Food & Drink

20 September 2019

Seven top tips for combating loneliness through food

Flatsharing site SpareRoom, backed by The Campaign to End Loneliness, has appointed a National Loneliness Chef to encourage communal eating to help fight social isolation.  Chef Andrew Clarke has created original recipes ...

19 September 2019

Domino's have launched their Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza... and it is DELICIOUS!

Pizza is my favourite food, period. I'm a sucker for a range of different toppings and flavours, so when Domino's got in touch to tell us all about their new Ultimate ...
15 September 2019

Review: Hare and Hounds, Levens, Kendal

I’m ashamed to say that I’d never heard of Hare and Hounds before I was asked to review it on Thursday, and I thought I knew most of the best ...
13 September 2019

Caffè Nero team with celebrity stylist Gayle Rinkoff to create food-inspired autumn/winter looks

When you think of food, fashion isn't one of the first things that springs to mind. Despite that, the stylistic nature of food has been a source of inspiration for ...
24 August 2019

Ben & Jerry's set to launch new Chocolate Cherry Garcia flavour

Ben & Jerry's classic, musically-inspired Moo-phoria Chocolate Cherry Garcia is making its way back to UK shelves, with a twist. Packed with chunks of chocolate and pieces of cherry, Ben & ...

23 August 2019

From Farm to Fridge: What the British public think about the food they buy

A recent survey that has looked into what the British public think of the food they buy, has found that 70% of respondents find buying locally-sourced produce "very" or "quite ...
16 July 2019

Brancott Estate: A vegan Sauvignon Blanc that's a summer staple [REVIEW]

It's safe to say that, generally speaking, I prefer to plump for New Zealand wine more than any other. They are some of the most affordable, often without having to ...
8 July 2019

Aquarius is the perfect new and healthy drink for the summer

Last week, we were given the opportunity to check out the new water-based drinks from The Coca-Cola Company, called Aquarius, which come in both Lemon and Lime flavours. Sure, they may ...
2 July 2019

Trendy tequila tipples to enjoy whilst watching Wimbledon

Wimbledon. It’s not just about tennis. The glamour, fashion, and royal-spotting is also and exciting extra. The extravagance of the tournament is just one of the reasons people like to ...
13 June 2019

How to do picnic day the posh way

Some holidays are a bit odd, but some we can totally get behind. 18th June is National Picnic Day, and this is certainly one of the ones we are more ...
6 June 2019

Whether Raspberry or Strawberry, Coca-Cola is cool for the summer [REVIEW]

As the summer days roll in, and we enjoy our weekend afternoons sat on the park picnicking with friends, we're always looking for that next big refreshing drink. The Coca-Cola ...

1 June 2019

10 Reasons to snack on olives

Olives are a natural fat burner! Not only are olives naturally very low in calories, but they also stimulate the production of Adiponectin, which is a protein hormone that burns ...

2 May 2019

The versatile Tequila Rose is luxury in a bottle [REVIEW]

May Day has got to be one of the most underrated holidays in this part of the world, but I'm up for any excuse for a celebration of excess and ...
1 May 2019

Goodfella's wants you to road-test its spiciest pizza yet - and it's free!

Goodfella’s is asking pizza fans to trial its latest recipe – and it’s not one for the faint hearted. Nicknamed ‘The Godmother’, the new pizza has a stonebaked thin base, ...
1 May 2019

Eisberg Sparkling: The best alcohol-free bubbly on the market? [REVIEW]

Alcohol-free wine. It's almost a taboo subject, like vegan sausage rolls. But it really shouldn't be. If you enjoy the taste of wine but, for whatever reason, can't or won't ...
25 April 2019

A drink perfect for the summer! Caffè Nero partner with Fever-Tree, creating the Espresso & Tonic

We're a nation utterly obsessed with coffee. It's often the go-to drink for millions first thing in the morning, and something many of us indulge in on the commute home. Caffè ...
18 April 2019

The foods fussy eaters are most picky about

Fussy kids will refuse to eat two meals a week, while two more are thrown away practically untouched. A survey found that three in five parents of kids aged four ...
1 April 2019

Marqués de Cáceres: How this vegan wine went down on Mother's Day [REVIEW]

Having been brought up in a family which enjoys fine wine (and really cheap plonk, to be honest), it was only right that I selected a particularly special bottle to ...
21 March 2019

How to deal with sugar cravings when sugar-free living!

Do you get sugar cravings and wonder how to deal with them? Well, fret not, help is at bay! Whatever your wellness goal is for the year, perhaps it’s shedding ...
5 March 2019

The biggest misconceptions and myths about almonds and almond farming

There seems to be a trend in the media of big press going after the latest trends. Almonds have been popular for a few years now, and whilst they're loved ...

4 March 2019

Going all out for Pancake Day: Luxury recipe from Carthy & Black

At Female First, we are firm believers that pancakes are not just for Pancake Day, but for life! But if you save indulging in pancakes with delicious toppings exclusively for ...
2 January 2019

Irish beef and baby beetroot hot pot

Chef Terry Edwards, known for his best-selling book Feeding Friends, has created a recipe for an Irish Beef and Baby Beetroot Hotpot that’s sure to leave your dinner guests smiling. ...
20 December 2018

How to keep the family safe from food poisoning this Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year... but that can quickly change if food poisoning strikes. It’s estimated that there are over a million cases of food poisoning in ...
20 December 2018

Perfect recipes for your festive leftovers

Spice up your festive leftovers this Christmas with these two Latin American recipes from Santa Maria. Bursting with vibrant flavours, its easy-cook sauces are the perfect twist to excite your ...