Dear Kims Mini Meals,

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Travellers are impressed by your business and service standards-

and it shows in their reviews.

We're recognising this impressive accomplishment

by presenting you with a coveted 'Recommended on TripAdvisor' sticker.

As only 3+ rated properties will receive this TripAdvisor accolade,

We hope you'll display your sticker with pride for customers to see.

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Congratulations again on your recognition and keep up the good work!

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Aberdeen Angus Beef comes from Angus Cattle originally bred in Scotland and is famous worldwide.

Aberdeen Angus Cattle are now bred in other parts of the world but from original Scottish stock.

They are polled cattle (hornless) and can be red or black; sometimes with white udder,

and are separately bred in the USA as Black Angus or Red Angus,

with Black being the most popular breed over there.

Original, home-grown Aberdeen Angus steak is still considered to be the best

however and can be dated back to the 18th century

when a man called Hugh Watson is credited with founding the breed,

rom a selection of the hornless cattle which were known in those days as Angus Doddies.

He chose the best of these black polled cattle for his initial herd, along with his star bull;

known as Old Jock. Coupled with his favourite cow, called Old Granny,

the pair were responsible for producing many stock lines which still continue today.

The pure bred lines of Aberdeen Angus cattle, whether in their natural Scotland or overseas from exported stock,

ensure top-quality beef for the most delicious steaks possible.

Naturally grass fed; their diet is supplemented in bad weather by vegetables and hay,

to ensure an all natural diet which adds to the nutritional value and flavour of the meat.

The marbled appearance of an Aberdeen Angus steak ensures that the meat will remain juicy

and tender when cooked and the fat content and calorie content will be lower than in other meats.

Lean beef is known as an excellent source of protein

and among the best examples of this is Aberdeen Angus steak

Fillet, Sirloin, Rib Eye, Rump, T-Bone, Porterhouse;

any Aberdeen Angus Steak variation is an excellent choice, well worth paying a little extra for,

to know that the result is going to be a tasty, juicy, top quality steak.

If a joint of beef for roasting is required; Topside, Silverside, or Prime Rib are all great choices,

while Brisket, Chine or Chuck will be ideal for pie fillings, casseroles, soups and stews.

Whatever the choice of recipe, there is no doubt that Aberdeen Angus Steak

and Beef will provide the most succulent, delicious and nutritious meat possible.

Scottish beef in general can nowadays rival even the best Argentinian beef

and Aberdeen Angus is by far the cream of the crop.

The words Aberdeen Angus Beef have become synonymous the world over with Top Quality Beef.

Congratulations!

You've done it again!

Locals around Edinburgh say you have one of the best spots around.

How do we know?

They keep writing reviews about your business, and last we checked,

you had 10 Yelp reviews and an average rating of 5 stars out of 5.

We think that's pretty impressive.

It's official - People on Yelp really love you! - Kim's Mini Meals

As a result you have earned the enclosed limited - edition

'People Love Us on Yelp'

window cling in recognition of being such a well-loved local favourite.

Display it proudly to let yelpers in Edinburgh know that

you are Yelp approved and a business worth checking out!

To see for yourself what locals are saying about you visit yelp.co.uk

and search for 'Kim's Mini Meals' in 'Edinburgh'.

You'll find honest opinions, glowing praise, constructive feedback...

and let's face it, you're curious.

Huge congratulations from all of us at Yelp!

Jeremy S., CEO and Co-Founder, Yelp

Tonight ten of the Total Food Geeks (and one honorary member and fellow foodie, Alaster)  delivered into the wonder-filled world of Kim's korean restaurant, Edinburgh Old Town, for our January themed Good Things in Small Packages' dinner.

We’re sure that there will be lots more discussion surrounding this wonderful restaurant both on and off the TFGE site, but for now, on behalf of the whole TFGE group, we wanted to say our most sincere thanks to Mr and Mrs Kim and their team for a truly perfect evening. Your strapline “Elegant and Comfy, Just Like Home” is just a hint at the precious experience in store for those that visit you.

We left the night buzzing and wanting to spread the word, so as a teaser of what’s yet to come, we’ve included the review that we put on their site (as soon as we got home of course!) below…

“We visited Kim’s Mini Meals as a group of eleven food lovers, and since our group began we have never felt so warmly welcomed and utterly delighted by a restaurant. The food was perfect; filling, delicious and delicate. Our hosts were insightful, charming and full of character. In short, a memorable night where stories were told, tastes were savoured and repeat visits were guaranteed.”

Thank you Kim’s Mini Meals!

Traditional Kimchi is a spicy, fermented condiment.

This staple Korean food is made from cabbage, garlic, salt and other seasonings and vinegar and  fermented for 3-4 months.

The long fermentation allows the probiotics to  grow and multiply, and the nutrients in the vegetables to be “pre-digested”  and made more bio-available.

There are 187 historic and current varieties  of kimchi.

Kimchi is Korea’s best known food, the pride of Korea – a cultural icon and  national treasure. It is served at almost every meal.

The average  consumption of kimchi is around 40 kilos per person per year.

Recognized as one of the world’s healthiest foods, kimchi is loaded with  key vitamins, kimchi contains healthy bacteria that aid digestion, plus it  is low calorie and high fibre.

It is more than just a spicy food. It is renowned for its restorative and  rejuvenation properties and it scientifically proven to eliminate  unfriendly bacteria and boost immunity.

In 2003 an outbreak of what became known as SARS occurred in Asia, while  other countries were badly affected, Korea was virtually untouched.

Also,  the Korean chickens infected with the H5N1 (avian flu) virus, recovered  after eating food which contained the same good bacteria found in kimchi.

Subsequent studies (on 200 chickens) by Korea Food Research Institute  supported the theory that it enhanced immunity.

In fact several studies have shown that kimchi probiotics protect against  even the worst viruses and bacteria.

The “good” bacteria in kimchi produce  bacteriocins – which are harmless to the body and the rest of your “good” bacteria, but are toxic to the “bad” bacteria.

Kimchi also enhances the  body’s immune defences with its effects on the body’s immune system – the  Peyer’s patches

(or aggregated lymphoid nodules which form a part of the  body’s immune system) – inside your gut.

Enhancing your immune system is crucial to your well being. The single  biggest risk factor for deadly infection or disease is a weakened immune  system.

Research (Kor J. Microbiol, Biotechnol (2008) 36(2), 106-114) also shows  that kimchi probiotics fights ulcer-causing Helicobacter pylori bacteria.

Further, kimchi produces beneficial SCFA’s (short chain fatty acids) which  are reported to inhibit the development of invasive colon cancers.

This is  supported by numerous clinical findings, including some published in the  Journal of Nutrition (2001: 131:3041S-3046S, and 2002: 132, 1012-1017).

Kimchi is so highly regarded in Korea that price increases in 2010, which  followed poor weather conditions for harvesting the cabbage, were  considered a national tragedy.

However, you don’t have to worry about  eating 40 kilos of kimchi each year or the price!

The easy way to benefit from the goodness of kimchi is to consume easy to  take concentrated kimchi extract.

Oriyen concentrated kimchi extract  contains both the friendly bacteria and the health boosting fermented  kimchi,

providing the positive synergistic effects for killing “bad”  bacteria and enhancing immunity. 

It’s more than just probiotics!

Oriyen Korean Kimchi Concentrate Powder combines the goodness of natural  nutrients in fermented kimchi with the health-promoting benefits of kimchi  probiotics.

Probiotics like kimchi help support weight management…promote a healthy  gut…maintain vim and vigor…and aid in the reduction of yeast growth.

What are probiotics – and why do you need them?

As defined by word-renowned experts, probiotics are “live organisms which,  when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host  organism.”

This healthy bacteria helps support and maintain the necessary  balance with unhealthy bacteria in the intestines.

Probiotics are consumed in fermented foods or dietary supplements with  active live cultures.

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and bifidobacteria are the  most common microbes used in probiotics.

When you take antibiotics, you’re killing the “good” bacteria along with  the “bad”.

The human body needs billions of probiotic bacteria to function  effectively, and ideally we have large stores of them.

However, due to poor  diet, lifestyles, and overuse of medications, these “friendly” bacteria are  destroyed. Replenishing probiotics is essential to:

• Restore the healthy flora in your gut…
• Produce B vitamins your body needs…
• Kill or inhibit yeast growth…
• Offset the negative effects of antibiotics…

Oriyen Korean Kimchi Concentrated Powder gives you the nutritional  equivalent of over FOUR POUNDS of fermented kimchi – all in a single  sachet.

That’s a powerful little pack of nutrition!

One serving = the goodness of over 4Ibs of fermented kimchi.  Plus, it’s so quick and easy. No refrigeration is needed for this handy sachet.

Just pour it into your mouth. No muss, no fuss. 

Patented “Triple Coating” to protect the live Kimchi probiotics from harsh actions of stomach acid and bile salt,

allowing them a safe passage to the  large intestines to exert their benefits…

Patented processing method to isolate viable Kimchi probiotics and Kimchi  nutrients…

(Formulated by Dr Yong-Hyun, Jung Co-work with Soon Chun Hyang University, South Korea (2009-2010) Prof Dong-Hyun Kim, respected kimchi researcher. Kyung Hee University,  South Korea)

We take care, not only of the content, but the container. 

The plates we use for the meals are famous bone china, from Royal Doulton to Wedge Wood and others.

(Villeroy & Boch, Potmerion...)

We believe that the presentation of the food is as important as the taste in your experience at Kim's Mini Meals.