Food

Black Garlic Ketchup from Hawkshead Relish

If you are anything like us at The Amazing Blog, then you have been heading to one barbeque and garden party after another. As fun, sunny and boozy as they can be, they can also be quite repetitive. The same drinks, the same food, the same flavours. It can all get a little bit dull, and this is precisely when Hawkshead Relish steps in with their reinvigorating Black Garlic Ketchup

To give this condiment it’s brazen flavour, black garlic bulbs are crushed and combined with tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, spices and Anglesey Sea Salt.  This sauce is a great addition to red meats, chicken and scallops; to be honest, it goes with everything.  The flavour is rich and smooth as the balsamic sweetness cuts through the garlic, preventing it from overpowering the flavours. Hawkshead Realish hand makes the product in the Lake District using only the best ingredients. The sauce has no added colours, is Gluten Free, suitable for vegans and is GMO-free, meaning that everyone can enjoy it – that’s assuming you’ll want to share it with anybody. 

So go forth and revolutionise your next barbeque, click here to purchase a bottle of Hawkshead’s Black Garlic Ketchup for £4.99

Friday Favourites - The Rosé Festival

Now, The Amazing Blog has a real treat for all you rosé fans out there. A brand new festival celebrating the beautiful pink drink is coming to London’s stunning Geffrye Museum in Shoreditch this summer. We guarantee that the inaugural launch of The Rosé Festival is not something you’ll want to miss. In fact, this is the UK's first and only festival dedicated to this beloved drink.

The event is expecting to welcome over 3,000 visitors and is taking place from Friday 21st – Sunday 23rd of July. This unique and wonderful festival will offer visitors the chance to not only sample different varieties of rosé from expert producers in all of its forms, both fizzy and still, but also learn from the producers who will share their knowledge and experience with guests. If you have always wanted to know what makes an excellent rosé, and how to distinguish between the variations of the drink then you must attend this event. We cannot stress the abundance of rosé that you’ll be surrounded by, which for many of us will be a dream come true.


However, if rosé is not your drink of choice then never fear as producers will also display a range of their other products including Ciders, Vermouths, Prosecco and other Sparkling Wines. Alongside all of this will be a vast array of carefully selected British food vendors for you to enjoy and discover. What’s more is that between every sip and bite you’ll be entertained. The festival will be hosting a mix of Shakespeare recitals, jazz bands and Opera and DJ sets, as the festival plans to welcome young, up and coming British talent. 

So if enjoying some wine, food and culture sound like your kind of day then you can purchase tickets here for £15.00. £1 of every purchase will be donated to the Geffrye Museum.

Protein Ice Cream - Wheyhey

At The Amazing Blog we believe the key to leading a fulfilling life is balance. However, what if we told you that you could have the best of both worlds when it comes to satisfying your sweet cravings?

Presenting to you Wheyhey’s Protein Ice Cream, a healthier alternative to traditional ice cream with 20g of protein and less than 1g of sugar in each serving! You can now enjoy the creamy, sweet goodness of ice cream, with less guilt and the benefits of added protein. Available in Vanilla, Banoffee, Strawberry and Chocolate, it is easy to treat yourself no matter what flavour you yearn for. As self-confessed chocoholics, our personal favourite was Chocolate, but we’d be happy to tuck into any of the four flavours. 

You can try a Wheyhey Protein Ice Cream variety pack of three 500mL tubs here for £18. 

 

Mahtay Natural Biorhythm - Mahtay

It is Monday again and here at The Amazing Blog, we sometimes need an extra boost to keep us going with the start of a new week. We’ve recently discovered Mahtay Natural Biorhythm, a vitality drink that helps to energise and get us charging through the day.

Mahtay Natural Biorhythm is a roasted sparkling Yerba Maté drink with refreshing coconut juice and antioxidant-rich acai berries. This healthy drink is low calorie, low sugar, and tastes great whether it is on its own or mixed into a cheeky cocktail. The Yerba Maté, sourced from South America, has invigorative and energizing properties due to the natural presence of Theobromine, a thermogenic fat burner that acts like caffeine but without the side effects of coffee. Coconut water contains bioactive enzymes that promote healthy digestion and increased metabolism, along with a variety of healthy vitamins and minerals. The Acai berries provide antioxidants promoting a healthy complexion and improving mental and physical endurance so you can work hard and play hard!

Visit their website to find your closest stockist of Mahtay Natural Biorhythm drink.

The Detox Mix - Ibiza Superfoods

Here at The Amazing Blog, we love to take care of ourselves and feel good in our bodies. So, you can imagine how excited we were when we received The Detox Mix from Ibiza Superfoods!

This blend of algae, grasses, roots and herbs promises to cleanse, purify and alkalise the body. Rich in fibre, protein, iron and calcium, this pouch of 200g can be used for over 30 servings. You can mix 1-3 spoonfuls to water, juices, smoothies or yoghurt on a daily basis for a thorough cleanse. The 6 key ingredients are Taiwanese Chlorella, Nettle Leaf (for the purification process), Beetroot (a fantastic source of Iron), Yacon Root (a source of probiotics), Alfalfa (a fibre-rich green grass), and Fennel (to support digestion and elimination). This “Be Calm & Clear” blend will boost your vitality all day long and will give you the energy to get ready to enjoy the summer! Ibiza Superfoods, a 100% organic brand founded by the nutritionist Verity Smith, offers other products such as an Acai Berry blend, a selection of detox juices, and some fantastic retreats in sunny Ibiza. If you run out of ideas of how to use your blend, take a look here and try one of the recipes on the website.

Get ready for summer with The Detox Mix available here for £29.95.