Urgent alert for Waitrose shoppers as nibbles are ‘unsafe’

Alerting the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Waitrose has asked customers to return two food products that are “unsafe to eat”. Anyone who has Waitrose 8 Red Onion Bhajis with a Date and Tamarind Dip is being asked to return the product to the store. Waitrose said: “We apologise that it has been necessary to recall … Read more

How alcohol affects your health, why you should consider joining in Dry January – and why a month without drink is not enough

A team from Oxford University in the UK found in a June 2023 study that more Chinese men are drinking alcohol. Oxford University researcher Iona Millwood says alcohol can affect the liver, brain, and other organs in different ways, not all of which are fully understood. Photo: Iona Millwood Those who reported having alcohol in … Read more

Opinion | Best food in 2023: my favourite dishes of the year, from sushi in Hong Kong to street food noodles in Thailand, and a very special cocktail in Japan

On the menu: konbini-style egg salad sandwiches, store-bought onigiri, home-made smoked salmon, and lots of fresh fruit and vegetables to begin January 1 in the most wholesome way possible. A New Year’s Day breakfast on top of Cape Collinson. Photo: Charmaine Mok And now we come to the end of 2023, with hundreds of restaurants … Read more

Recipe: Mary Berry’s ‘quick version’ of lamb tagine is so easy to make

Tagine makes for a great mid-week or occasion meal, but its long cooking time often puts people off making it from scratch. The dish is loved for its rich, deep flavours which come from the blend of spices that are soaked up by the fruits, vegetables and in this case, tender lamb meat. While the … Read more

Revolutionary way to poach an egg without a saucepan or boiling water

If you’ve ever struggled to poach an egg using a saucepan and boiling water, there’s a game-changing hack that will make the process much easier. A TikTok user shared a genius method for poaching eggs in the microwave, and it’s taking the internet by storm. The trick, shared by @danarebeccadesigns, involves breaking an egg into … Read more

Make Mary Berry’s ‘ultimate chocolate roulade’ with only six ingredients – recipe

There are only six ingredients needed for Mary Berry’s tasty chocolate roulade. And, even better yet, the bake can be made from start to finish within 30 minutes. Perfect for serving on the day, a chocolate roulade can be kept fresh in the fridge for up to 24 hours. And if you don’t have guests … Read more

Jamie Oliver’s ‘festive turkey’ croque monsieur takes just 20 minutes to make

Few things top the joys of a Christmas feast, but with a tad of creativity, leftovers can become a dish in their own right. Fortunately, several of Jamie Oliver’s leftover turkey recipes can facilitate that, as they use leftover poultry from your Christmas dinner to create a super-comforting culinary treat. His turkey croque monsieur is … Read more

Riot House nightclub to open in Denver on NYE 2023

The storied building at 1920 Market St. in Downtown Denver will start a new chapter with the New Year. The space, which served as home base for the cast of “Real World Denver” nearly two decades ago, will soon debut as Riot House, a restaurant and club specializing in DJ dance parties and bottle service. … Read more

Easy lemon and blueberry baked oats is a tasty and healthy breakfast recipe

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

Cheap and cozy one-pot soups because the holidays wore us out

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