There is not much more divine than unfurling in front of the sofa with a slice of cake and a cup of tea. And while all the major supermarkets have plenty of yummy shop-bought cakes on offer, making them at home is much more fun. Baking and decorating a homemade cake can take hours, and while it’s a very rewarding […]

Black Mojito Ingredients 50ml The Kraken Black Spiced Rum 35ml sweet & sour mix (25ml lime, 10ml sugar syrup) 20ml Soda water Whole mint sprig Method Add to glass and fill with crushed ice. Top with the soda water and whole mint sprig. READ MORE Refreshing rum cocktail recipes to impress your guests this weekend Twisted Paradise Ingredients 50ml The […]

Express.co.uk spoke exclusively to Sarah Taylor, food safety expert at High Speed Training about the best storage locations for various items of food.  When it comes to onions, she said: “Onions are a staple of many food dishes and are always useful to have in the house. For this reason, it’s beneficial to keep them for as long as possible […]

“Plate piling” has been voted the most common barbeque behaviour, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults, who enjoy a good grill, has found 28 percent admit to loading their dish with as much food as possible when attending the popular garden get-together. Fear of an empty buffet, not being bothered to get up again for seconds, and having […]

Eggs are an incredibly versatile ingredient and are brilliant for breakfast; not only are they cheap, but they’re high in protein too.  If you struggle to cook fried eggs, here is an easier way to cook eggs, using a microwave.  The breakfast sandwich is filled with cheese and avocado, and you could even add leftover crispy bacon.  The recipe serves […]

The UK is experiencing some fabulous weather and what better way to enjoy the sun than with an ice lolly? Of course there are plenty of options available in the supermarket, but making them at home is more fun – especially if you can add some alcohol. BBC Good Food shared how to make gin and tonic ice lollies this […]

Lettuce or salad leaves wilt very quickly, but there is a new way to store these items to prolong their shelf life. @simplydellicious on TikTok is run by Tracy Simon and Jenny Dell, two passionate cooks. In a recent video, they shared their storage hack for salad leaves. “I thought everyone knew this hack, but just in case you don’t, […]

The warm weather means it’s officially rosé wine season, and there are several ways to enjoy it; be it crisp and cool, straight from a chiller, or in a cocktail.  Eco, ocean-saving wine brand The Hidden Sea, has shared three gorgeous cocktails that incorporate rosé wine; Rosé Sangria, Frosé and Spicy Rosé Margarita – perfect to enjoy yourself or with […]