Food and Drink
DNA tests reveal endangered sharks sold in Britain’s fish and chip shops
The study warns that families may be tucking into "critically endangered" species of shark when visiting their local fish and chip shop
‘Skip breakfast if you want to lose weight’ suggests new study
a review, published in The BMJ, suggests “the most important meal of the day” may not help people to control their weight
Beer of the Week: Pistonhead Haze Lager
Founded in 2011, Pistonhead is produced by Brutal Brewing – created by Swedish brewery Spendrups. Established over 100 years ago, the family-run brewery has since become one of Northern Europe’s largest breweries, with over 1000 employees, producing upwards of 400 million litres of drinks for brands such as Norrland’s Gold, Mariestads and Heineken. Spendrups’ Brutal Brewing, on the other hand, operates as a brewery work shop with an intention to produce exciting beers specifically designed for enthusiasts. Now exported to...
Hospital patient posts pic of mysterious plate of burned food & asked people to guess what it is
Irene Lang was served a "cheese and mushroom" omelette on Monday for her main meal which appears to have been overcooked to the point that pieces had broken off.
Binge drinking ‘can change DNA – leading to increased craving for alcohol’
Scientists say their findings shed light on how the lure of a pint of beer or glass of wine can become so hard to resist
Study finds eating dairy fat in yoghurt, cheese, butter and milk could stave off heart attack!
Dairy fats are rich in a particular saturated fat that protects against cardiovascular disease, say scientists
Restaurant Review: RedFarm, London
With restaurants in Manhattan’s Upper West Side and Greenwich Village, Ed Shoenfield and Executive Chef Joe Ng’s RedFarm has become a New York institution. Joining Balthazar, another New York export, on Russell Street, RedFarm’s first international venture opened last summer, taking over a three-floor site near Covent Garden. With over 40 years of restaurant experience (and 55 restaurants to his name), Brooklyn-born Shoenfield has paired his experience of America’s Chinese food scene with dumpling expert Ng’s contemporary culinary flair, ultimately...
Brexit Box survival kit costing £300 launched over food supply fears
More than 700 people have bought the 'Brexit Box', which contains enough food for one person to survive without anything else for a month
Cocktail Recipe: Callooh Callay’s ‘Super Freak’
Taking place alongside Burns Night (25th January), this year, Scotch Whisky Weekend is a new mini festival from DrinkUp.London in partnership with Scotchwhisky.com. Moreover, a number of London bars will also celebrate Scotch Whisky Weekend, with four days of cocktail tours championing £6 cocktails for Festival Pass holders. For the event, Shoreditch bar Callooh Callay has collaborated with Monkey Shoulder on a limited-edition whisky cocktail – the ‘Super Freak’ - available throughout January, served in a miniature disco ball. Speaking...