5 h. ago 200 allotments left underwater for weeks with food and equipment ruined

Crops, tools, sheds, and greenhouses have all been badly damaged by the flooding

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30 h. ago Australian triumphs at world porridge championship with rum invention: an oaty jaffle

Melbourne food stylist Caroline Velik wins speciality dish category and places second in Golden Spurtle food fight behind Norwegian first-timerGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailOnly an Australian would bring a toastie to a porridge fight – and walk away with a trophy.As other competitors stirred oats and debated salt ratios, the Melbourne food stylist Caroline Velik took out one of the top awards at this year’s World Porridge Making Championships in Carrbridge, Scotland.Sign up for our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Cocktail of the week: Hidden Groove’s pumpkin spice coupette – recipe | The good mixer

A pumpkin spiced latte with a kick of vodka and mellowed with BaileysThe grown-up, late-night cousin of the pumpkin spice latte: same seasonal comfort, just a little less innocent.Michele Gadaleta, assistant bar manager, Hidden Grooves, Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch, London EC2 Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Morrisons and Sainsbury's shoppers told to return items in product recall

The Food Standards Agency has issued a number of product recalls this week

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8 d. ago Children to see fewer ads for unhealthy food and drink from this week

The move to tackle childhood obesity will stop ads for ‘less healthy’ food and drink appearing on TV between 5.30am and 9pm, and online at any time.

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9 d. ago Peppers will stay fresh for 4 weeks if you use one kitchen item to store them

Keeping bell peppers fresh for as long as possible is all about how they are stored and a food storage expert has shared an easy trick to make them last weeks longer.

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1 week ago Major TV provider is giving away free FOOD from ‘posh’ range this weekend – & it takes just seconds to redeem

THERE'S a tasty treat up for grabs this weekend for millions of Brits. But you'll have to act fast – supplies are limited so you won't want to miss out. It's available to all Sky customers, no matter if you're paying for TV, broadband, mobile or any combination of the three. The reward is Sky's...

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1 week ago Cocktail of the week: Courtyard Wine Cellar’s pear and white wine fizz – recipe

A seasonal, sangria-style mood-lifter, perfect for an autumn toastA crisp, refreshing cocktail with an autumnal twist, where dry white wine meets subtly sweet pear and zesty lemon, all balanced by a simple, aromatic sage syrup. Light, herbal and beautifully layered, this is a stylishly seasonal toast.Sai Krishna, sommelier, Courtyard Wine Cellars, London WC2 Continue reading...

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1 week ago Rick Stein coffee shop closes in Cornwall as his restaurant empire suffers mounting losses after Rachel Reeves' NI tax raid

The café closed on Wednesday with a spokesman adding this week that another one of the chef's struggling food branches in Wiltshire could also be shutting for good.

Economics

1 week ago Rick Stein cafe closes in Cornwall as his restaurant empire suffers mounting losses and falling customer numbers

The café closed on Wednesday with a spokesman adding this week that another one of the chef's struggling food branches in Wiltshire could also be shutting for good.

Economics

1 week ago Everyday heroes: the ready and reliable recipes I reach for all week long

In this week’s Feast newsletter: With summer giving way to autumn, these good-value, flexible and accommodating eats will make life that little bit easier – and no less delicious• Sign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastSome days ago, my sister asked me for a few week-in, week-out meal suggestions. We were talking on the phone as she made her way to work in London and I waited for a bus in Rome. As Rosie asked me the question, the bus numbers and estimated times on the electric indicator scrambled before going blank. Despite being a full-time food writer working on a book that involves the repeated testing of 120 recipes, I couldn’t, at that moment, think of a single helpful recipe. I started rambling about chicken thighs, at which my sister, wisely, ended the call with a breezy: “Well, if anything comes to mind, let me know.” A minute later, the indicator flashed back on and the 792 arrived.In late September, still limping into a routine after the summer and interminable ...

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1 week ago New York Times most popular recipe has just 6 ingredients and is 'delicious'

A simple weeknight dinner recipe has been dubbed 'delicious' and 'the best' by food lovers in the UK and the US, after it was crowned the highest-rated recipe on The New York Times

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2 w. ago Three easy air fryer recipes that prove it’s more than just chips

Crispy chicken wings, flaky salmon and a banh mi stuffed with sesame-crusted meatballs – these budget-friendly air fryer recipes come with a handy shopping list to make cooking (and the weekly shop) that bit easier

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2 w. ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner spotted in 'false beard' to hide identity

Christian Brueckner was spotted wearing a 'false beard' in a German town after being released from jail last week - and begged for food at a pizza shop, a witness claims

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2 w. ago Cocktail of the week: Harry’s paloma di Venezia | The good mixer

A twist on the classic for a not-quite-last-just-yet taste of Mediterranean sunshineAs autumn rears its head, this Italian twist on the classic paloma provides a welcome, not-quite-last-just-yet taste of Mediterranean sunshine. It’s fresh, zingy and light, and the perfect pick-me-up as the nights start to draw darker and colder.Jean Vital, head of drinks development, Harry’s King’s Cross, London N1 Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Perfect panna cotta and parmesan salad: everything I’m cooking before my Sicilian getaway

In this week’s Feast newsletter: Before I head to Italy for a last hit of summer sunshine, I’m getting into the mood with bucatini by a master and a Sicilian spread that is a true autumn feastSign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastAs you read this, I will likely be in the throes of packing my suitcase for a much-needed escape to Italy (Sicily, to be precise). A hit of vitamin D before the summer wardrobe is put away for another year, and I am ready to fully embrace autumn and winter hermit mode. I’ve always felt that September is the perfect time to escape to the Mediterranean for a last-minute injection of sun and, in this instance, to indulge in pasta, gelato and a healthy side of aperitivo. I cannot wait.Because I have to cook a million meals before I go, I have prepared the family Rachel Roddy’s chicken thighs with cherry tomatoes and a green bean, lettuce and parmesan salad for a meal I know they all will devour. I’ve also made Felicity Cloake’s raspberry panna cotta...

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2 w. ago 'I spent less than £7 on weekly food shop from Aldi and the result shocked me'

YouTube content creator Karl Tabley took on the challenge of feeding himself for a week by spending less than £1 per day at Aldi, and was taken aback by the results

Economics

2 w. ago Stranraer Oyster Festival 2025 delivers 'joyous' weekend as celebrity chefs praise community spirit

This year’s Stranraer Oyster Festival has been hailed a “wonderful, feel-good festival” by TV presenter, Matt Tebbutt.

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2 w. ago I make homemade butter every week it costs £1, takes 10 minutes and is better than Lurpak

Butter is a fridge staple in many homes, but with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, I've been looking at ways to cut my food shop, and proper butter is becoming expensive

Economics

2 w. ago 'I spent less than £1 a day on my Aldi food shop for the week – and wasn't hungry'

YouTube star Karl Tabley took on the challenge of feeding himself for a week by spending less than £1 per day at Aldi and was pleasantly surprised by the outcome

Economics