I’m a drinks writer and didn’t rate Lidl wine — until I tried this £4.85 gem
Lidl has won me over with its new wines (Picture: Rob Buckhaven/Lidl) I’m about to say something controversial… I’ve never rated Lidl’s wine range as highly as Aldi’s. Until recently. Why? Firstly, because Lidl don’t really promote their wines, so you rarely hear about them. And until now, they haven’t been as innovative or exciting.…
Toblerone is making a major change to its iconic packaging
Switzerland’s Metterhorn mountain was removed from Toblerone’s design in 2023 (Picture: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Toblerone is making a change to its iconic packaging just two years after it was forced to remove the iconic Matterhorn mountain from its design. In 2023, Toblerone removed the Swiss mountain from its packaging after moving some of the chocolate’s…
Pret is giving away hundreds of free iced drinks — but you’ll have to be quick
The coffee chain is giving away free iced drinks today (Picture: Pret) It’s Friday, the sun is shining and it’s shaping up to be the hottest day of the year so far… what more could you want? Well, if your answer was a free iced drink, then you’re in luck as your wish is Pret’s…
Mumsnet just launched a range of ready meals for kids — here’s a dietitian’s verdict
There are five new meals in the Little Explorers range (Picture: Mumsnet/Iceland Foods) In a move that might surprise some parents, Mumsnet has teamed up with Iceland Foods to launch a new range of frozen ready meals for children. The Little Explorers meals, which are the website’s first-ever branded food products, cost £2 each and…
I’m a food writer and I’d never heard of this US chain in London
Which Wich was founded in Dallas, Texas (Picture: Adam Beale Photography) Over the last few months, the UK has seen an influx of American fast food chains launching here or announcing plans to cross the pond. We’re getting everything from Chick-fil-A to Carl’s Jr. and Captain D’s (dubbed the ‘McDonald’s of the sea’). And one…
Fast food chain adds breakfast favourite to all day menu — but there’s a catch
The breakfast item is a fan-favourite (Picture: LAURENCEHOWE.COM) When it comes to fast food, there’s no denying that some of the breakfast offerings are elite. And perhaps the best breakfast menu item at most chains is the humble hash brown. McDonald’s is obviously well-known for its version of the carby treat, but Popeyes also makes…
McDonald’s fans just discovered lost menu item from the 70s that’s ‘cursed’
The product hasn’t been sold for around 40 years… (Picture: Western Mail Archive/Western Mail Archive/Mirrorpix via Getty Images) McDonald’s is constantly changing up its menu, giving customers new items and bringing back fan-favourites. For instance, the chain recently launched a brand new Minecraft Movie Meal, that’s essentially like an adult Happy Meal – it even…
Lidl just launched a ‘gorgeous’ new bakery item — and it only costs 89p
Lidl’s bakery has a cult following (Picture: Getty Images) Calling all Lidl bakery lovers… Just when you thought the bakery section couldn’t get any better, the discount retailer has only gone and added another new item to its range. Hot off the heels of the release of the Mini Egg Brownie and Brioche Chocolate Croissant,…
Tesco gives update on tinned beans shortage after complaints from furious shoppers
Tesco’s own-brand kidney beans, black beans, butter beans, cannellini beans, and chickpeas are among the items affected (Picture: Shutterstock/yackers1) Tesco has responded to furious customer complaints about the scarcity of its popular own-brand bean range. In recent weeks shoppers searching for the supermarket’s kidney beans, black beans, butter beans, cannellini beans, and chickpeas have often…
Domino’s launches ‘criminal’ Easter egg flavour and fans are freaking out
The bizarre flavour has given some Domino’s fans nightmares (Picture: Getty Images) Domino’s has just launched what might be the most bizarre Easter egg the world has ever seen, inspired by its famous Garlic & Herb Dip. The pizza chain has combined a classic white chocolate Easter egg with the distinct flavour of its signature…
