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Chef's 'perfect' poached egg recipe includes 1 extra step for round shape
Food and Drink
Chef Thom Bateman, who has been sharing his recipes and cooking hacks on social media, says you can make the perfect poached eggs in minutes with a very simple extra step
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Warning issued to anyone who drinks coffee as fans urged to avoid common mistake
Food and Drink
A warning has been issued to anyone who likes to start their morning with a cup of coffee - and it's all to do with how you're disposing of it
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Chef shares fried eggs trick to make them tastier with one ingredient - not salt
Recipes
Fried eggs are a breakfast staple, but they can taste a bit bland if not cooked properly. Luckily, you can make sure your fried eggs are bursting with flavour with one simple trick
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Coffee experts reveal how to store coffee to keep it fresh for longer
Life hacks
With coffee being an important part of many people's days, it's important make sure your coffee tastes its best
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Whip up this easy pancake recipe avoids ultra processed foods and will save you cash
Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday is a great excuse to indulge in some tasty pancakes. With a simple three-ingredient recipe, you can avoid dangerous UPFs
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The Leicestershire venues named among Britain's best by pub-loving couple
Pubs and Bars
Dale and Holly Harvey have already drank pints from more than 5,000 venues
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Latest Leicestershire food hygiene results as two venues rated 'improvement necessary'
Food and Drink
Tjs in Thurmaston received a rating of '2'
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I tried Subway's new jacket potatoes and they tasted great
Food and Drink
There are five options but you can also turn any sub into a spud
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'Do not eat' warning issued amid fears cheese is contaminated with Listeria
Food and Drink
A number of cheese products have been recalled by Spar and Tesco
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Hotel plan for former Leicester city centre pub decided
Planning
The pub served its last pints in 2019
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How to stop yoghurt going watery and lumpy with easy storage tip
Food and Drink
Yoghurt has a reputation for spoiling quickly once the tub is opened and can easily end up being discarded due to a watery, lumpy consistency. Here's how to keep it fresh for longer
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Farmfoods eyes up new Leicester store as plan emerges
Leicester shopping
A number of jobs would be created from the scheme
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Historic Leicestershire pub with unique vineyard views seeks new owners
Pubs and Bars
It includes a separate dog-friendly bar
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I try Leicester's Five Guys to see if it's worth the price - and the chips were delicious
Food and Drink
At £11.35, the cheeseburger left a lot to be desired
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Thousands vote to crown Leicestershire's best pub - with just four making shortlist
Pubs and Bars
More than 8,000 votes were cast
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Leicester in top 20 areas with most fast food joints amid obesity and crime fears
Food and Drink
The amount of takeaways compared to population has increased in recent years
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New Leicestershire coffee shop opens inside former bank
Food and Drink
The dog-friendly business has been called 'cosy and warm' by bosses
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Fine for Leicester shisha lounge caught breaking law
Crime
It was caught not following the rules on multiple occasions
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‘Sad’ update issued on Leicester market redevelopment
Leicester shopping
Plans for the historic space are progressing
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Ex-cheesemonger shares the biggest mistake people make when storing cheese
Food and Drink
A former cheesemonger has shared the biggest mistake people make when storing cheese
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Leicestershire restaurant gains Michelin Green Star for eco approach
Food and Drink
It was also recently shortlisted for The Good Food Guide Awards 2025
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'Game-changing' hack fries eggs perfectly every time – using one extra ingredient
Recipes
Fried eggs can be tricky to cook perfectly, but one home chef has shared a 'game changing' hack that guarantees a runny yolk - and all you need is one ingredient
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Adding extra ingredient to scrambled eggs makes them creamier and tastier
Food and Drink
If you're looking to make the perfect scrambled eggs, but can never get the texture or flavour right, then this simple hack is for you - and it all comes down to one common ingredient.
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Discover the secret to crispy roast potatoes by adding one simple ingredient
Recipes
A simple baking hack will make sure your roast potatoes come out of the oven perfectly crispy every time - and you just need to add one special ingredient
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