A UK supermarket has launched a new scheme to help feed hungry families in the UK over the summer holidays.
Morrisons supermarkets have teamed up with leading UK bakery Warburtons to hand out free meals to people in need during the summer holidays.
Between 17 July and 13 August 2023, anyone can visit a Morrisons cafe and ‘ask for Ellen’. In return, they’ll receive two crumpets with butter and jam with no questions asked.
The scheme is named after the Bolton-born bakery’s founder, Ellen Warburton, who first started baking in 1876.
Her first batch of four loaves of bread and six cakes sold out in under an hour, and since then the bakery has grown to become the leading brand for bread in the UK.
Warburtons has supported charities ever since its inception through the Warburtons Foundation, and in the last year has donated over one million products to UK schools and foodbanks.
The business has also set itself the target of donating 1.25 million products to those in need this year.
Sharing the news on Instagram this week, Morrisons wrote in a post: “From today, you can Ask for Ellen at Morrisons cafés and receive two FREE Warburtons crumpets with butter and jam.
“Available to everyone, no questions asked, all day, every day until 13th August. Just #AskForEllen
“T&Cs apply. From 17/07/23 to 13/08/23, ask for ‘Ellen’ at the till point in any UK Morrisons Café to receive two free Warburtons Crumpets with butter and jam, while stocks last and subject to availability.
“Limit of 1 meal per customer per day. Offer is not transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash."
Silver's Deli is opening up a sister shop, and this time it's about everything baked.
We all know and love Silver's Deli for their stacked subs and breakfast sandwiches that could cure any hangover no matter how severe.
They're so good, that they even bagged the coveted Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Award last year.
And rightly so, because Silver's is absolutely class.
And it seems there's just no stopping Silver's, as they've just announced that they'll be opening a sister shop named Silver's Bakehouse serving up everything, yep you guessed it, baked.
It'll also be in Farsley where the original Silver's is, and they're labelling the new venture as 'your neighbourhood bake shop'.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Silver's Deli said: "Well it’s happening. I said no more shops, but it’s kinda necessary, and I just love all things baked.
"There’s waaaaaaaaay too many details to share on this right now, but go give our sister shop @silvers_bakehouse a new follow and hold on tight. This is gonna be fun as fuck."
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Customers can expect a wider range of Silver's goodies that they're unable to whip up in the current space. From soft amaretti biscuits and their famous cookies to sausage rolls and brownies that the team have been working on for 12 months.
We're in no doubt that this venture is going to be absolutely brilliant, and you best believe we'll be first in line to try one of those brownies.
Silver's Bakehouse will be located on Town Street in Farsley and is expected to open this May.
Inside the modern Japanese grill coming to Leeds from the team behind Fern Modern Sushi
Clementine Hall
We've been very excited about this one.
If you know anything about the Leeds food scene, then you'll know the absolute legend that is Chef Fern.
Her first restaurant, Fern Modern Sushi, is a firm favourite amongst locals and visitors alike. Known for their expertly crafted sushi made with the freshest fish on offer.
And now, she's turning her attention to her second venture - Tori Nori.
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Tori Nori is a modern Japanese grill and bar inspired by the bustling izakayas of Tokyo.
Everything is centred around the fiery robata grill where guests can watch the chefs cook everything from grilled fish to delicious yakitori skewers right in front of their very eyes.
All designed to share, this is a place to hang out with friends, enjoy some delicious food and maybe sink a few Japanese-inspired cocktails whilst you're at it.
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Located on Vicar Lane, the space has had a whole refurb and it's looking fantastic. Complete with perfectly moody lighting, plush banquette seating and beautiful Japanese-inspired wallpaper.
The menu features an entire yakitori menu, from cheesy chicken thighs and pork belly to grilled king prawn and Japanese A5 wagyu all grilled over charcoal.
There's also Fern's signature sushi on the menu, as well as big plates to share such as teryaki half chickens and miso lamb chops.
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You just know that everything Fern touches turns to gold but don't just take our word for it, get yourself to Tori Nori and try it out for yourselves.
Tori Nori will officially open its doors on Friday 10 April. Find out more and book your table here.
Georgina Pellant -
20th July 2023 
