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Why I’ll never eat farmed salmon again: It’s the most popular fish in Britain, but the Mail’s star food writer TOM PARKER BOWLES reveals why he won’t be getting it again… and the truth about the ‘organic’ label
This item is a personal opinion piece by Daily Mail food writer Tom Parker Bowles, who explains why he has decided to stop eating farmed salmon despite it being Britain’s most popular fish. The article promises to scrutinise the fish-farming industry and to examine what the “organic” label on salmon actually signifies for consumers. The…
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Why KFC’s fried chicken tastes different than that of every other fast-food chain
An article from Fox News, drawing on reporting from The Takeout, examines why KFC’s fried chicken has a distinctive taste and texture compared with rival fast-food chains. It attributes the chain’s signature crispiness chiefly to the use of commercial pressure fryers, a cooking method said to set KFC apart from competitors. According to the piece,…
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‘Super’ El Niño could cause global food price shock lasting into 2028, analysts say
Economists are warning that a “super” El Niño weather cycle forming in 2026-27 could trigger a severe shock to global food prices that lasts into 2028, compounding inflation already driven higher by the Iran war. With world food prices at their highest level in three years, analysts say supply chains face “two shocks at once”…
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Inside the pressure-cooker mushroom chef trial: How Justice Christopher Beale coped with the world watching Erin Patterson
This article offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Justice Christopher Beale, the judge who presided over the high-profile trial of Erin Patterson — the so-called “mushroom chef” accused in a fatal poisoning case — handled the intense global scrutiny surrounding the proceedings. It matters because the case drew worldwide attention, placing unusual pressure on the…
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Muchova on roots, resilience & being a foodie
The BBC has published a pre-match interview with Czech tennis player Karolina Muchova ahead of the 2026 Wimbledon women’s singles final, in which she reached the concluding match of the tournament. The piece offers an insight into her background, her mindset and the personal qualities that have driven her to the sport’s highest level. In…
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Dr Oz reveals 3 free ways to boost your health — no medication required
Dr. Mehmet Oz shares three free health tips focused on social connection, sleep hygiene and real food that Americans can start using immediately.
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‘MasterChef’ finalist says busy families are losing something more important than home-cooked meals
Jennifer Maune, a finalist on season 13 of Fox’s “MasterChef” in 2023, is preparing to open Fleur, a farm-to-table restaurant and European-style pastry shop in Arkansas. The Arkansas native — who has previously worked as a nonprofit executive, food blogger and founder, and is a mother of six — is adding restaurateur to her list…
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Slew of lawsuits over disability access frustrates US cafe and shop owners
Small business owners in the United States say they are being unfairly targeted by a wave of lawsuits alleging breaches of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires businesses to be accessible to people with disabilities. Rodrigo Nogueira, the Brazilian owner of No More Cafe in Manhattan’s East Village, was blindsided…
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The perfect kit for all your tiny repairs
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 135, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, crank the AC, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about cold plunges and Colson Whitehead and the food truck mafia,…
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We Make Lovely Home-Cooked Meals for Ourselves. Why Not Do the Same for Our Dogs?
More dog owners have begun cooking for their canine companions in recent years. When my own dog fell ill, I became part of this growing group.