March 2nd, 2023   |  
Author: Jane Beesley   |  
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There’s something re-assuring about the news that one of the fastest areas of sales growth for UK supermarkets is in traditional puddings, after all the proof is in the pudding. Whilst it’s always good to freshen things up with new products such as Prime Water or salted caramel club biscuits, it’s comforting to know that […]

February 24th, 2023   |  
Author: Sean Flint   |  
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Though it will no doubt be welcomed by legions of schoolchildren, a salad shortage is sweeping UK supermarkets leading to empty racks which once groaned under tomatoes, lettuce and cucumbers. At this time of year most of Britain’s fruit and veg is imported from Spain and North Africa and unusually cold weather and floods in […]

February 16th, 2023   |  
Author: Oliver Parkinson   |  
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And so, in the words of Queen, another one bites the dust. Anyone who remembers the seventies will have fond memories of the iconic drink Lilt and its catchy adverts which brought a ray of sunshine into British homes. Who couldn’t fail to yearn for the Caribbean as the reggae vibe of the steel band […]

February 9th, 2023   |  
Author: jack Hunter   |  
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Seventy-five years ago a change occurred in Britain that was to revolutionise forever the way we shop. Prior to 1948 shopping could often be a long, laborious process that involved queueing at a counter, handing over a list to an assistant and waiting patiently until they collected all the items which you then paid for […]

February 2nd, 2023   |  
Author: Jane Beesley   |  
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Imagine the uproar if someone suggested that England, not Scotland, invented haggis, or that it was Switzerland, not Italy, that opened the eyes of the world to spaghetti. Well it’s now 100 years since a similar accusation of culinary mis-appropriation was first levelled concerning the most popular fast food in the world and the row […]

January 26th, 2023   |  
Author: jack Hunter   |  
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If you believe the internet the number one food trend of last year was cloud bread. Yes, you can forget those traditional favourites of fish and chips, spag bol and chicken tikka masala because, with 3.4 billion views, the light and fluffy bread substitute was the TikTok food trend of 2022. But before you rush […]

January 19th, 2023   |  
Author: Sean Flint   |  
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With the cost of living crisis affecting many, the hunt is on to find not just affordable food but also the most economical way of preparing it. And because food is so vital to our physical and mental well-being there’s also the added incentive of ensuring it is tasty and healthy. This combination has led […]

January 12th, 2023   |  
Author: Jane Beesley   |  
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The last century has seen some incredible inventions that have transformed our lives and continued the forward momentum of mankind. From penicillin to television, nuclear power to personal computer, life on earth has certainly taken a giant leap forward in recent times. And yet, for all the joy, benefits and freedoms these breakthroughs have brought, […]

January 6th, 2023   |  
Author: jack Hunter   |  
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As you prepared for New Year’s Eve last week you may have read the inspiring story of Gary McKee, a father-of-three from Cumbria, who set himself the challenge of running a marathon every day of last year. As he completed the final 26 miler on December 31st, Gary had not only completed his new year […]

December 22nd, 2022   |  
Author: Sean Flint   |  
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The amazing scenes in Buenos Aires as millions gathered to celebrate Argentina’s World Cup triumph bring into sharp focus once again the impact this remarkable country has had on the world. Birthplace of the Tango (the dance,not the fizzy pop),  the world’s first ever animated film and possibly most famous revolutionary, Che Guevara, you can […]