In the latest of a long line creative condiment inventions, Heinz has released a new hot cross bun-flavoured mayo and it’s meant to be “seriously good”.
Hot cross buns are a classic sweet treat at this time of year, and flavoured creations inspired by their beloved taste aren’t usually hard to come by – but mayonnaise is something else.
The new Heinz [Seriously] Good Hot Cross Bun Mayonnaise is a limited-edition creation that’s meant to “pair perfectly with all your favourite Easter treats”.
Introducing the Easter treat you definitely didn't ask for: Heinz Hot Cross Bun Mayo.
It is made by blending Heinz’s rich creamy mayonnaise with toasted hot cross buns, and then swirling through sweet cinnamon spices and real fruit pieces to create a combination like no other.
No matter whether you want to double-down on the hot cross bun flavour by simply spreading it on your hot cross buns buns, or you’d just prefer to enjoy it straight from the jar with a spoon, Heinz says the sweet and creamy condiment is “an eggs-cellent addition to your Easter menu”.
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“People love Heinz’s sweet mayo combos as much as we love inventing new and eggs-citing products for our customers,” Heinz’s Brand Manager Katharina Kern admitted.
If you’re keen to try out the new limited-edition Heinz creation though, it won’t be as easy as just nipping to your local shop or supermarket, as only 100 lucky condiment fans will be able to get their hands on a jar as part of a week-long competition.
To be in with a chance of winning, you’ll just need to head to the Heinz UK website to enter its #HotCrossBunMayo competition.
Manchester's favourite Mexican bar is about to become your newest nightlife destination in Leeds.
It's been a long time coming, but Salon Madre is officially ready to open in Leeds.
Although we may have to wait a little bit longer for Madre, the day-to-night eatery that has made waves over in Manchester and Liverpool, Salon Madre, its lively tequila bar and pool hall sibling, is officially opening on Friday 20 February.
Salon Madre, which will be located just around the corner from Madre at 114 Wellington Street, is where the party really gets started.
Image: The Manc Group
Expect tequila-fuelled nights, pool tables, lively DJs and Lucha Libre on the big screens.
There will also be plenty of tacos being flung out the kitchen to keep you going until the early hours.
If you’ve ever visited one of their venues in Manchester or Liverpool, you’ll know it’s an absolute riot and we can’t wait to welcome them to the city.
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Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by countless trips to Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of both Madre and Salon Madre.”
Madre Leeds will open soon and you can even grab yourself a free margarita by signing up to their newsletter here.
We’ll keep you up to date with their opening times but for now, we'll see you at Salon Madre for a boogie, margarita and game of pool next week.
Award-winning Leeds restaurant announces shock closure just months after opening
Clementine Hall
Emba in Leeds will be closing its doors with the owner blaming rising costs and pressure on the hospitality sector.
Back in April last year, one of Leeds' top restaurants The Owl closed its doors.
Run by renowned Chef Liz Cottam, The Owl was reimagine into Emba - a trendy restaurant tat bridged 'the gap between cosy bar and vibrant dining room'.
To open Emba, Cottam opened a Crowdfunder where supporters would be awarded with prizes such as VIP dinners and merch depending on how much they donated.
But sadly just months after opening, Emba is to close permanently.
Cottam confirmed the sad news with a statement shared with customers over the weekend, saying she was completely "heartbroken".
She said: “This is no longer the right time to own independent restaurants like Emba,” she said. “Under the current conditions they cannot survive and the recent budget confirmed what so many of us already knew: no meaningful help is coming for hospitality.
"The experience of being here and the harsh financial reality of running a business here no longer stack up.
"Being award winning, popular, admired and loved no longer means profitable and as an industry if we’re honest most of us have not truly been okay since Covid."
She signed off the statement promising to return to the restaurant world, she said: “What I do know is this, I am not done. I will keep cooking, keep creating and keep finding ways to do the thing I love.”
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