Food & Drinks

Why you should never eat off wooden platters in restaurants
22:15 2018-01-10

It’s hard to go into a restaurant these days without being served your food on anything other than a plate. Whether that’s chips in a plant pot, scampi in a mini supermarket trolly or a full English still in the pan, basically anything goes. But with that said, Birmingham City Council have urged customers to …

This is how to make the perfect bacon sandwich
21:43 2018-01-10

Whether you’re nursing a sore head after one too many G&Ts or just enjoying a weekend treat, nothing quite beats a classic bacon sandwich. And it’s also safe to say that most us have a pretty fixed view of what exactly constitutes the perfect bacon butty. So, some of you may be shocked to hear …

How to avoid emotional eating and unwanted weight gain
09:15 2018-01-10

Let’s face it, most of the time we aren’t reaching for that chocolate bar because we’re ravenous. Emotional eating takes on many forms and can have negative effects on your physical and mental wellbeing. But not only does it not actually make us feel better in the long run, it can also lead to weight …

Only One in 10 People Know That This Common Drink Can Cause Cancer
00:40 2018-01-10

Nothing tastes better than a tall glass of wine after a long day—but you often finish your drink way too quickly. Just a few more can’t hurt, right? Well, not so fast. Truth be told, binging on booze could put you at risk for several forms of cancer, doctors say. Surprised? You’re not the only …

How long can an opened bottle of wine really last?
19:05 2018-01-09

Often we open a bottle of wine, only to pour one glass and leave the remainder in the fridge. But how long do you have before that half full bottle actually goes off? According to wine educator Collin Lilly, you should really be drinking a bottle of wine within four to six hours of opening …