Food & Drink

Measuring changes in brain activity could help researchers to predict consumer preferences

Can neuroscience tools predict our favourite wine?

Measuring changes in brain activity could help researchers to predict consumer preferences for a product, according to new research conducted by Letizia Alvino, Assistant Professor at Nyenrode Business University. Dr. Alvino says, “Our research aims to examine whether or not electroencephalography (EEG) offers a valuable contribution to the prediction of consumer behaviour and their...

Cheddar cheese from Somerset is officially the most loved regional food

Cream tea amongst Brit’s most-favoured regional dishes

From Cheddar cheese and Cornish pasties in the south to singin hinnies and haggis in the north, the UK has an impressive wealth of regional food on offer, some dating back hundreds of years.

When food plays such a massive part of any holiday, holiday lettings company Stay in Devon thought it would be interesting to find out which regional delicacies British people loved, loathed and...

The humble burger has seen off traditional favourites, Chinese, Indian and pizza, to be named the UK’s favourite order

Burgers revealed as UK's favourite takeaway but Brexit could spell trouble

New data from takeaway delivery platform Foodhub has revealed that the humble burger has seen off traditional favourites, Chinese, Indian and pizza, to be named the UK’s favourite order.

The online food delivery company has revealed almost half (49%) of their orders in 2020 were in the burger category and that the same option has so far accounted for 45% of purchases in 2021....

Foodie favourites include USA, Mexico, Thailand and India

Out of reach red list countries top list of dream foodie destinations

AFTER over a year of lockdowns and holiday chaos, more than half (57%) of Brits are dreaming of escaping the UK in favour of far-flung cultures.

However, due to travel confusion and safety concerns, nearly a fifth (23%) will stay close to home for the foreseeable. In fact, the majority of Brits (82%) will avoid any travel which would require quarantine, meaning that the nation’s top...

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Foraging guide: Things it is safe to forage and not

In the run up to autumn, everyone across the UK is being advised of what items they should or should not forage during the months of August and September.

Experts at GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk are offering advice on what is and is not safe to forage over as we are approaching the autumn months.

Whether new to foraging or not, it is important for all nature lovers to...

The UK throws away over 9 ½ billion tonnes of food waste a year

The average UK family throws away £350 of food waste each year

Roast dinners, strawberries and cream, fish and chips – the UK is clearly a nation of food lovers.

But new figures show that we are also a nation of food wasters, with the average UK family throwing away around £350 of food each year.

Divert.co.uk , the food waste collection company that hates waste, thinks that it’s time for the UK to stop throwing away so much food and...

 Cannes in France is the best place in the world for foodies looking for a Michelin standard meal. 

The Cities With The Best Chance of Eating Michelin Quality Food

Research by restaurant insurance website MoneyBeach.co.uk has revealed that Cannes in France is the best place in the world for foodies looking for a Michelin standard meal.

With more restaurants opening up worldwide as restrictions ease, the study used data from TripAdvisor and the Michelin Guide to rank over 100 towns & cities based on the number of restaurants included in the...

Top vineyards to visit in the UK

The 10 Most Beautiful British Vineyards According To Instagram

Britain’s most beautiful vineyards and wineries have been revealed in a new study by the consumer spending experts at money.co.uk .

The study analysed over 100,000 Instagram hashtags associated with 693 vineyards listed on The Great British Vineyards Guide to crown the most picturesque in Britain.

The Top 10 Most Beautiful Vineyards In Britain

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Top five tips on etiquette when attending Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea Etiquette Tips You Need to Know

It’s Afternoon Tea Week (9-15th August)! What better time to treat a close friend or family member to a quaint afternoon with the classic British combination of tea and cake. To do so, you first must know essential dining etiquette. Here, BrewSmartly.com ’s Alex Ion shares his top five tips on etiquette when attending Afternoon Tea.

Afternoon Tea Etiquette:

1. Dress...

These little-known simple menu hacks will change how you order forever

13 Unique Money-Saving Hacks for your favourite Fast Food Restaurants

These little-known, simple menu hacks will change how you order forever

Craving a Big Mac? Hankering for a Nando’s? Sometimes, nothing hits the spot like a fast-food feast.

However, food tastes even sweeter when it’s a freebie or cheaper so personal finance experts, Ocean Finance , have shared their favourite fast food menu hacks.

Nando’s – bigger portions for less...

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