Lifestyle

Christmas shopping has snuck up on us once again. After years of panicking about what to give various relations, heroic teachers and lovely workmates – and with an inherent dislike of buying random, carbon-producing tat – I now invariably turn to food or experiences, with the logic that fun times and good food are always […]

Men’s meaty diets are responsible for 40% more climate-heating emissions than those of women, according to a UK study. The research also found a quarter of diet-related emissions were from “optional” food and drink, such as coffee, alcohol, cakes and sweets. The scientists said policies to encourage sustainable diets should focus on plant-based foods but […]

Put a deep pan of water on to boil and salt it lightly. Peel 800g of sweet potatoes and cut them into large pieces – the size you might cut them if making for roast potatoes – then cook in a steamer basket over the boiling water for about 15 minutes, until they are approaching […]

Bad weather across the country is downgrading the quality of one of the largest forecasted winter crops on record. Favourable seasonal conditions led the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences’ (ABARES) to predict in September that total agricultural production would surpass the $70bn mark for the first time, but experts say Australian […]

It takes an optimistic outlook to combine salmon and broccoli florets on a tray baked at 200C and hope for more than misery. But a large brick of overcooked salmon is the foundation for thousands of recipes, often dressed with a glow of healthfulness, or, failing that, a generous glug of Kewpie mayonnaise. Anthony Bourdain […]

Authorities may never know exactly what caused an outbreak that has made at least a hundred people ill and shuttered the Coffin Bay oyster industry. Most states and territories have reported gastro cases from Vibrio parahaemolyticus, an infection that has been pinpointed in Pacific oysters from the famous South Australian area. A total recall of […]

Britain is facing a Christmas alcohol shortage unless the government does more to address the lack of HGV drivers, a group of 48 wine and spirits companies have told the transport secretary. In a letter to Grant Shapps, businesses including Pernod Ricard, Moët Hennessy and the Wine Society said rising costs and supply chain “chaos” […]