2 h. ago Stop powdery mildew and fungal infections in gardens by using 1 kitchen item

You can help to remedy or protect plants using a simple homemade solution

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7 d. ago 10 best air fryers, tested by experts for fast and healthy meals

Whether you’re cooking crunchy chips, crispy bacon, or a baked potato, these are the air fryers I’d recommend

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8 d. ago How to get rid of your crusty toenails for good... as leading researchers reveal simple 'game

Crusty fungal toenail infection patients could soon get a treatment on the NHS that can banish the unsightly and hard-to-treat condition for good.

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2 w. ago 10 best air fryers for 2025, expertly tested for fast, healthy meals

Whether you’re cooking crunchy chips, crispy bacon, or a baked potato, these are the air fryers I’d recommend

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2 w. ago The Hotel Chocolat velvetiser gets a major switch up – here’s my honest review

The chocolatier has added cold drinking chocolate to its repertoire

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2 w. ago Embrace stew season with 25% off our favourite slow cooker at Amazon

Cook up delicious winter-warmers for less with this tried-and-tested appliance

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2 w. ago Is M&S’s £30 pan as good as Our Place’s viral £125 always pan? I found out

I spent four months testing the multifunctional pans in my own kitchen

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3 w. ago The kitchen cupboard staple to ‘plant’ in your garden to fend off slugs and snails this winter

THERE'S a handy trick to treat your garden this Autumn, and it promises to banish slugs, snails, and other pests with tails. The hack costs less than £1 and has been recommended by a horticulture expert as a chemical-free alternative to other repellants. Once you've enjoyed your cup of tea, rather than chucking the bag...

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3 w. ago Splatter screens, strawberry pickers and 'magic' tin openers

While I tend to pass on a lot of these, there are some kitchen products I can't live without and some that I've reviewed that I wish I still owned.

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3 w. ago The Hotel Chocolat velvetiser gets a major switch up – here’s my honest review (cloned)

The chocolatier has added cold drinking chocolate to its repertoire

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3 w. ago Houseplant clinic: what are the brown patches on my prickly pear?

Corking is the most likely culprit, but it could be scale insects or fungus. Here’s how to checkWhat’s the problem? My prickly pear (Opuntia) cactus is developing raised brown patches on both sides of the stem that are spreading, though the plant is still growing. Should I be worried?Diagnosis Those circular brown patches are a classic sign of corking. This is a natural process in many cacti, which causes the lower stem to gradually harden and turn brown, like the bark on a tree. It usually starts at the base and slowly works its way up as the plant matures. While the rough texture can look alarming, it doesn’t harm the plant. However, because corking can be confused with a fungal infection or pests such as scale insects, it’s worth a closer look. Scale insects will appear as raised, uniform bumps that can be scraped off, whereas corking is part of the stem tissue itself and cannot be removed. Continue reading...

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last month There's magic brewing in Breville's Barista Sense Espresso Machine

Can the Breville Barista Sense Espresso Machine deliver café-worthy coffee to my kitchen? A coffee worshipper tests the brand new bean to cup machine from Breville

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