{"id":5224,"date":"2012-11-20T17:00:45","date_gmt":"2012-11-20T16:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=5224"},"modified":"2012-11-20T17:00:45","modified_gmt":"2012-11-20T16:00:45","slug":"doodle-cook-a-female-led-belfast-company-goes-global","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2012\/11\/doodle-cook-a-female-led-belfast-company-goes-global\/","title":{"rendered":"Doodle Cook: A Female-Led Belfast Company Goes Global"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Belfast invention Doodle Bread, launched in 2008 by young designer Rose Kane with the backing of major investor Esynergy, has received the go-ahead to launch as a major brand for Christmas 2012.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/blue_everythingbigkit_small-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-5225\" title=\"blue_everythingbigkit_small (2)\" src=\"http:\/\/www.whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/blue_everythingbigkit_small-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"399\" height=\"251\" \/><\/a>An online shop with its offices based in the regenerating and startup-friendly Twin Spires area of West Belfast, Doodle Cook is already a trending gift vendor for the Christmas season.<\/p>\n<p>Set to become an online leader in kids cooking products and education, Doodle Cook has arrived at the right time and place. The company capitalises on the influence of a growing digital economy as well as a regional love for the tradition of cooking and baking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Forward-Thinking Outfit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.doodlecook.com\/\">www.DoodleCook.com<\/a> carries a range of children\u2019s products, perfect for the coming winter months that will drive kids and adults indoors.<\/p>\n<p>The company blog is full of text and video tutorials, contests to win free products, printable educational materials for kids, helpful cooking tips, and posts on topics such \u201cWhy You Should Get Your Kids Cooking!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Doodle Cook company culture is one of play, invention and inclusiveness. \u201cCooking is a great way to learn creatively and to spend time with your family,\u201d says founder Rose. \u201cIt\u2019s a rewarding activity for everyone, not just women and mothers.\u201d Most of the products are purposely gender-neutral.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Arriving at the Right Moment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dreamed up by Rose, Doodle Cook is now driven by three creative women\u2014a product designer, an interface designer, and a stand-up comedienne\u2014who share her passion for \u201cedu-tainment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is the right sort of company to launch in Belfast right now,\u201d according to Doodle Cook\u2019s Interactive Media and PR Manager Danielle Barrios-O\u2019Neill. \u201cWe are positioned to capture both the global online social media market, and the family-focused market of Ireland and the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Currently Doodle Cook products are carried by House of Fraser, Moore\u2019s and Beale\u2019s, with agreements pending for trials in John Lewis and Selfridge\u2019s stores in the Spring.<\/p>\n<p>For current contests, product specials and to see the range of Doodle Cook products, you can visit their website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.doodlecook.com\/\">www.DoodleCook.com<\/a> and follow the team on Facebook and Twitter (@DoodleCooks).<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re always happy to provide more information through e-mail or interview. Press and online media queries should be directed to Danielle Barrios-O\u2019Neill at <a href=\"mailto:danielle@doodlecook.com\">danielle@doodlecook.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Belfast invention Doodle Bread, launched in 2008 by young designer Rose Kane with the backing of major investor Esynergy, has received the go-ahead to launch as a major brand for Christmas 2012. 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