94 m. ago Mary Berry reveals her husband of 60 years prefers another cook's recipes

After 60 years of marriage to Mary, Paul Hunnings has been the nation's favourite cook's chief taster for decades - but he still prefers what he ate as a youngster

Society

4 h. ago The 5 worst ways to die from being eaten by snot flower to being 'ripped apart' by gravity

A physicist with a penchant for the morbid and a writer with a taste for the macabre have looked at the gruesome science behind various horrible ways to die and have made some chilling findings

Events

8 h. ago Ripen avocados in just 24 hours using one everyday kitchen item

Avocados are a delicious and nutritious ingredient to use in a range of dishes - but they can be frustrating to cook with, as it can take ages for them to ripen.

Politics

8 h. ago Ditch boiled cabbage as it's more delicious when cooked with 1 simple ingredient

Cabbage might be one of the most underappreciated vegetables, but this method gives it the treatment it deserves

Events

8 h. ago Cabbage will taste 'exquisite' if you ditch boiling it for simple 10

A home cook has shared a simple hack to make cabbage taste delicious — and better than boiled

Politics

10 h. ago Whisk unlikely ingredient into sauce to make cauliflower cheese 'taste better'

A recipe expert has shared a simple tip to make cauliflower cheese taste even better, and it's all down to one unusual ingredient that you can add to the sauce pretty easily

Events

11 h. ago M&S shopper flaunts contents of £10 surprise food bag and everyone has same comment

A man decided to share an honest review of his recent Too Good To Go bag, as he went to pick up the £10 bag from his local Marks & Spencer before taste testing and reviewing each item he recieved

Economics

11 h. ago Soups will taste better if you add drizzle of 'secret' ingredient that costs just £1.50

A food and flavour expert has shared the 'secret' ingredient that can take any soup to the next level and make it taste much better - and it's not salt or pepper

Economics

11 h. ago Ditch saucepan for boiled eggs as better method gives 'perfect yolks' every time

An egg expert has shared a simple trick to make perfect boiled eggs - and it doesn't even involve a saucepan

Politics

29 h. ago French chef urges people cooking steak to ditch ingredient that 'kills flavour'

There are many ways to cook a steak, but the chef said this method has "always given me amazing results".

Events

31 h. ago I tried The Ivy's Christmas menu and I was given a secret ingredient to add to my main

The Ivy Collection has launched its Christmas menu, and I was impressed when the waiter handed me a special ingredient to add to my meal

Events

40 h. ago One simple ingredient change will make the perfect egg sandwich

Egg sandwiches are a real classic - and there's one simple ingredient you need to make sure you use when making them.

Events

41 h. ago I swapped out water for 1 simple ingredient when boiling potatoes for better mash

To enhance my mashed potato skills, I experimented with a basic ingredient while preparing my potatoes, and I believe I won't revert to my old ways. Although it didn't significantly change the texture, it certainly boosted the flavor.

Events

42 h. ago I tried the cheapest and most expensive supermarket ready meals — one tasted homemade

Ready meals are extremely handy when you're in need of a meal fast — is there a difference between the cheapest and most expensive?

Politics

48 h. ago Pudsey Bear and Lenny Rush become BBC ‘big cheeses’ in Children In Need sketch

The sketch of Pudsey Bear and Rush as two new BBC bosses comes after the resignation of director-general Tim Davie and news chief Deborah Turness.

Politics

51 h. ago Cheese fans flock to Bern as thousand compete to win prestigious World Cheese Award

From Stinking Bishop to camel cheese

Events

52 h. ago Share your questions for Meera Sodha, Tim Dowling and Stuart Heritage

Ahead of a special Guardian Live event on 26 November, you can share your questions for Tim Dowling, Stuart Heritage and Meera SodhaIt has been a year of small pleasures and big opinions. Is Kim Kardashian’s legal drama All’s Fair really the worst TV show of all time? What are the best (and worst) vegan cheeses? And 20 years after they first hit the shelves, five-toed shoes are apparently having a big fashion moment. But what is it like to wear them in public?As the year draws to a close, Guardian Live invites you to a special event with columnist Tim Dowling, film and TV writer Stuart Heritage, and cook and author Meera Sodha. They will join comedian, broadcaster, and occasional Guardian contributor Nish Kumar for an evening of sharp observations, seasonal reflections and behind-the-scenes stories from the Guardian. Continue reading...

Politics

53 h. ago Birds can get ill if you leave out one popular ingredient in gardens

If you're one of the many people who leaves food out for birds in the garden, there's one common mistake you may be making. Here's what you need to know.

Events

53 h. ago Secrets, lies and a taste for torture...How Whips work in the Westminster shadows

They're masters of the dark political arts who know the peccadilloes of every MP. Now, a new book reveals how the Whips of Westminster get what they want...

Politics

54 h. ago The healthiest and unhealthiest curries for weight loss – including one with as much fat as two McDonald’s cheeseburgers

FROM India to Thailand and Japan to the Caribbean, curries are loved around the globe. But some are significantly worse for our health than others, research shows. Analysis by nutrition app MyFitnessPal has revealed the healthiest curries in the UK - and those anyone on a diet should steer well clear of. Registered dietitian Daisy...

Politics