Category: Food
3 in 5 coffee drinkers spend over £10 in cafés every week
The UK is a nation of coffee lovers with over half (51%) of people admitting to enjoying a cup every single day. This comes as new research from eBay reveals that over three-fifths of coffee drinkers (63%) estimate they spend up to £10 per week on buying coffee out of the house, equating to a…
Top 5 Spooky Recipes for your Halloween feast
With over 604,000 TikTok views on the hashtag #HalloweenRecipe in the last 30 days alone, Ocado has revealed five unique ideas for the ultimate spooky feast!... As we head towards spooky season, many will be starting to plan their celebrations for the ultimate Halloween party - in fact, search interest for ‘halloween party ideas’ has…
10 tips to cut your shopping bills in half
A food guru has shared 10 tips that could cut your shopping bills in half – including always looking at the lowest placed items on a shelf, avoiding the bigger trolleys and investing more in the frozen food aisle. Personal finance expert Lynn Beattie - also known as Mrs Mummypenny - is recognised for her…
Top 50 unused foodstuffs in the kitchen cupboard
Vinegar, stock cubes and tinned vegetables are some of the most unloved foods in the nation's kitchen cupboards with many of them languishing unused for five YEARS - or more - due to lack of food inspiration. Pantry staples have topped a list of the top 50 items which are likely to remain unused a…
Smeg unveils £849 Espresso coffee machine with grinder
Unveiled over the weekend at the London Coffee Festival, Smeg has introduced its all-new Espresso Coffee Machine with Grinder, delivering the full coffee process for coffee connoisseurs. Available from June, the new Espresso Machine (EGF03) includes the ability to grind coffee beans, create two espressos at once and froth milk. The curvaceous, retro finish remains…
6 top tips to reduce food waste and save money
Climate action charity Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) found that UK consumers throw out around a sixth of the food they buy. This amounts to 4.5 million tonnes of edible food waste annually, costing each of us £210 a year on average. Not only is food waste a huge environmental issue, but it also…
Top 10 reasons Brits generate food waste revealed
Brits admit they generate so much food waste – because their eyes are bigger than their bellies, ingredients go out of date and confusion over portion sizes. A study of 2,000 adults revealed making more than is required, a lack of time to accurately measure out ingredients and not planning ahead were among the top…
Top 15 hangover cures revealed – including fresh air and a Bloody Mary
The average drinker will endure four hangovers this month - with each one lasting 10 hours. A poll of 2,000 adults who drink alcohol found there will be 16 occasions where they indulge - including work parties, drinks at home, and meals out. In a desperate attempt to feel tip-top, 75 per cent will…
TikTok star reveals simple recipes for just £1 per portion
A TikTok star has revealed her simple recipes which cost just £1 per portion to feed a family of four. Becky Excell has created a menu of nutritious and healthy dishes – including smoky tomato rice, sticky sausage stew and turkey and cranberry pie. The influencer and best-selling author has created these meals to help…
Brits spend 2.5 years of adult lives in kitchen
A study of 2,000 adults found six hours and 50 minutes are spent in the 'heart of the home' during the typical week. The kettle gets boiled 12 times during a typical week, while 43 minutes are spent stirring food. And the average adult predicts they do more than 300 steps a day in the…
