Surprising cinema snack could lower risk of heart disease and diabetes

Surprising cinema snack could lower risk of heart disease and diabetes

Despite its reputation as a sugary snack for a movie night, popcorn can be healthy. But, only if it is prepared in the right way. Standard cinema popcorn or pre-packaged popcorn at the supermarket isn’t the healthiest option, but without any added fats, sugar and salt, it could be really good for you. If you … Read more

Mary Berry’s ‘easy no-churn’ ice cream is ready in 2 hours

Mary Berry’s ‘easy no-churn’ ice cream is ready in 2 hours

With areas of the UK experiencing warm weather over the next week, Mary’s recipe would be ideal to prepare. More often than not, making ice cream at home involves a special machine, to help churn it. However, Mary Berry has shared a super simple recipe which has more than 20 five-star ratings on BBC Good … Read more

Quick and easy air-fryer pizzas need just 5 ingredients – and they’re ready in 4 minutes

Quick and easy air-fryer pizzas need just 5 ingredients – and they’re ready in 4 minutes

Air fryers have become extremely popular in recent years thanks to their ability to cook foods faster, helping households to save energy and money. Lots of foods can be cooked in the appliance, including pitta pizzas, chicken, sausages and even brownies. If you’re looking for a quick lunch option to cook for yourself or the … Read more

This homemade fertiliser using kitchen scraps will make your produce grow ‘big and juicy’

This homemade fertiliser using kitchen scraps will make your produce grow ‘big and juicy’

He said when he makes eggs, he washes the shells and keeps them in a plastic bag. He starts the recipe by putting the dry egg shells in the toaster oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. The purpose of this step is to sterilise the shell. In the comments, users said to make … Read more

Celebrate Mary Berry’s birthday with her ‘very easy’ chocolate cake recipe

Celebrate Mary Berry’s birthday with her ‘very easy’ chocolate cake recipe

Mary Berry is celebrating her 89th birthday today, and what better way to enjoy the occasion than by treating yourself to a homemade chocolate cake. In her career, Mary has written over 75 cookbooks but has said nothing is better than the feeling of making a cake for loved ones for a special occasion according … Read more

Cafe in Vienna that hires mostly over-60s is a hit with its cakes and traditional recipes, and makes a statement against elderly poverty and loneliness

Cafe in Vienna that hires mostly over-60s is a hit with its cakes and traditional recipes, and makes a statement against elderly poverty and loneliness

Located just a few metres away from the Austrian capital’s Naschmarkt, a market that has been in operation since the 16th century, the cafe is renowned for its cakes and traditional Viennese recipes. The cafe’s interior is full of knick-knacks including porcelain animal figurines. Photo: Shoaib Shafi From Mohntorte (poppy seed cake) to Vanillekipferl (vanilla-flavoured, … Read more

Berkeley cafe featured on ‘Today’ show to close after 45 years

Berkeley cafe featured on ‘Today’ show to close after 45 years

A cook works behind the line at Homemade Cafe in Berkeley, which is closing on Jan. 1, 2024. Jessie R. via Yelp/Courtesy A Berkeley cafe that became a national news story for its free breakfast tickets is closing after 45 years. Homemade Cafe, which opened in 1979 at the corner of Sacramento St. and Dwight … Read more