Nigella Lawson’s strawberry crumble is a refreshing summer dessert that takes 30 minutes

Nigella Lawson’s strawberry crumble is a refreshing summer dessert that takes 30 minutes

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsuis. Put the strawberries into a pie dish, and sprinkle sugar, almonds and vanilla extract on top. Mix everything together by shaking the tin. For the crumble topping, put flour and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Add in the cold butter with a freestanding mixer. It should resemble … Read more

Where to get best and cheapest iced coffee in UK – unexpected winner

Where to get best and cheapest iced coffee in UK – unexpected winner

Pret Pret has three iced coffee varieties: an iced black americano, an iced latte and an iced mocha. They range from 2 to 163 kCal, respectively. The latte values for £3.30 for a 16 fl oz serving. According to Delish, the coffee has a rich and toasty taste, with a hint of caramel, that works … Read more

How to make ‘delicate’ berries last ‘much longer’ in the refrigerator

How to make ‘delicate’ berries last ‘much longer’ in the refrigerator

“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

Great apes get a kick out of ‘playfully teasing’ each other, study finds 

Great apes get a kick out of ‘playfully teasing’ each other, study finds 

As It Happens6:24Great apes get a kick out of ‘playfully teasing’ each other, study finds What do you call it when a chimpanzee offers his buddy a delicious piece of fruit only to pull his hand away at the last second?  Or when a bonobo repeatedly pokes, prods and pulls on the hair of an … Read more

‘Ultimate carrot cake’ recipe is ‘rich in protein’ with delicious frosting alternative

‘Ultimate carrot cake’ recipe is ‘rich in protein’ with delicious frosting alternative

For the frosting 500g labneh yogurt 1/4 cup (90g) runny honey, plus extra to drizzle 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Grease a 22-centimetre round pan and double-line with a baking sheet. Pour the raisins into a small bowl and cover with hot water. Let that stand for 10 … Read more

Why do these mosquitoes keep perching on the nostrils of frogs who want to eat them?

Why do these mosquitoes keep perching on the nostrils of frogs who want to eat them?

As It Happens6:28Why do these mosquitos keep perching on the nostrils of frogs who want to eat them? John Gould had been snapping pictures of mosquitoes on frogs for years before he noticed a trend — the bloodsuckers always seem to land right on the amphibians’ noses. “You would think that a frog would be … Read more