How to cook ‘incredible’ poached eggs without a pan or white vinegar

Eggs are one of the most versatile cooking ingredients but it doesn’t mean they’re always easy to work with – especially when being poached. Chances are you’ve not been successful when using a saucepan and boiling water and may have turned to white vinegar to solve the issue. But more often than not, the eggs … Read more

Opinion | 6 annoying food trends I’d like to see less of in 2024, from truffle on everything to tomahawk steaks and fake meats

In with the new, out with the old. With the New Year, we expect new ideas and exciting prospects in the food and hospitality industry. It also means good riddance to stale trends and tired ploys. Here are a few things I would like to see less of in 2024: 1. Alternative proteins Vegetarian dining … Read more

Keep bread ‘fresher for longer’ – how to stop it from becoming stale or mouldy

Bread is one of the most common foods to show up on our shopping list, as it is estimated nearly 11 million loaves are sold in the UK each day.  According to the experts at the UK Flour Millers, 99.8 percent of British households buy bread, with 50 percent of these loaves used to make … Read more

Paris Michelin-star restaurant that inspired Disney’s Ratatouille, Tour d’Argent, is reborn in time for 2024 Olympics and Notre Dame reopening

“It’s very reassuring for many customers to see that such establishments are still present in our history, and in French gastronomic history,” says owner and chief executive Andre Terrail. The Tour d’Argent’s owner and chief executive, Andre Terrail. Photo: AP The restaurant claims to be the oldest in Paris, its 1582 opening date embossed on … Read more

37-year-old Berkeley Thai restaurant loved by Cal students has closed

Berkeley Thai House, a Thai restaurant popular with UC Berkeley students, has closed after 37 years. The iconic second-story spot just two blocks from campus closed its doors on Dec. 15, the restaurant shared on Instagram. The news was first reported by the San Francisco Business Times.  Fans of Berkeley Thai House can still enjoy their … Read more

How to make Mary Berry’s ‘comforting’ one-pot sausage stew

Winter is a time when most people are looking for something rich and hearty for dinner to cheer them up during the colder weather. Mary Berry’s sausage and red pepper hot pot is the perfect dish to warm anyone up, as not only is it delicious and made with simple ingredients, but it is incredibly … Read more

Alamo Drafthouse employees protest, push for Denver-area union

Dozens of workers at the Westminster location of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain are planning to unionize to combat what they allege are dangerous working conditions, low pay amid record profits, and firings related to union action and HR complaints, leaders said Tuesday. Employees will rally outside the six-year-old Sloans Lake location, at 4255 W. … Read more

Make Jamie Oliver’s ‘super easy delicious seafood dish’

British chef Jamie Oliver said: “This delicious seafood dish looks – and tastes – so impressive, but is super-speedy and simple to make.” Ready in 15 minutes, you can have this tasty and healthy recipe in front of you in no time. When you’re short-pressed for time, it can be tempting to put on frozen … Read more

Wetherspoons pints and cocktails reduced to as little as £1.99

The UK pub chain has launched a massive January sale across its food and drink menus. Despite already having a loyal customer base for its low prices, the latest discounts at JD Wetherspoons pubs mean selected pints now cost less than £2. Customers will find the staggeringly low sale prices live from today until January … Read more

Recipe: Pesto breakfast eggs are ‘an amazing Slimming World staple’

Healthy eating is easy to stick to with the right approach and that includes enjoying flavoursome, hearty meals. Eggs are the perfect ingredient to help you do just that thanks to their high protein content and nutritious benefits – not forgetting their versatility. This filling Slimming World recipe is just one way to enjoy them, … Read more