Mark Hobbs 
After the sheer overindulgence of the Christmas period it is good to get back to “regular” food when you can. Your standard breakfast, however, may feel a bit boring following all the festive treats. But luckily there are plenty of ways to keep the first meal of the day tasty, interesting and even healthy! In … Read more
By Margaux Laskey, The New York Times If you’re the holiday cruise director in your life (i.e., the one who does the bulk of the planning, shopping and cooking), I hope you’re still in your pajamas as you read this, sipping something warm and delightful IN A QUIET HOUSE (emphasis my own, and very much … Read more
Bananas are delicious when they’re perfectly ripe, which tends to be while they’re still firm with a little softness and bright yellow skin. That said, they can quickly turn brown and mushy if kept in the wrong place. But while many people think that tends to mean the fruit bowl, fridge or countertop, one TikTok … Read more
Two of Denver’s favorite pizza places are heading west for a pepperoni showdown. Both Blue Pan Pizza (which specializes in Detroit-style pies) and Fat Sully’s (known for its gargantuan New York-style pizzas) opened new locations recently in Golden. Golden “is growing into a top Colorado destination — for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts and the Colorado culinary … Read more
FILE: A view of Anchor Brewing Co. on Aug. 3, 2017, in San Francisco. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images The Bay Area said goodbye to many businesses in 2023. But some closures, like those of long-lived neighborhood restaurants and massive department stores, came with a dose of surprise, even shock. While a new year always brings hope, … Read more
Muffins don’t have to be sweet and for those seeking a healthy breakfast idea, these savoury versions are perfect. Packed with colourful vegetables and cooked without any oil, the egg cups are an easy way to eat more greens at the start of the day. Sharing the recipe on her blog Delicious Meets Healthy, food … Read more
Numerous cheeses, sold as either a full block or provided as part of a hamper, could be contaminated with E. Coli bacteria. Products believed to be at risk of E. Coli contamination included Mrs Kirkham’s Mild and Creamy Lancashire and Mrs Kirkham’s Tasty Lancashire. Now No 1 Waitrose and Partners, Farmhouse Kirkham’s Lancashire cheese, has … Read more
Lidl issued a statement urging customers to immediately “stop using” three Beldray Revo Cordless Vacuum models due to a potential safety hazard. “We have become aware of a manufacturing defect,” the customer notice stated. A “small number of DC adaptors” supplied with the Beldray vacuums are faulty. These hoovers have been sold in-store since 2020 … Read more
Bill Granger, the Australian chef, food writer and restaurant owner who took Aussie-style food to world capitals from London to Seoul, has died. He was 54. Granger’s family said on social media on December 26 that the chef died in a hospital in London on Christmas Day. “A dedicated husband and father, Bill died peacefully … Read more
Steamed fish is easy to make and can be paired with an endless range of other ingredients for a complete meal. While this could be rice, pasta, broccoli, potatoes, or other vegetables, British chef Jamie Oliver recommends a blend of peppers and leek with a “herby orange dressing”. As featured in his new book, “5 … Read more
