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Popcorn Shed popping with flavour, crunch, sweetness and sourness

We all love a sweet or sour snack to munch on and Popcorn Shed popcorn is the answer as they sell a wide variety of popcorn from Salted Caramel to Blue Cheese popcorn. Popcorn Shed popcorn comes in handy boxes shaped like a shed with a viewing window displaying their yummy popcorn. Popcorn is widely consumed worldwide which is generally eaten within theatres, cinemas and at home.

Popcorn dates back as early as 4700 BC as evidence of corn which was popped was discovered within Peru by archaeologists. From the 19th century, popcorn which could be popped up at home was sold across the USA under the name Pearls of Nonpareil it was not till 1848 that the actual term popcorn came about. All that was required to achieve that perfect fresh tasting popcorn at home was a stove, pan with lid, oil or butter and the kernels. Popcorn was in fact a widely consumed breakfast cereal by the Americans which they added to milk and sweeteners. Since the 1800s popcorn has evolved and can be cooked in a variety of ways from within an air popped popcorn machine to microwaving within a microwavable bag.

What is popcorn though you might ask? Well popcorn is a corn kernel which when heated within oil expands and puffs up. Each kernel of popcorn contains a certain amount of moisture and oil. The outer hull of the popcorn kernel is strong and impervious to moisture and the starch inside consists almost entirely of a hard type. As the oil and water within the kernel are heated, they turn the moisture in the kernel into pressurized steam. Under these conditions, the starch inside the kernel gelatinizes, softens and becomes pliable. The internal pressure of the entrapped steam continues to increase until the breaking point of the hull is reached. The hull there upon ruptures rapidly and explodes, causing a sudden drop in pressure inside the kernel and a corresponding rapid expansion of the steam, which expands the starch and proteins of the endosperm into airy foam. As the foam rapidly cools, the starch and protein polymers set into the familiar crispy puff. When the popcorn has finished popping, sometimes un-popped kernels remain. Known in the popcorn industry as old maids, these kernels fail to pop because they do not have enough moisture to create enough steam for an explosion.

I was gifted a variety pack courtesy of Enjoy Stevie who sell a range of products from a vast number of businesses at reduced prices. With Enjoy Stevie you can SAVE 15% off Popcorn Shed.

Popcorn Shed

Operating out of their garden shed since 2016, Sam and Laura bring to the market their gourmet popcorn.

Their gourmet popcorn is made by hand, using the highest quality ingredients, which are carefully sourced, and lovingly crafted plus free of any nasty preservatives or additives. Reinventing this worldwide consumed snack, Sam and Laura wanted to make popcorn pop by introducing flavours to their super-premium gourmet popcorn all of which are cooked and achieved by an artisan cooking process.  

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Red Letter Days experiences save with Enjoy Stevie

Year after year deciding which presents to buy family and friends has become trickier and trickier each year but Red Letter Days is the perfect solution. Just purchase a gift voucher, or one of their gift boxes designed such as an adrenaline junkie or foodie and let them choose the experience which appeals to them.

Courtesy of Enjoy Stevie I was gifted the opportunity to try one of Red Letter Days hamper experiences at home in which I opted for the the Pink Gin and Treats Hamper.

Enjoy Stevie (discount app)

Stevie is a discount club which gives you access to a variety of restaurants, cinemas, and retailers from across the UK in which you can save up to 50% off as well as many other perks.

To access all of Stevie’s discounts, simply create an account via their app or their website and subscribe. A full year’s membership starts from as little as £9.99.

Simply Stevie is a digital discount card with real rewards.

Red Letter Days

1989 Red Letter Days popped up creating pioneering and unique gifts be it a night out at a Michelin Class restaurant or a Spa Day there is something for everyone.

Red Letter Days are all about making memories choosing from an array of amazing experiences across the UK; giving their customers an unrivalled choice suiting everyone’s tastes, occasion and budget.

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Craft & Crumb step by step baking made easy

Watching TV programmes such as The Great British Bake Off with talented bakers creating fabulous imaginative creations into something beautiful always makes me a little jealous and wish that I had the skills. Thanks to award winning Craft & Crumb I can now do just that as they sell a range of amazing bake kits for you to be able to produce some wonderful unique creations at home. With an easy step by step guide, with all the ingredients supplied, all that is required is a stir, shape, bake and pipe and you’ll soon have your very own masterpiece.

I was gifted on a courtesy basis thanks to Craft & Crumb their Pizza Biscuit kit as well as their Movie Popcorn Night In.

Craft & Crumb

As mums and lovers of baking founders Kate & Louise wanted to bring to the market easy baking kits which all the family would easily able to use and have fun with.

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Myst drinks unmasked

Myst produce Tequila Salted Caramel and Spiced Apple Rum which are all ever so delicious and certainly got me in the party spirit having one tequila, one rum, two tequila, two rum, FLOOR!

I was gifted a few bottles on a PR basis to enjoy at home in which I had my own social distancing masquerade ball with just me in which I sipped on their Salted Caramel Tequila and Spiced Apple Rum.

Myst

Myst was founded back in 2018 and produce two exceptional drinks of Tequila Salted Caramel and Spiced Apple Rum.

Each of their liqueurs are a blend of top quality ingredients bringing a taste of Tequila and Rum like no other that you have tasted.

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The Ratio Presents cocktails in a pouch

The Ratio Presents sell tasty cocktails within a pouch making it easy to store and safe to travel with.

I was given a PR sample of their selection of cocktails to enjoy on a complimentary basis.

The Ratio Presents

The Ratio Presents are founded by two young ladies who just love cocktails and their mission was to provide drinkers quality delicious cocktails without the hassle of making them yourself.

As avid cocktail enthusiasts, they spent the last few years developing the perfect batch cocktails, which don’t compromise on flavour or ingredients and don’t break the bank! 

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The Grand feed me – Little Shop of Horrors

I had the privilege of attending The Grand along with some other community members of Love Pop Ups London to watch the classic movie Little Shop of Horrors.

The Grand

The Grand was established in 1900. Launched originally as a music hall, since then it has held a number of different events from cinema screenings, shows, bingo and even a nightclub. However The Grand has always remained true to it’s original aim to entertain.

Back in the day The Grand quickly established itself as one of London’s premier venues, attracting all sorts of stars from Marie Lloyd to young Charlie Chaplin. Continue reading

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