Jenny Bristow

Jenny's Support is a recipe for success in heart nurse appeal

Celebrated TV chef and food author Jenny Bristow has proven to be a vital ingredient in a major fundraising drive to support the Northern Ireland Heart Nurse Appeal.

A competition to win an exclusive, hand-crafted milk churn signed by Jenny, Northern Ireland's good food ambassador, has raised the fantastic sum of £3300.

Collecting cans were placed in stores, filling stations and other businesses throughout Northern Ireland before Christmas. To be in with a chance of winning the churn, people simply had to write their details in a booklet and make an optional donation.

Betty McDowell from Galgorm was the delighted winner of the milk churn and she was presented with her prize by Jenny Bristow, the churn's creator Louise Lester of LL Crafts (coincidentally also in Galgorm) and Gail McKee, BHF Northern Ireland's fundraising and volunteer manager.

D Falconer from Drumahoe was the runner-up and won a Jenny Bristow food hamper as did R McIlroy from Carrickfergus whose business collected the largest sum.

Gail McKee says:

"This unique fundraiser raised a fantastic sum that has given the Northern Ireland Heart Nurse Appeal a real boost"

My thanks must go to Jenny Bristow for supporting the appeal, to Louise Lester from LL Crafts who created this beautiful milk churn, to all the businesses who ran the competition and to everyone who entered the competition and donated money."

The fundraising must continue though and BHF Northern Ireland has lots of fun ideas to help you continue to raise money for us."

The BHF Northern Ireland Heart Nurse Appeal is raising money to fund a desperately needed Heart Failure Nurse at Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry, and a Genetic Heart Nurse based in Belfast, who will cover the whole of Northern Ireland.

To find out more about the appeal and to start fundraising today, please contact Gail McKee on 028 9268 3377, email mckeeg@bhf.org.uk or write to PO Box 46, Downpatrick, BT30 0AE.

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Jenny Bristow and Orchard Organics

Jenny in her role as Good Food Ambassador, has been working for the past year alongside John McArdle of Orchard Organics in Co. Armagh. Together Jenny and John have been creating wonderful recipes and convenient organic boxes and hampers. These unique boxes provide the products needed for Jenny's recipes and have the added benefit of cooking with products which help reduce the intake of pesticides and food additives.

Jenny and John's featured Christmas recipe on jennybristow.com of Soy Glazed Christmas Beef with Candied Shallots, Chestnuts and Roasted Apple and Red Cabbage uses the best of Orchard Organics exquisite range of products.

Jenny said

"It is wonderful to be able to create recipes using Orchard Organics produce. It is well worth a visit to www.orchardorganics.com to have a look at their complete range of organic hampers and even get it delivered!"

Since Jenny's visit, Orchard Organics have seen demand for all things organic and have expanded into a diverse product range. The product range includes not just organic meat, fruit and vegetables, but a range of other products such as organic wine, organic dairy and organic gifts.

John McArdle of Orchard Organics said

"As a trusted member of the Soil Association we want to make people aware of not just the benefits of organic food, but the fact that it's a lot more accessible than it used to be."

"In recent years, research has proven the benefits of organic products over non-organic, so we at Orchard Organics are striving to make our products more widely available not just to businesses, but to the general public through our popular online shop and we will deliver right to your door."

So whether you are curious about organic food, have an interest in our hampers, or you would simply like to have a go at some of Jenny's recipes, go online to www.orchardorganics.com and visit our online shop for further details or call us on 028 3889 1506.

Cooking for fun, Cooking for Life - A Christmas Masterclass with Jenny Bristow

With the Festive Season upon us, and with food at the heart of the Christmas Celebrations, it is with great delight that W5 welcomes back Northern Ireland's Ambassador for Good Food, Jenny Bristow for her third series of Masterclasses that will take place on Friday 30th November and Saturday 1st December.

Download W5 Christmas Masterclass recipes as PDF

This is Jenny's third Masterclass extravaganza as part of the 'Cooking for Fun, Cooking for Life' programme. With Christmas being a time of indulgence, W5 and Jenny Bristow will be presenting an event that is fun for all of the family yet stressing the importance of eating healthily during the Festive season. And with a wide range of new recipes, there will be something there to suit everyone's tastes!

"I am overwhelmed at the response to these series of Masterclasses and am delighted to see such an interest in 'Cooking for Fun, Cooking for Life'. The next set of recipes will range from quick, healthy snacks to scrumptious ideas for Christmas parties yet all using prime local produce. The recipes are for all of the family to make and enjoy."

For more information on Jenny's Masterclass or to ensure your place at the event call 028 9046 7700 to make your reservation

Jenny Bristow gave High Street Mall a Halloween Treat

This Halloween, as part of High Street Mall's programme of themed, free family entertainment, it hosted a visit by none other than renowned chef Jenny Bristow. At the event, each of the delectable recipes demonstrated in front of the audience's eyes had a topical Halloween twist.

"When we saw we were going to get the crowds we had anticipated, we were glad we spread the cookery sessions across the afternoon, so that as many people as possible could enjoy Jenny's cooking wizardry in the fantastic kitchen she brought to High Street Mall. The Mall was delighted by the turn out - of the audience and the dishes! There was literally standing room only."

"Our Halloween Masterclass really did go down a treat at High Street Mall and I was delighted by the crowds that attended. The recipes showcased at the Masterclass helped to give those traditional Halloween dishes a new and exciting twist yet still used the best of local produce. It was a great day for everyone."

Jenny Bristow and McGee's Butchers

Jenny joined Joe McGee on Friday 9th November to launch the fifth addition to the growing McGee's Butcher portfolio in Bloomfield Shopping Centre. The opening of the store brings to Bangor one of the finest butchery establishments in Ireland, offering high quality meat produce including fantastic award winning burgers, scrumptious sausages, tasty ribs and fresh convenient meals made by the instore chef including chicken stir fries and kebabs - you really will be spoilt for choice!

"The grand opening of McGee's new premises at Bloomfield Shopping Centre in Bangor will again set a standard for Northern Ireland. I am delighted to see Joe taking on the challenge were we work together to create awareness for good quality local produce."

Having recently been crowned Northern Ireland Champion Burger Maker 2007 and runner up in the Top Pork Sausage of the Year 2007, McGee's Butcher is the place to go to ensure fresh, high quality produce! They are also celebrating recent success at the Neighbourhood Retailer Awards having come runner up in the Newcomer of the Year category.

"We are very excited to have opened our largest store to date in Bloomfield Shopping Centre. In store customers will find an extensive butchery counter with Farm Assured meat, straight from our very own farm in Gortnagarn."

McGee's Butchers at Bloomfield and Forestside are looking forward to Christmas and are currently bust taking orders for their Christmas turkeys and hams! The in–store offerings aim to make your life easier this Christmas and there is a wide variety to choose form including Free Range Turkey from their very own Gortnagarn farm, Stuffed Turkey Breast or a Smoked Gammon. There is something for everyone at McGee's Butchers this Christmas and for an alternative to the traditional Christmas turkey, why not try a Gressingham Goose, Guinea Fowl, Partridge or Pheasant.

Look out for the next "Jenny and Joe" recipe which will be launched just in time for Christmas.

Jenny Bristow and Moore's of Coleraine

With the Festive season upon us and with food being at the heart of the celebrations, Coleraine was given a helping hand with ideas as Northern Ireland's Ambassador for Good Food, Jenny Bristow, showcased some of her new Christmas recipes to a select crowd at Moore's of Coleraine.

Download Moores Coleraine Masterclass recipes as PDF

The latest Moore's of Coleraine VIP customer evening was a festive extravaganza, headlined by one of Ireland's most celebrated chefs, Jenny Bristow. On Thursday 15th November, mouths watered from over 1000 customers who queued to get a glimpse of the master at work.

The recipes gave new and refreshing twists to breakfast, lunch and evening meals and with a large range of choice and variety, there is a recipe there to tingle everyone's taste buds!

"We are delighted to have had the opportunity to work with Jenny, to host three Masterclasses for our VIP customers. We have welcomed over 1000 customers through our door this evening and hope that by providing three carefully themed classes, everyone has had an opportunity to see Jenny in action. The recipes were fantastic and have offered seasonal ideas and inspiration for all our customers. During the intervals between each class, Jenny was happy to sit and chat with the customers and sign copies of her new bestselling book Jenny Bristow USA. Customers were able to sample some of Jenny's new biscuit range, currently available from our cafe and we are hopeful that our restaurant will be able to offer Jenny's festive recipes right up to Christmas.

"I am delighted to have had the opportunity to showcase my new festive recipes. Christmas is a time for all of the family, and food plays a key factor in any family gatehring. The new recipes use traditional Christmas foods and with a little flair and imagination, give you new and exciting recipes to try in your home. The new recipes range from simple breakfast snacks and dinner ideas, to mouth watering stews to keep you warm during the cold winter days. I hope there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Take the Biscuit -Jenny Bristow proudly introduces her new wholesome biscuit range

Jenny Bristow has always been a fan of wholesome recipes that are made from simple, natural ingredients. As Northern Ireland's Ambassador for Good Food, Jenny actively supports and encourages local businesses and ingredients.

Her passion and love for good food is reflected in her development of this new premium biscuit range aptly named "Take the Biscuit" that has just been launched across the province.

Some of the Take the Biscuit range has been inspired by research carried out whilst recording her new cookery series Jenny Bristow USA along with the new bestselling recipe book of the same name that accompanies the series.

"The new range of products is truly innovative, with exciting twists, textures and mouth watering flavours, all using local ingredients and still concentrating on the best of good health"

"...quite simply there is no other biscuit range like this on the supermarket shelves. Together Jenny and I and the rest of the team have been able to produce biscuits using the finest of locally produced natural ingredients combined with the unique twist that only Jenny can bring and we are all delighted with the end result"

"LMI Foods Ltd is especially pleased to have been appointed as the distributor of the Jenny's brand. The name Jenny Bristow conjured up images of excellence and quality, all the things you enjoy being associated with. We represent a number of the UK's leading brands and are very excited by the initial reaction of Jenny's biscuits. With the prospect of more product launches under the Jenny's label we are looking forward to a long and enjoyable partnership."

The Take the Biscuit range is available at a store near you and with a wide range of flavours, there is something there to tempt everyone!

For more information on the Take the Biscuit range visit www.takethebiscuit.com or for sales information please contact Debi Hughes at our distributor, LMI Foods Ltd on 02894 465559 or email debi.hughes@lmifoods.com