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Scouring social media helps discover authors in BookTok era, Bloomsbury says

The publishing firm hailed an “exceptional” number of pre-orders for the newest instalment in the smash-hit Sarah J Maas series.

Evening Standard

Why do my potatoes go black after cooking?

A drop of lemon and being selective about your choice of cookware could zap any troubles with blackened spuds, as would a highly novel solution from the seaside

The Guardian - UK

Poppy O'Toole shares three easy recipes for impressing your neighbours

Chef Poppy O’Toole earned fame on social media. Her fifth cookbook has a whole chapter dedicated to potatoes

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Cooking With The Stars 2025: line-up, release date, interviews and everything we know

Cooking With The Stars 2025 sees Emma Willis and Tom Allen return to their hosting duties in the ITV cooking competition.

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6 standout recipes from Prue Leith to Ottolenghi to make for The Big Lunch this weekend

Whether you’re feeding the whole street or just a few neighbours, these delicious, summery dishes are perfect for sharing – and guaranteed to get people talking

The Independent UK

How to turn leftover cooked potatoes into dinner

Use them up in fishcakes, roll them into balls, use them to thicken soups … the possibilities are almost too numerous to mention, but our culinary experts have had a go anyway

The Guardian - UK

Spring’s best for less – three budget-friendly recipes that make the most of the season

Eating well doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In the latest Budget Bites, we’ve teamed up with Sorted Food to bring you three easy, affordable and downright delicious recipes – plus a handy shopping list to make life even simpler

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Smoked salmon, grains and greens – a rainbow poke bowl worth eating

Packed with crunch, colour, and a hit of smoky fish, this bright, tangy rainbow poke bowl ticks off three of your five a day – and, for once, feels like a salad worth eating

The Independent UK

Scarlett Johansson says she faced ‘pressure’ to join social media to promote Jurassic World: ‘The film will do fine’

Black Widow star doesn’t feel she can ‘stay true’ to herself on social media

The Independent UK

Smashed potatoes, but make them nachos – Poppy O’Toole reinvents a classic

Forget sad, soggy tortilla chips – Poppy O’Toole’s smashed potato nachos swap them out for golden, crispy spuds. Topped with cheese sauce, pickled onions, and all the good stuff, this is nachos, upgraded

The Independent UK

Forget chips – Poppy O’Toole’s salt and vinegar crispy cubes steal the show

For those who live for the golden, vinegary shards at the bottom of a chip cone, this is your dream side dish. Poppy O’Toole’s crispy potato cubes are sharp, salty and dangerously moreish

The Independent UK

Poppy O’Toole’s shrimp po’ boy jacket is the ultimate spud glow-up

Prawn cocktail on a baked potato? Poppy O’Toole says you can do better. Inspired by New Orleans’ iconic po’ boy, this crispy shrimp-loaded spud is a game-changer

The Independent UK

‘Heinous amounts of butter and cheese!’ – Poppy O’Toole’s new cookbook is a spud-fuelled fever dream

Dubbed the ‘High Priestess of Potato’ by Nigella Lawson, Poppy O’Toole has built a career on her love of spuds. Now, with ‘The Potato Book’, the TikTok star is taking her obsession to decadent new heights – with a little help from an outrageous amount of butter, says Ella Walker

The Independent UK

Jason Atherton takes to Instagram to defend himself amid sexism row

The chef took to Instgram to offer an apology for his comments

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Exclusive: Jason Atherton responds to sexism row

The chef responds after igniting a sexism row

The Guardian - UK

Salt ’n’ pepper chips, hash brown bhaji, hot honey and bacon mash – Poppy O’Toole’s potato recipes

From chef to social-media sensation, the queen of spuds celebrates ‘the glory’ of the humble potato

The Independent UK

From apple and Marmite to fresh crab: TV chefs on their late-night snack of choice

What chefs eat when they can’t be bothered to cook

Evening Standard

Best cookbooks for students for easy, affordable and delicious meals

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‘Potato Queen’ Poppy O’Toole: ‘I’m just a chef – I didn’t think I’d have to talk about body shaming’

Chef and TikTok star Poppy O’Toole has built a career around her love of food. But with fame came unexpected challenges, including body shaming from online trolls. Now, she’s speaking out about the issue, all while continuing to share her love for accessible, delicious recipes

The Independent UK

Chicken, cheese and pesto perfection: Poppy O’Toole’s ultimate slow cooker pasta

Packed with cheesy goodness, basil and a surprising summer twist, this recipe proves the slow cooker isn’t just for winter

The Independent UK

Slow-cooked sorcery: Poppy O’Toole’s beef bourguignon with a twist

With tender beef, red wine, and a splash of humour, this slow-cooker recipe will leave you full and ready for a nap, not a night out. Add Dijon mustard for a bit of extra flair, and don’t forget the crusty bread

The Independent UK

Slow cooker peanut satay curry recipe: Perfect for meat-free Mondays

Packed with hearty sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and kale, this peanut satay curry is a rich, nutty dish that even die-hard meat-eaters will love

The Guardian - UK

What are the best fillings for a jacket potato?

Beans and/or cheese are the obvious choices, yes, but how about tahini, trout caviar or curry?

Evening Standard

Best air fryer cookbooks for speedy and healthy home cooking 2024

Cook up a storm with the kitchen gadget of the decade

The Guardian - UK

Poppy O’Toole’s secret ingredient – ’nduja

Fry eggs and cubed potatoes in this Italian pork paste for a spicy brunch, or toss vegetables in it for an umami hit

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