Hello Sunshiners!
Spring has well and truly arrived, and it finally feels like the lighter days are here. We hope you all had a lovely Easter Bank Holiday, managed to grab a bit of sunshine, and enjoyed some good food with the people you love!
Msemmen Masterclass
Our recent Rising Loaf event was on how to make Moroccan msemmen with Chef Nadia. We welcomed 15 wonderful people into our Sunrise store at Hendon and were thrilled to watch Nadia share her personal recipe with everyone. Nadia explained the baking process clearly from start to finish, and the msemmen was a huge hit – it disappeared fast and was enjoyed by everyone. Thank you to everyone who came along, and we can't wait to welcome you to our next Rising Loaf event!
Our Rising Loaf project is focused on sharing foods from around the world and creating community spirit in Sunderland. Thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund for making this two-year project possible.
Breadmakers We Want You!
As part of our Rising Loaf project, we're looking for passionate individuals with recipes to share. If you or someone you know would like to teach a class on baking any kind of bread, please get in contact with us via email, social media or call us at 0191 716 0713
Andrea's Superb Scones
If you have been keeping up to date with our Instagram accounts (@sunshinecooperative & @sunrise_sunderland), then Andrea's scones will be no news to you! From flavours of wild garlic & cheese, cherry and chocolate, these fresh scones have been flying off the shelves. They're beautifully light and fluffy; you're really missing out if you haven't tried them yet. But don't fret, Andrea will be whipping up some more batches over the coming weeks, so be sure to keep an eye on our socials for availability. And remember, once they're gone, they're gone!
New Crisps Just Landed
At our Sunshine store, we've had a massive delivery of the gorgeous Inessence crisps. They're made with premium ingredients, and many flavours are gluten-free! We have these popular flavours in store:
Cheese Fromage
Chorizo
Jambon
Truffle
BBQ
Honey Mustard
Olive Oil & Himalayan Salt
Wasabi
Perfect for snacking, sharing, or “accidentally” eating the whole bag.
Lemon & Wild Garlic Spring Greens
Put your veg to use with a quick recipe that pairs beautifully with bread, scones or as a side:
You’ll need:
A bunch of spring greens (or kale/cabbage)
A handful of wild garlic (or garlic plus spring onions)
Olive oil
Zest and juice of ½ a lemon
Salt and black pepper
How to make it:
Finely slice the greens and wild garlic.
Gently sauté in olive oil for 2–3 minutes until just wilted.
Add lemon zest, a squeeze of juice, salt, and pepper.
Toss and serve immediately.