Popular storage method is ‘wasting your bananas’ – what to do instead

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 Denver pizza favorites head for the hills of Golden

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

The 12 most surprising Bay Area restaurant and retail closures of 2023

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

Make ‘delicious’ egg breakfast muffins packed with healthy vegetables

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

Urgent E. Coli alert for Waitrose shoppers

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

Urgent alert for Lidl shoppers to immediately ‘stop using’ household essential

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

‘He will be remembered as the King of Breakfast’: Australian chef Bill Granger, known for ricotta pancakes and more, dead at 54

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

Recipe: Jamie Oliver’s ‘simple’ steamed fish dish is quick to make

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

‘Being in Hong Kong has changed my life’: how a chef from London overcame burnout to thrive in the kitchen – now he works ‘smarter, not harder’

“So far, the reception is great,” Draper says. “Because of the whole music element, there’s a fun vibe here. I get to have fun with the dishes and no one minds if the tables get a bit messy. Also, because the food is quite simply presented, it makes it easier for sharing as people just … Read more

Jamie Oliver’s ‘dead simple’ turkey and leek pie is ‘absolutely gorgeous’

Households left with heaps of turkey can transform their leftovers into a delightfully comforting pie, according to Jamie Oliver. Home cooks have long sung praises of Oliver’s recipes because they are simple and pocket-friendly, with chef’s leek pie a prime example of this approach to cooking. The chef exclaimed on his website: “This is dead … Read more