Food News
2010 sees revival of the fairy cake
Just one nibble of a fairy cake and you’re transported back to your childhood. The basic recipe is incredibly simple, but once you start indulging in elaborate toppings you’ve got the makings of a feast fit for any time of day – lunch, afternoon tea, picnics and, of course, children’s birthday parties.
Janet Street-Porter makes summer kebabs
TV presenter, writer and British icon Janet Street Porter is fronting Red Tractor Week, which celebrates 10 years of 'Great Food and Great Farming'.
Doritos searches for the next Speilberg
Imagine having the responsibility of making or breaking the career of one of Britain’s up and coming directorial talents. Well if you’ve ever thought you can pick a great movie from a dud or think you’d make a great BAFTA judge then it’s time to prove yourself.
Are you Britain's best amateur baker?
Join the baking revolution with the Red Letter Days national baking competition for your chance to be crowned Britain’s best amateur baker.
Nurturing the next generation of football stars
This summer the world will be gripped by football fever. The 2010 World Cup in South Africa means adults and children alike will be glued to their screens. But it is also a great opportunity to tap into your young one’s passion for the sport and encourage them to get outside playing.
Cheryl Cole voted perfect breakfast partner
What would get you jumping out of bed on a Monday morning and rushing downstairs for breakfast? The Actimel A.M. Poll has revealed that Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole is our favoured celebrity breakfast partner, with celebrity chef Jamie Oliver topping the list of those who we would most want to cook us the perfect breakfast.
Is it time your cuppa went green?
As yet more evidence was published last month to support its use as an aid to weight loss, isn't it time your cuppa went green?
Steam cooking the capsule way
Parents are increasingly recognising the importance of offering their child a balanced, nutritious diet in order to promote healthy growth and development.
Melt into summer with Häagen-Dazs Leicester Square
Experience the taste of summer with Häagen-Dazs’ new Limited Edition Pomegranate, White Peach & Orange Blossom sorbet, available exclusively at the Häagen-Dazs’ Shop in London’s Leicester Square.
Over half of British adults still enjoy 80s' culture
From food to fashion, the 1980s still influences more than 50% of British adults according to a new study by M&S Money, commissioned to mark the company's 25th anniversary.
Women turn to chocolate for comfort
We think about it all the time, turn to it after a bad day, sometimes we crave it and would even choose it over other pleasures in life – yes that’s right we’re talking chocolate.
Britains cooking with gas this summer
The gas BBQ is this summer’s clear favourite for garden feasts - visits have leapt 902% in a month on Twenga, the new-generation shopping search engine. The classic charcoal barbecue remains popular however, with searches up 615%.
Curry Lounge strikes gold with toptable.com
Nottingham restaurant the Curry Lounge has received a prestigious award following outstanding feedback from its customers.
Graze.com ruminates on 2 years of success with Postcode Anywhere
“Healthy eating by post” company Graze.com celebrated another 50,000 successful food deliveries on its two-year anniversary this week - and attributes much of its success to an online mail-order model made possible by companies like Royal Mail and Postcode Anywhere.
Win a TrekAmerica trip with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
TrekAmerica has teamed up with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream to give one lucky winner and a friend the holiday of a lifetime.