Get back to school with Jenny Bristow!
Food lovers are in for a treat at Lurgan Market this August when celebrity chef Jenny Bristow will be rustling up a range of delicious dishes and seasonal snacks while showcasing how to ‘Love Food Hate Waste’.
Jenny will be rocking up to Lurgan Plaza on Thursday 25th August from 11.30am-2pm, to work her culinary magic and whip up some gorgeous grub – including quick and easy recipes for all busy parents out there to try out when the back to school madness starts all over again in September!
This morning of fabulous food is organised by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council in support of the national Love Food Hate Waste campaign which creates awareness of the simple steps we can all take to reduce food waste.
Shoppers will have the chance to sample Jenny’s fabulous food, pick up ideas on budget friendly family dishes and school lunches while making the most out of the weekly food purchases. Shoppers will be able to take home recipe cards, free lunch boxes, cool bags, aprons and goody bags plus there will be some treats for the young ones in the audience including a fun-filled seed planting composting workshop to take home and grow their own veg! Jenny will also be dishing out some handy hints and tips on how to cook with leftovers and guests will have the opportunity to ask questions about home cooking.
Making an appearance will be Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Garath Keating, who comments “Council is taking major strides in tackling waste, particularly food waste which not only has a huge impact on resident’s pockets but also on the environment through the energy used in producing and transporting the food. This event is a great way of promoting the importance of watching how much food we waste and throw away plus showcasing to locals that food made from unwanted food and leftovers can be delicious. I really hope Jenny’s cookery masterclass encourages more people throughout the Borough to be creative with their cooking and to use their imagination to rustle up some really tasty treats.”
Gavin McDonagh, Business Development Manager, RiverRidge Recycling adds; “RiverRidge Recycling is committed to tackling the issue of food waste and is delighted to support this excellent event. Diverting food waste from landfill has become a priority and with new food waste legislation, RiverRidge offers a dependable and transparent waste management service, including a free waste management audit, to help identify the most effective and efficient solution to managing waste streams. We are continually investigating new and more resourceful landfill diversion strategies for food waste and are pleased to support this great opportunity to learn practical advice and recipes which will help consumers to get the most from food purchases, waste less and protect the environment from the damaging effects of food wastage.”
Free raffle on the day with superb back to school prizes including a Samsung Tablet, £50 voucher for a local shoe shop, £30 voucher for Easons and a voucher for a cut and blow dry at People 1st Hair Salon in Lurgan.
This event has been sponsored by RiverRidge and Flo Gas.
For further information please call Recycling Officer, Jennifer Cunningham on 028 38 312467
