Flippin’ heck, we’ve been getting it all wrong – with pancakes that is! The Bake King, AKA Ben Cullen, has come up with the top do’s and don’ts when it comes to the Shrovetide treat and creating the perfect Insta hit. Ben’s top tip is to not beat yourself up with “over-beating the mix” – as millions fail …

Almost a third of Brits (30 per cent) feel their eating habits have become worse during the pandemic. A study of 2,000 adults found four in 10 are eating more comfort food than they usually do as they cope with the effects of lockdown. And more than one in 10 (13 per cent) even claimed Zoom calls with …

Millions of Brits admit they would struggle with veganism – because they couldn’t live without cheese, eggs and pancakes. Classics such as roast chicken, fish and chips, and bacon sandwiches would also prove too much to resist according to research of 2,000 Brits. Cheese topped the list of the top 40 items Brits couldn’t go without with 56 …

Four in 10 Brits wouldn’t consider going vegan – because they’d miss rich milk chocolate, creamy lasagne and cheese too much. Research of 2,000 adults revealed the top foodstuffs Brits would miss if they were to adopt a plant-based lifestyle as part of Veganuary. Cheese topped the list with 56 per cent selecting it, while one in six …

Experimental Brits are most likely to ‘jazz up’ the potatoes at Christmas dinner this year, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults found one in seven foodies will also branch out with their side dishes and offer creamy macaroni cheese as an option. Other quirky twists include adding chilli flakes to their cabbage or drizzling carrots in …

Half of Brits plan to cook their ‘best ever’ Christmas dinner this year – by adding extravagant ingredients to make up for a dismal 2020. A poll of 2,000 adults found 44 per cent want to make their festive meal ‘spectacular’ while 51 per cent aim to make their best roast ever. For seven in 10, the plan …

Millions of adults will cook their first ever Christmas dinner this year – and have been ‘practising’ in the run up to the big day. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found 79 per cent will cook or assist in making the festive meal this year. And a fifth will attempt the whole feast on their own for the …

Brits have admitted they will miss the chaos of a large family get together and the last-minute Christmas shopping dash this year – despite previously finding them annoying. The study of 2,000 adults found that as they gear up for a more socially distanced Christmas than usual, they are also longing for the days of taking the mickey …

Nearly half of Brits will use more shortcuts to make Christmas dinner than they did last year – because they won’t be hosting extended family. A study of 2,000 adults found popular hacks include prepping veg the day before and using pre-made sauces. Other popular hacks include using frozen roast potatoes, instant gravy and buying a turkey crown …

A seven-year-old boy is set to be a star in the culinary world – after seeing the stuffing-flavour KETCHUP he designed go on sale ahead of Christmas. Berty came up with the idea of a tomato ketchup flavoured with onions, sage and parsley to give the taste of a festive stuffing. It also has a sprinkling of breadcrumbs …