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The Sun
21 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Home Bargains launches £10 must-have that keeps your food and drink cool while heading down to beach this summer
HOME Bargains has launched a summer essential which will keep your food and drinks cool through the heat. The £10 buy is perfect for beach days, camping, picnics or even hiking. The Lakescape Large Cooler backpack has hit the shelves of the bargain retailer just in time for your summer trips. It is easy to carry around on your back, keeping your hands free. The adjustable straps ensure the perfect fit, and the sleek design makes it look stylish. The additional compartments are great for separating food and drinks, and offer extra storage. The discount store said about the product: "It combines convenience and comfort, ensuring your food and drinks stay fresh while you enjoy hands-free fun!" The cooler backpack comes in three colours: blue, grey and red. It is currently selling at Home Bargains for only £9.99. SUMMER BARGAIN FINDS If you're planning a camping trip this summer, Home Bargains is selling a must-have item for only 69p. The HotHands hand warmers come in a pack of five pairs for £3.45 and will keep you warm once the Sun sets and the temperatures drop. Not only are these buys super cheap and easy to travel with, they can help keep you toasty all night long with ten hours of use. Aldi's backyard essential is flying off shelves for only $29.99 and instantly gets your home ready for summer Aldi is also currently selling a foldable BBQ which measures approximately 33.5cm by 29cm for under £10. The discount supermarket chain is advertising the product as: 'A portable BBQ that's perfect for all your travel and storage needs.' When it comes to fans and other gadgets to help beat the heat, there are plenty of bargains to be found on the high street right now. Shoppers are raving about this B&Q fan for less than £50 that's "so quiet you can barely hear it", so it's perfect for light sleepers. For those looking to spend a less to keep cool in the heat, Dunelm is selling a Mini Multi-Coloured Handheld Fan for just £1.50. SUNNIER days and warmer weather will leave many of us wanting to kit out gardens and outdoor areas. Sun Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to get a great deal on summer essentials… It pays to know how to bag big savings on the likes of hot tubs paddling pools, egg chairs and outside bars. Many retailers have flash sales across entire ranges – often this ties into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends. Sign up to the mailing lists of your favourite brands and you'll be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. Keep a close eye on the specialbuys at Aldi and middle of Lidl drops which drop a couple of times a week and usually mean great value seasonal items such as beach gear and paddling pools. If you are not in a hurry to buy an item, try adding it to the shopping cart and leaving it for a couple of days. Sometimes big brands will try to tempt you into the sale by offering you a discount. Always check if you can get cashback before paying. It's especially worth using sites such as Topcashback, Quidco and app Jamdoughnut when buying bigger ticket items such as garden furniture as you'll get a nice kickback.
Irish Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Win tickets to The Big Grill BBQ & Food Festival.
Cheesemaker and all-round artisan legend Fingal Ferguson of Gubbeen, West Cork, will take you through a guided tasting that celebrates the craft, character, and sheer joy of great cheese. From buttery classics to bold, washed-rind winders, this four-course pairing with Irish craft beer explores the balance of tradition and invention - all served with Fingal's trademark charm, storytelling and a healthy dose of funk. Herbert Park becomes the very hottest of food destinations (literally) when The Big Grill BBQ & Food Festival returns, running from Thursday, August 14th to Sunday, August 17th, and bringing together some of the world's most celebrated grill masters, flame tamers and culinary pioneers - all in one park, for one unmissable weekend. To sample dishes from this calibre of chefs, you'd normally have to cross oceans. From Texas, the heartland of barbecue, come John Bates of InterStella Barbecue (Michelin-starred BBQ? Yes, really), Ali Clem of the legendary La Barbecue, and Ernest Servantes & Dave Kirkland of Burnt Bean Co., recently crowned the No.1 BBQ restaurant in Texas by barbecue bible, Texas Monthly . But it's not just Texan smoke. From London comes Kaneda Pen (Mamapen), the Cambodian-born chef and founder of Mamapen, bringing Central London's only Cambodian BBQ concept to Dublin for the first time. And Mursal Saiq and Joshua Moroney, the visionaries behind Cue Point LDN, bring a taste of their inclusive, Afghan/British BBQ powerhouse, blending rich Afghan heritage with British ingredients, serving up smoked meats with a strong social to home, Killian Walsh of Dublin's Michelin-starred Bastible brings fire to the demo stage, while Tolu Asemota of IBÍLÈ serves up his bold, West African-inspired creations, rich with tradition and innovation. Whether you're a hardcore carnivore or just BBQ-curious, Big Grill is Europe's largest BBQ & food festival, and it's built for taste adventurers. Wander through smoky, spice-laden air as you pick from open-fire feasts, savour rare global flavours, and experience dishes you simply won't find anywhere else in Ireland, or even in Europe. With live-fire cooking, music, chilli-eating challenges, Little Grillers for the kids, and Offside dining for those looking to go deeper into the food journey, this a full-flavour, round the world experience. Bring your crew and settle in — the world's best BBQ has been brought to you. For more info, click here for the full line up and tickets. For your chance to win, simply fill in the form below. Good luck! Terms & Condition The promotion is open to residents of Ireland aged 18 years or over except employees of the Promoter, their families, agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion. A valid entry consists of a correct answer entered in the form above, accompanied by the entrant's name, email address and a phone number. No applications from agents, third parties, organised groups or applications automatically generated by computer will be accepted. No incomplete, illegible, or corrupted entries will be accepted. No entries not in accordance with the entry instructions will be accepted. The Promotion will run from 16/07/2025 to midnight on 03/08/2025 inclusive. All entries must be received by the Promotor by no later than midnight on the Closing Date. All competition entries received after the Closing Date are automatically disqualified. Promotion limited to one entry per person. No entrant will win more than one prize. By submitting an entry to the Promotor, you are agreeing to be bound by these terms and conditions. It is the responsibility of You, the entrant, to provide correct, up-to-date details when entering the promotion and on acceptance of the prize. The Promoter cannot be held responsible for winners failing to supply accurate information which affects prize acceptance or delivery of their prize Responsibility will not be accepted for entries lost, damaged, delayed or prevented as a result of any event beyond the Promoter's control including, but not limited to, user error and any network, computer, hardware or software failures of any kind.. Proof of sending is not proof of receipt. Entries will become the property of the Promoter. The prize is two Sunday, August 17th tickets to The Big Grill BBQ & Food Festival with exclusive access to Fingal Ferguson's 'Curd of the Rings' Offside lunch. There will be one winner. All prizes will be subject to any additional terms and conditions of the supplier of the prize to the Promoter. This prize cancan only be used on the Sunday, August 17th and cannot be refunded or redeemed for cash. 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Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall be interpreted as placing an obligation on the Promoter to dispatch, or arrange to dispatch, the prize within a specified period of time. The Promoters' decision is final and binding in all matters and no correspondence will be entered into. The winners' details (name and county) will be made available on The Irish Times website. The winner may be required to participate in unpaid publicity arising from this promotion. The Promotor will only process your personal information as set out in and as set out in these terms and conditions. Prizes are non transferrable and cannot be exchanged for cash. These terms and conditions shall be governed by Irish law and the Courts of the Republic of Ireland shall have exclusive jurisdiction. Promoter and Data Controller: The Irish Times DAC, The Irish Times Building, P.O. Box 74, 24 - 28 Tara Street, Dublin 2. 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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I tested coleslaw & potato salads… 98p winner's perfect for BBQs with chunky spuds, creamy mayo & crunchy extra element
Scroll down to find out which supermarket tubs really deliver on taste, texture and value TASTIEST BITS ON THE SIDE I tested coleslaw & potato salads… 98p winner's perfect for BBQs with chunky spuds, creamy mayo & crunchy extra element WITH Britain basking under sunny skies, eating al fresco is one way to make the most of the warm weather. So it's not surprising that sales of barbecue-friendly ingredients are soaring. Advertisement 13 Laura Stott samples supermarket coleslaws and potato salads as Brits snap them up for BBQ season Credit: Damien McFadden Retailers have reported an increase in demand for popular cold sides, coleslaw and potato salad, which are perfect for scoffing outdoors alongside your griddled goodies. Laura Stott tried and rated a selection of supermarket versions. POTS OF COLESLAW Marks & Spencer 13 Flavourwise, this is as close as you'll get to tasting homemade Credit: Damien McFadden TRADITIONAL COLESLAW, 300G, £1.30: THE usual cabbage, carrots and onions in a fresh and tasty mayo coating, plus a nice mustard tang, this will pair perfectly with your grilled meats. The veggies are shredded quite finely and there is a lot of the dressing, so M&S's coleslaw is not quite as crunchy as some of the others. Advertisement But flavourwise, it's as close as you'll get to tasting homemade. 4/5 Asda 13 Big cabbage chunks and bland flavour make this coleslaw a disappointing buy Credit: Damien McFadden COLESLAW, 300g, £1.32: A GOOD value tub of coleslaw from Asda, but tastewise, sadly, this missed the mark. Advertisement Despite containing double cream and milk as well as egg mayonnaise, the flavour was bland and also rather sweet. It lacked any vinegar sharpness and the veggies seemed to consist of mostly very thick slices of cabbage and big chunks of onion with not much carrot, which wasn't very appetising to look at. 1/5 Morrisons 13 Tangy and rustic, this coleslaw's sharp kick pairs perfectly with hearty BBQ sides such as corn on the cob or a baked potato Credit: Damien McFadden Advertisement CRUNCHY COLESLAW, 300g, £1.25: THIS pot of shredded onion, cabbage and onion definitely has a rustic and homemade feel and look to it, and I think if you put it in a serving bowl you could pass it off as one you made yourself – if you wanted to. The 2C method which stops flies plaguing your home and ruining your BBQ Quite a sharp vinegar tang to Morrisons' coleslaw, so it's a little more acidic than some of the others. Be nice piled up next to a corn on the cob or atop a jacket spud. 3/5 Advertisement Tesco 13 Tesco's offering was like a liquid cold coleslaw soup with thin pieces of cabbage and carrot swimming in a sea of mayonnaise Credit: Damien McFadden COLESLAW, 300g, £1.25: I WASN'T that keen on the appearance of this slaw with its veggie ingredients sliced so finely they looked like they had been shredded. The result of this was like a liquid cold coleslaw soup with thin pieces of cabbage and carrot swimming in a sea of mayonnaise. Rather unpleasant and the mayo coating having a pinky-yellow hue didn't help appearances either. Advertisement 2/5 Aldi 13 Creamy, tangy and mustardy, this finely sliced coleslaw packs flavour without being too overpowering Credit: Damien McFadden SPECIALLY SELECTED CREAMY COLESLAW, 300g £1.29: A GOOD price for a ready-made coleslaw from Aldi's posher range of picky bits. This side is made with free-range egg mayo and has a nice tang of vinegar and a strong punch of mustard without the flavours becoming too overpowering. Advertisement Another pot where the veggies are sliced very finely and here in a uniform way so it looks shop bought. 5/5 Co-op 13 Nice balance of vinegar, mustard and mayo, and another tub that could pass for homemade - just a pity it's not cheaper Credit: Damien McFadden CLASSIC COLESLAW, 300g, £1.65: THIS is the priciest of the bunch, so it doesn't offer you the best barbecue bargain but the taste and quality is good. Advertisement A fairly basic recipe with the usual mix of ingredients and quite a chunky texture so it's ideal with more rugged mains like meat cuts. Nice balance of vinegar, mustard and mayo, and another tub that could pass for homemade. Pity it's not cheaper, though. 3/5 POTATO SALADS Marks & Spencer 13 A lovely luxury side, but not cheap Credit: Damien McFadden Advertisement CHARLOTTE NEW POTATO SALAD, 300g, £2.50: THE white-fleshed Charlotte potatoes are creamy and waxy and really do have a delicious flavour. I enjoyed that the tasty skins had been left on to scoff, too. Quite a light dressing with sour cream, mayo, mustard and spring onions but nicely balanced so the spuds don't get drowned out when you eat it. A lovely luxury side, but not cheap. Advertisement 4/5 Asda 13 Creamy, well-balanced and packed with spring onions — a tasty bargain potato salad Credit: Damien McFadden POTATO SALAD, 300g, 98p: THIS cold potato salad looked tasty in the tub and didn't fall down on flavour when I tried it either. Really nice spuds, not too chunky or too mushy and a good creamy consistency to the mayo sauce. Advertisement There's lots of spring onions to add interest and while the coating is on the gloopy side, it suits the homemade feel of this recipe. Amazing value for money too. 5/5 Morrisons 13 All the ingredients are present and correct but it's rather bland to eat and left a nasty aftertaste in my mouth Credit: Damien McFadden POTATO SALAD, 300g, £1.25: THIS cold potato and mayo combo also contains pieces of spring onion, which is a really nice idea instead of chives for a lovely sweet tang with all the creamy sauce. Advertisement However, overall, I found this spud mix a little bit disappointing. All the ingredients are present and correct but it's rather bland to eat and left a nasty aftertaste in my mouth. There are better alternatives for this price. 2/5 Advertisement Tesco 13 The only downside I can find is that you can't reseal the container Credit: Damien McFadden POTATO SALAD, 300g, £1.25 (£1 Clubcard price): YOU certainly get plenty of potato for your pound, the coating is creamy and tangy, and it all tastes good. Adding chives is a nice touch and exactly what I would do if I were making my own from scratch – and I also liked the citrus tang from the lemon. The only downside I can find is that you can't reseal the container. Advertisement 4/5 Aldi 13 It's definitely a nice and filling salad for any barbecue buffet – and the cheapest! Credit: Damien McFadden DELI POTATO SALAD, 300g, 89p: MADE with sour cream and lemon juice you get plenty of tatties in a thick and very rich sauce, which is tempered nicely with enough acidity. The cold potatoes are chopped in a mixture of sizes but one or two of mine felt rather firm. Advertisement It's definitely a nice and filling salad for any barbecue buffet – and the cheapest! 4/5 Lidl 13 There are very large chunks of potatoes in this so it's almost like having a proper side of spuds Credit: Damien McFadden MEADOW FRESH POTATO SALAD WITH YOGHURT, 1kg, £2.95: A WHOPPER of a container from Lidl, which is perfect for a larger gathering and offers brilliant value for money. Advertisement It's also made with a yoghurt coating, which is a little bit different. There are very large chunks of potatoes in this so it's almost like having a proper side of spuds. Contains chives and a hint of chilli. 3/5
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Aldi's £10 summer essential is easy to fold up & carry down to the beach – and it's half the price of Ikea's version
AN essential summer item which you can fold up and take down to the beach is just £10 in Aldi – half the price of its competitor from Ikea. The item, which is £9.99, could very well bring out your inner Jamie Oliver and keep hunger at bay. Aldi is currently selling a foldable BBQ which measures approximately 33.5cm by 29cm for under £10. The discount supermarket chain is advertising the product as: 'A portable BBQ that's perfect for all your travel and storage needs.' You will need to buy any charcoal separately. It comes with its own grill and a protective shield around the outside. The Aldi BBQ is half the price of a similar offering from Ikea, which is currently reduced by £5 to £20. Ikea's black Korpon, a portable charcoal barbeque, is described as being 'perfect for bringing to the beach, the park or on a camping trip.' The Ikea model is a similar size to the Aldi one, measuring 35cm by 19cm and weighs 2kg. The product got the thumbs up from users online, with the BBQ scoring 4.7 stars out of five, with a total of 16 reviews. One happy customer wrote: 'Great design and well made. 'Ideal cooking surface and less problems with food getting burnt.' The 2C method which stops flies plaguing your home and ruining your BBQ Another said: 'Absolutely brilliant piece of kit… plenty of cooking space, used after as a fire pit when camping.' While a third reviewer posted: 'Perfect little bbq for two of us. Big enough for four decent size burgers. "Easy to clean as fits in the sink and dishwasher.' Aldi fans may also want to stock up on this sweet treat while they're going round the isles as it is back on the shelves. The german retailer has also confirmed that its sell-out Specially Selected Pistachio Creme will not be leaving stores anytime soon. This comes after Aldi revealed that the product had previously sold at a record speed - one jar every three seconds. Shoppers have also been flocking to Tesco to get their hands on another pistachio spread which makes toast taste like the viral Dubai chocolate. Tesco's take on the much-loved pistachio creme retails for £4 and is said to combine the flavours of the insanely popular Dubai chocolate but in a spreadable form. M&S also jumped on the bandwagon earlier this year, with its luxury take on the product. Retailing for a hefty £4.75 per jar, the M&S Collection Pistachio Creme still flew off the shelves, following its launch in February. 2
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Neo Kamado mini ceramic BBQ now just £59 in Wowcher summer sale
The Kamado-style ceramic BBQ in action – perfect for slow-smoked feasts and summer gatherings. | Wowcher This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. This compact Kamado ceramic BBQ and smoker is now under £60 in Wowcher's summer sale – perfect for summer grilling and year-round use. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Some deals deserve a standing ovation – and this is one of them. The Neo Kamado 13' Mini Ceramic BBQ Grill & Smoker has just dropped even further in the Wowcher summer sale, now just £59 instead of £161.99. That's a massive 64% saving on a proper grown-up bit of kit – perfect for anyone who loves real BBQ flavour but doesn't have room (or patience) for a monster smoker. What makes this little grill stand out? For starters, it's a full ceramic Kamado-style oven, known for locking in heat and moisture and making your charcoal go much further. You get a rust-resistant stainless steel cooking grid, dual airflow vents for precise heat and smoke control, and even a built-in thermometer for keeping an eye on those low-and-slow cooks. Don't be fooled by the 'mini' name either. This sturdy tabletop-friendly grill packs enough space for steaks, burgers, pizzas – even a loaf of bread if you're feeling ambitious. And at just 56cm high on its stable tripod stand, it'll happily sit on a patio, balcony or garden table without dominating your outdoor space. What I really like about this one is its year-round appeal. It's compact and portable enough for summer picnics or camping trips, but just as good for winter evenings outside when you want a smoky roast or fresh bread. Ceramic construction means it holds heat beautifully even in colder weather, and it wipes clean and stores neatly when you're done. For less than £60, you'd be hard pressed to find a more versatile way to bring authentic BBQ flavour to your garden or balcony this summer. Stock is limited at this price, so it's worth snapping up now if you want to beat the next heatwave. This article was produced with the support of AI tools to assist in sourcing and structuring information. All content has been reviewed, verified and completed by a National World journalist prior to publication. MySweetSmile Get wedding photo-ready with MySweetSmile's gentle teeth whitening range £ 20.99 Buy now Buy now Wedding season is here — and so are all the photos you'll treasure forever. Whether you're the bride, the groom or just a guest, you'll want a confident, glowing smile in every shot. That's where MySweetSmile comes in. This UK best-seller promises peroxide-free, gentle whitening that fits effortlessly into your routine. From their teeth whitening powder for brides to quick-fix strips for guests and a handy pen for grooms, you'll be ready for your close-up on the big day. Shop the full MySweetSmile wedding-ready range here. NationalWorld The best bargains, in your inbox every week £ 0.00 Buy now Buy now The Top Buys weekly newsletter brings you the biggest bargains, top deals and special offers straight to your inbox. Every day, our expert consumer team scours all the big brands to uncover the best discounts and smartest savings. Then, we bring them all together in one easy-to-read email – so you never miss a deal that matters. Subscribe to our free Top Buys newsletter and start saving straight away.
