To celebrate the arrival of summer, we are looking for your very best Avonmore Cream & berry recipes.

From Strawberries and cream to berry crumbles we want to celebrate the great taste of summer berries topped with delicious Avonmore Cream.

To be in with a chance of winning one of three One4All €50 Vouchers, send us your delicious creations on social media and don’t forget to get your little ones involved in creating tasty treats.

T’s and C’s below:

Competition runs from April 29th until May 12th. Winners will be announced on the 14th of May and judge’s decision is final. Tips and images received from entrants may be used in CWA social posts and other marketing material. Best of luck and happy baking

Inspired by sunshine and summer time fun, Summer Whipped Cream returns to our shelves bringing the delightful taste of vanilla ice-cream to cream lovers everywhere.

Already whipped and ready to serve, Summer Whipped Cream combines the luxurious texture of Avonmore Whipped Cream with a delightful burst of vanilla to create the ultimate summer taste.

Perfect for strawberries, meringues and all your favourite summer desserts, capture the magic and taste of summer with a delicious dollop of Avonmore Summer Whipped Cream.

Calling all Bakers!

Whether you’re an experienced baker or you just have one signature recipe that you bake for all occasions, we are looking for you to share your top baking tips to be in with a chance to win one of 3 X €50 One4all Gift Vouchers!

Tell us your top tips (plus send us photos of your creations) and we’ll share some of our favourite on-line to help others with their baking adventures. Remember, this is a chance to celebrate your baking success as well as your baking flops! If you’re looking for a way to get started, check out our baking tips and easy starter recipes post!

To enter just message us your tips and images of baking creations on our social media pages and we’ll pick our favourite three to win vouchers.

T’s and C’s below:

Competition runs from 31st of March until April 13th. Winners will be announced on the 17th of April and judge’s decision is final. Tips and images received from entrants may be used in CWA social posts and other marketing material.

Looking for a way to make the most of the extra time we’ll have at home together? Look no further than these super easy recipes, which are not only delicious but will also keep your little ones entertained indoors for a few hours. The benefits of baking with kids are untold. From teaching children about teamwork, to developing creativity to learning about different ingredients and where they come from, baking can be both fun and a huge learning opportunity for children. Add to that, the sense of achievement and enjoyment children get when they see their final product and you have a great recipe for some indoor fun.

To make things a little easier here are our top tips for a great bake off;

1. Plan ahead; make sure you have all your ingredients & equipment ready. These include little aprons, wooden spoons, baking cases, tins, cookie cutters and anything you need to make your recipes.
2. Think about the ages of your children and choose a simple recipe to start with. Think about what tasks they can do themselves and which steps they may need help with.
3. Teach children about food & kitchen hygiene by making sure they wash their hands before handling food and ensuring that they clean surfaces & equipment as they go.
4. Making a mess is part of the fun. Consider putting your little ones into either old clothes or aprons and putting some sheets of paper or a plastic table cloth on the floor to reduce the mess but know that mess is to be expected and part of the fun.
5. Above all, have fun! Teaching your little ones to bake not only instils a sense of confidence in them but is also teaching them a key life-skill and the end result doesn’t have to be perfect. Celebrating their baking successes as well as the baking flops encourages kids to have lots of fun but also learn as they go.

To get started, check out our top kids baking recipes below:

Banana Tartlets

Avonmore Luxury Fresh Custard is the real star of these refreshing and delicious treats! Get the recipe here.

Best of luck with your attempts at these and any of the other delicious home recipes we have on our website! If you’re a keen baker, then check out our baking hacks competition where you could win one of 3 €50 OneForAll vouchers. Happy Baking!

Our super, Super Milk sampling crew, were hard at work recently in St Stephen’s Green, Dublin. The team sampled some refreshing milk before consumers headed home in our Super Milk Luas.

We don’t get enough sunshine in Ireland, which means we don’t get enough vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential to help our bodies absorb more calcium from the food and drink we consume, which is important for healthy bones and teeth.

Super Milk contains all the vitamin D you need in just one glass*.

Avonmore Super Milk comes in 1 litre, 1.75 litre and a 500ml carton, which is perfect for when you’re on the go!

*250ml serving of Super Milk contains 5µg (EU RI) of vitamin D

Iron is an essential mineral. It is needed to make red blood cells which are cells that carry oxygen around our body. Iron helps to reduce tiredness and supports our immune and brain function. Did you know 61% of Irish women aged 18-50 years have inadequate iron intakes and the recommended iron intake is 14mg per day.

2 Signs That You May Need More Iron

1. Exhaustion a common symptom of inadequate iron levels but is possibly the most difficult one to detect. We’re so used to leading busy lives that often we just dismiss being tired as being normal. Inadequate iron intake can result in less oxygen reaching organs and tissues due to a reduction in red blood cells, which can leave us feeling exhausted. If you are feeling particularly fatigued and you have other symptoms such as irritability, iron might have something to do with it, but it’s always best to get checked over by your doctor.
2. Our brain uses approximately 20% of the oxygen in our bloodstream. Iron is necessary to maximise the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood making it important for brain health. When iron levels are inadequate the body will prioritise getting oxygen to your brain before it worries about other tissues, so you might therefore find your brain runs a bit slower than usual if you have inadequate iron levels.

Top 3 tips on how to get more iron in your diet:

Type of iron
Iron from different foods is absorbed differently by the body. Iron in meat (haem iron) is more easily absorbed than the iron in grains and vegetables (non-haem) iron sources. While red meat and spinach contain similar amounts of iron, the type of iron contained in the spinach (non haem) contains compounds which make it difficult for the body to absorb.

Absorption
Phytates, which are found in plant foods such as grains, beans and nuts can reduce iron absorption. However, don’t throw the baby out with the bath water by stopping your consumption of these foods. Instead incorporate foods containing vitamin C into the meal to help counteract the effect.

Iron and Vitamin C
Vitamin C increases iron absorption from both haem and non haem iron sources. Eating foods that naturally contain vitamin C at the same time as foods containing iron such as peppers, peas, broccoli and brussel sprouts, will help boost absorption. Consuming iron fortified foods such as Avonmore Slimline Milk which contains both Iron and Vitamin C and can provide up to 37% of your recommended daily intake of Iron in a 250ml serving.

Foods that contain iron (consume with vitamin C rich foods to help increase iron absorption).

• Red meat
• Fish
• Beans
• Dark green leafy vegetables
• Iron-fortified foods such as Avonmore Slimline Milk