink.

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Artist Creates A New Way To Help Longhorns Show Their Support For The University Of Texas!

Artist Sheryl Konnerth has developed a new, unique product, the one and only , to help students and alumni alike show their support for theHook ‘em Horns Fork University of Texas!! This is the perfect fork for tailgating or watching the game at home! Great for serving olives, cheese, pickles, fruit and more, this hand crafted and designed fork replicates the shape of those famous longhorns and is hand beaded with premium glass beads in University of Texas colors. Great for gifts, home use or as a fundraising item for your next University of Texas event. The suggested retail price is $19.99. Also available on a wholesale basis.

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The Artful Penguin is an artisan producer of and the leading destination for hand beaded serving and entertaining pieces. Known for its unique products, high quality materials and creative flair, The Artful Penguin delivers products that are colorful, trendy, fun and functional. For more information on and other products from The Artful Penguin, LLC The Hook ‘em Horns Fork please visit www.theartfulpenguin.net.

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UK shoppers able to get savings on top quality pizza and pasta this summer

Leading consumer savings website DiscountVouchers.co.uk has introduced new weekly deals designed to help UK shoppers save money at leading Italian restaurants this summer. The online specialist is offering new codes and vouchers which can help people enjoy eating out on a budget at top name diners like Ask, Pizza Express and Zizzi.

Pizza and pasta remain as popular as ever with UK diners and thanks to the latest deals sourced and published by DiscountVouchers.co.uk, consumers can enjoy more for their money. New deals for saving at leading Italian eatery Ask restaurant are on show right now with deals to be had like Try the New Menu at Ask for just £1.

Zizzi is an equally popular Italian dining destination in the UK, and the new DiscountVouchers.co.uk deals this week can help people enjoy savings there too. Logging on to the voucher codes website right now offers consumers the chance to browse new Zizzi voucher choices which include deals like 25% off all food.

Pizza Express is another UK favourite when dining out Italian-style, and the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website is this week home to deals for saving money there too. Consumers simply need to get online and access a new choice of Pizza Express voucher code which includes deals like 2 for 1 plus starter on Wednesdays as well as pizza for just 40p – subject to terms and conditions.

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Co-operative Launches Competition for Budding Sandwich Designers!

The Co-operative is offering the unique chance to create and design a sandwich that will go into production and on sale in Co-operative Food stores nationwide.

From 1 August 2011, shoppers and budding product designers of any age can visit The Co-operative’s Good with Food website to submit their idea for a new limited edition sandwich, their list of ingredients and say why they love their culinary creation.

The shortlist for the potential new Co-operative own-brand sandwich will be selected from entries submitted by 20 September 2011 by a panel of in-house foodie experts, and the winning sandwich will be announced in October and will go into production in early 2012. The winner will also collect a cool £1,000.

Earlier this year, The Co-operative was named Convenience Sandwich Retailer of the Year at the British Sandwich Awards for the second year running. There’s a Co-operative Food store in every postal area in the UK, so the winning sandwich could potentially be enjoyed by millions of UK customers!

Ideas for the new sandwich could be inspired by a creation that shoppers have already tried and tested at home, or by an unusual combination of ingredients that entrants have discovered work well together. The ideas could range from marmite & marmalade on a bloomer or a sausage & mash wrap to pastrami & pickle on tomato bread to banana, cream cheese & chutney on rye.

The Design a Sandwich competition will run alongside The Co-operative’s Favourite Food awards, in which customers* can vote online for their favourite Co-operative own-brand product in a variety of categories, with the overall winner being announced in September. Shoppers taking part in the voting will be entered into a prize draw to win £50 in Co-operative vouchers.

Visit www.goodwithfood.co.uk/favourite on 1 August 2011 for all details.

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Most Sustainable Product Award for Co-operative Fishcakes

The Co-operative has scooped the “Best Sustainable Product” award at the SuperMeat & Fish awards for the second year running.

The SuperMeat & Fish awards aim to reward excellence in supermarket retailing of meat and fish – at both store level and in manufacturing.

This year, the accolade was awarded to The Co-operative for its premium Truly Irresistible Cod & Minted Pea Fishcakes. Firmly aimed at the indulgence sector, the fishcakes are a rich blend of naturally smoked cod, white cod, British mashed potato and Jersey cream, surrounding a minted mushy pea sauce centre and coated in a crispy and crunchy breadcrumb.

In keeping with The Co-operative’s highly developed sustainability credentials, the cod is line-caught from a responsibly fished source and is naturally smoked in Scotland to ensure the finest quality.

The Co-operative’s Responsible Fish Sourcing Policy, launched in 2008, is a unique method of assessing the sourcing of fish, and was developed by The Co-operative along with its partner suppliers and leading NGO’s, taking into account both environmental and ecological issues. It applies to all Co-operative own-brand fish, including canned and frozen, products containing fish and even sandwiches.

Readers of The Co-operative Magazine can also make their own delicious gourmet tuna fishcakes at home, following one of the many simple, quick and healthy recipespublished in the Food and Drink section online.

The Co-operative has long been associated with the Fairtrade movement, with responsible retailing, ethical living and much more, and as well as this award, the implementation of its Elmwood standard across its range of own-brand fresh pork and sausages earned it the accolade of Most Improved Supermarket, as voted for at the Welfare Awards 2011.

The Co-operative also won a Good Dairy Award in recognition of its good work supporting British workers to date, and of its pledge to join a milk producer scheme in August.

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Online voucher codes specialist offers up savings at Harvester, Loch Fyne and more for summer school holiday

DiscountVouchers.co.uk, the leading online retail savings specialist, has this week introduced a choice of new deals designed to help UK families eat out at top restaurants for the summer. Consumers use the website for saving money at more than 800 restaurants and retailers, and this week the site is home to money off at Harvester, Loch Fyne and more in its new deals.

Logging on to the website right now lets consumers save money when eating out at the Harvester chain, one of the UK’s most popular eateries. Online at DiscountVouchers.co.uk right now is a great choice of Harvester vouchers for enjoying the Early Bird menu for only £4.99 plus a free soft drink with all main courses.

Seafood meals can be had on a budget at one of the country’s most popular fish eateries, Loch Fyne. UK consumers can log on to the DiscountVouchers.co.uk website right now and find an offer for getting £10 off all bills once they have registered on the Loch Fyne site.

Doug Scott, managing director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, commented, “Our new deals for places like Harvester and Loch Fyne – plus other top UK restaurants – are perfectly timed for helping people maximise their budgets this summer. We update the site all the time ensuring that our printable vouchers are always the very latest and best around.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

For more information visit www.discountvouchers.co.uk.

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Poll from The Co-operative says 94% of people think family meals are important

Results from the latest poll carried out by The Co-operative Magazine have revealed that nearly all of respondents – 94 per cent– believe that sitting down together as a family at meal times is important.

The question – Do you think it’s important for the family to sit down and eat meals together? – was asked online and received an almost unanimous ‘yes’: a rare and resounding majority from the loyal readership.

Research has found that those children who sit down to eat with their families at meal times are much less likely to be overweight or to experience weight likely to follow a healthy and balanced diet full of fruit and vegetables.

The Co-operative Magazine serves a large online readership with daily news and features on the latest health and nutrition topics, family issues, travel and leisure, and much more. It also provides hints and tips on choosing healthy meal ideas, how to cook Italian food, and ways to keep kids healthy and happy.

New poll questions are regularly available to answer online in all sections of the online magazine, from travel and leisure, health and wellbeing, and food and drink, to family and finance, ethical living, and house and home. Readers are encouraged to read the news and features, listen to the podcasts, and leave their comments and helpful hints for fellow readers to benefit from – the magazine aims to be informative, interesting, visually attractive and interactive.

The Co-operative online magazine allows readers to interact with each other and The Co-operative Group, find useful information and travel guides quickly and easily, find out about the latest Fairtrade policies and much more – join the thousands of people who have already made The Co-operative magazine part of their daily routine.

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Students’ One Big Idea Hits Supermarket Shelves

A product designed by budding entrepreneurs from a Hertfordshire high school has hits supermarket shelves across the UK.

The pack of ethical plasters, designed by three female students from Bushey Meads School, so impressed bosses at The Co-operative Group – and original Dragon, Doug Richard – that it’s going on sale in almost 1,700 Co-operative food and pharmacy outlets.

One Careplast plasters are the result of a nationwide competition to design the next One product for Global Ethics, whose products also include One Water and One Eggs, to fund community projects in Africa.

A Level students Emmie Rayat (16), Taylar Leak (17) and Deryn Hertz (17) beat hundreds of entries to design a product that could be sold in the UK to help those most in need in Malawi. They came up with a children’s plaster pack of funky animal-print plasters, sales of which will fund medical kits and bicycle ambulances in Malawi, where rural communities might be up to 15km away from the nearest health centre and medical supplies are often unavailable.

Bicycle ambulances enable healthcare volunteers to travel huge distances on otherwise inaccessible roads to reach patients in remote villages. They take an average of 25 patients a month to hospital – including pregnant women. The medical kits ensure that first aid treatment is available promptly to communities of around 1,000 people.

The talented trio will see the projects for themselves on a trip to Malawi later this year, courtesy of The Co-operative.

Emmie Rayat said: “We’re delighted that our product is going on sale in so many Co-operative outlets across the country. We were shocked to discover that the life expectancy of someone living in Malawi is 43 years, which is younger than some of our parents and incredibly young compared to people in the UK. We’re looking forward to the trip to Malawi and to seeing the communities that have benefited.”

Peter Marks, Group Chief Executive of The Co-operative Group, which has annual sales of £14 billion, helped judge the competition. He said: “The students certainly did their homework and showed real enterprise. They pitched their idea perfectly – from the animal designs on the plasters to the powerful messages on the packaging, it all linked back strongly to funding medication, staff and other health care in Malawi.

“I’m sure the One plasters will prove popular with our customers, as they bring together two key elements of The Co-operative Ethical Plan – inspiring young people and tackling global poverty.”

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