10 h. ago McVities Hobnobs and real reason behind biscuit's name leaving fans baffled

McVities' brand has become a household name worldwide, but do you know the story behind the name of their biscuits Hobnobs? It's so British - but it has caused some confusion.

Politics

5 d. ago Sainsbury's unveils twist on classic biscuit that leaves shoppers divided

The beloved biscuit has had a makeover - but loyal fans aren't entirely keen.

Politics

5 d. ago Sambal mussels with wild garlic – a fiery twist on a Malaysian classic

Julie Lin puts a Scottish spin on sambal lala, swapping clams for sustainable mussels in this bold, aromatic dish inspired by the flavours of Melaka

Politics

5 d. ago Ellie Goulding puts on an elegant display in striking black gown with dramatic pink bow as she steps out during Cannes Film Festival

Ellie Goulding transformed herself into a picture of glamour as she stepped out at Cannes in a striking black and pink evening gown. The British singer, 38, put a modern twist on an otherwise classic fit.

Events

2 w. ago Shoppers divided over Primark's new £25 summer top that 'goes with anything'

Personal stylist Lisa Talbot spotted the beautiful top in her local Primark store and shared the bargain with fans online - but not everyone is convinced by the 'tablecloth' item.

Economics

2 w. ago Tesco launches £3.25 mac and cheese flavours that leave everyone talking

Tesco shoppers are divided after spotting three new mac and cheese ready meals – with some branding them a "sickly" combination but others saying they "want to try"

Economics

3 w. ago Tesco shoppers joke they want to 'call police' after spotting price of Reese's yoghurts

People have been left divided by a number of new products spotted by shoppers in Tesco recently - but some cannot get passed the price of a new Reese's dessert

Economics

3 w. ago Chicken rendang and rasam: Sugen Gopal’s recipes for Malaysian comfort food

A simple, fragrant, restorative soup, plus a chickeny twist on the classic Indonesian-Malay aromatic ‘dry’ curryComfort food means different things to different people, and today’s recipes are what do it for me. Rasam is the dish I crave whenever I’m feeling under the weather, because it gives me a boost. This thin, brothy soup is considered to be very good for digestion, so in Malaysia we often serve it at the end of a meal. Rendang, meanwhile, originated in Indonesia before becoming popular across south-east Asia, and is now particularly associated with Malaysia. It is spicy, sweet and very fragrant, because it features both lemongrass and lime leaves. I learned how to cook it from my mum and auntie back at home in Seremban – Mum’s version uses fresh green chillies, but I also add some dried kashmiri chillies, to give it a darker colour and, in my opinion, a better flavour, too. As with many Malaysian recipes, it all begins by making a kari paste, which you can do well in advance,...

Society

4 w. ago Cocktail of the week: Bar des Prés’ margarithai – recipe | The good mixer

An intriguing, lemongrass twist on the classic margaritaAt Bar des Prés, Cyril Lignac’s menu of Franco east-Asian flavours translates into our drinks list, which also combines ingredients from far and wide. The infused tequila here can also be used in a more classic margarita or in a tequila soda.Sascha Angelucci, bar manager, Bar des Prés, London W1 Continue reading...

Politics

last month M&S launches £8.50 Daddy of all treats, but not everyone's convinced

It's got everyone talking

Economics