37 h. ago Spain power cuts shut down Benidorm as woman is stuck in lift and bars face crisis

British holiday-makers have been hit with mass power outages across Europe as bars in party town Benidorm have been left without electricity to chill beers or cook food

Events

2 w. ago Why ARE Americans obsessed with 'perfect' teeth? Georgia May Jagger leads Brits leaping to Aimee Lou Wood's defence after frenzy over her appearance led to cruel SNL skit

For weeks, Aimee's teeth have been a hot topic of discussion, with the actress admitting the conversation has been fuelled by Americans watching The White Lotus.

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2 w. ago 'I get a takeaway for every meal – people can't believe how much it costs'

A woman has left people gobsmacked at how much she spends on takeaways per month, because she doesn't cook for herself, and treats herself to yummy food every day

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2 w. ago Don't cook broccoli in water as there's 'one simple way to make it tastier'

Broccoli is a vegetable that is loved by many people because of its health benefits, but it can also be bitter if it is not cooked correctly - and there is one thing to avoid

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3 w. ago Roast meat cooking times: How long to cook every joint for a perfect Easter lunch

Overcooked lamb, dry chicken, pork with no crackle – the Easter roast can be a battlefield. Here’s how to nail every joint, every time, with timings that actually work and tips that don’t involve guesswork or blind hope

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3 w. ago ‘White Lotus’ is fuelling the UK’s obsession with Thai food – here’s how to cook it at home

With ‘The White Lotus’ turning up the heat in Thailand this season, Brits are diving chopsticks-first into fragrant curries and zingy noodles. Sales are soaring, search trends are spiking – and these Thai-inspired recipes bring the drama home (without the murder)

Society

3 w. ago How to cook the perfect roast whole new potatoes – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to cook the perfect

While anyone can roast a potato, achieving perfectly crisp-skinned, buttery-fleshed deliciousness requires a little more thought When I pitched the idea for today’s column, my editor’s response was underwhelming to say the least. “Is that even a recipe?” he asked, which is exactly the attitude that inspired me in the first place. Often the simplest dishes feel in the least need of an actual recipe, yet surely I can’t be alone in thinking that the leathery, greasy roast new potatoes that turn up so often on tables at this time of year show some room for improvement.I used to be of Jane Grigson’s opinion that “new potatoes should either be steamed or put into boiling water with sprigs of mint” – after all, they’re so good, and their season so short, from April to August, why meddle with perfection? But, having recently enjoyed crisp-skinned, buttery- fleshed beauties from a restaurant oven, I’d like to add them to my repertoire, too. While anyone can roast a potato, doing it proper ju...

Society

4 w. ago Cook perfect poached eggs every time without a pan in 44 second hack

To reduce the cooking time and effort required to make a poached egg, TikTok chef Erica Wides has shared a "game-changing" recipe to elevate your breakfast - and you only need a microwave.

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