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Gift Experiences from local businesses – Ballymena Today Christmas

Last week Ballymena Today set out our Christmas Challenge. Lets support local businesses this Christmas and give our friends and family gifts that are thoughtful and good for our town. Some of the best gifts we have ever been given have been things we woudl never have done ourselves. Experience gifts are a great idea and we think that they are memorable, special and fun. Who knows the recipient might learn a new skill, or it could spark a new interest for them. Here are some of our favourite local businesses that offer incredible events: 1/ Tilly Annas Workshops Tilly...

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Ballymena Instagram accounts to help you swing into Spring

Well it certainly seems like spring has sprung, and we better be quick because it might not last that long – here’s hoping. Ballymena Instagram accounts to help you swing into Spring Here are some local accounts that we suggest you follow to help you with the transition into spring: 1/ Crossfit Ballymena So summer is approaching and the weather is a bit brighter and it is the perfect time to get out and get some exercise. CrossFit Ballymena is the first local crossfit affiliate. They have a 1500 sq ft facility located just off the Bog Road at Crebilly Business...

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Valentines Day Ballymena – Food Lovers

In past years we have recommended lots of different event in Ballymena for Valentines Day but here are two of our favourites which are perfect for food lovers. 1. Slemish Market Garden Supper Club This a real celebration of things we love in Ballymena – local produce from local businesses and a local chef. Sign us up!! Here are the details: Come join us for a beef lovers night of food, fun and friendship in Springwell & Thomas using the great produce of Slemish Market Garden and beef from K&G McAtamneys aged in their Himalayan salt chamber. This is...

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Butternut Squash Bake by Marianne

Slemish Market Garden have had a variety of squashes this season and I’ve been trying out different recipes to enjoy them. Here’s a recipe to use up any extra butternut squash left over from the Autumn glut. This dish is a bit like a soufflé and is almost custard-like. It doesn’t seem like butternut squash! It can be eaten straight out of the oven warm or chilled in the fridge and eaten the following day. It can accompany savoury dishes as a side or be eaten alone as a dessert. It’s super healthy, it’s comforting, it’s vegetarian and it’s...

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Ballymena Today Interview Jonathan from Middletown Coffee Co – Part 2

Earlier we shared the first part of our Interview with Jonathan from Middletown Coffee Co. Here is the second part – written by Ballymena Today Youth Team member Rachel. If you haven’t already read it please click here to read the first part. Where do you get the ideas for the lunchtime meals, traybakes and delicious recipes? Emma is amazing at coming up with new recipes and dishes. We have Wednesday Special – which is a really interesting dish, and a bit ‘different’ – it can include ingredients that some people have never tried before. This is a trust issue – even if the...

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