The Count Down Begins...

It's officially on it's way, with songs on the radio and the decorations in full force, we can't hide from the Father Christmas… especially if you have children. Christmas is here!

BUT… you don't need to be afraid, we are here to help! We are giving you these best and easiest recipes that one could ever wish for! Don't believe me? Check this out…

A few weeks ago we gave you Parsnip soup, this week we are giving you… Buttery Biscuits. They're perfect for a homemade present or a tasty treat for yourself!

All you need is;

100g unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
00g caster sugar
1 free-ange egg (lightly beaten)
275g plain flour
1tsp vanilla extract

and to decorate;
400g icing sugar
3-4 tbsp water
2-3 drops of your choice of food colouring
and Edible glitter of your choice

What to do;

First, start by preheating your oven to 190C and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
Then cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until pale, light and fluffy.

Then you should beat in the egg and vanilla extract, only a little at a time until it is well combined.

Stir in the flour until the mixtures comes together as a dough form. Once you have done this, you should then roll the dough out on a lightly floured work top surface to a thickness of around 1cm.

Using a biscuit cutter of your choice, cut all of the biscuits out of the dough and then place carefully onto the baking try.

You should bake the biscuits for around 8-10 minutes, or until alight golden brown.

Before decorating you should allow to cool. For the icing, sift the icing sugar and then mix it with water until it creates a smooth mixture, you should then add your chosen food colour.

Decorate to your own preference, and allow the icing sugar to harden before you sit back, relax and enjoy your tasty butter biscuits!

P.S We'd love you to send us a picture of what your biscuits look like! 

3 Secrets of Porridge

Well it's no secret that our hopper pots are delicious, but what you might not know is the benefit that you get from eating porridge as part of your daily routine.

Some of these are...

1. Appetite Regulation, our porridge has a high amount of dietary fiber. This will help to fill you up for longer, hopefully preventing you from overeating. 
2. Energy, carbohydrates are macronutrients which are needed for optimal brain function and to give you energy throughout the day.
3. our porridge contains Vitamin A, this is needed for your vision, cell and tissue growth and reproduction. 

Game. Set. Match.

It's time to dust off those Tennis whites... Wimbledon has begun!

We've got two weeks of Tennis madness! Whether you're watching in the comfort of your own home, or heading down to SW19 we've got you covered. Our delicious Hopper Pots are perfect to keep your energy levels up high when the Tennis is going back and fourth... and if you are going to be joining those queues step away from the burger truck, and go for a healthy pot of noodles instead!

Just remember, all you need is a flask of hot water and a Hopper Pot! :-)

Festival Fever

Summer is here which means one thing… festivals!!

That’s right, the season of festivals has well and truly begun. Weekends packed with thousands of peoples in a muddy field, having a laugh with your friends and dancing until your legs don’t let you dance anymore! It’s definitely all about having fun!

Here at Hopper Heads HQ, we love taking along the Grasshopper Hopper Pots, they are small enough to pop in a bag without taking up too much space, meaning most of the meals for the weekend are sorted! They are super tasty AND healthy, so you don't need to worry about piling on any pounds - perfect!! 

Head to our website now and get ordering!! 

Did you know... (4)

So, Summer is coming... and we are all probably on a crazy rampage to shift the extra weight! Well look no further as our porridge can help!!

Even though the warmer weather is here and Summer is approaching, don't let it stop you from tucking into a delicious pot of porridge. The oats we use are all natural, which makes them 100% natural so they are the perfect breakfast solution, especially when on the move.

Half Term Adventures!

Keeping the kids entertained over half term can be quite a struggle... especially as the weather has taken a downward spiral!

Don't let the rain stop you from heading on adventures - grab your wellies, coat and an umbrella and you're ready to head out into the great outdoors. Whether you're thinking of hiking up a hill, exploring the local countryside or visiting a farm... just get the kids outside and into the fresh air, just remember to keep your bellies full, as you don't want any angry/hungry kiddies throwing a tantrum. 

Take Grasshopper with you, our delicious soups will help keep you warm and fill you up when hunger calls! Our petite Hoppers are perfect to fit in your backpack without taking up too much space - remember to take along a flask of hot water so you can tuck in whenever you want!

The 125 Countdown

Psstt... did you know for a limited time only our Hopper Pots will be on offer! 

Today all of our Porridges, Soups and Noodles in Hopper form will be available for only £7.50 (normally £8.75) - working out at £1.25 per pot!! What's the catch you say... well there is no catch, but you do have to be quick as this discount is only available for 125 minutes! 

The 125 countdown begins at midday today... but don't forget when you hop to the website, you need to enter HOPPER125 at the checkout.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Offer only available on the Hopper Pots.

• Discount code HOPPER125 must be applied at the checkout.

• This is only available on the 14.05.14 between the hours of 12:00pm - 14:05pm.

• Only available on the Grasshopper website.
• Postage & packaging charges still apply.

Porridge, Soup & Noodles?! Oh my!

Whether you're heading out on a brisk walk with the family or heading out on an adventure with friends... take along a Hopper Pot too! 

Guaranteed all that walking/exploring will build up quite the appetite and there is nothing worse then being hungry in the middle of no where... so, grab a Hopper Pot and a flask of hot water and you will have a delicious, healthy meal instantly! 

And for the rest of April, if you buy any two cases we will throw in a third for FREE!! What you waiting for, head to the website, shop away and finish by entering VIP04 at the checkout.

Did you know... (2)

Did you know that porridge can help fight osteoporosis?
Grab a pot of our delicious oats and tuck in - a great way to keep your bones strong and healthy!

Be a winner!

The Grand National has officially kicked off!
It's time to dig out those smart clothes, head to the races and place your bets... but don't forget to fuel yourself for this big day with a delicious, warming pot of porridge!

FLIPAROLO - BRAND NEW POT!

Calling all you left-handed people out there, we've got news for you... here at Grasshopper we have been developing a brand new pot just for you!

We don't want you to have to flip hands to make our Hopper Pots feel comfortable any more, that's why we have created the.. drumroll please... Left Handed Hopper Pot!

And guess what... we have 50 to giveaway!

Just hop onto our website to be in with a chance of getting one of these limited edition pots for yourself!

The Great British Walk Off

The weather still may be rather chilly, but that doesn't mean you have to stay inside all day, the great outdoors is a simple step away... waiting to be explored.

This is something all the family can get involved in, plus it gets everyone into the crisp, fresh air - just wrap up warm and take a coat with a hood (or an umbrella) as you don't want to be caught in a down-pour.

And, of course, walking has plenty of health benefits - it strengthens your heart, helping to reduce the risk of diseases and stroke, and also boosts your vitamin D levels... which play a big role in everything from bone health to your immune system. An added bonus is that it keeps your weight in check and tones your legs, bum and tum - hurray!

Don't forget to take a break during all the walking to fuel up... our compact Hopper Pots are perfect as they are small enough to put in your bag without taking up too much room. Just take along a flask of hot water and you're done! Easy.

Where to buy Grasshopper

Our Grasshopper pots can not only be bought from our website, you can also get them in many other places from airports to universities to service stations. If you pass any of these locations/stores, why not pop in and pick up a pot!

• Whole Foods Market
• Wow Air
• Snow & Rock
• Blacks
• East Midlands Airport
• Ocado
• Loughborough University

This is only a selection of our stockists.

The Outdoor Show 2014

Hurray... the time has come, it's time for the Outdoor Show!

And of course Grasshopper will be there... so why not pop down and say hello, even check out our products and meet part of the team!

We will be at stand OU640... see you there.

The Mama Rumi Trail

Photograph by Dan Barham

Biking is always fun... exploring the great outdoors, getting covered in dirt and mud - it all equals a great day out!! Well, take it to another level by biking the Mama Tumi Trail in Ecuador. This trail will see you biking down a mountain into a rain forest and ending in a banana plantation - sounds rather exciting to us!

The Outdoor Show 2014

We are going to the Outdoor Show this month (13-16 February 2014). Hurray!

And you can come too as we have a couple of pairs of tickets to giveaway. It really is easy, all you need to do is hop onto the website and buy some tasty products, then you will automatically be entered into our prize draw!

If you are a lucky winner you will then be contacted by a member of our team... what you waiting for pop over to the website now.

Mr. Jim Davidson

Wow, Celebrity Big Brother 2014 has finished... and we must say, it has been a great season! Don't you agree? 

Well, we want to say a huge congratulations to Jim Davidson on being crowned this years winner - he truly deserved it. And... did you know that he is a fan of our delicious noodles? It's true... we even have a picture to prove it! 

Happy New Year!!

Merry Christmas

The Perfect Christmas Gift...

We are getting into the festive spirt here at Hopper Heads HQ. And as the team are feeling rather jolly, we have a fabulous gift for that one lucky customer... just in time for Christmas too!! 

That amazing present is a shiny, brand new... drumroll please... iPad Mini! Who wouldn't want to win this must-have gadget!! 

All you need to do is hop onto the Grasshopper website, (www.grasshopper-foods.com) and buy just ONE case of any of our delicious porridges, soups or noodles. Your details will then automatically be entered into our prize draw, all you need to do is sit back, eat some scrumptious Grasshopper pots and wait for the winner to be announced - will it be you? 

It really is that easy, and guess what... you can enter as many times as you want!

Be quick though, the deadline is midnight on the 19th of December 2013! 

If you want this incredible present under your Christmas tree this year... head to our website now!