Most English secondary schools are breaking healthy food rules, finds report ‘Shocking’ breaches such as sweets and crisps at breakfast uncovered just before expansion of access to free school meals The Guardian - UK · Aug 24
How to make the perfect zaru soba, or cold soba noodles – recipe Hot days call for cool dinners, and these are Japan’s nutty, salty and sweet solution. Fiery or pickled accompaniments optional The Guardian - UK · Aug 23
Quench your thirst! 20 perfect spritzes and shandies to try now – from kumquat to portergaff Whether you love a traditional spritz or tend towards a wilder libation, this August there are bubbly and sophisticated drinks to suit every taste The Guardian - UK · Aug 23
The five food staples a dietitian always picks up at Whole Foods for healthy meals Add these nutritious and convenient foods to your shopping list Fit & Well · Aug 23
‘Perfect for kids’: the best (and worst) supermarket ketchup, tested and rated It’s a saviour at family mealtimes, but which bottle of red sauce does our reviewer relish the most? (Spoiler: it’s not Heinz) The Guardian - UK · Aug 22
Thomasina Miers’ recipes for spiced lamb-stuffed aubergine with aleppo chilli butter, and berry ripple ice-cream A meaty, Middle Eastern style stuffed vegetable feast finished off with an ice-cold berry dessert The Guardian - UK · Aug 22
Hailey Bieber’s viral cottage cheese meatballs: Are they actually healthy? Hailey Bieber’s cottage cheese meatballs have become the latest high-protein recipe to take over social media. Hannah Twiggs asks a nutritionist whether they are actually good for you – and turns the viral idea into a recipe you can make at home The Independent UK · Aug 21
The surprising bedroom hack that could be the secret to a better night’s sleep Could a jar of rosemary in your bedroom be the secret to a better night's sleep? Tom’s Guide · Aug 21
6 simple home water filters - pure water without the price tag Whether it's a BRITA jug or carbon sticks, these filters bring "water wellness" to every kind of home Woman & Home · Aug 21
Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for rosemary and cherry blondie ice-cream sandwiches Blondies will happily take an ice-cream filling without falling apart, and when those biscuits are infused with herbs, they also help to cut through some of the sweetness The Guardian - UK · Aug 21
3 easy summer recipes from BAO’s Erchen Chang From cold tomato noodles slicked with chilli oil to crunchy smacked cucumber and silky spinach with tofu sauce, BAO’s co-founder Erchen Chang shares three fresh, flavour-packed recipes made for summer, writes Hannah Twiggs The Independent UK · Aug 20
The long-lasting musky perfume that has been earning me compliments all summer long This perfume is one of the beauty industry's best-kept secrets Woman & Home · Aug 20
Ooni Koda 2 pizza oven review: serves up perfect pizzas in minutes Quick to fire up and compact enough to take camping, Ooni’s gas-powered model sets a high bar for outdoor dining The Guardian - UK · Aug 20
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for spaghetti with semi-dried tomatoes, garlic, herbs and breadcrumbs Sun-drying tomatoes until they’re leathery on the outside and soft within is something of an art, but it’s more than worth it for this moreish pasta dish The Guardian - UK · Aug 20
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19 ‘Sounds weird, tastes incredible’: the best seltzers for summertime refreshment, tested Low-cal, crisp and fruity, these are our expert’s favourite non-alcoholic and hard seltzer cans to pop in your bag this summer
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19 How to turn excess green vegetables into a vibrant Spanish soup – recipe A gazpacho is not only a great way to use up odds and ends in the crisper drawer, it will also surprise you with its flavour and versatility
T3 · Aug 19 Kenwood My Pizzeria review: Delicious homemade pizza in just four minutes This indoor pizza oven proves you don't need a garden for great results
Tom’s Guide · Aug 19 From stained to spotless: The ultimate guide to removing coffee spills on clothes, carpets and more Don’t let a coffee stain ruin your day. Here's how to clean up coffee spills as if they never happened.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19 Jammy tomato risotto and amaretto roast peaches: Toklas chef Chris Shaw’s simple summer recipes Make the most of the season’s freshest produce with a light but richly flavoured tomato-dosed dinner and a booze-laced, New York-inspired dessert
Medical Daily · Aug 18 A Pallet Nail Found Inside One Loaf Prompted a Seattle Bakery to Recall 517 Sourdough Breads Grand Central Bakery recalled 517 potato sourdough loaves sold across Seattle and Tacoma after a metal pallet nail was found baked inside.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18 Cool as a cucumber: recipes and tips to save you from cooking in a heatwave When ovens and stovetops just won’t do, turn to loaded toasts, open sandwiches, cold noodles and smashed cucumbers, say our no-cook experts
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18 ‘Picky bits’ on the menu as British shoppers snap up picnic food in heatwave Consumers also turn to supermarket deals to save money, helping slow grocery price inflation
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18 Max Rocha’s recipes for confit trout salad and grilled courgette with apricot, stracciatella and roasted almonds Two Café Cecilia stalwarts that are just the thing for the summer heat
Woman & Home · Aug 17 Nancy Birtwhistle's simple trick makes dull, scratched glass sparkle – using things you probably already have at home The cleaning expert reveals how to make scratched glass look like new with a secret ingredient from the kitchen cupboard
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17 No oven required: Alexina Anatole’s quick and easy no-heat recipes Cucumber and avocado gazpacho and addictive carrots: when it’s too hot to cook, contrast, texture and seasoning bring dishes to life