Clever reason behind the McVities Hobnobs name

The clever reasoning behind the naming of Hobnobs, a beloved biscuit among tea-drinking Brits, has only just come to light. Channel 4’s The Secret World Of Biscuits recently delved into how the unique Hobnob managed to ‘stay ahead of the pack’. The show explored the origins of the irresistible biscuit, which first graced supermarket shelves … Read more

‘Dunking danger zone’ for biscuits unveiled – and it’s bad news for Ginger Nuts

Dunking biscuits in tea is nothing short of a science, as one wrong move could end with soggy biscuit sinking to the bottom of the mug and ruin an otherwise enjoyable experience. Dr Helen Pilcher, who has a PhD in stem cell biology, found the “perfect dunking time” to avoid dropping the biscuit into the … Read more