Pears can be used in so many different desserts, the most common of which includes a blend of sweet and savoury flavours. While cheese, honey and nuts are great flavours to pair with sweet pears, this quick recipe is a little different. Shared by BBC Good Food, these honey nut crunch pears are “simple” to […]
POLL: Will you be having a BBQ this May Bank Holiday weekend?
Cooking on a BBQ is an activity many people reserve for summer, but when the weather fails to arrive, it leaves months without getting outside to enjoy a grilled meal. The Great British BBQ Survey revealed that Britons are a hardy bunch with 72 percent of people claiming that they like to BBQ in winter. […]
‘Clever’ cleaning hack kills bathroom mildew in under 15 minutes and stops it returning
Mildew, which is essentially mould, can live on shower walls, windowsills and other spots in the home which are high in moisture. It can be incredibly hard to tackle, especially if it has become ingrained in grout. However, cleaning expert Joyce French at HomeHow.co.uk shared a clever way to banish it in “no time”. The […]
Rick Stein’s Devon-inspired cheese and potato pie is quick and creamy
British chef Rick Stein is known for his Cornish roots but has a whole repertoire of recipes inspired by other locations. His delicious cheese, potato and spinach filo pie is based on a tip to Devon when Rick met with cheesemaker Mary Quicke. Mary’s family have been producing artisan Cheddar since 1540, as the chef […]
‘I’m a mechanic – petrol station mistake may damage part found in almost all cars’
Scotty Kilmer has warned petrol and diesel owners are at risk of “burning out” a vital component by making a simple mistake when topping up at fuel stations. Amid the cost of living crisis, motorists may be tempted to run cars until they are almost out of fuel. However, the YouTube star urged motorists to […]
Garden plants which need pruning in May to produce ‘bushier’ growth
Jamie Shipley, gardening expert and managing director at Hedges Direct, said: “With more consistently warm temperatures, long Bank Holiday weekends and the promise of summer just around the corner, May is a great month to unlock your garden’s summer potential and get the jobs ticked off. “It’s a great time to maximise your gardens’ impact […]
Lidl to open hundreds of new stores in UK expansion – full list of locations
Discount supermarket chain Lidl is set to open hundreds of new stores across the country, including in Bristol, Birmingham and Berwick. The company is also looking for new sites in London, where it is already the third-largest supermarket. Lidl has revealed a list of desired locations for potential new stores, hoping to find sites in […]
Laundry cleaning pro says kitchen staples can whiten towels
Laundry cleaning professional Babs – who goes by the name brunchwithbabs on TikTok – revealed two kitchen staples to add to the washing machine. “I like to give sheets and towels a refresh each season,” said Babs, who demonstrated how she keeps her linen bright and white. First, add the sheets and towels to the […]
Gardening expert issues warning over bugs that are a lawn’s ‘worst nightmare’
Chafer grubs, the larvae of chafer beetles, can wreak havoc on lawns, and now is the prime egg-laying season, according to the lawn experts at GreenThumb. Once hatched, the grubs will grow and begin to eat grass roots and potentially ruin it completely, unless something is done about it. Steve Taylor from the company commented: […]
Chinese horoscope: The five luckiest animals in May 2024
The Dragon, a symbol of strength, good fortune and success in Chinese culture, suggests that 2024 will be a year filled with prosperity. However, not all zodiac signs will experience this luck equally. Some are destined for more highs than lows in the coming months, particularly those that share a special connection with the mighty […]