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How to Survive in this Heatwave. Iceland is the answer.

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Hilda
Wednesday, 25 July 2018 / Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News

How to Survive in this Heatwave. Iceland is the answer.

The recent, gorgeous, hot summer weather can have a downside. And I am not talking about the water restrictions.

I am sick and tired of throwing out food that has spoiled. I can’t be the only one that has a problem here. I am talking about fruit; in particular, I am talking about berries, which I love to add to a smoothie.

But unfortunately lovely juicy strawberries and raspberries barely last a day and if not eaten immediately end up in the bin.

And I am fed up also of finding a rotten, mouldy specimen lurking in the middle of what looks to be a perfect punnet. I could post a disgusting photo here, but I think you can all picture it.

But there are options. Frozen fruits are the way to go.

Iceland (the frozen food specialist store) recently sent me some products from their ‘Power of Frozen’ campaign launched by nutritional expert Elsa Jones, author of bestselling book ‘Goodbye Sugar’!

I used the mixed frozen fruits at the bottom of some tasty yogurt pots for the morning of our daughter’s wedding recently and they tasted divine. It meant I could save the fresh fruits for decoration.

Top Facts from Elsa and Iceland include:

  • Freezing is nature’s way of preserving food
  • Eating more frozen food could halve your food waste!
  • Freezing food is a 100% natural process without the need for additional artificial preservatives
  • Freezing can help with the safe storage of food (it can reduce harmful microbes which can cause food poisoning)
  • Freezing technology means you can enjoy all types of food year round…at affordable prices

Of course, I knew most of these (I am a bit of a health nerd) and I always buy frozen fruits out of season and always have frozen peas and spinach in the freezer.

I generally buy fresh fish, but I have to admit that we absolutely loved Iceland Luxury Mediterranean Butterflied Sea Bass Fillets (above) which I served with Iceland Cauliflower Rice, with which I am now totally obsessed. Love it, as it is so quick, easy and nutritious.

I was an Iceland virgin until I visited our nearest store last Christmas and I was surprised by the range of products they carried. You can read about it HERE.

The new products (recently added) include such delights as No Bull Burgers (plant based that look like meat and taste like meat) and Zesty Quinoa, which we have yet to try.

Iceland may be the answer not just during this heatwave, but all year around and with 23 stores in Ireland, there just might be one near you.

 

 

 

 

 

Tagged under: frozen fish, frozen foods, healthy foods, Iceland, yogurt pots

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10 Comments to “ How to Survive in this Heatwave. Iceland is the answer.”

  1. Anna at Muttonstyle says :Reply
    July 26, 2018 at 8:16 am

    We use Iceland a bit. They do a good ostrich or kangaroo steak too.
    My daughter buys frozen veg and fruit as she’s a health nut but finds frozen economical.

    https://www.muttonstyle.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      July 28, 2018 at 12:57 pm

      It is amazing how we forget that frozen food retains its nutrients….and is picked at optimum time.

  2. Karen says :Reply
    July 26, 2018 at 12:18 pm

    It’s SO frustrating when food is constantly going off before you have chance to eat it-I agree! Here in Cyprus it’s always happening as a lot of the fruit and veg is picked straight from gardens and sold on market stalls that day so although it’s great to know it’s super fresh, it only lasts a couple of days. And you can forget things like coriander and basil! I’ve resorted to frozen berries and greens and it works 😊(That sea bass from Iceland looks lush!!)
    So now all I need is a bigger freezer… 🤣

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      July 28, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      But I see you picking beautiful fruit from the trees on your runs and I am jealous….

  3. Loretta Sayers says :Reply
    July 26, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    Great post Hilda! Thank you for sharing. Not sure we have them here in the States.

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      July 28, 2018 at 12:59 pm

      But you have others…we forget how it retains its nutrients. I myself am obsessed with fresh. This campaign has reminded me that frozen is excellent for some items.

  4. jodie filogomo says :Reply
    July 28, 2018 at 10:14 pm

    I am a freezing food kind of girl….it’s the way that I get some great deals on summer fruits, yet make them last until winter!!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      July 31, 2018 at 11:31 am

      You are very organised!!!!

  5. LA CONTESSA says :Reply
    July 29, 2018 at 1:04 am

    WONDERFUL…………..and congratulations on your daughters marriage!XX

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      July 31, 2018 at 11:30 am

      Thank you my friend xx

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