3+ hour, 29+ min ago  (472+ words) The proposed acquisition of Hovis Group by Associated British Foods "threatens competitive conditions for the bread market in Northern Ireland, regulators have said. And if the merger, first announced last August, does go ahead, it will leave Northern Ireland with…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago  (1080+ words) WHO among us doesn't love a nice bit of cake, or even better, a whole damn cake? "I liked the message of "I'm not the cherry on top, I'm the whole damn cake' - and it just stuck," she affirms in…...

9+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1099+ words) A Co Down dad has shared how he transformed his passion for baking into a "full blown business." Father-of-three, Aaron Loney, launched his brand That Cookie Guy on Instagram in 2022 specialising in handmade stuffed cookies which combine a variety of…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (275+ words) Middle Eastern ma'akaroon have nothing to do with French macarons," says chef Sami Tamimi. The Middle Eastern ones are traditionally made from semolina, olive oil and aniseed and are deep-fried before being drenched in sugar syrup," he says. Here is…...

11+ mon, 2+ day ago  (231+ words) KitKat and Nespresso firm Nestle has pushed through double-digit price hikes for coffee and chocolate across some markets as it faces soaring commodity costs. The Swiss firm revealed it raised prices by 2.1% overall in the first quarter to counter surging…...

11+ mon, 4+ week ago  (567+ words) The fruit scones are just as simple and can be packed with juicy raisins or tangy cranberries for extra flavour ... then add the drained sultanas and mix. " Whisk the milk, cream, and egg ... Baking banana bread and fruit scones with your…...