Monthly Archives: November 2008

Cracking the Christmas cocktail

Log on for top advice on making your winter warmer the party of the year. Chat date: Thursday 4th December. Chat time: 3pm Continue reading

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Tell them what you really think!

A challenge to all of us… to give Chefs and waiters the honest truth. As a fully fledged foodie I spend a lot of time eating out, but whether it’s at a Deli, the local greasy spoon or a smart restaurant I suffer from a very British affliction. Continue reading

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Bake up a feast of family fun

Children love to join in when you’re cooking. This webchat is packed with simple, tasty tips guaranteed to get your family in the kitchen. Chat date: Wednesday 3rd December. Chat time: 3pm Continue reading

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Dinner for one?

One and two person households are the UK’s fastest growing demographic-and it’s causing problems in the kitchen. The number of people living alone has doubled since 1971 and it’s predicted single households will outnumber family households by 2031. Continue reading

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Dairy Crest recalls Country Life Spreadable due to possible rubber contamination

Dairy Crest has recalled some Country Life Spreadable because the products may contain pieces of white rubber. The Food Standards Agency has issued a Food Alert for Information. Continue reading

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Seymours of Norfolk recalls olive oil products

Seymours of Norfolk has recalled all of its infused olive oil products, because of the possible risk of botulism. The type of bacteria (called Clostridium botulinum) that can cause botulism, a severe type of food poisoning, has not been detected in the products. However, the products have not been made in a way that would prevent Clostridium botulinum from multiplying if it is present. Continue reading

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Sprinkle a little Divine inspiration into your Christmas festivities!

Eating Britain is working with Divine, the Fairtrade chocolate co-owned by cocoa farmers, in this great competition to give away a delicious advent calendar to a lucky winner. This is not just any advent calendar, this is the very first dark chocolate Fairtrade calendar on the market! To enter the competition, all you have to do is answer a simple question. Continue reading

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Master Multiple Meals

Get some culinary inspiration from celebrity chef Sophie Michell and nutritionist Juliette Kellow in these three recipe videos. Continue reading

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Ten How To Quit Tips

We’ve all tried to cut down after bingeing at Christmas or attempted to give up something for Lent but how many of us slip at the first hurdle? Here are ten great tips to support that waning will power. Continue reading

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MP’s are calling for booze price increase

The news is reporting that MP’s are calling for pub happy hours to be banned and supermarkets stopped from selling alcohol at a loss in order to combat drink-fuelled disorder. Continue reading

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Mango Jam with your Christmas turkey?

Jam is not necessarily just for spreading on your toast. This mango jam in particular has at least a dozen applications! Mira Samani from the Mango Jam Company gives us some of her favourite ideas and tells us about the jam’s cheeky twist. Continue reading

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