The full issue is available online including all of the delicious recipes from top chefs and celebrities, interviews and features. A big 'thank you' to the Observer Food Monthly for supplying us with these images, and also to Mary McCartney who photographed the front cover.
The Observer Food Monthly magazine is publishing a vegetarian special issue, guest edited by Paul, Mary and Stella McCartney. On sale, this Sunday (July 18) it's going to be packed with interviews, features, celebrity recipes and more - don't miss buying your copy.
Congratulations to the 4 lucky people who won VIP tickets to the 2010 Isle of Wight festival where Paul McCartney was headlining on Sunday night. We hope everyone who went to the festival had a fantastic time!
Linda McCartney Foods is proud to announce the launch of the Linda McCartney veggie burger in the flaghip Hard Rock Café and Restaurant in London. The burger has been launched as part of a special Meat Free Monday menu which will run every Monday throughout 2010, but will be available all day, every day on the cafe's main menu as well. The Linda McCartney burger will also be available at Hard Rock Calling, on from the 25th to 27th June, Hyde Park London.
We’ve just launched our official Facebook and Twitter pages, so why not join in the fun. We’ll be sharing recipes, the latest product news and discussions, favourite links and photos plus you’ll also have the chance to win some great stuff!
If you're a fashion fan, click the link below to read the recent Sunday Times Style article about how Linda McCartney's ethical lifestyle has inspired recent fashion trends.
Ocado has announced its support of Meat Free Monday and in honour of the new partnership Ocado has a special offer just for Meat Free Monday supporters. To find out more about Meat Free Monday visit their website and shop online at Ocado where you can buy delicious Linda McCartney Sausages and Deep Filled Country Pies.
Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million homes and businesses turned their lights off for one hour to make their stand against climate change. Only a year later and Earth Hour had become a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries participating. Global landmarks such as the, Sydney Harbour Bridge, The CN Tower in Toronto, The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and Rome’s Colosseum, all stood in darkness, as symbols of hope for a cause that grows more urgent by the hour.
In March 2009, hundreds of millions of people took part in the third Earth Hour. Over 4000 cities in 88 countries officially switched off to pledge their support for the planet, making Earth Hour 2009 the world’s largest global climate change initiative.
Earth Hour 2010 takes place on Saturday 27 March at 8.30pm (local time) and is a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community throughout the world. It is a call to stand up, to take responsibility, to get involved and lead the way towards a sustainable future. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Europe to Asia to the Americas will stand in darkness. People across the world from all walks of life will turn off their lights and join together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet.
Let’s make 2010 the biggest Earth Hour yet! It’s Showtime! Show the world what can be done.
Don’t forget also the clocks go forward Saturday night.
In April we will be adding 3 new delicious new ready meals to our range.
Look out for vegetarian meatballs with pasta, vegetarian chilli with wedges and vegetarian
cannelloni in selected ASDA stores from the 17th April. All our meals are free from artificial
colours, flavours and preservatives.
Vegetarian Meatballs with Pasta Meat free meatballs made from soya protein with free range egg cavatappi
pasta and seasoned tomato sauce. This meal is low in fat and high in protein.
Vegetarian Cannelloni
Fresh free range egg pasta rolls filled with spinach and soya mince on a bed
of tomato sauce, topped with béchamel sauce and sprinkled with vegetarian
cheddar cheese.
Vegetarian Chilli with Wedges Spicy chilli made with tomatoes, kidney beans, red peppers and mushrooms
with lightly seasoned potato wedges. This dish is vegan friendly.
The film Food Inc was recently premiered in London at a special event hosted by Stella McCartney, guests at the event were served vegetarian mini burgers, hot dogs and veggie chicken sticks courtesy of Linda McCartney foods.
The film is an in-depth look at food production in America and tackles many relevant issues facing the food industry and consumers today.
Thanks to all that entered the Linda McCartney competition to win tickets to see Paul McCartney close his Good Evening Europe Tour in London.
Congratulations to Remmie Williams the lucky winner of the Paul McCartney concert tickets. Remmie won two tickets to see Paul McCartney perform and a pre-show meal courtesy of Jimmy Monaco's, who ran an exclusive Linda McCartney Burger for the night.
Remmie and her friend had a fantastic evening, she said 'We had the best night wow what a concert absolutely fantastic brilliant seats, Paul McCartney was sensational definitely the concert of the year.'
Congratulations also to the 10 runners up who will each receive a special hamper of delicious Linda McCartney products.
Many thanks also to all those at the O2 who helped in the set up and serving of Linda McCartney food on the night.
The Linda McCartney Foods Team.
P.S. There are of course 2 of your 5 a day in the new Linda McCartney Sausage Casserole.
A new hearty and wholesome British dish joins the Linda McCartney line up.
Spicy bean & sausage casserole(Available now at Sainsbury’s)
2 vegetarian sausages and a mix of beans in a spicy sauce.
Our new Burger was tested in the Sunday Express magazine on the 16th August. Anthony Worrall-Thompson awarded us the star and the highest points with 8/10 in his ‘tried and tested’ column, tasting various veggie burgers. Previously our sausage won the test too :-)
Paul, Mary and Stella have been discussing the Meat Free Monday campaign in The Telegraph.
We are proud to be supporting Meat Free Monday – the UK’s national challenge to help reduce carbon emissions and the impact that eating meat too often has on the planet’s resources. By making a few changes to your store-cupboard and actively choosing to go meat free just once a week (and maybe more if you like the benefits) you can help effect real environmental benefits.
So...to help make it as easy as possible to be part of Meat Free Monday, why not download our recipe cards or take a look at Recipes and Tips to learn more and even download your very own favourites. It's all about sharing great meat free food...
The refreshed images of our website reflects the personal connection between the brands original pioneer and the McCartney family today continuing Linda's ethics and values. The new look is also being rolled out across all our packaging, so look out for our new bold logo in the meat free / vegetarian frozen aisle.
The new site has also been enhanced to improve its usability and provide easier access to frequently asked questions. Many thanks to all those that have provided feedback and please keep it coming.
Balti Curry (Available now at Sainsbury's)
Chunky soya pieces in rich, spicy, curry sauce with chana daal and sweet mango
Moroccan tagine (Available now at Sainsbury's)
Chunky soya pieces in a sauce with warm, rich spice flavours
combined with sweet fruits, lemon and chickpeas
Thai Green Curry(Available now at Sainsbury's)
Chunky soya pieces in classic creamy Thai sauce with coconut,
lime, coriander, galangal and Thai basil
Country Pie – New Improved Recipe!
Based on customer feedback we’ve made our country pies even more delicious with a new improved recipe. Made with the new Linda McCartney Mince, reduced garlic and light flaky pastry they’re a filling winter warmer. Try them and tell us what you think.
Our tasty, new Vegetarian Mince launches in Sainsbury’s this month and other stores soon. Made from succulent soya mince it’s a healthy alternative - fat-free, high in protein and rich in fibre.
Linda enabled people to have confidence, enthusiasm and know-how to prepare home-cooked meat-free meals for all the family. She believed in encouraging people to be creative cooks, supporting and equipping them in their quest to eat less meat whilst still being able to enjoy delicious and wholesome meals.
The new Vegetarian Mince continues Linda’s mission, in promoting a meat-free lifestyle and sets a new ethical standard for the brand being packed in a fully biodegradable bag.
“Linda inspired countless people around the world to go meat-free. Linda was so passionate about demonstrating how delicious vegetarian food could be. She was a great believer that there is just as much taste and flavour in a meal that’s meat free.” The McCartney Family. This new product is a welcome addition to our range of delicious meat-free dishes, and is just the beginning of a line of exciting new ingredients coming soon.
The coverage of Paul McCartney highlighting the UN’s findings on the effects of climate change by eating less meat continues to gather momentum. Embrace ‘Meat-Free Mondays’ and help cut carbon emissions!
Summer McCartney Family Barbeque. Sir Paul McCartney loves bringing his family together over food. Why not try some of the delicious summer recipes featured in the recent Saturday Times article. The summer recipes include Mexican Cornbread, Tomato and Chilli Salsa, Sicilian Bean and Potato Salad and Peaches with Butterscotch Sauce.
National
Vegetarian Week is an initiative of
The Vegetarian Society
National
Vegetarian Week
Enjoy Life, Enjoy Great Food.
Take the veggie
taste test – better for
you, better for the environment.
Linda McCartney Foods wholly
supports National Vegetarian
Week, 19th – 25th
May 08. This celebratory week
is the perfect reason to begin
on
a journey to eat less meat in
our diets, benefiting our health
as
well as the environment.
Linda McCartney Foods has developed
over the years as our health
values and ethics have changed.
The quality
and sourcing of the ingredients,
the recipes and overall taste
of the dishes has evolved, reflecting
our aspirations for more wholesome,
honest and nutritious food. Linda’s
family are proud of the brands’ heritage
and of the products Linda created,
as well as the quality of the
chosen ingredients and the taste
experiences
of individual dishes.
Why not try the delicious new Cumberland
Style Sausage Rolls with spicy
tomato chutney and new potatoes,
or the comforting lasagne with
fresh green salad and crusty herb
rolls.
For more information on National
Vegetarian Week visit
Visit the James Hyman Gallery in Mayfair
to see “Linda McCartney Photographs”,
the very first major exhibition of Linda’s
photographs presented in the UK.
Photographed from the 1960s up until the late 1990s, these pictures present a
personal record of the times and feature many rarely seen works, as well as better
known images.
The exhibition includes portraits of Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Paul McCartney,
John Lennon, Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel, Gilbert & George and Mick Jagger.
It also presents landscapes, intimate interiors, self-portraits and family life.
Paul McCartney says: “An exhibition presenting the range of Linda’s
photographic work is long overdue, so I’m obviously pleased that this show
is happening. James Hyman, my daughter Mary, and I have worked on it now for
three years, and the result is a sensitive selection of works that really demonstrates
Linda’s creative output as a photographer. The photographs not only illustrate
her incredible talent as an artist, but as someone who was very much connected
to the culture of the times, and wasn’t afraid to challenge herself, or
her subject.”
25 April to 19 July 2008
Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm
Saturday 10am to 2pm
James Hyman Gallery, 5 Savile Row, London W1S 3PD
Telephone 020 7494 3857
Paul & Mary
visit the Fakenham factory
Paul and Mary recently
made a return visit to the Linda
McCartney factory in Fakenham. “It’s
great to be back” said Paul.
Their last visit had been with
Linda years earlier and the return
brought back many happy memories.
Donned in Health & Safety gear, Paul and Mary enjoyed wandering
around the facility chatting to workers on the assembly line.
They were amazed to see all of the changes and how the operation
works on a day to day basis.
With much amusement they joined in the assembly line and placed
sheets of free-range egg pasta on top of the lasagne. “It
was certainly harder than I thought . . . but I managed it” Paul
said, managing not to drop any pasta. “However, later
they told me that they’d put the line on half speed especially
for us!”
Not only did Paul and Mary participate on the factory floor
they also discussed exciting new plans for the future of the
brand.
“We had a great day, thanks to everyone!”
Paul and Mary McCartney
You can’t beat the homemade taste of our new Sausage Rolls
Linda McCartney Sausage Rolls are the latest
addition to our range of delicious, wholesome foods. They
are the perfect hearty seasonal meal or snack – a tasty
and warming treat to help you through the coldest days.
These flavourful Sausage Rolls have been made to a carefully developed recipe
that ensures a truly satisfying and home-cooked taste: A Cumberland-style vegetarian
sausage, flavoured with onions and a pinch of seasoning is wrapped in light,
crumbling, flaky pastry.
This hearty classic is best served piping hot from the oven – either alone
or accompanied by some homemade chutney. Alternatively, they work just as well
as a light meal - perhaps with lightly seasoned potato wedges and a side of fresh
butter beans for a really comforting dinner to share with friends and family.
Our vegetarian Sausage Rolls are a convenient solution, a handy standby for any
kitchen and a perfect addition to the party buffet. They are quick to bake and
simple to serve but offer all the flavour and taste of an irresistible home-baked
classic dish.
We pride ourselves on using the best wholesome and natural ingredients in each
of our products. Our latest recipes reflect Linda’s original product and
keep true to the spirit and ethos that she instilled into the range.
During the summer festival
period we took to the road on our Taste the
Change Tour. Great music, people we met a
long the way and our take on festival food,
why not watch the clip above.
The
Observer Food Monthly, Vegetarian Special Nigel Slater Cooks
Linda’s Classics – The day
the McCartney’s came to lunch.
