Shoppers are often all too familiar with the swift accumulation of goods in their supermarket trolleys and the subsequent hit to their wallets. Yet, one woman has been left utterly gobsmacked by the exorbitant prices at what’s dubbed the world’s most opulent supermarket – especially when it came to the cost of box of berries. … Read more
When it comes to berries, it all comes down to moisture and due to being porous, they tend to soak up the moisture in their environment quite rapidly. They also all carry mould spores, which grow rapidly when moisture is around, which can be within a matter of days. Whilst some people prefer their berries … Read more
Dr Amir Khan, a regular face on This Morning, Good Morning Britain and ITV’s Lorraine, has revealed the secret to longevity – and it’s something many of us sprinkle on our breakfast cereal. Speaking on the Private Parts podcast on YouTube last year, Dr Khan emphasised the importance of “good quality sleep” and “good quality … Read more
Summer berries are one of the most refreshing snacks to eat during the hot weather, but it is a big waste when they become covered in furry white mould only days after being bought. Strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants and blueberries often become mouldy as berries have a very high water content which attracts bacteria to them, … Read more
Add the ricotta, milk and egg yolks to a bowl and mix well until combined. Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk until it’s a smooth batter. Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until they become foamy, and then fold them into the mixture. Heat some oil in a large … Read more
Strawberries as well as many other berries are known to spoil only days after being bought, which means they have to be eaten quickly otherwise they will go mushy or even mouldy. However, it turns out many people are making the mistake of keeping their berries in the plastic packaging they come in at the … Read more
350g raspberries150g blueberries1 tsp sherry vinegarHandful mint, leaves, finely shredded Method Grate the zest of three lemons finely into a bowl. Cut all the lemons in half and use a fork to extract their juice and pulp into the bowl along with the zest—don’t worry about the seeds. Crack the eggs into another bowl, then … Read more
284ml carton double cream 500g carton good-quality ready made custard 100g golden caster sugar 100ml / 3½ fl oz dark rum, plus 1 tbsp extra 170g packet dried berries and cherries (or same weight mix of dried cranberries, cherries, blueberries and raisins) Don’t miss… Whip the cream in a large bowl until it is softly … Read more
“Berries are probably the most delicate product, and if not properly stored, they can deteriorate in a day,” she said. To see the video, click here. She tested several methods over a period of six months to find which storing hack worked the best. There was one that worked better than the rest. First, she … Read more
If you plan on using the berries within a day of buying them then you can leave them covered on a kitchen worktop. But the best place to store them is in the fridge which can stop them from spoiling so quickly. Just remember not to wash the berries until you plan to eat or … Read more
