23 h. ago Shoppers save over £2000 on 'striking' Debenhams watch in 91% price slash

'Feels like the perfect sweet spot between quality and design and affordability. This has become my primary everyday watch.'

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44 h. ago Dundee derby delight for United as 'huge gamble' pays off but Steven Pressley left searching for 'sweet spot'

Both managers react as United claim 2-0 victory at Dens

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49 h. ago How to make black forest gateau – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

The classic Bavarian dessert is made up of layers of booze-soaked chocolate cake, cream and cherries, and is a winning closing act to any mealI think a long enough time has passed since the heyday of Sara Lee to concede the magnificence of the OG BFG: that towering torte of cherry brandy-soaked chocolate sponge, cherries and whipped cream whose name nods to the German Schwarzwälder’s many cherry trees and the black, white and red of its traditional dress. It’s also a very simple bake, because the show-stopping bit is all in the assembly.Prep 1 hr Cook 1 hr 5 min Serves 8-10 Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for peach, blackberry, ricotta and thyme galette | The sweet spot

Past-their-peak peaches and early blackberries bring late-summer vibes to this rich pastry bakeBy late summer, peaches are often past their peak for eating raw, being perhaps a little floury or shy on juice. That fading sweetness pairs beautifully with the first flush of wild blackberries, however, and this galette makes the most of that overlap: slices of peach and a handful of blackberries sit on a gently sweetened ricotta base that’s flavoured with brown sugar, orange zest and a few sprigs of thyme. The ricotta bakes into something soft and creamy that catches those juices as the fruits slump. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago The best plum recipes to make this season, from Eton mess to venison stew

Plum season in the UK runs from August to October, so now is the perfect time to make the most of this versatile stone fruit. These sweet and savoury recipes go beyond the crumble – think marzipan galettes, spiced stews and jammy roasted desserts

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8 d. ago Sweet lovers delighted to spot retro treats back on shelves after they were discontinued nearly 30 years ago

Opal Fruits was first launched in Britain in 1959 and quickly went on to become one of the nation's most beloved treats.

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1 week ago Review: Bluetti hits the sweet spot with the Elite 100 V2 power station

Perfect mix of size, weight and power - for use at home and on the road

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1 week ago Grilled spiced corn and Keralan coconut aubergines: Andrew Clarke’s Indian

A twin homage to Goa and Kerala, with authentic local spice blends and barbecued vegetables as the star turnVegetables take centre stage at our restaurant, Acme Fire Cult, be they grilled, smoked or coal-roasted in dying embers until they’re rich with sweetness and char. Fire transforms vegetables in a way that no conventional kitchen can, and that approach has followed me on my travels throughout India, where cooking over coals is embedded in everyday life, from roadside tandoors to beachside grills. The bold, spice-laden food of Goa and Kerala in particular have shaped my cooking, and today’s dishes, both inspired by fire and spice, are veg-forward barbecue dishes with roots in tradition and flavour, only turned way up. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for spiced coffee granita with whipped cream | The sweet spot

Indulge both your caffeine and sugar cravings with this refreshing summer puddingA low-effort dessert inspired by café de olla, which is a drink I consumed daily while on holiday in Oaxaca, Mexico. It’s a black coffee gently spiced with cinnamon and cloves, and sweetened with piloncillo (an unrefined sugar). Here, I’ve turned it into something refreshing for summer, using dark brown sugar instead, not least because it’s easier to find. I can never resist a post-dinner coffee, and this scratches both that caffeine and sugar itch. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Exact date and time you should book this weekend for huge holiday savings

It's never too late to book that dream break and according to one travel expert there's a sweet spot this weekend where you can make huge savings - but you'll need to set your alarm

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2 w. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for honey and almond semifreddo with nectarines | The sweet spot

This classic churn-free Italian dessert is easier to make than ice-cream, and can be customised by the seasonSofter and lighter than ice-cream, semifreddo, which is Italian for “half-cold” or “half-frozen”, is also easier to make because it doesn’t need churning. Customise this one by swapping the almonds for pistachios, and serving it with cherries or other seasonal fruit. Do seek out the anise seeds, though, because they add such a lovely pop of flavour. The praline can be made up to a week ahead and stored in an airtight container in the freezer, while the semifreddo itself will keep happily in the freezer for about a week. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Night Always Comes review – Vanessa Kirby gets lost in poverty thriller

A woman is forced to take extreme measures to save her family home in an initially stressful yet ultimately meandering Netflix dramaThere’s been a recent overkill of stories told about the super-rich, glossy films and shows set in ostentatious houses filled with characters as superficially on trend as they are painfully out of touch. It felt like needed escapism as we crawled out of the very worst of the pandemic, with The White Lotus, Triangle of Sadness, The Menu and Glass Onion all hitting a sweet spot, but it’s grown rather tiring, as Sirens, The Better Sister and Your Friends and Neighbors have felt less eat the rich and more what if we just admired their kitchens instead.It’s become especially uninteresting as the gap between the uber-wealthy and the rest of us has widened, food prices up and empathy down. That particular anger pulses through Night Always Comes, a well-intentioned yet often inert Netflix drama based on the 2021 novel by Willy Vlautin. It’s told over one awful ...

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3 w. ago Ninja’s new soft serve ice cream machine has launched – but can it beat Mr. Whippy?

Once again, Ninja is leading the way with an innovative kitchen appliance

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3 w. ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for peach and sumac Eton mess | The sweet spot

A slightly sophisticated, sweet-sour take on the classic Eton messIt’s not a British summer without a generous serving (or two) of a creamy, fruity, meringue dessert. While pavlova is often my go-to, I also like the more relaxed, throw-together nature of Eton mess. I’ve given it my own spin here by using a brown sugar meringue, which adds a gorgeous, caramel flavour and makes all the difference compared with shop-bought shells. Macerate the peaches in sumac and lime, whip up some cream and yoghurt, then pile it all high on a pretty platter for a perfect pud for a crowd. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Hand pies and spiced lamb: Maria Bradford’s Sierra Leonean home cooking

A West African spice-coated rack of lamb, plus pasty-like pies made with plantain pastry and stuffed with feta and onionTomatoes are an integral ingredient in west-African cooking, and are generally used alongside onions and chillies to create a flavourful and versatile base for sauces, soups and stews, and, of course, jollof rice. We often make a mother sauce of tomatoes and onions, then add spices and seasonings such as chilli flakes, garlic, ginger, nutmeg and cumin for a moreish bold and fiery pepper sauce. Continue reading...

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