New law to change the way we shop at Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons

A new law could change the way we shop at major supermarkets like Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons. The proposed rule aims to end the use of pre-packed fruit and vegetables, banning plastic packaging and encouraging customers to pick up loose produce instead. This move is expected to significantly reduce environmentally-damaging waste. Catherine … Read more

SF’s Bi-Rite snarled in class action lawsuit for unpaid overtime wages

File — A class action lawsuit filed against the San Francisco grocery chain claims that some employees regularly worked overtime and did not receive overtime wages.  Alyssa Pereira / SFGate A former Bi-Rite employee has filed a class action lawsuit against the San Francisco grocery chain with a series of allegations that include unpaid overtime, … Read more

How to cook chilli con carne with Jamie Oliver’s easy and delicious recipe

Chilli con carne is a very popular dish to cook amongst Britons, adored for its rich and spicy flavours. The dish is essentially a stew of meat and spices, served with or without beans depending on which recipe you use. Beef is most commonly the meat used (either minced or in chunks) but pork is … Read more

Guanella Pass Brewing is bankrupt, millions of dollars in debt

Guanella Pass Brewing, which has locations in Georgetown and Empire, is bankrupt. The 7-year-old brewery filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Dec. 30. It has $2.3 million in debt, far more than the $860,000 in gross revenue that it earned in 2023. Guanella Pass became Georgetown’s first brewery since Prohibition when it opened in May 2017 at … Read more

Make Mary Berry’s ‘very best’ healthy pea and mint soup recipe in 15 minutes

Mary Berry declared there is “no better soup flavour and no better soup colour” to enjoy than her pea and mint soup. Described as the “very best soup” to have, you can replicate Mary Berry’s success in as little as 15 minutes. With enough helpings to serve six people, you can feed a family for … Read more

Milieu Fermentation taking Ursula Brewery space in Aurora

Beer drinkers will find a new brewery in a familiar location this spring when Milieu Fermentation opens in the former Ursula Brewery space at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. Founded by Rob Bessett — the award-winning former head brewer at both Ursula and Loveland’s Verboten Brewing — and Andrew Bergeron, who works as a … Read more

Pebble Beach Food and Wine returns after 4-year hiatus

Elegant snacks at the Pebble Beach Food and Wine event. Courtesy Pebble Beach Food and Wine After four years, the extravagant Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival returns in April. Dormant since 2020, the elegant culinary spectacle returns to the California seaside town for four days, featuring influential and world-famous chefs from across the country. … Read more

Recipe: ‘Turbocharge weight loss’ with high protein sausage soup

Soup can be tasty, nutritious and extra filling when made with the right protein-rich ingredients. While popular flavours like cream of tomato, potato and minestrone taste great, they’re not the healthiest options. One food blogger has found the perfect recipe for a low-carbohydrate and high-protein meal that’s great for winter. Sharing the formula on the … Read more

Flavorful recipes to reboot and refresh

By Emily Weinstein, The New York Times Well, everyone, I’ve eaten a lot of cookies in the last few weeks, and I’ve had a good time doing it. But now I’m cruising into 2024 ready for food that’s lighter on the butter but still brimming with flavor. Maybe you’re in the same boat? If so, … Read more

Simple solution to store peeled potatoes doesn’t involve lemon juice

Potatoes are known as a store cupboard ingredient for a reason – namely their long shelf life. When kept in a cool, dark spot, spuds will generally keep for weeks, if not months at a time without turning green or sprouting. But much like apples which are prone to browning when cut or peeled, starchy … Read more