A study of 2,000 adults found a fifth look for someone who is passionate about food in a potential partner and 29 per cent admitted they’d be put off by a picky eater. A third also said knowing someone is a good cook is a turn on. With 29 per cent agreeing a first date should always include food, ideal …

More than a third (36 per cent) of Brits have already planned what meal they are going to order when restaurants open for indoor dining – with pub grub at the top of the list. After months of restrictions, the wait is over as customers can once again eat inside a pub, café or restaurant with friends and …

The 2021 summer bucket list has been revealed – and includes having a barbecue, a holiday and watching a football match in a pub beer garden. The study of 2,000 adults found that after a year of lockdowns and social distancing, more than half are playing ‘catch up’ after Covid put a stop to many plans over the …

The nation’s kids have spoken – family dinner times should last no more than half an hour, be eaten in front of the TV while wearing pyjamas and are best cooked by mum. A study of 1,000 6-16 year olds discovered what they really think of mealtimes, with pizza, burgers and chicken nuggets being top of the menu. …

Millions of Brits have family favourite recipes handed down through the generations including stews, curries and pies. Research of 2,000 adults revealed 54 per cent are using recipes given to them by their elders, with soups and pasta bakes also favourites across the country. While the average household uses three recipes given from family members on a regular …

Brits are now giving South Africans and Aussies a run for their money in the BBQ stakes – due to the pandemic. Research polling 2,000 barbecue owners found almost half have improved their grill skills since lockdown 1.0, and a quarter are now better at it than ever before. But it is no longer just a ‘fun in …

Almost nine in 10 parents with seriously ill or disabled children feel the pandemic has negatively impacted their mealtime routines. A study of 1,142 parents with disabled children found 48 per cent also said their youngsters’ different needs has stopped them coming together as a family. And 58 per cent have become more lonely or isolated as a …

Nine in 10 Brits are furious about the curse of ‘shrinkflation’ – where their favourite products have shrunk for the same price. A study of 2,000 adults found 87 per cent feel products they buy seem smaller than they were years ago, with 83 per cent noticing the difference in their favourite chocolates the most. As many as …

The nation’s favourite family meals have been revealed as the traditional roast dinner, fish and chips, and pizza. The list of 20 dishes was revealed following a survey of 2,000 adults, with other classics such as spaghetti Bolognese, lasagne and sausage and mash also ranking highly. A classic roast dinner topped the list with 45 per cent of …

A luxury chocolatier has unveiled a £32.95 vegan Easter egg –flavoured with tomato, beetroot, sweetcorn, spinach and carrot. The vEGGie, made by London-based Rococo Chocolates, is accompanied by six vegetable-shaped chocolates in three flavours. While not quite one of your five-a-day, the unusual-flavoured egg has been designed as an alternative for customers looking for something a little different …