{"id":10669,"date":"2016-01-22T10:16:14","date_gmt":"2016-01-22T09:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=10669"},"modified":"2016-01-22T10:16:14","modified_gmt":"2016-01-22T09:16:14","slug":"northern-ireland-tucks-in-to-breakfast-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2016\/01\/northern-ireland-tucks-in-to-breakfast-month\/","title":{"rendered":"NORTHERN IRELAND TUCKS IN TO BREAKFAST MONTH!"},"content":{"rendered":"

And don\u2019t forget Ulster FRYday on January 29!<\/h1>\n
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Two Northern Ireland greats, Dame Mary Peters and well-known chef Jenny Bristow have teamed up with Tourism Northern Ireland to get the Year of Food and Drink 2016 off to a tasty start. January is Breakfast Month and chef, Jenny Bristow shared her delicious take on a healthy Ulster Fry with Dame Mary, which included local produce like Denny\u0092s Jumbo pork sausages, Fermanagh Black Bacon, Ballyeamon eggs, Neill\u0092s Soda Bread, Hughes stuffed mushrooms and Ditty\u0092s potato bread. Don\u0092t forget that Friday 29th January is Ulster FRYday so join the fun on social media by posting a photo of your Ulster Fry using the hashtag #UlsterFRYday and you could be in with a chance of winning an overnight break and breakfast for two in the 5* Culloden Hotel - for more information visit www.discovernorthernireland.com\/ulsterfryday. For more information on Northern Ireland\u0092s Year of Food and Drink go to www.discovernorthernireland.com\/yearoffoodanddrink2016 and to find out more about Jenny\u0092s recipe go to www.jennybristow.com.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tourism Northern Ireland is kicking off the Year of Food and Drink 2016 how everyone in NI should start their day, with breakfast.<\/p>\n

January 2016 is Breakfast Month and according to Tourism NI, Northern Ireland is simply brimming with great places, including hotels, B&Bs, cafes and restaurants, that all serve delicious, locally produced food that will satisfy your taste buds and set you up for a fun day trip or relaxing short break to one of NI\u2019s great tourist attractions or destinations.<\/p>\n

Rachel Quigg, Communications & Destination PR Officer at Tourism Northern Ireland explains why everyone should tuck in to Breakfast Month:<\/p>\n

\u201cNorthern Ireland\u2019s dedicated farmers, talented food producers and creative artisans have been using our unique fields, rivers and lakes to make world-class food, for centuries.\u00a0 And breakfast, hailed as the most important meal of the day, features some of NI\u2019s finest produce including Abernethy Butter which is churned by hand in Dromara, Annaghmore Mushrooms, Kennedy bacon, White\u2019s Oats \u2013 I could go on!\u201d<\/p>\n

Breakfast lovers take note as January 29 is Ulster FRYday<\/strong> and Tourism NI wants everyone in Northern Ireland to send in photos of themselves enjoying breakfast.<\/p>\n

Rachel continued:\u00a0 \u201cWe want to end Breakfast Month on a high with a delicious celebration of Northern Ireland favourite, the Ulster Fry with Ulster FRYday<\/strong>.\u00a0 We will be asking absolutely everyone, businesses as well as individuals, to post photos online of their breakfast using hashtag #ulsterFRYday, in order to win a great prize.\u00a0 So tell your friends, work colleagues, schoolmates and family to take a snap of their breakfast and share it on social media to join in the fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tourism Northern Ireland has listed some of the key events happening around Northern Ireland for Breakfast Month as well as some local delicious products to try.<\/p>\n

Tasty Events!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Farmhouse Breakfast Week, January 24 \u2013 30 2016<\/strong>. The Farmhouse Breakfast Week campaign raises awareness of the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast and demonstrates the wealth of wonderful breakfast produce available around the country.<\/p>\n

Ulster FRYday, January 29 2016. <\/strong>This day is a celebration of the much-loved Ulster Fry!\u00a0 Everyone has their own take on the Ulster Fry \u2013 some people love beans whilst others must have mushrooms, fried egg versus scrambled egg – so this is a chance for individuals and business owners to upload pictures of how they enjoy their Ulster Fry.\u00a0 So whether you cooked it yourself or you have been served it at a hotel, B&B, restaurant or caf\u00e9, take a snap and share it online using the hashtag #ulsterFRYday and include @DiscoverNI.<\/p>\n

Breakfast at Hastings Hotels<\/strong> \u2013 Hastings are offering gourmet all day breakfasts at each of their 6 hotels throughout January.\u00a0 Guests can already avail of a choice of tasty breakfast options but Hastings Hotels is taking this one step further and for one month only people will be able to enjoy breakfast all day long. Two Gourmet All Day Breakfast Specials have been introduced and are available for only \u00a310 every day from 12pm. Made using only the very best of local produce, enjoy the Armagh Apple Potato Cake with a Gracehill Black Pudding Sausage, Moyallon Dry Cured Streaky Bacon, Clements Poached Egg and Homemade Ketchup or a Mini Northern Irish Soda Bread with Poached Egg, Glenarm Smoked Salmon and Hollandaise Sauce.<\/p>\n

Winterfell B&B, The Cuan, Strangford Village, Co Down. <\/strong> The Cuan is offering an authentic Winterfell breakfast of hot bread, butter and honey, blackberry preserves, bacon, eggs, cheese and a pot of mint tea. Enjoy Dinner, B&B from only \u00a384.95.<\/p>\n

The Big Breakfast at the Elk, The Elk, Toome, Co. Antrim, January 30, 8am \u2013 12pm. <\/strong>As part of NI Year of Food and Drink 2016, The Elk are holding a Big Breakfast where people can come along and enjoy a delicious freshly prepared and locally sourced breakfast and in return they will be asked to give a small donation to Chest Heart and Stroke NI. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Where to eat breakfast?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are thinking of taking a short break or heading out for breakfast with friends and family somewhere in Northern Ireland during Breakfast Month then take a look as this menu which features some excellent places where you can tuck into a hearty breakfast in beautiful surroundings. <\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are heading to Co. Antrim<\/strong> home of the stunning Causeway Coast, visit <\/strong>Ballygally Castle, Ballygally, Beechmount Farm B&B, Muckamore or pop into The French Rooms in Bushmills who all serve delicious breakfasts.<\/p>\n

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When in Co. Armagh, <\/strong>which is <\/strong>known for its historic cathedrals, try the Armagh City Hotel, Orchard House B&B or the Moody Boar for some memorable food to help kick start your day.<\/p>\n

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Co. Down <\/strong>is renowned for stunning mountainous views and is home to a host of tasty places for breakfast including the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa in Newcastle, Seaview Guesthouse in Rostrevor and Quails at the Gallery in Banbridge.<\/p>\n

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If you are heading to Co. Fermanagh <\/strong>for a weekend break then you are sure to experience a delicious breakfast in the Lough Erne Resort, Enniskillen, Dromard House, Lisbellaw or the Crowes Nest Enniskillen.<\/p>\n

Before exploring some of the many attractions available in Co. Derry~Londonderry <\/strong>such as the Peace Bridge or the historic City Walls, enjoy a hearty breakfast in the Everglades Hotel, Number 8 Guesthouse, City of Derry Hotel or Lost and Found Brew Bar, Coleraine.<\/p>\n

Visitors to Co. Tyrone <\/strong>will find a wide range of tourist attractions to visit such as the Ulster American Folk Park and the Sperrin Mountains. You will also find lots of places to enjoy breakfast such as Corick Country House in Clogher, The Laurels B&B Lodge, Omagh and An Creagan Restaurant, Omagh.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to celebrate Ulster FRYday<\/strong> on January 29, for your chance to win an overnight stay at the spectacular 5* Culloden Hotel and Spa for two, including a sumptuous breakfast. \u00a0To enter simply share a photo of your Ulster Fry and upload it on social media using the hashtag #ulsterFRYday. For more information go to www.discovernorthernireland.com\/ulsterfryday<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information on things to do in Northern Ireland visit www.discovernorthernireland.com<\/a> or your local tourist information centre.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

And don\u2019t forget Ulster FRYday on January 29! Tourism Northern Ireland is kicking off the Year of Food and Drink 2016 how everyone in NI should start their day, with breakfast. January 2016 is Breakfast Month and according to Tourism NI, Northern Ireland is simply brimming with great places, including hotels, B&Bs, cafes and restaurants, … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10669"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10669"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10669\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10671,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10669\/revisions\/10671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10669"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10669"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10669"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}