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.
One of the city's best independents is expanding into a bigger premises.
Shokupan on Wellington Street is a proper little gem that food-lovers across Leeds will rave nonstop about if given the opportunity.
Husband and wife team Alan and Alison took inspiration from trips around the world to bring a taste of Japan to the city and over the past few years it's gained a loyal following.
They're famed for their delicious Japanese sandos made with pillow-like fluffy shokupan bread, stuffed with everything from crunchy chicken katsu and flavourful pork to fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
But it's not all just about sandwiches, they also serve rice bowls and katsu curries as well as small bites such as chicken karaage and octopus balls.
Their food is so bloody good, that they've had to find a better location and this time it's slap bang in the city centre on Central Road.
And they're joining brilliant company too, with the likes of House of Koko and Vinyl Grounds as neighbours.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Shokupan said: "You guessed right…we are moving to Central Road, LS1 6DE. We are nearly there…
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"All the building work is complete and now we are finishing off the decorating. You might also start to see some signage appearing over the next few days…It has been lovely seeing some of our customers dropping by to see us whilst we slowly lose our sanity.
"Powered on caffeine and determination! Not long to go before we can announce our opening date and welcome you through the doors."
We can't wait to check out the new space, keep an eye on their opening date here.
Cult favourite burger chain Burgerism is officially coming to Leeds this August
Clementine Hall
An award-winning burger chain is coming to one of Leeds' suburbs.
If you don't know Burgerism, then get to know.
The Manchester-based burger chain is known by many for its incredible smash patties and quick, reliable service.
Their concept is simple: good burgers made with quality ingredients and cooked fresh to order. Delicious.
And it's not just burgers, they've also got some great wings and fries available too with a range of homemade sauces on offer for dunking, drizzling and devouring. We're a particular fan of the buffalo wings with their garlic ranch dip.
The chain used to have a dark kitchen on the outskirts of the city where people could order via Deliveroo, however this closed down and since then there's been a Burgerism-shaped hole left in our foodie scene.
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Burgerism recently applied to move into a vacant shop unit in Meanwood at 605 Meanwood Road, seeking change-of-use planning permission for the former Papa Johns site which was previously only allowed to serve...well, pizzas.
And the plans have now been approved, which means Burgerism will officially be coming to Leeds. Hurray!
Burgerism's new takeaway will be walking distance from the The Meanwood Tavern, perfect for those looking for some post-pint burgers.
It will be strictly takeaway with no dine-in option available.
The brand-new Burgerism will employ 15 people from the local area with food being served between 11am and 11pm.
We'll keep you up to date as and when we find out more, but for now we're aware that Burgerism Leeds is set to open this August.
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