Weekends in Britain simply wouldn’t be the same without the smell of fry ups floating on the air of cafes up and down the nation. Whether traditional or vegetarian, filling a plate full of oily food for breakfast has become a national pastime for most of us. However, where did this breakfast tradition come from…
Butter is a cornerstone of many great dishes from all around the world. It makes food velvety, decadent and delicious. Here we take a look at just four of the most decadent dishes which use plenty of butter! Butter-Aged Steak Ageing steak is a process which is used to deepen the flavour of the meat…
Jam conjures comforting memories for many of us; whether it’s a spoonful of jam spread on a scone, jam sandwiches as a child, or cooking up jam as a homemade gift. This sugary condiment dates back much further than you might think, and jam making has interesting links to ancient methods of preserving food. Jam…
It’s safe to say that many of us are looking forward to the new year after the turbulence of 2020. Spring is often associated with fresh starts, new beginnings and forming new habits, and this can cover everything from a work goal to your diet. While crash diets aren’t healthy or sustainable in the long…
This has been a year to say the least. We all know the words by now – ‘unprecedented’, ‘exhausting’, ‘trying times’ – but one thing that kept many of us going was food. Many of the food trends for 2020 have a different feel to previous years. With restaurants closed for the majority of the…
Whether you add it to your coffee, cover your cereal in it or enjoy a warm glass in the evening, milk is an ingredient that is found in almost every household fridge. Today, there are so many milk options available to suit all palettes and needs, so what do you need to know? In this…
Fruity, creamy, chocolatey or natural, yoghurt comes in so many varieties. If you’re looking to add a little more yoghurt into your diet, but you’re bored of eating it straight from the pot, you’ll be glad to know what there are plenty of tasty recipes you can try. Here are some top suggestions for adding…
The hospitality industry is notoriously brutal and unforgiving for new businesses. Businesses in the hospitality sector – including cafés, restaurants, pubs and hotels – are around three times more likely to fail than other organisations. The fact that 15.5% of businesses in the UK hospitality and catering sector fail is enough to put anyone off…
COVID-19 has been catastrophic for all businesses, but particularly those in the hospitality industry. Cafés, pubs, bars and restaurants have seen their revenue streams completely grind to a halt during periods of lockdown. When out of national lockdowns cafés, pubs and restaurants have had to adapt to ensure that they operate in line with the…
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic impact on the national and global economy. World economies are currently struggling to contain rising unemployment rates as well as drastic downturns in GDP. As well as all of the health implications of the virus, economies are also being hit incredibly hard. One of…
