DEFRA data shows flagged meat and plant consignments skipping UK border inspections, raising disease risks for livestock, crops and food supply chains. Nearly one in five consignments of meat and dairy flagged for inspection bypassed UK biosecurity checks after entering through the Port of Dover in November 2025, according to new government data published by …
Why do my potatoes go black after cooking? | Potatoes
Why do some potatoes turn black on cooking, and how do I stop this happening? I usually leave them to cool in the cooking water, but should I plunge them in cold water instead?”Jean, Hampshire“We’ve all been there,” sympathises spud queen Poppy O’Toole. “It’s a harmless chemical reaction,” the author of The Potato Book continues, …
Dunkin’ Tests New 48-Ounce Drink Bucket. Here’s Where to Find Them
Go big or go home. That may very well apply to Dunkin’s new mammoth beverage offering that it’s testing. The chain is selling a 48-ounce drink bucket at select locations. Customers can fill the buckets with iced coffee, iced latte or Dunkin’ Refreshers, as well as Blueberry Cobbler Iced Latte, Caramel Coco Iced Coffee, or …
Chick-fil-A removes ‘terrible’ ingredient from fries after rampant complaints
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chick-fil-A has once again changed the recipe for its iconic waffle fries, rolling back a 2024 tweak that triggered widespread customer complaints about taste and texture. The Georgia-based chain previously told Fox News Digital it had made “a slight adjustment” to the fries after over a year …
the latest stress test for UK food security
Professor Chris Elliott reflects on the impact of the evolving war in the middle east to UK food security, reaffirming his belief that urgent policy action is needed to prioritise the longevity of our food system. The recent escalation of conflict between the US, Israel and Iran is without doubt a major geopolitical crisis. And …
How to turn limp rhubarb into tasty jam – recipe | Food
Rachel de Thample is one of my food heroines. She’s the author of six books and course director of the College of Naturopathic Medicine’s natural chef diploma, and has also been head of food for Abel & Cole and commissioning editor of Waitrose Food Illustrated, among so much else. She trained with the likes of …
Meet the ‘Rolling Scones,’ a Senior-Living Cooking Club
They may not have moves like Mick Jagger anymore, but this cooking crew still gets their “Satisfaction” in the kitchen every week. “I made casseroles constantly, when you have that many little children sitting around the table,” Charleen Kelly, 92, tells TODAY.com, recalling when her five sons and one daughter were “knee-high to a grasshopper.” …
Protein intake needs to be increased after age 50 due to muscle loss and aging effects
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Most people focus on heart health and memory as they age — but experts say another critical factor often gets overlooked: muscle mass, which directly impacts strength, mobility, metabolism and long-term independence. Adults naturally lose up to 8% of their muscle mass every decade after age 30. …
Marrow me! Alice Zaslavsky’s zucchini schnitzels (or, how to use up a 1kg marrow) – recipe | Australian food and drink
While tomatoes may be proving resolutely underwhelming for most Australian gardeners this summer, zucchinis are going – and growing – gangbusters! And not just in quantity. Even left unattended or hidden under a louche leaf, homegrown zucchini can swell from its peak flavour-packed form. Within days, it can grow from about the size of a …
‘Boy kibble’ TikTok trend has ground beef rice bowls going viral on social media
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As grocery prices push shoppers toward simpler, budget-friendly meals, a TikTok trend called “boy kibble” is gaining popularity. While the 2023 “girl dinner” trend was all about snack-like charcuterie plates, “boy kibble” offers simple, no-frills bowls of two ingredients: white rice and ground beef, with spices and …