I’ve always considered lobster a luxury food, so imagine my surprise when I discovered it’s now available at your local Iceland store. Not that I’m dismissing Iceland – it’s been a stalwart of the frozen food industry since the 70s, but it’s not the first place that comes to mind for lobster. My sister-in-law quickly … Read more
While women travelling the world on their own is no new thing, a report from Booking.com revealed a whopping 54 per cent of women travellers were looking to embrace solo travel in 2024. A separate report in 2023 from Road Scholar, which offers educational travel for older adults, said 85 per cent of the company’s … Read more
A frozen landscape with breathtaking views, Greenland wants to attract more tourists but its remote location and fragile environment – which make it a unique destination – also pose challenges. “The effects of global heating are at their most pronounced in the Arctic,” says Michael Hall, a professor and tourism expert at the University of … Read more
Some shoppers may rejoice at the prospect of doing the big Christmas food shop, while others dread it. Navigating packed supermarket aisles in search of festive staples requires careful planning and a fair bit of time. As for where to shop, many Britons beeline for their favourite supermarket, whether it be one of the “Big … Read more
FGS Ingredients Ltd has recalled three ready meals because they contain ingredients not listed on the packaging. The items, which are sold in Iceland stores, could be a health risk for people with an allergy or intolerance to peanuts, and shoppers have been urged to return the products to their nearest store. The Food Standards … Read more
As popular destinations get crowded and their residents protest over poorly behaved visitors and “overtourism”, holidaymakers increasingly look to veer off the beaten track. According to travel website Expedia, internet searches suggest next year’s tourists are looking at “detour destinations” such as Reims in France, Brescia in Italy and Waikato in New Zealand. Another travel … Read more
IMAGES of known shoplifters must be shared on WhatsApp in order to protect staff, a supermarket boss has demanded. Iceland’s executive chairman Richard Walker yesterday blasted “bonkers” data protection laws that prevent him from doing so to safeguard violent offenders’ “human rights”. 1 Images of known shoplifters must be shared on WhatsApp in order to … Read more
No two cups of coffee are identical. The beans, the roast, and the preparation all contribute to a vast difference in taste. As a result, I’ve developed a bit of a coffee snobbery. Instant coffee is simply not for me. However, with bills and rent constantly on the rise, I’ve had to reduce my coffee … Read more
Two popular supermarkets have issued recalls on products that could cause health issues for some people who eat them due to undisclosed allergens in the products. Lidl Northern Ireland has issued a recall on its Deluxe Chicken and Vegetable soup as it may contain gluten and wheat products which can be dangerous to people with … Read more
I trust Jamie Oliver’s flavours, I have four of his cookbooks and I am a mum, so I go to Iceland, right? This means the news of Jamie’s new frozen meals at the freezer-filled supermarket and The Food Warehouse seemed like a very promising collaboration. There are six ready meals in stores and in an … Read more
