Food & Drink
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Stanley Tucci Naples: Guide to Where He Ate in Searching For Italy
Heading to Italy soon and looking to do your own Stanley Tucci Naples foodie tour? I’ve got you covered! Below you will find all the locations Stanley visited, the majority of which you can too. Pizza fritta / Fried pizza The place Stanley tried fried pizza, stuffed with ricotta, was Pizza Fritta da Fernanda – unfortunately, this Naples institution is now permanently closed as very sadly the charismatic Fernanda, who featured in the show, passed away earlier this year (you can read more about her here). An alternative place to try is Antica Pizza Fritta da Zia Esterina Sorbillo – there is likely to be a queue but I am…
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Gousto Portion Sizes: what to expect
Considering signing up for a meal kit delivery service but wanting to know more about the Gousto portion sizes before you commit? I’ve got you! I’ve included below photographs of a single portion of various cooked Gousto meals served on a standard-size dinner plate. I’ve also added a small amount of commentary about what I thought about each meal, if that’s helpful at all. You may also find my Gousto vs Hello Fresh: Which is Better? article helpful if you are new to delivery meal kits. I have presented the below images without comment as one person’s “wow, what a huge portion!” is another person’s “is that all?!”. I intend…
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Gousto vs Hello Fresh: Which is Better?
Gousto and Hello Fresh are popular meal kit delivery services that offer convenience and variety to people looking to cook at home. However, the “better” option between the two can depend on your specific preferences and needs. I have tried both – so when it comes to Gousto vs Hello Fresh, here is my honest opinion about which meal kit service is the better of the two (all information is accurate at the time of writing): Meal Variety and Options Both services typically offer a variety of recipes that cater to different dietary preferences and restrictions. The two services’ menus are broken down into the following categories: Gousto Hello Fresh…
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Can dairy milk be replaced with plant based milks when baking?
I have often heard the phrase “baking is a science, cooking is an art” – meaning you can take creative liberties when you are making a savoury dish, but when it comes to baking, recipes must be followed precisely otherwise the outcome could be disastrous. As someone who is much more creative than scientific, thankfully I feel that we are all becoming a bit more adventurous when it comes to baking, partially thanks to programmes such as The Great British Bake Off and innovative celebrity chefs such as Nigella Lawson – I am specifically thinking of her chocolate Guinness cake. Yum. My love of cooking and baking has been reignited…
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Dash Water discount code: save 50% on the ‘wonky fruit’ drink
One of my resolutions for 2023 is to cut down on the amount of wine I drink – over Christmas and New Year I got into the habit of cracking open a bottle a few times a week, which has continued well into this year – time to stop! The problem is, I like having a ‘nice’ drink upon an evening and water or Diet Coke hasn’t been cutting it. Which is how I discovered Dash Water – 330ml cans of flavoured sparkling water with zero calories and no nasty ingredients. I was drawn in by the fact that the flavourings come from ‘wonky’ fruit, i.e. fruit deemed not to…
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Whisky-related Valentine’s gifts that he’ll genuinely love
Whisky is a classic gift for Valentine’s Day, and there are many whisky-related gifts that your significant other is sure to love. It’s an age of gift that can be enjoyed over long periods of time, and will definitely be appreciated on Valentine’s day, a day that finds itself in the middle of winter. With that in mind, here are some ideas for whisky-related Valentine’s gifts that he’ll genuinely appreciate. A bottle of his favourite whisky If your partner is a whisky enthusiast, consider getting them a bottle of their favourite whisky. This could be a classic whisky from a well-known distillery, or a rare and limited-edition whisky that they’ve…
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Keto crisps: where to buy in the UK
I wanted to share with you my favourite brand of Keto crisps. Keto crisps are hard to come by in the UK – there are substitutes, such as pork scratchings and Cheesies but sometimes you just want a crisp. A few weeks ago I discovered the MyProtein Protein Crisps. Wow! I am obsessed. They are hugely popular so go in and out of stock all the time, but it’s definitely worth buying them when they are in stock. They come in two flavours: Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream and Barbecue. I slightly prefer the Barbecue flavour but they are both delicious. Obviously, being low carb, they aren’t made of potatoes, but they…
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Keto Margarita Recipe: super simple, only 3 ingredients
I would describe myself as a frozen margarita fanatic. Before I book a Mexican restaurant, I always check their menu to make sure I can scratch my frozen margarita itch. On a hot sunny day, I always, without fail, crave an ice cold, super slushy, tart and tangy, frozen margarita. But – confession time – until recently I had never attempted to follow a frozen margarita recipe myself, let alone a keto margarita recipe. I tend to stick to wine and beer when I am drinking at home, never branching out into cocktail making. Whenever I looked up a frozen margarita recipe I was always put off because it seemed…
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MyProtein Referral Code
Looking for a Myprotein referral code? Simply sign up using this link or manually input NICOLA-RSZ on the registration page and you will receive 3 months free next day delivery when you spend £35 on your first order. After signing up using the above MyProtein referral code, make sure that you do the following as well to ensure you are paying the lowest price when you place your order: 1. Go through Topcashback to get cashback on your purchase (read my Topcashback review here if you don’t know how cashback sites work) 2. Check out Myprotein’s voucher code list for any discount codes that can be applied at the checkout…
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Free Costa Coffee on 31 March 2020
After the success of its inaugural Free Coffee Day last year, Costa Coffee are running another Free Coffee Day on Tuesday 31 March 2020. You can collect your free coffee (or whatever your favourite hot drink is) at one of their Costa Express machines (the type you get in supermarkets and petrol stations). Please note: Some stores will still require the coffee to be processed through the till. Don’t forget to bring your reusable cup!