You may feel it’s a little too early to be talking about Christmas right now, but it’s that time of year again.
The time of year when all UK supermarkets start releasing their festive food menus.
ASDA, Aldi, Morrisons, Tesco, and more have all made announcements about what festive foods are going to be hitting shelves at their stores across up and down the country in the run up to the big day this year, but it’s an addition to Sainsbury’s Christmas range that’s caught our eye the most – and we know we’re not the only ones excited by it.
Pigs in blankets are an absolute staple of any Christmas food menu, and are quite-rightly raved about by snackers at any chance they get, but Sainsbury’s putting a twist on the classic.
If you’re looking for something a little different to tuck into, then Sainsbury’s pigs in blankets will be hitting stores early next month.
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Taking everything we know and love about the porky treat and combining that with current rise in popularity of the traditional Japanese dish of sushi, Sainsbury’s pigs in “sticky snowy” blankets are wrapped in cranberry sauce, nori seaweed and sushi rice.
They’re then topped with more of the berry condiment and crispy onions.
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The pigs in blankets sushi will set you back just £3, and are available from November 1.
Another fish dish hitting the shelves as part of Sainsbury’s festive range this year is a crab and lemon mousse starter that’s made of layered crab mouse and lemon mousse, topped with white crab meat.
On top of that, the retailer will also be selling a whole lobster that’s ready to eat for just £12 from December 20.
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Other highlights on the this year’s menu include a pork and cranberry wreath (£6.50), Brussels sprout and parsnip snacking bhajis (£1), maple and marmalade gammon (£15), and mini chocolate log ‘Yule Pups’ (£2.20).
Sainsbury’s has more than 300 new festive food and drink products to tempt shoppers this year.
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KFC have launched their own perfume – oh, and a new burger
Danny Jones
Fast food giants KFC have launched their very own perfume in one of the weirdest marketing stunts we’ve seen in a long while.
That being said, we definitely want a bottle.
KFC‘s fried chicken-themed fragrance launches next month and is fashionably named ‘No 11 Eau de BBQ’, a nod to their newest menu item, the Ultimate BBQ Burger, which we also want in our possession as soon as humanly possible.
The franchise’s new signature scent launches in just a week’s time and, yes, you can genuinely buy it along with the new burger for a limited time only.
Again, this is a real thing you can pay actual money for. (Credit: KFC UKI)
The UK-only release actually sold out when it came to pre-orders but Brits will be able to get their hands on another batch when the second lot drops on 7 May.
Promising a charcoal and smoky wood-scented aroma that immediately transports you to your mate’s back garden as he turns cheap burger patties into overly blackened dry pucks of meat that you definitely would’ve cooked better if you were in charge, the stunt is also helping raise money for non-profits.
Available in 100ml bottles and for just £11, 100% of the proceeds of every sale will go towards the KFC Foundation, which supports grassroots organisations empowering young people to unleash their potential and build a positive future in local communities across the country.
As for the burger that inspired it, the special edition menu item is a nod to BBQ season gradually approaching and they’ve even made a nod to our famously reliable British weather and its attempts to derail the art of outdoor grilling in a new advert.
KFC perfume and a new burger? Christmas has come well early this year.
The Ultimate BBQ Burger has already launched and will be on the menu until 9 June, priced at £6.49 or £9.99 for a box meal which comes with the burger, a regular mini fillet, regular fries, BBQ sauce and a drink.
And don’t worry, it’ll be available on delivery too — we know we’ve had problems with that when it comes to specials in the past.
As KFC’s No 11 Eau de BBQ perfume, you can wait in the online queue like everyone else HERE and let’s just say you’ll be fighting us and plenty of other Mancs for every last drop.
Wayne Rooney joins the cast of Gary Neville’s The Overlap
Danny Jones
Wayne Rooney has secured a new job just a few months on from departing as Birmingham City head coach, with the Manchester United and England legend being named as the latest member of The Overlap team.
Set to join the cast of the popular Stick to Football online series alongside the likes of former teammates Gary Neville and Roy Keane, as well as the rest of the recurring panel.
Rooney is also set to feature on various other shows across The Overlap channel, including the likes of their regular fan debates and other interviews with athletes and well-known figures.
They announced the signing in true transfer window fashion as well.
As transfer expert Fabrizio Romano quips in the video, Rooney “has signed an agreement with The Overlap” and is expected to make his debut very soon
‘Wazza’ has appeared as a pundit on Sky Sports in recent weeks and has even been spotted playing some FIFA with comedy YouTuber AngryGinge as part of his pro clubs series, but hasn’t been in a steady role since being sacked as the Birmingham manager at the start of the year.
Having already appeared as a guest in one of the most popular episodes of Stick to Football and clearly sharing a strong chemistry with his old friends – as well as the likes of fellow Scouser Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott and Ian Wright – it looks to be a natural fit for the sport-based channel.
The 38-year-old revealed some pretty interesting details about his playing and managerial career last time around, not to mention some of the other offers he’s had since…
Rooney reiterated during his own interview that his primary focus is still on coaching and finding his next managerial role, but for the time being, he’ll be bringing the insight of another ex-pro to the popular YouTube channel.
Speaking on his latest move, the former striker said, “I’m excited to announce that I will be joining my good mate Gary Neville and the team at The Overlap to appear on the channel across some of their brilliant shows on YouTube and the podcast. I can’t wait to get started”.
With an episode from at least one of their series going out most weeks, you can expect to see the footballing legend back on the channel soon.