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Tips for batch cooking
As seen via the Collins Online Dictionary: batch in British English (bætʃ) VERB (transitive) to group (items) for efficient processing Batch cooking became really popular a few years ago, with the growing trend of planning meals to the week ahead to save time and...
Summer meal ideas: Food pairings for Pinterest’s ‘tea takeover’
With 518 million monthly users who go to the platform to plan for the future, Pinterest is a true powerhouse when it comes to understanding trends. Pinterest Predicts is a trend identification exercise compiled from dominant search patterns, and outlines top trends...
Top tips: The art of reheating frozen food
Travel through food – six foods from around the world
Four out of five (83%) Brits are looking to book a holiday in 2024. And according to Trip Advisor, Tokyo, Vietnam, Sweden, Denmark, Cuba, Peru and India are top of the travel wishlists. Ultimately, you can’t beat a glowing golden sunset as you chow down on delicious...
Exploring Britain’s passion for cookbooks
How many cookbooks are too many? We stumbled across a Reddit conversation where people claimed to have three, egg-stained cooking bibles, (because why would you need more?) to literally hundreds (because you can never have too many). This got us thinking about our...
How Chinese flavours have inspired the UK’s culinary scene
It’s hard to imagine living in the UK without being able to order a Chinese takeaway when you fancy it. That is, because the tastes and aromas are a key part of the UK's culinary landscape. Chinese cuisine is a firm favourite across the nation, with one in four...
Unpacking the truth: are ready meals healthy?
Finding time to prepare tasty, healthy food can be challenging and, in our fast-paced world, convenience often comes out on top. So, when finding meal solutions that fit in around work and leisure commitments, ready to eat foods are often the best option. But when it comes to ready meals, just how healthy are they?
Question: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Answer: Every time I eat lasagne.
Towards the end of 2023, the Roman Empire TikTok trend saw men asked by their friends, family or partners, how frequently thoughts of the Roman Empire cross their mind. The general consensus being that men of all ages think about it a lot. The Roman Empire trend was...
Savouring stories: the narrative magic of food in literature
Food has long been an integral part of our lives, connecting us not just through taste but also through tales woven around it. From the sumptuous feasts in grand halls to the simple meals shared among friends, the art of storytelling through food has transcended...