25 h. ago Tuna, beans, Spam: Trump’s tariffs threaten the canned foods millions rely on to survive

The US president vowed to cut food costs, but experts warn metal tariffs may raise prices in a matter of monthsCanned foods make up a big part of 20-year-old Cale Johnson’s diet: tuna, corned beef hash, beans, chicken soup, Spam and fruit. They’re affordable and have a long shelf life, which is essential for many people in the US like Johnson, who earns a low income and works two part-time jobs in addition to being a full-time student in Omaha, Nebraska.In the days after Donald Trump’s recent decision to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, Johnson says he’s worried. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Mushrooms stay fresher for 7 days when placed in specific kitchen location

Mushrooms will stay fresher for more than just a day or two by simply storing it in one kitchen location - keeping all of its freshness, nutrients and health benefits.

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51 h. ago Extend your bananas' shelf life by 10 days using this simple kitchen trick

Bananas spoil quickly - however, one woman has shared a simple way to keep them fresh for longer, and it doesn't involve a fruit bowl.

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8 d. ago Cheapest hours to wash clothes in summer to lower your energy bills

Simply adjusting the time of day you use your washing machine could help shave pounds off your electricity bills

Science

1 week ago Apples stay perfectly ripe for 6 weeks when wrapped in one material

With groceries getting more and more expensive, extending the shelf life of fresh products can be a nightmare - but this one method will help apples stay edible

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2 w. ago Butcher shares the best way to store mince meat and it's not in a dish

Freezing leftovers is a great alternative to expand their life shelf, but there isn't always enough space to fit everything. This clever TikTok hack will save you a lot of time and effort.

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2 w. ago Expert's potato storage hack to stop 'premature sprouting' immediately

New potatoes have a relatively long shelf life when it comes to vegetables, but they're still liable to deteriorate in some ways - here's how to keep them fresh and tasty

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2 w. ago Shirley Ballas reveals strict diet she follows to stay slim at 64

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has shared her thoughts on dieting while speaking on a podcast, revealing that she only eats once a day and follows a very simple meal plan

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2 w. ago Tesco urges UK households buying bananas to store them in unlikely kitchen place

The life shelf of a banana varies depending on how it's stored. To avoid them becoming overripe sooner rather than later, Tesco has shared a useful tip for them to be enjoyed at a later date

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2 w. ago How did Mick Hucknall simply bed so many women? What happened to the unlikely top lothario of the 90s who boasted of 'three lovers every day' despite being 'not a very good

Mick Hucknell was famed for his Lothario status, with a roster of lovers into the thousands and some of the world's most beautiful women amongst his exes.

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3 w. ago Smoke cannons, rolling subs and goals aplenty: welcome to World Sevens football

The players – and the few fans in attendance – seemed to enjoy the first day of the new, lucrative tournament but can it become a permanent fixture in the women’s calendar?There are rolling substitutes, you cannot be offside and smoke cannons erupt from behind the goal when you score. Women’s football’s newest competition, with its $5m (£3.7m) prize pool, is highly lucrative for the teams involved but is not taking itself too seriously. Perhaps that will become its greatest selling point, as this end-of-season party on the Portuguese Riviera seeks to show that women’s football can thrive if it is different.There has been no patient buildup and nobody is sitting deep in a low block; it is just attack after attack. In simple terms, the first day at World Sevens Football felt like a throwback to what sport is supposed to be about: fun. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jamie Oliver's shortbread recipe has just five ingredients and is perfect treat

Jamie Oliver's chocolate orange shortbread is the perfect treat to enjoy at any time of the day and you only need five simple ingredients to make the delicious biscuit

Society

3 w. ago Springtime at the seaside: Emily Scott’s recipes for tinned sardine margherita and trout and crab tarts

An enterprising little starter in a tin bursting with familiar pizza flavours, plus two summery fishy tartsCrab, wonderful crab, an ingredient that has always been found on my restaurant menus and at home in my kitchen. This simple, rather rustic tart is delicious and sings of warmer days. Tarragon is underrated, but this soft herb is a staple in my garden and eats especially well with crab. Then, all the love for these little sardine tins of happiness, taking the classic flavours of a margherita pizza, tucking them up with the fish and using the tin to the max. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Keep lettuce fresh for one month longer with easy food storage hack

Lettuce and leafy greens have a reputation for having a short shelf life, but there is a simple way to stop them from going soggy, wilted and brown after only a few days

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4 w. ago Carrots stay fresh for a month if stored in 'proper' way in kitchen

Carrots are a staple in many recipes but have a short shelf life - luckily, there is a way to keep them fresh for much longer if you know the proper way to store them

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