Bananas are one of the most affordable fruits and there are so many ways to enjoy them as part of a healthy diet. While they’re often used as a staple breakfast ingredient, sprinkled over porridge and granola, the soft fruit can also be served as a dessert in its own right. When covered with sweet […]

Consumer advice and comparison website Which? revealed that the most affordable supermarket this year is Lidl. Lidl “is the only retailer where shoppers can pick up all their barbecue food essentials for less than £30,” they explained. Lidl GB chief commercial officer, Peter de Roos, commented: “At Lidl, we’re officially fired up for the summer […]

9 in 10 Brits say cocktails are needed to host an impressive dinner party Nearly nine in ten Brits say they are not truly impressed by a dinner party – unless cocktails are served, according to research. Even during the cost-of-living crisis, it seems Brits have not lowered their expectations – with 86 percent wanting […]

Good news for raspberry lovers! After a delay caused by the scorching heat in June, a bountiful harvest of British raspberries has finally arrived on supermarket shelves. The peak production of this summer favourite fruit has just begun, and it’s time to make the most of this juicy fruit. Raspberries not only taste delicious but […]

Crisp lovers put supermarket labels head to head with big brands in a blind taste test which saw one retailer come out on top. While leading manufacturers including Pipers, Tyrells and Kettle are specialists at making the salty snacks, the 64 survey participants voted Co-op’s own label as the best option. Ranked as the “best […]

If you’re a fan of Chinese takeaways, chances are you have a go-to dish that you order time and time again. And no Chinese meal is complete without a side dish or two, with prawn crackers and crispy seaweed being particularly popular choices. However, it seems many people are unaware of how crispy seaweed is […]

In a previous video, which has been watched by over 10 million people, @Nannabea showed her step-by-step guide to making Yorkshire puddings in the air fryer.  After pre-heating her air fryer, she took eight individual round tins – ceramic dishes work just as well – and put a small knob of lard in each one. […]

Home Bargains recalled the Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour due to the “high levels of caffeine that have been found in the product”. “This makes the product unsafe to consume,” the retailer explained and urged customers to return the item. The Food Standards Agency explained that too much caffeine can produce “anxiety, sleeplessness, agitation, palpitations, […]

Like most dips and side dishes, salsa tastes best when it’s made fresh from scratch. While some prefer it with a sauce-heavy tomato base, the most traditional recipe is made from an array of chunkier ingredients. Whether it’s being served as a side dish for crisps and crudites, or to go with a barbecue feast, […]

Nothing quite beats the taste of food that’s been cooked on a barbecue, especially on a hot summer’s day. Whether it’s vegetable skewers or beef burgers that are grilled over hot coals, quality ingredients and a reliable set of tools are essential to make them a success. But according to Mike Reid, culinary director of […]