7 d. ago B&M shoppers spot new sweets from iconic Netflix series on shelves for £5

EAGLE-EYED B&M shoppers have been quick to spot a brand new sweet treat inspired by an iconic Netflix series on store shelves for £5. As spooky season approaches, these sweets make for the perfect Halloween snack. Fans of Stranger Things have been quick to spot B&M's brand new viewing party snack box, inspired by the...

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8 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing fans spot 'sweet' Ellie Goldstein move by professional dancer

The model and actress strutted her stuff on the dance floor during the first live show of the 2025 series with dance partner Vito Coppola

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9 d. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for toffee apple pudding cake | The sweet spot

Dense yet tender, plush with fruit and rich with toffee, this simple cake rings in the seasonal changesA cosy twist on the beloved classic, this cake reimagines sticky toffee pudding : dried figs in place of dates, the addition of apples for a fresh pop, and the whole thing crowned with glossy toffee apples. Dense yet tender, plush with fruit and rich with toffee, it’s simple enough for a weekend pudding, and special enough to be served at a gathering. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Jennifer Aniston reveals her favourite 'comfort food' as she gives rare look into home life

Friends star Jennifer Aniston spoke about what lifts her spirits, including her choice of 'comfort food' and her favourite celebrity pals to call, in a new interview

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1 week ago Liam Donnelly on 'sweet' feeling after St Mirren beat Kilmarnock to seal Hampden spot

The former Rugby Park midfielder returned to his old club on Friday night but didn't receive a warm welcome.

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2 w. ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for blackberry and bay crostata | The sweet spot

A buttery and crumbly pastry, which works as well for breakfast as it does for an afternoon treatItalians know what they’re doing when it comes to sweet things, and they’re not shy about enjoying them for breakfast, either; that said, only in Sicily do I feel comfortable having brioche and granita first thing in the morning, mainly because no one there bats an eyelid. This crostata – a buttery, crumbly pastry filled with homemade blackberry and bay jam – would work well for both breakfast and an afternoon treat. You will have more jam than needed here, but if you’re going to the effort of making it yourself, it’s worth having a bit extra to enjoy on yoghurt or toast. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Croft originals: the chefs reviving Isle of Mull’s food scene

Field-to-fork farmers on the Scottish island are restoring abandoned crofts and serving home-grown produce and freshly caught seafood in their homesteads‘Edible means it won’t kill you – it doesn’t mean it tastes good. This, however, does taste good,” says chef Carla Lamont as she snips off a piece of orpine, a native sedum, in her herb garden. It’s crisp and juicy like a granny smith but tastes more like cucumber. “It’s said to ward off strange people and lightning strikes; but I like strange people.”We’re on a three-hectare (seven-acre) coastal croft on the Hebridean island of Mull. Armed with scissors, Carla is giving me a kitchen garden tour and culinary masterclass – she was a quarter-finalist in Masterchef: The Professionals a few years back. Sweet cicely can be swapped for star anise, she tells me. Lemon verbena she uses in scallop ceviche. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for plum and star anise frangipane tart | The sweet spot

The rich, fruity natural sweetness of plums works wonders with a soft almond cream inside a delicious pastryLate-season plums are wonderful to bake with; juicy and slightly astringent as you get closer to the skin, they soften into a rich, almost winey sweetness. And, when they’re nestled into soft almond cream and scented with star anise, they make a delicious tart for any time of day. Serve warm with pouring cream as pudding or cold with a cup of tea. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Pineapple pudding cake, chocolate ginger beer cake, Portuguese napkins: Helen Goh’s cake recipes

Three treats from her new book, Baking and the Meaning of LifeThe combination of pineapple, salt and tamarind was part of my childhood in Malaysia. In fruit salads and the famous Penang laksa, the mix of sweet, tangy, salty and acidic is so vibrant and distinctive that, for me, it is almost synonymous with the country of my birth and, more importantly, its incredible range of foods and flavours. Naturally, then, I wanted to recreate that in a cake. The choice of an upside-down cake was obvious when thinking about pineapple, and adding tamarind to the caramel felt an exciting addition to the flaky sea salt we all know and love. I have always been intrigued by the fact that small children, my own included, who seem so sensitive to spice in anything else, love gingerbread cookies, which have such a robust flavour profile and warm spiciness. When my boys were going for a birthday sleepover, I had the idea of translating Nigella Lawson’s chocolate Guinness cake into a ginger version, rep...

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4 w. ago Max Verstappen pips Norris for Italian Grand Prix pole with fastest F1 lap

Red Bull driver just 0.077sec quicker than McLaren rivalDutchman’s flying lap beat record set by Hamilton in 2020 The beaming grin on Max Verstappen’s face showed what claiming pole position for the Italian Grand Prix meant to him and his Red Bull team. As records fell in a blur of speed at Monza, the world champion was perhaps the most unlikely victor after an impossibly tight contest.The transformation since the 2024 Italian GP could not have been more stark. Over a tumultuous 12 months Verstappen has clung on to seal his fourth title last season, seen long-term Red Bull team principal Christian Horner be sacked and the team comprehensively out-paced by McLaren. Here, they at last found a sweet spot that has been sorely lacking. Continue reading...

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last month Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for chocolate and malted buttercream cake | The sweet spot

Fudgy layers and a luscious filling makes this bake simply irresistible – whether it’s your birthday or notBeing a twin, I’ve always shared a birthday cake. Each year, I ask my sister what I should bake and the answer is almost never chocolate, despite it being one of my favourite cake flavours. However, this year, I’ll be changing that and making this lovely, fudgy two-layer chocolate cake filled and topped with a luscious, malty buttercream that I could eat by the spoonful. If you want to make it extra celebratory, swap the chocolate shavings for sprinkles. Continue reading...

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