When people think of food allergies, they think children and peanuts. But a staggering 45% of allergies actually form in adulthood. What’s even more surprising is that the shellfish allergy is the most common in adults, with more than 35% of allergies being registered after the age of 17. A study, taken by the American College […]
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Move over, Costa; there are new stores in town.
For some people it’s a morning routine. For others it’s a morning treat. Waking up and going to get your favourite coffee to take out or sit in. For some people it’s Costa, for others it’s Starbucks. But for a majority of the UK, the first coffee of the day is bought in a local […]
Britain’s favourite firework foods
It’s Bonfire Night this Sunday, with all the excitement of the fireworks and burning a effigy of Guy Fawkes, it’s easy to forget about the unsung hero of the night-food. November 5th holds different traditions all over the country, but one thing is unanimous, and that is food is key. Whether it be a simple burger, […]
Do we spend too much on food at Christmas?
Now that November is here, everyone is starting to think about the festive celebrations to come. Christmas time is everyone’s favourite time of year, a time for family, presents and food – but do we go food mad during the festive period? According to figures released by GoCompare.com in 2016 families spent a staggering £183 on […]
Do uni students really live on pasta and beans? An insight into the student diet
Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Ant and Dec, students and pasta. Few duos are as iconic as the aforementioned. But is the stereotypical student diet of pasta and beans really that accurate? For many students, university is the first time living away from home, and the ability to cook becomes an essential skill. This, combined with a […]
Will you waste your pumpkin?
The UK produced a staggering 10 million pumpkins this year, most destined to end up outside doorways with spooky designs carved into them. While 95% of pumpkins will be carved up, only 5% of them go on to be used as food. This leaves a lot of pumpkin going to waste – an estimated 70-75,000 […]
How healthy is your child’s school lunch?
Food poverty campaigner Kathleen Kerridge has called for all UK schools to ban packed lunches as part of a healthy eating campaign. Some schools in the UK have already banned packed lunches and provide each child with a school lunch. In a debate about children’s health at London’s City Hall, Kerridge expressed her concern that […]
Are supplements a cop-out for a healthy diet?
In an age where we are constantly bombarded with sweet, salty and fatty foods we can often find ourselves falling short of managing a ‘healthy, balanced diet’. We are tight on time, and value other activities more than sourcing and creating balanced meals. Instead, we often turn to processed, easy foods to satisfy our cravings. But […]
Farm shops in Cheltenham in danger of going out of business
Traditional farm shops are close to becoming extinct in Cheltenham. The dominance of supermarkets in the centre of the town has channeled customers away from local produce, in favour of cheaper and more accessible food. Greatfield Farm shop is one of Cheltenham’s longest standing and has been able to attract customers with its friendly approach to […]
MasterChef finalist opens pop-up Cheltenham restaurant
A new pop-up restaurant is opening in the heart of Cheltenham’s Regent Street. After choosing Cheltenham as his location, ‘Koj’ is the creation of former Masterchef finalist Andrew Kojima, and is Kojima’s latest short-term food project after running a private dining service for the past few years. Andrew made it into the final three of MasterChef […]