Potatoes are a nutritious and ever-present ingredient that can be used to add flavour and texture to many dishes. Previously, experts warned against storing potatoes in the fridge, because reports highlighted the potential health risks of keeping them at low temperatures. The Food Standards Agency explained the particular risk was the formation of Acrylamide, which … Read more
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has revealed a ‘game-changing’ tip for a common fridge staple, which he says he ‘always’ purchases frozen. The issue with vegetables is that they often go unused or spoil too quickly. Jamie’s top pick from the freezer section? Spinach. He opts for frozen over fresh to ensure it keeps longer and … Read more
THIS food vlogger has sent social media users into a frenzy with his eyebrow-raising food combinations that sound absolutely disgusting. Dubbed the “Singapore Foodie”, Calvin Lee has claimed viral fame on the internet after posting hundreds of appalling food combination videos on Instagram. 3 Lee trying a glass of Coke with cloves of garlicCredit: X/Twitter … Read more
The “best recipe” for scrumptious, comforting baked potatoes requires just four simple ingredients, a food blogger has revealed. Ali, a long-time foodie and creator of the recipe website Gimme Some Oven, offers top tips on jazzing up the traditional British staple. Here’s what you’ll need. According to Ali, one type of potato stands out above … Read more
With a cold snap currently sweeping the UK, people are likely starting to think about those winter warming comfort meals – soups, stews and roasts. All of these comfort classics share one common feature – potatoes. But there’s nothing worse than going to rustle up a cosy evening meal to find that your potatoes have … Read more
Now that the weather is getting colder many people will be making their favourite stews, soups or other cosy dishes – and one staple ingredient in most hearty recipes is onions. Nothing is worse than reaching for a vegetable only to discover it has spoiled before its expiry date, but you can help make onions … Read more
As the autumn evenings return, our minds inevitably wander to homely, warm meals that capture the essence of autumn. At least that’s the case in our household. The onset of September sees the children returning to school and the beginning of cooler days, setting the stage perfectly for the trusty slow cooker to shine. The … Read more
If you’re looking for an uncomplicated and satisfying lunch, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a cheese sandwich or toastie. But slicing up a block of cheese for your meal can prove to be a challenge if you’ve chosen cost-saving over convenience by not buying pre-grated cheese – particularly if you don’t have the best … Read more
Avocados are the internet’s favourite fruit. Everywhere you click, there’s a discussion about how healthy it is, whether it’s considered a fruit or a vegetable and how to make the best avocado on toast or guacamole. But one thing many hate about avocados is that they can take a long time to ripen. For those … Read more
A fitness coach found a way to indulge in Nutella without piling on the pounds, sporting an impressive 11lbs weight loss while still enjoying her favourite treat. We all have our own indulgent foods that we can’t resist. For some, it’s a bag of crisps; for others, a dive into ice cream straight from the … Read more
