The hardest things to master at Christmas include untangling fairy lights, making delicious sprouts, faking enthusiasm for gifts and buying enough batteries. While the elements most difficult to get right are working out what to buy for family members, wrapping awkwardly shaped objects – and getting the roast dinner timings spot-on. Research of 2,000 adults who celebrate the holiday revealed …
Almost a third of adults will be making positive changes to Christmas this year, including driving fewer miles across the country and using recyclable wrapping paper. A survey of 2,000 adults who celebrate the season also revealed 22 per cent will purchase more eco-friendly presents for others this year and 40 per cent will avoid buying gifts that could be …
A TikTok star has revealed her simple recipes which cost just £1 per portion to feed a family of four. Becky Excell has created a menu of nutritious and healthy dishes [https://www.aldi.co.uk/c/recipes/becky-excell] – including smoky tomato rice, sticky sausage stew and turkey and cranberry pie. The influencer and best-selling author has created these meals to help inspire those looking to …
A study of 1,000 mums and dads of children up to 12 years old found 50 per cent treat parenting like a competition, including sports day (34 per cent), social media likes (26 per cent) and bake sales (26 per cent). And 53 per cent want to out-do others at Halloween specifically – by providing the best sweets for trick …
A poll of 1,050 families who collectively earn below £25,000 a year found they worry about not having enough food at home as often as three times a week. Almost four in 10 (39 per cent) said the worry about putting meals on the table every day has caused them incredible amounts of stress. More than six in 10 (63 …
A poll of 2,000 adults found screen time in the form of social media and work emails (16 per cent respectively) ranked as the top two factors stopping people enjoying a meal with others. Games consoles and phone calls (both 15 per cent) were the other major blockers. Among the main reasons why people don’t get to sit down with …
The study of 2,000 adults revealed crumpets and lasagne also featured in the top 20 list. Other popular winter warmers included shepherd’s pie, sausage mash with onion gravy and cheese toasties. It also emerged 72 per cent said comfort foods were one of their favourite things about the colder seasons, tucking into one of the hearty dishes four times a …
Feeling a little peckish? This hypnotic video showing a miniature Victoria Sponge being made is bound to capture the minds of bakers – thanks to the skills of a Great British Bake-Off winner. Measuring just a few centimetres tall, the small bake was created by the 2019 winner of the show, David Atherton. As part of the Guide Dogs fundraising …
The average adult bins food worth £405 a year – £21 BILLION in total across the UK – because they feel forced into buying larger packs than they need. A poll of 2,000 adults found 67 per cent have purchased food items well aware they will end up throwing some of it away or not even come close to using …
The foods children are most likely to turn their nose up at are Brussels sprouts, cabbage and onions. A study of 1,000 parents of 5-11-year-olds revealed the top 30 foods kids are particular about, including broccoli, tomatoes and spinach. Others complain about eating mushrooms, avocado and fish. It also emerged 14 per cent of the mums and …
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