Lidl is the latest supermarket to recall a popular food product because of the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) told customers: “Lidl is recalling McEnnedy Corn Dogs because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the product and accompanying sauce.” The FSA issued a risk statement regarding the recall: “The presence of Listeria […]
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Keep celery ’crunchy and fresh’ for up to three weeks with this storage method
Food poisoning: Expert gives advice on safe food storage It is now approaching autumn, and many people will be using celery in hearty yet warming dishes such as stews, curries, and even soups. However, it can be frustrating to buy celery for one recipe and then be not sure what to do with the rest, […]
‘Ingenious’ uses for balsamic vinegar include homemade cola and ice cream sauce
Balsamic is a dark, concentrated vinegar that originated in Modena, Italy and is best known for its complex, sweet taste. The richly flavoured condiment is made wholly or partially from grape must – freshly crushed grape juice with all the skins, seeds and stems. When it comes to cooking, balsamic is traditionally used to enhance […]
Lidl recalls children’s snack as compromised URL is ‘not suitable’ for children
Lidl is the latest major supermarket to recall a popular food product from its shelves. An important notice by Lidl said that the supermarket has recalled Paw Patrol All Butter Mini Biscotti Biscuits x 5, Paw Patrol Choc Chip Mini Biscotti Biscuits x 5, Paw Patrol Yummy Bake Bars Raspberry Flavour x 5 and Paw […]
Chef shares cooking tip for ‘perfectly crispy bacon’ that works ‘every time’
Bacon sandwiches are the ultimate weekend treat and there’s no better time to enjoy one than on International Bacon Day, which is celebrated on the first Saturday of September every year. It’s also the perfect opportunity to master how to cook crunchy bacon rashers from scratch, with absolutely no oil. And one chef has the […]
Mum explains best way to keeping lettuce fresh and crispy for longer
Express tests two lettuce storage hacks over 21 days There is nothing more refreshing than a salad that can be both healthy and quick to make, and an essential ingredient for this nutritional meal is leafy green lettuce. However, lettuce is likely to spoil quickly after only a few days of being bought at the […]
Chef’s fool-proof method to store cheese to keep it fresher for longer
TikToker’s hack to help keep food fresh for weeks It may seem common sense to simply store cheese in the fridge after coming home from the shops, but there is an easy way to ensure it stays delicious for much longer. Cheese can last weeks if stored properly, but if the conditions are not right […]
Top 20 unusual cocktail garnishes – from hot chillies to dried grasshoppers
Edible flowers (70 percent), hot chillies (62 percent), and fermented fruit (56 percent) are some of the top adventurous garnishes Brits will try in their cocktails – but they draw the line at coriander, research has found. A poll of 2,000 adults found that almost four in five (79 percent) say they will “give anything […]
Queen Camilla shares favourite food she feeds her grandkids
Queen Camilla may have dined at some of the finest establishments in the world, but she also knows her way around a kitchen. Back in 2013 the now Queen visited Godolphin Junior School in Slough where she launched British Food Fortnight’s Bring Home the Harvest project. Annika Matharu, eight, and Imaan Ganimusa, 11, asked the royal […]
The cheapest times to book a supermarket delivery slot
Brits up and down the country often find themselves booking a supermarket delivery. In fact, around 43% of us are said to place a delivery from a supermarket at least once a month. With around 16% of household income being allocated to food and non-alcoholic drinks. But the cost of living continues to bite. The […]