A species of caterpillar gets ‘hangry’ – a cross between hungry and angry – when food is scarce, a new study reveals. Monarch butterfly caterpillars (danaus plexippus) become aggressive fighters in their quest to eat milkweed – a herbaceous plant that’s toxic to most animals and their favourite food. US researchers found that monarch caterpillars … Read more
An American burger chain has demanded a Plymouth pub stops serving its ‘smashed’ burgers – because they say it infringes on their trademark rights. Smashburger, an American fast-food chain with over 300 restaurants, say people may confuse their brand with the ‘Howey’s Smashed Burgers’ menu item at The Colebrook Inn in Plympton. Management at independently-owned pub … Read more
Asda and Iceland’s 33p mince pies beat posh rivals Waitrose and M&S in Which? Best Buy survey (but ‘claggy’ Sainsbury’s come last) Budget supermarkets Iceland and Asda came out top in the Which? taste test Beat competition from M&S, Waitrose, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons and Co-op Sainsbury’s and Morrisons received the lowest scores and attracted … Read more
Merry McChristmas! McDonald’s festive menu lands in stores TODAY featuring a double Big Mac, a Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sandwich and a McFlurry with Celebrations Fast food chain McDonald’s launched its Christmas menu today McDonald’s menu includes biggest ever burger, Double Big Mac with four patties Subway’s includes a Pig in Blanket sub, mince pie cookie and … Read more
Who’s the scaredy-cat now? Pet kitty chases away four-tonne elephant that wandered into its garden looking for food in Thailand The three-year-old moggy, named Simba, was pictured chasing the beast away The elephant had entered the garden on Tuesday, but was quickly scared off Residents said the elephant is a 35-year-old nuisance named Pai Salick He … Read more
Ruthie Henshall and Russell Watson are thrown in at the deep end as they make their debut on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here on Wednesday night. The opera singer and musical theatre star are the two new campmates for the 2020 series, but meet their co-stars for the first time during a … Read more
MasterChef stars Callum Hann and Laura Sharrad are forced to close their Adelaide businesses as South Australia enters a mandatory six-day lockdown following a COVID outbreak By Demeter Stamell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 07:43 GMT, 18 November 2020 | Updated: 07:43 GMT, 18 November 2020 MasterChef’s Callum Hann and Laura Sharrad are among the celebrities … Read more
CPI inflation creeps up to 0.7 per cent putting more pressure on families as prices of food and clothing rise The headline CPI inflation rate rose from 0.5 per cent to 0.7 per cent in October Clothing and food prices were the main cause of the increase, the ONS said The rise confounded the expectations … Read more
With the November chill deep in the air and Halloween long gone, the countdown to Christmas is in full swing – and coffee chains across the UK are launching their festive menus to the delight of many fans. From Toffee Nut Lattes to coffee infused with eggnog, many drink lovers will be heading to their … Read more
‘This is the perfect dessert’: Why home cooks are going wild for this three-ingredient Mars bar lava cake Home cooks are wild for a slow cooker Mars bar lava cake and how to make it Hundreds online have called the simple dish the ‘perfect’ summer dessert To make cake, you need chocolate cake mix, instant … Read more