NASA scientists find ingredients for margarita cocktail in space

NASA scientists find ingredients for margarita cocktail in space

Scientists say they have found the ingredients for a margarita cocktail in space. Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have identified the required chemical ingredients for the drink surrounding two young protostars. The NASA Webb Mission Team say: “What do margaritas, vinegar, and ant stings have in common? They contain chemical ingredients that NASA’s … Read more

Viral ‘rose’ egg recipe is ‘actually perfect’ – just two ingredients

Viral ‘rose’ egg recipe is ‘actually perfect’ – just two ingredients

The classic omelette is a dish that is so versatile it can take you from lunch to dinner. However, one viral cooking method has elevated the typical egg dish to create what is being described as the “egg rose”. The dish has been re-created and re-posted by chefs and content creators across YouTube and TikTok … Read more

Nigella Lawson’s omelette recipe is the ‘world’s best’ and includes six ingredients

Nigella Lawson’s omelette recipe is the ‘world’s best’ and includes six ingredients

If you’re in a hurry and need a quick lunch or dinner, an omelette is a great option. Omelettes usually consist of eggs whipped up with cream, milk or butter and fried in a small amount of butter or oil in a frying pan. Often, omelettes are made with various flavours including mushrooms, bacon, cheese … Read more

Most bizarre food substitutions from online shopping orders

Most bizarre food substitutions from online shopping orders

A third of online supermarket shoppers have received food substitutions in their grocery orders in the past 12 months, some of which are beyond bizarre. Bewliledered Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Iceland, Waitrose and Ocado customers revealed the most unique items they had received in place of staple products, as part of the Which? annual supermarket … Read more

Keep eggs fresh – the exact temperature to set your fridge to ensure they don’t spoil

Keep eggs fresh – the exact temperature to set your fridge to ensure they don’t spoil

Like the rest of your foods, such as hearty bread, or delicious fruit, eggs need to be stored properly to stay fresh as well. To keep your eggs fresh, take them home immediately and store them in the refrigerator as soon as you can, with the fridge set at about 30 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees … Read more

Asda urgently recalls vegetable product which ‘could contain small pieces of metal’

Asda urgently recalls vegetable product which ‘could contain small pieces of metal’

Major supermarket Asda has recalled a popular vegetable item as some packs could be contaminated with “small pieces of metal”. Asda shoppers who bought certain packs of Taj Chopped Spinach are being urged not to eat it and to return it to their nearest store. Taj Chopped Spinach 450g Date Code: Best Before: 01-2026 (Jan … Read more

Mary Berry’s ‘hearty’ chicken stew is perfect for a rainy ‘chilly’ evening

Mary Berry’s ‘hearty’ chicken stew is perfect for a rainy ‘chilly’ evening

With the rainy weather before spring fully arrives many people are looking for something warm and rich to cheer them up during this dreary time of year. Mary Berry has shared her recipe for Burgundy chicken stew, a simple yet tasty dinner dish which can be made in ten easy steps and does not take … Read more

Quick risotto recipe gives a taste of Northern Italy

Quick risotto recipe gives a taste of Northern Italy

There are so many ways to make risotto, one of the most popular which is a creamy dish with cheese. Cooking the arborio rice to perfection isn’t the easiest of culinary skills, but with the right method, it’s so much easier. American businesswoman and recipe creator Martha Stewart has a reliable recipe anyone can follow … Read more

Food waste expert tries viral TikTok ‘hacks’ – to confirm which ones really work

Food waste expert tries viral TikTok ‘hacks’ – to confirm which ones really work

“I’m a food waste expert – and I’ve tested these TikTok “hacks” so you don’t have to.” Ben Thomas, who is an environment manager at Waitrose, claims not all viral videos are as effective as they might first appear. While putting kitchen paper in bags of salad to absorb condensation has merit, the most important … Read more

I made the easiest American-style banana pancakes and they were delicious – recipe

I made the easiest American-style banana pancakes and they were delicious – recipe

Banana pancakes are not only easy to make, but they are healthier than a normal version. The BBC recipe notes said: “Turn overripe, blackened bananas into sweet and fluffy American-style pancakes. “Serve with syrup and crunchy, toasted pecan nuts as a delicious brunch treat.” This recipe makes 12 pancakes in under 10 minutes, and they … Read more