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The Sun
4 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Home Bargains launches Father's Day gifts in store & there's a £5.99 present shoppers are already snapping up
FATHER'S Day is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to show some love and appreciation to the dads, grandads, and father figures who mean so much to us. Whether it's a small gesture or a thoughtful gift, it's always nice to make them feel special on their day. 3 3 If you're searching for something affordable yet meaningful, there are plenty of options on the high street to help you out. One shop that's catching everyone's attention is Home Bargains, where shoppers are racing to grab some of their latest deals. They've just launched their Father's Day gift range ahead of 15 June, and one £5.99 present is already flying off the shelves. The Home Bargains TikTok page recently shared a video showcasing what's just landed in stores, urging shoppers to 'run' to their nearest branch. A standout item that's causing a buzz is their Big Biscuit Box, packed with a variety of classic treats. Describing the product on their website, Home Bargains wrote: 'If you're seeking a delightful and substantial biscuit gift for Father's Day, the Big Biscuit Box is an excellent choice. "This generous assortment features 16 individually wrapped biscuit bars, including beloved classics like KitKat, Blue Ribband and others. "It's perfect for dads who enjoy a variety of chocolatey treats. The box includes two of each of the following biscuits: Tunnocks Caramel Wafer, Orange Club, KitKat Fingers, Cadbury's Time Out, Cadbury's Snack Bar, McVitie's Gold Bar, Twix Double Finger, and Blue Ribband. The TikTok video has already gained over 80,000 views, 538 likes, and plenty of attention in the comments section. One excited shopper wrote: 'Yes please,' while another added: 'I'm coming tomorrow.' Father's Day treat One of the UK's leading supermarket chains is bringing back its epic breakfast deal just in time for Father's Day. Morrisons Cafés across the country are reintroducing their popular 23-piece Big Daddy Breakfast, offering a hearty serving of full English favourites. 3 This massive breakfast includes four rashers of bacon, four sausages, four crispy hash browns, three slices of black pudding, and three fried eggs, all served alongside baked beans, mushrooms, and three slices of buttered bread. In Scotland, the offer will feature regional favourites, swapping the sausages and hash browns for four Lorne sausages and four traditional potato scones. Available for just £10, this filling feast is sure to make Father's Day extra special for dads who love a big breakfast. Which Home Bargains stores have cafes? THERE are 19 Home Bargains stores with a café. See the list below to find your nearest one. Dover Oxford Cross Point Alfreton Amesbury Byrom St Hyndburn Preston 3 Speke Axis New Norris Green Prescot Clifton Moor Trimdon Crosshands Holt Rd Almondvale RP Newtownabbey Resite Armagh
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Common tea mistake Aussies are making
As winter approaches, few pleasures rival the comfort of dipping a biscuit into a steaming cup of tea. For tea enthusiasts, this simple ritual is the ultimate afternoon pick-me-up. However, according to the experts, many of us might not be doing it correctly. Suzy Garraghan, Senior Tea Buyer and Leading Tea Expert at Yorkshire Tea, has shared her insider tips for the perfect tea dunk – from the ideal angle and temperature to the best biscuit textures for the job. Yes, there is an art to it! As Judi Dench's character memorably explains in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: 'It means lowering the biscuit into the tea, letting it soak in there, and trying to calculate the exact moment before the biscuit dissolves, when you whip it up into your mouth and enjoy the blissful union of biscuits and tea combined'. So, let's get into it. 1. It's all about the angle According to Ms Garraghan, the trick to the perfect dunk starts even before the tea is poured. 'Whether you opt for a teacup or a mug, make sure it's wide-brimmed,' she advises. 'This will allow you to dunk your biscuit at the right angle.' If you're a 'down-dunker', you might be surprised to hear you've been dunking your biscuit wrong all this time. Apparently, you want to dunk at an almost horizontal angle, so only one side of the biscuit gets soaked. This way, the biscuit will remain stronger, allowing for repetitive dunks without any soggy disasters. 2. Choose your tea wisely Understandably, when you dunk a biscuit, it absorbs the quality and strength of the tea's flavour, so it's crucial to choose wisely! 'It ultimately comes down to personal preference, but for me, proper dunking teas are top class, peak season Assam teas like Yorkshire Gold, which are full-bodied and rich in 'gutty' strength and malty notes,' Ms Garraghan says. 3. Check the temperature Monitoring the temperature of your tea is a game-changer for perfecting your dunking technique. 'The warmth of the tea dissolves the biscuit's sugar, fat and starch, so the biscuit will eventually collapse under its own weight,' she explains. 'Temperature, therefore, is often responsible for our drowned dunking pursuits.' The hotter the tea, the quicker the biscuit will dissolve, so Ms Garraghan suggests 85 degrees as the optimum temperature for your brew, but the perfect temperature will depend on your biscuit of choice (more on that soon). 4. Watch the clock The optimum dunking time shares a similar predicament to the ideal dunking temperature – it depends heavily on the biscuit variety. 'No matter which partners you choose, never dunk for less than two seconds or more than five seconds – and don't forget to monitor for signs of biscuit collapse!' Ms Garraghan urges. 'For a Gingernut, I recommend around three to five seconds. For a Tim Tam or a Digestive, no more than two to three seconds as these varieties are less solid and will dissolve and make a mess faster.' 5. Pick your biscuit Now the question you've all been waiting for … which biscuits are the best for dunking? While it ultimately comes down to personal preference, the tea expert does have some favourites. 'Gingernuts are dry and hard on their own, but with tea, they become beautifully chewy,' Ms Garraghan explains. 'The flavour means they're not universally liked, but they are excellent value for the keen dunker due to being solid enough to be dipped, bitten and dipped again'. Her runners-up include Digestives, for their semi-sweet flavour and crumbly texture, and Tim Tams, which create the delicious mix of tea, chocolate and biscuit all at once.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
People are only just realising what's inside a Jammie Dodger biscuit
Jammie Dodgers have been a tea time favourite since 1960 but people are only just learning what makes its delicious filling. The popular British biscuit is made of two round shortbreads sandwiched together by a rich jammy red filling and famously stamped with a small red heart. Jammie Dodgers - which often retail for as little as £1 or less at supermarkets like Asda and Tesco - come in a variety of flavours including raspberry and strawberry. But fans have been left shocked to discover that the beloved sweet snacks contain neither fruit, but rather a totally different one altogether. According to a Facebook post, the popular jammy dodgers achieve their wondrous filling using apple jam. The biscuits also feature a raspberry filling, which gives it the famous taste fans have come to love. Meanwhile the strawberry variation - which comes in a pink packet - also uses apple jam in its ingredients - and likewise contains strawberry flavouring. The specific ingredients of a standard 140g pack of Jammie Dodgers are listed as including 'flour', 'raspberry flavour apple jam', 'apples', 'flavourings' and 'sugar' amongst other things. Responding to the post, one person said the revelations made them 'question' everything they knew. 'Something like this makes one question everything they know and makes their world crash around them' they wrote. 'Actually, a bit like when I painstakingly reassembled my iMac earlier today, and then later found a T10 screw on the kitchen floor. I might treat myself to some Jammie Dodgers later'. It also appears the post left one person emotional, as they wrote: 'This is a HORRIBLE HORRIBLE thread.' 'Well I am flabbergasted. I always thought it was strawberry jam... good Lord' wrote another. Meanwhile, one woman explained: 'This is definitely nothing new. Many a pot of "jam" of the cheaper varieties used to be made in the same way, apple pulp because it is cheap and easy to gel, and some "flavouring" added. 'I don't know what they are like now because I make my own jam these days (and grow or forage my own fruit for them) and have done for some 30 years'. Jammie Dodgers is a popular British biscuit typically enjoyed by being dipped in tea, or as a standalone snack. After briefly adding dairy to their recipe, Jammie Dodgers reverted back to a vegan-friendly recipe in 2020, sparking joy among plant-based diet followers across the globe. Fans have been left shocked to discover that the renown sweet snacks contain neither fruit, but rather a totally different one altogether Meanwhile over the years, the biscuit has seen a variety of limited edition flavours, including toffee, lemon, and even berry blast. In 2009, they were even reportedly sent to the International Space Station as part of a care package for British astronaut Tim Peake. However despite being one of the only British biscuit to make it to space, the debate is still strong on what is the correct way to devour the delicious snack. Taking to Instagram threads Danny, from Leeds, asked his followers the pressing question. He wrote: 'How do you eat your Jammie Dodgers? I think I eat mine the weirdest way. Eat the top edge, eat the bottom edge and then boom centre goes in one.' Many rushed to the comments with their own way to eat the biscuit. One person wrote: 'Nibble all the outside and the biscuit leaving the jam then eat that…yes I'm weird.' Another said: 'I'm the same. Save the best till last.' While someone else agreed adding: 'Leaving the jam bit until last.'
Al Bawaba
7 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Kinderini Crowned Product of The Year 2025 Gulf in the ‘Biscuits' Category
Kinderini made big waves at the consumer-driven Product of the Year Award - Gulf, sweeping the 'Biscuits' category. The prestigious event was held at Dubai Miracle Garden on March 19, 2025. Since its spectacular launch in October 2024 across the GCC, Kinderini, designed to spark imagination and foster family bonding moments, has quickly become a household favorite across the region, offering a simple yet fun biscuit experience for children thanks to its 18 different Product of the Year is an esteemed award that recognizes innovation in a number of sectors, including Fast Moving Consumer Goods. Winning products undergo a rigorous selection process, beginning with a jury review of their innovation, design, and function. Only the best move forward to a GCC-wide consumer survey, conducted by Nielsen, where real shoppers assess innovation, appeal, and purchase on the win, Mauro De Felip, Regional Managing Director of Ferrero Gulf, said: 'We're honoured that Kinderini – launched across the GCC region in October 2024 – has received the Product of the Year 2025 Award in the 'Biscuits' category. This recognition strengthens our commitment to bringing an exciting pipeline of innovations to the GCC. At Ferrero, we strive for excellence with our passion for quality and extraordinary craftsmanship. We are constantly exploring new ways to create products that celebrate togetherness and meet the evolving needs of consumers across the GCC.'Izabella Veress, Regional Category Director, Kinder Biscuits - GCC, echoed that statement, adding: 'This key milestone is a testament to the product's commitment to delivering a trusted, high-quality treat that parents and kids love. At Ferrero, we place consumers at the heart of everything we do, making this prestigious award all more meaningful.' Made with a combination of plain and cocoa shortbread – with tasty Kinder milk and cocoa details –Kinderini is a unique addition to the Kinder family, offering a simple yet fun biscuit experience for children. Each pack features many different expressions, making afternoon snack time an opportunity for storytelling, laughter, and family bonding.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Biscuit lovers are only just realising the surprising reason behind Hobnobs' unusual name
It's one of the UK's most well-loved biscuits, but only a handful of Britons probably know how Hobnobs got their rather unusual name. A cross between a flapjack and a biscuit, the popular McVities treat has remained one of Britain's favourite snacks since hitting supermarket shelves in 1985. Now, one of its inventors has revealed the story of why the iconic biscuit was named a Hobnob in a new interview. Appearing on Channel 4 's The Secret World of Biscuits, Pam Langworthy, who helped develop and market Hobnobs, recalled the trial group's first reaction to sampling the treat. Unlike it's crunchy predecessors, such as Rich Tea and Digestive biscuits, product testers were immediately struck by its unique 'knobbly' consistency. She said: '[The focus groups] said [the biscuit] was knobbly, because, you know, it wasn't a very smooth finish in the way, for instance, Digestive or Rich Tea are. And they said it looked as if somebody had made it at home, maybe made it on a hob.' Inspired by samplers's reviews, Pam decided to blend their descriptors and create and entirely new word. 'I wanted a name that was very easy to say and just rolled off the tongue. And so, "Hobnob",' she said. Moreover, the moniker also derives from the British verb 'to hobnob', meaning to spend time being friendly with someone important or a celebrity. But the name didn't initially resonate with everyone on the marketing team, the documentary revealed. Fellow biscuit creator, Andrew Easdale, wasn't convinced at first, and told superiors that he thought the name should be more 'homely'. Explaining in the show, he said: 'There was a sort of I wouldn't say a stunned silence, but there was a, um, hmmm, followed by, 'couldn't you call it something a bit more descriptive, like 'oaty crunchies? I said, 'No, it's gonna be Hobnobs. We need a brand.' The conflict didn't last long though, with co-creators eventually finalising on the decision to award the treat it's 'knobby' name. Hobnobs were first rolled out in supermarkets across the UK in 1985 and quickly became a bestseller. With demand soaring, the brand decided to create a chocolate-covered variety, which hit shelves in 1987. Since then, Hobnobs have earned cult status and were ranked as Britain's fifth-most popular biscuit in 2020. Earlier in 2014, a UK survey declared the chocolate Hobnobs the nation's top favourite biscuit. There are now countless varieties of Hobnobs available in supermarkets, with the most popular being the milk and dark chocolate varieties. Some newer additions include Hobnobs chocolate creams, a coconut macaroon flavour, and an orange chocolate covered biscuit. Hobnobs are primarily sold in the UK, the Isle of Man and Ireland but are also available in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and several European and Asian countries. They were also released in Canada in 2012 in Walmart's British food section. Invented in 1925, chocolate digestives have consistently topped surveys as the nation's most-eaten biscuit. An estimated 8.7 million people in the UK consume McVities Chocolate Digestives every day, according to Statista, with an additional 6.5 million munching on plain McVities Digestives. It comes after foodies were left reeling after finding out the real reason why beloved biscuit Wagon Wheels got its name. Wagon Wheels, invented in the 1940s by William Peschardt (who then sold the patent to Gary Weston) are comprised of two biscuits with a jam and marshmallow filling, covered in milk chocolate. They were originally marketed as 'Weston Wagon Wheels', referring to the biscuit's circular shape while nodding to patent owner Gary Weston. The name was inspired by Wild West cowboy movies that were massively popular at the time, especially if they starred Hollywood legend John Wayne. Gary, son of British MP Garfield Weston, debuted Wagon Wheels 77 years ago at the Olympia Food Fair, marketing them as the 'biggest chocolate biscuit bar' going. At the time, western movies were all the rage, with Wayne's film Red River being one of the highest-grossing films of that year. Weston decided to capitalise on the popularity by naming the new sweet treat Wagon Wheels with a western-style package design. When they were first sold, Wagon Wheels only contained marshmallow, biscuit and chocolate. The famous jam layer was added much later. They were initially made in a factory in Slough, but production moved to another facility in South Wales in the 1980s and it's remained there ever since. Weston's no longer own Wagon Wheels and they are distributed under Burton's Foods in the UK, Arnott's Biscuits in Australia and Dare foods Limited in Canada.
