Food & Drink

Almost half of us in lockdown are now eating dinner on the sofa

Nation has misplaced its table manners during lockdown

With dining in restaurants on the horizon, a new study from tastecard, the UK’s largest dining club, has revealed the nation has misplaced its table manners, thanks to being constrained to dining at home for an entire year. Dining tables turned to desks, people forced to eat on Zoom calls and an increase in eating alone, have all contributed to Britain’s falling dining standards.

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6 Ways to make your BBQ more eco-friendly

6 Ways to make your BBQ more eco-friendly

A BBQ is one of the most enjoyable ways to spend a summer evening with family and friends. It’s big on fun, however unfortunately it’s also big on waste. By making a few simple changes, it’s easy to make barbecuing that little bit more sustainable without compromising on any of the enjoyment.

From choosing the food to the fuel, there are plenty of options for hosting a more...

Which bunny will be voted The KitKat Easter Bunny 2021

Introducing the must-watch reality show of the spring…The KitKat Big Bunny Hutch 2021

New for Easter, KitKat Bunny is launching its very own reality show - The Big Bunny Hutch - with a cute and fluffy twist. A fluffle of five real-life bunnies will enter a custom-built hutch to win the hearts of the nation and one lucky bunny will be voted The KitKat Easter Bunny 2021.

The fly on the wall series will be narrated by TOWIE star Pete Wicks so animal lovers and reality TV...

One in 10 adults shown pictures of green veg failed to identify cabbages and asparagus

Veg mix up! Brits don't know their cabbages from their kale

MILLIONS of Brits are so oblivious about fresh vegetables they can’t tell a pea from a green bean and don’t know what a leek or a Brussel sprout looks like, a new study has found.

One in 10 adults shown pictures of green veg failed to identify cabbages and asparagus, while one in six couldn’t spot leeks, and a massive one in five had trouble with fresh garden peas.

It turns...

Takeaways can increase your carbon footprint

Takeaways can increase your carbon footprint by upto 450%

We all know that feeling of wanting to save the washing up and order from your favourite takeaway, but do you know how much energy is used when ordering from the likes of Deliveroo, UberEats, or Just Eat?

A new study from Uswitch has revealed how much Co2 is emitted when ordering food delivery, what that is equivalent to, and how your cooking and eating habits are affecting your...

Enjoy tasting premium red wines from Piemonte this Mother's Day

Give your mum a locked-down Mother's Day to remember by attending a premium virtual wine tasting session together. Hosted by boutique Italian wine specialists, Independent Wine, this exclusive event on 12th March takes a deep-dive into the fine red wines of Piemonte.

The guided tasting will be led by a Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET)-qualified expert. The session and its...

Takeaways have rocketed during the pandemic

Chinese is the UK's Top Takeaway as Nation On Track to Spend 11 Billion This Year

Takeaway spending surged by more than 50% a few weeks after the first lockdown. The average Brit used to spend around £12 a month on takeaway, but this jumped to more than £20 a month as more people used takeaways to treat themselves while staying in. One in ten Brits order a takeaway at least once a weekend and more than half of us know exactly which restaurant we fancy before going online...

Frozen food sales have gone up during lockdown

Lockdown turns UK into a nation of frozen food fans

The UK has become a nation of frozen food fans as the pandemic has changed the way we shop according to a new report.

The Frozen Food Report, released today, says consumers are shopping more online, spending more per shop and have bought more frozen food than ever before. Last year shoppers spent an extra £872m on everything from frozen avocado to ice cream: making frozen the fastest...

A guide to buying meat online

As with most of our shopping, we are now in a position where almost everything is being delivered to our front door. This might be a new addition to your lifestyle as we adapt to social distancing rules, or it might be that you are already fond of avoiding the mad rush around the supermarket. Whichever it is, it sure is helpful to get a guide on how to get the best deals and know what you’re...

More people are turning to plant based foods

Half of Brits would ditch their favourite meat meal in favour of plant-based alternatives

MILLIONS have unveiled they are ready to ditch their favourite meat-based meals in favor of plant alternatives.

According to new research commission by Merchant Gourmet, comforting classics such as beef burgers and chicken curries will no longer be on the menu FOREVER for many.

Instead, Brits will be swapping them in for substitutes – thanks to the wealth of options now...

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