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Dairy Diary Set – go on, treat yourself!

It’s my birthday this week and so I am feeling a little self indulgent – gift ideas list written and passed around and fingers crossed!

If I were unable to procure one of these gems for free (great perk of the job) this would definitely be on my list.

Dairy Diary Set

The Dairy Diary Set includes a 2011 Dairy Diary plus the much loved handbag-sized pocket diary – perfect for stashing in your bag when you’re on the move – so no missing that crucial date or appointment.

What’s more, the set also contains an attractive magnetic notepad, perfect to pop on the fridge, and a pretty pen.

The Dairy Diary Set is just £8.50
That’s only £1.75 more than the Dairy Diary on its own; making it undoubtedly the best bargain you’ll have all year.

Why not treat your loved ones – or even yourself – to a little gift that will come in handy all year round?

Try this Pecan Chicken recipe, just one of the delicious Dairy Diary weekly recipes.

Competition

You have one week left to win one of 10 copies of Britain’s Favourite Animals.
Click here to enter.

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Squirrel Spotting!

They’re agile, cute and furry, and we’re nuts about them! Red squirrels are one of the most loved animals in the UK.

With their distinctive russet fur, tufted ears and twitching tail, a red squirrel is always a captivating sight in the forests of the UK.

Yet these flashes of red are becoming scarcer, with the current population is estimated to be only 160,000.

Support these adorable little creatures with Red Squirrel Week. There are events at selected red squirrel sites across the UK. See http://www.wildlifetrusts.org/?section=events:autumn:redsquirrelweek for details.

Win a Wildlife Book

To celebrate Red Squirrel Week we have 10 copies of Britain’s Favourite Animals to give away.

Click for a chance to win.

If you’ve had a long day out in the cold squirrel spotting you will need a quick and warming dinner Good Food, Fast: Dairy Cookbook has the answer: Try the truly comforting Quick Cottage Pie.

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New look 2011 Dairy Diary!

The Dairy Diary has been loved by its consumers for decades and enjoys a very loyal following.

Therefore, we know how important it is to preserve its qualities and the reasons everyone loves it. With this is mind, we have kept the very essence of the diary but improved its layout and given it a beautiful yet practical new design for 2011.

It even comes with a sheet of reminder stickers – perfect for flagging up those important dates, so you never forget a birthday or appointment again!

Along with all the firm favourites there are features on making birthday cards and ideas for great-value family fun – from making playdough to creating mosaic pictures and wildlife ‘spotter’s lists’ for walks in the great outdoors.

To see all the new features and view sample pages visit www.dairydiary.co.uk

Of course, we have a tempting recipe for each week of the year too. Try Cinnamon Toast, for a comforting treat; perfect for an autumnal evening in front of the fire.

Win a Dairy Diary

We have ten Dairy Dairies to give away – click here to enter the prize draw ,but if you don’t win don’t forget they are only £6.75, available at www.dairydiary.co.uk. What a bargain!!

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Take the 30 Minute Challenge

Autumn begins this week and the nights will start to draw-in.

When you get home from a long day at work or a busy day out, the last thing you feel like doing is spending hours in the kitchen.

That doesn’t mean to you have to eat tasteless and expensive convenience food though – a humble baked potato or creamy omelette can be whipped up in minutes. Our brand new cookbook Good Food, Fast provides a wealth of delicious weekday meals that can be prepared and cooked in half an hour or less.

Katy Hackforth

Take the 30 minute challenge!

Try our new book and see how long your chosen recipe takes.

We would love to see your results.

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These three of our consumers did…..

Katy Hackforth:

“The day after we had had a horrendous 9 hr delay coming home from holiday my Mum and Dad asked us to go for Sunday tea! I said I would contribute by doing a pudding. It was 10 past 5 and we said we would be there for 6 – great opportunity to test the speedy recipes! I chose the Pear and Banana Granola Crumbles which said took 25 mins and served 4 – Perfect! I had all the ingredients bar the granola (sent James to the shop whilst preparing the other ingredients). So easy to make, just chopped all the fruit and put into ramekins with orange juice – topped with granola and butter mixture and in the oven for 15 mins! So simple that I decided we could have a three course meal and that I would make a starter.

I chose Leek, Potato and Bacon soup as again I already had all the ingredients from our post holiday supermarket shop! Chopped all the ingredients (modified slightly as we only had baby new potatoes rather than 1 medium sized), sautéed together with some butter, added stock and left to simmer. (Meanwhile getting the completed pudding out of the oven)! After 15 mins, blended it all together, added some milk and that was that! Soup was enjoyed by all even William (age 1), lamb dinner cooked by my Dad was followed by the Pear and Banana Crumbles with custard! Yum!”

Claire Nadin:

“We did two – Tomato Soup with Pesto Cream and Speedy Beef Stroganoff.

Both took exactly 30 mins. Both were very easy to make and were tasty. The recipes are ideal for midweek healthy teas!”

Gudrun Waskett:

“Today I made the Thai Spinach & Potato Soup. It was easy to make and easily feeds 2 – 3 people. It took slightly longer than 25 min as the potatoes took a bit longer.

But after 30 min I was finished and Mark was pleased to get some proper dinner. Even so he would have preferred it with Chicken but I liked the veggie option! I will definitely make it again.

Thanks for the cookbook. It gave me some good ideas.”

Win a copy of Good Food, Fast Dairy Cookbook

Good Food, Fast is packed with delicious, stress-free recipes that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes or less!

With 116 recipes that cleverly use store-cupboard staples as well as combinations of fresh and frozen ingredients, Good Food, Fast ensures you can create something tempting even under pressure. Great if unexpected guests have dropped in or your day has not quite gone to plan.

Click here to enter the prize draw.

Good Food, Fast Dairy Cookbook is priced at £9.99 (plus £2 P&P).

To order a copy or for further information call 0845 0948 128, speak to your local milkman, or visit www.dairydiary.co.uk

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Celebrate British Food Fortnight

The ninth British Food Fortnight takes place from 18 September to 3 October during Harvest Festival.

The event will celebrate the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces with promotions and tastings in shops; all-British menus in pubs and restaurants; food and cookery lessons in schools; and glorious food festivals.

There are various activities taking place all over the country. See the website www.britishfoodfortnight.co.uk for further details.

There are a few things you can think about to help support and enjoy British food:

When you are shopping make a special effort to seek out British food. Pause when you select your food from the supermarket aisle. Look at the label. Does it tell you where the food has come from? Does it provide a description of who produced it? And if it is imported is there a British equivalent in-season?
Shop in local butchers, greengrocers, farm shops and markets that source locally and will be able to tell you a little about the person who produced the food you are purchasing.
Seek out food seasonal foods.
When next in the pub, team up a local beer with a local speciality for an authentic experience that reflects the character of the area where you live.
Think beyond the chicken nugget when planning a family meal out. If there is not a good children’s menu ask for children-sized portions of the main menu.
Explore food from different regions of Britain as a fun way of experiencing our culture and heritage. Though there is still much bland, mass-produced food that belies little of the region it has come from, organisations like the National Trust and the Youth Hostel Association make a special point of serving quality regionally distinct produce from local producers.
Cook a British meal for friends – nothing beats the old favourites like Cottage Pie or Apple Crumble. Consider inviting friends round for a British food feast.
Pick your own. What is better or healthier than being able to enjoy fresh fruit selected and picked by you?
Grow your own. Eating food you have grown yourself is immensely satisfying. Seasonal Garden Ideas <link> has lots of easy but inspirational ideas and is half price!

There are many recipes in the 2011 Dairy Diary and Good Food, Fast cookbook that use British ingredients. We also still have some copies of the Around Britain Dairy Cookbook, which features a wealth of wonderful regional recipes. See www.dairydiary.co.uk for details.

Easy and delicious, try these Cheshire Pasties from 2011 Dairy Diary.

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Good Food, Fast Dairy Cookbook on sale now!

When you have rushed in from work or have hungry people patrolling the kitchen, thinking of meals let alone cooking them can be difficult.

Giving you the inspiration to rustle up tasty meals that everyone will find irresistible, Good Food, Fast is packed with delicious, stress-free recipes that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes or less!

The book is clearly divided into seven handy sections.

There is always something to suit the occasion or your store-cupboard and each of the 120 recipes is illustrated with striking photography – so even the most impatient of dinner guests know just what’s in store.

The first section covers ‘Speedy Soups’ with recipes such as Tomato Soup with Pesto Cream (see below). Once you have tasted it, you will never reach for a can of Heinz again. The ‘Quick Fixes’ and ‘Everyday Eating’ sections show that even being short of time does mean you have to revert to the same tried and tested meals. With 47 refreshingly different options – you could have something different everyday of week for over a month.

Preparing in advance when you have time is always a winner and the ‘Frozen Assets’ section gives plenty of inspiration for pizza bases, sauces, gravy and even cakes and desserts that can be made ahead ready for when you need them. Finish off with something from scrumptious ‘Desserts’ or ‘Take the Biscuit’ – so easy, there is no need to buy in a pudding ever again.

The new Good Food, Fast Dairy Cookbook is priced at £9.99 (plus £2 P&P).

To order a copy or for further information call 0845 0948 128, speak to your local milkman, or visit www.dairydiary.co.uk

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