‘We tried Champagne and sparkling wine with a £12 bottle near perfect’

‘We tried Champagne and sparkling wine with a £12 bottle near perfect’

Christmas is a time when shoppers like to splurge out and treat themselves to a bottle. Whether it is on Christmas or on New Year’s Eve there is always a reason to celebrate. While some people tend to go for the pricier option of Champagne, there are also some great choices when it comes to … Read more

Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack whiskey 44% off Black Friday

Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack whiskey 44% off Black Friday

If you’re stocking up the liquor cabinet ready for Christmas guests, or you’re browsing for a gift for dad after he’s once again refused to tell you what he’d like, a bottle of Jack Daniel’s is rarely a bad idea. While the original Tennessee Whiskey wins plenty of plaudits and has become a cultural icon, … Read more

Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine that makes ‘delicious’ drinks £120 off

Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine that makes ‘delicious’ drinks £120 off

Barista-quality coffee certainly isn’t exclusive to your favourite cafe. With the right at-home coffee machine, you can bring the quality and finish you’d expect at a high street chain to your own kitchen, and right now you can do so at a bargain price. The Nespresso Vertuo Plus Automatic Pod Coffee Machine is just £79.99 … Read more

What do Mongolians eat? Meat, fat, dairy … and more meat

What do Mongolians eat? Meat, fat, dairy … and more meat

Mongolia conjures up images of Genghis Khan, nomadic lifestyles and some of the world’s best polo players, but what is less well known is that the Mongols are one of only a handful of communities in the world that have evolved to be almost entirely carnivorous. In Asia, they are the only one. To find … Read more

Nescafé Dolce Gusto coffee machine slashed by over half price

Nescafé Dolce Gusto coffee machine slashed by over half price

It’s no secret that coffee-shop quality can be achieved quickly and easily in the comfort of your own home – the trouble is the initial expense of buying a machine that will do the job. But right now, you can get set up for a fraction of the typical cost. At Amazon, the De’Longhi Nescafé … Read more

MasterChef champ fuming over empty tables at restaurant

MasterChef champ fuming over empty tables at restaurant

MasterChef champion Simon Wood has vented his exasperation after a slew of no-shows at his renowned Manchester eatery over the weekend. The celebrated culinary artist, who launched his upscale restaurant WOOD on First Street in Manchester in 2017, expressed his ire on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday. Accompanying a photo … Read more

What do we know about how female bodies deal with heat?

What do we know about how female bodies deal with heat?

White Coat Black Art26:30Hot as hell Britnee Miazek didn’t immediately make the connection between her periods stopping and her job as a second-year ironworker apprentice in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.  It was only after a three-month stint in 2023 working on top of the coke ovens used in the steel-making process that the 35-year-old began to notice a pattern.  “As … Read more

5 must-have Mid-Autumn Festival food and drink experiences in Hong Kong, September 13-19

5 must-have Mid-Autumn Festival food and drink experiences in Hong Kong, September 13-19

As we approach the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 17, some people might be looking to celebrate early with family this weekend. Whether it is a traditional Chinese meal or an alternative you are seeking, here are our picks of places to gather your loved ones for a feast. 1. The Chinese Restaurant From now until … Read more

Feeling swarmed? Wasp experts explain what’s with all the buzz this year

Feeling swarmed? Wasp experts explain what’s with all the buzz this year

Pest control technician JS Ouellette says this hot, dry summer has been good for business, with 25 to 40 calls per day to remove wasp nests — roughly four times the typical call volume. “I am just parked and people will come up and be like, ‘Hey, do you deal with wasps? I have some,’” said … Read more

Fibre-rich drink before meals helps weight loss and suppress appetite

Fibre-rich drink before meals helps weight loss and suppress appetite

Experts say a quick-to-make pre-meal drink could aid in weight loss. This beverage, which is growing in popularity on social media due to its results, can be made within seconds. It works by prolonging the sensation of fullness, possibly preventing over-consumption and unnecessary snacking – assisting you in adhering to a healthy diet. All you … Read more