B&Bs Newsletter 3 Feb 2025

This week we are super excited to announce the inaugral Valentines Love Poem competition at Barnaby & Boos! Pop in to Barnaby & Boo's before the 13th of February, grab an entry form and pour your heart and creativity onto the page.

Poems will be judged on Originality, Emotional Impact and Presentation and we'll publish them in the cafe and online.

There will be prizes of champagne, chocolates and more for the winners and Barnaby Bucks for everyone who participates.

So sharpen your pencils, flex your creativity muscles and share the love!

With love

Rob, Amanda, Barnaby & Boo x

Valentines Poem Competition

Gelato vs. Ice Cream: What’s the Scoop?

Ever wondered what makes gelato so irresistibly creamy compared to ice cream? Here’s the lowdown on the delicious differences!

More Milk, Less Fat

Gelato is crafted with more milk and less cream than ice cream, often skipping egg yolks entirely. This results in a lower fat content, letting flavours like pistachio, chocolate, or fruit take center stage. Ice cream’s higher fat content makes it rich and indulgent, but it can slightly soften the intensity of flavours.

Dense vs. Airy

Gelato is churned slowly, incorporating less air for a dense, velvety texture. Ice cream, on the other hand, is churned faster, making it lighter and fluffier.

Just the Right Temperature

Gelato is served warmer than ice cream, so it’s softer and more flavourful. Ice cream, served colder, is firmer and perfect for hot days.

Hackney Gelato: Tradition Meets Innovation

They are chefs who grew up in Italy, learning from Sicily’s master gelatieri about real ingredients and traditional slow-churning techniques. London’s vibrant food scene helped them fine-tune their recipes, collaborating with top chefs to create bespoke flavours.

For years, Hackney Gelato was served exclusively in restaurants. Today, their award-winning gelato - crafted in small batches in East London - is enjoyed nationwide. With 66 Great Taste stars in seven years, they’re proud to share their passion for authentic, exceptional gelato.

So, whether you’re team gelato or ice cream, every scoop tells a story of craftsmanship, flavour, and love. Come taste the difference at B&Bs!

Find out more here!

What's on?

Comedy Night Fundraiser @ Council Chamber, The Guildhall

📍 Council Chamber, The Guildhall📅 Saturday, 15 February 2025 | 🕢 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Laugh the night away at the Guildhall’s first Comedy Fundraiser! Hosted by MC Colin Etches, this event features four fantastic comedians, including headline act Matt Price, Samantha Day, Roman Harris, and Dragos Mostenescu.

All proceeds go to the Mayor’s Charitable Trust, supporting Habitats & Heritage to preserve local green spaces and heritage.

🎟️ Early Bird: £15 (until 10 Jan) | Standard: £20Don’t miss out—book your seat now for an evening of fun for a great cause!

Get your tickets here!

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