For most of us, the microwave is the only cooking implement we have access to in the office. And while the machines get a bad rep – mainly due to shitty ready meals that would insult anyone with taste buds – there are lots of ways to use these things for good rather than evil. […]

9 years ago

Love them or loathe them, you can’t deny that as an Irish child growing up in the 1990s, The Morbegs shaped your life. And that even though the enormous, furry beings themselves were more than a little bit traumatising (What were they? Bears? Frogs? Avocados?), we loved them dearly, and they improved our lives infinitely. Here’s why. 1. Because you […]

9 years ago

Avocado’s 15 minutes of fame are not even nearly up, and you don’t see anybody complaining. The indulgent superfood manages to be both decadent and versatile, and boasts a list of recipes as long as The Camden Mile. Try one of these out next time you get your mitts on some. 1. Fried avocado tacos with sesame […]

9 years ago

Proving that avocado’s time in the sun is not yet over, high street giant Marks & Spencer have announced the launch of the biggest avocado of them all this week. And they’ve only gone and christened it ‘Carla’. How exotic. The enormous fruit is five times the size of its regular counterparts, but is still every bit […]

9 years ago

Sick of the same old pasta dishes every time you cook? Keen to try something a bit different? Say no more. These recipes are simple, won’t break the bank, and you can bring the leftovers (if there is any) in for work the next day. Winning. Buon appetito! 1. Pulled pork spaghetti with barbecue sauce Carbs, pulled pork […]

9 years ago

Every coffee table needs a good coffee table book – and we may just have found the best one out there. Laura Rowe’s Taste: The Infographic Book Of Food is absolutely PACKED with informative tidbits, handy collections of facts you already knew, and even more useful tidbits you didn’t – all presented in the most stunningly beautiful […]

9 years ago

We all know that a good gym session has to be followed with an even better feed. And while protein shakes are all fine and well, there’s nothing quite like a well balanced meal – pulling together all the macro- and micronutrients your body is craving – to get you back on track. Here are […]

9 years ago

Nothing like going for a pint, knowing that when hunger takes over you’ll have a brilliant menu to choose from. That is the beauty of a gastropub – a great range of craft beers and other drinks to choose from, accompanied by top notch food that’s a cut above your standard pub grub. Here is […]

9 years ago

We’re going to go out on a limb here and assume you’re feeling a bit rough after too many pints last night. So allow us to make things a little easier for you, by providing you with some genuinely tasty, healthy brunch recipes.  Don’t say we never did anything for you… 1. Smoked salmon with […]

9 years ago

It’s Monday and you’re (probably) a little bit under the weather after all that booze you drank over the weekend. The thought of doing a food shop and making dinner tonight is just about killing you… the sheer effort of it all. So to make things a little easier, here are five dishes that are simple to make but still taste […]

9 years ago

This guy decided he’d take his boat out for a bit of a spin in the fine weather yesterday and ended up becoming something of a legend. Recorded by Jenna Joyce, the clips below capture the moment when the boat pulled up in front of The Barge, causing all the assembled punters to go apeshit. Take a look below […]

9 years ago

Hmm. Would we say this is taking the whole millennial thing a bit too far? After a new suite of emojis was announced yesterday – including an avocado, as we excitedly announced – UK catering company All Bar One has decided that isn’t QUITE enough. So they’re petitioning for a brunch emoji That’s right. Petitioning. To […]

9 years ago