:: Food and Drink :: http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/forums/110 en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Sun, 06 Apr 2008 18:09:05 GMT Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:52:02 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/forums/110 Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Drug tests to catch pie cheats ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17393/t/Drug-tests-to-catch-pie-cheats.html Organisers of a world-famous pie-eating contest have been forced to introduce tests for performance-enhancing drugs.

World Pie Eating Championships /PA

The World Pie Eating Championships in Wigan bans competitors from using gravy as a lubricant, reports Sky News.

But organisers say some competitors have been using cough medicine to help the pies slide down instead.

They... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17393 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:52:02 GMT <![CDATA[ Go Veggie Live Longer ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17329/t/Go-Veggie-Live-Longer.html
The Wright Stuff ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17329 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:15:03 GMT <![CDATA[ Porpoise porridge, Sire? World's oldest recipe book reveals dishes English kings enjoyed 600 years a ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17318/t/Porpoise-porridge-Sire-World-s-oldest-recipe-book-reveals-di.html Dishes of chicken blancmange and porpoise porridge are unlikely to whet the appetite of most modern food lovers.

But such recipes were apparently fit for a king 600 years ago.

Written by chefs employed by Richard II, they are included in what is thought to be the world's oldest cookbook.

 feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17318 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:35:39 GMT <![CDATA[ Turkey Hotline launched to help flustered Christmas cooks ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17305/t/Turkey-Hotline-launched-to-help-flustered-Christmas-cooks.html Amateur chefs who get flustered while preparing their Christmas turkey can relax this year after a free helpline was launched offering last-minute cooking tips.

Published: 9:47AM GMT 02 Dec 2009

The Turkey Helpline has been set up to help flustered... ]]></description> <!-- optional elements --> <author>feeds@yuku.com (TBE)</author> <guid isPermaLink=http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17305 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:28:35 GMT <![CDATA[ How to kill a lobster with kindness ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17271/t/How-to-kill-a-lobster-with-kindness.html Cooking lobster

When cooking lobsters, most insist on the creatures being alive as they are dropped into a pan of boiling hot water

The way that lobsters are cooked causes concern to many chefs and animal-lovers alike - not to mention the unfortunate crustacean itself.

... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17271 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:33:42 GMT <![CDATA[ When parting really is sweet: Divorce cakes sparked by trend for separation celebrations ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17270/t/-parting-really--sweet-Divorce-cakes-sparked--trend--separat.html The end of a marriage has, until now, been a cause for commiseration rather than celebration.

But the official declaration of a break-up could now mean getting back in touch with the caterers - for the ceremonial cutting of a divorce cake.

Designed as the centrepiece for 'divorce parties', the fancy confections are... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17270 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:29:54 GMT <![CDATA[ Swine flu boosts lozenge sales ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17206/t/Swine-flu-boosts-lozenge-sales.html Sales of Fisherman's Friend lozenges are soaring because people believe they might cure swine flu.

Fisherman's Friends /PA pics

Demand for the aniseed variety of the 65-year-old winter warmer has meant an unprecedented rise in production.

Key ingredient star anise - pure aniseed - is also contained in the swine flu treatment Tamiflu, reports the Daily Mirror.

... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17206 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:21:15 GMT <![CDATA[ Lost Scotch on ice ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17205/t/Lost-Scotch-on-ice.html Two crates of Scotch whisky which belonged to explorer Ernest Shackleton are to be dug up after a century buried in the Antarctic ice.

Ernest Shackleton /PA pics

The McKinlay and Co whisky was buried under a hut during Shackleton's unsuccessful South Pole expedition between 1907 and 1909.

New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust now plans to use special cutting tools to remove... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17205 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:19:36 GMT <![CDATA[ Fire sale with 'substantial discounts' as top off-licence names go into administration ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17139/t/-sale--substantial-discounts----licence-names---administrati.html Savings of more than 30 per cent on champagne, wine, beer and spirits are on the cards at 373 big name off-licences which are set for closure.

The 'booze fire sale' is taking place at outlets in the First Quench chain, which includes branches of Threshers, Wine Rack, The Local, Haddows, Bottoms Up and Victoria Wine.

Details were announced by KPMG today, who have been brought in to run the business, which went into administration earlier this week.... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17139 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:21:19 GMT <![CDATA[ After 125 years, M&S stores to start selling other brands ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17123/t/After-125-years-M-S-stores-to-start-selling-other-brands.html

  • Big brands on the shelves for first time in M&S history
  • Store outstrips hopes with £298.3m profit in six months
  • Promotions and £10 meal deals help boost takings

    • Marks & Spencer is breaking with 125 years of tradition and will start selling... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17123 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:19:34 GMT <![CDATA[ It's out after 170 years, the secret of Worcestershire Sauce... found in a skip ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17103/t/-s---170-years--secret--Worcestershire-Sauce----skip.html LEA & PERRINS

    Protected: The ingredients of Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce have been kept secret for 170 years

    It is the secret ingredient of many a homemade meal.

    But the precise contents of this tangy relish itself have remained a mystery. Until... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17103 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:54:26 GMT <![CDATA[ Guinness isn't that good for you, and other dietary myths exposed ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17014/t/Guinness-isn-t--good-----dietary-myths-exposed.html A pint of Guinness

    A pint of Guinness contains less than three per cent of the iron we need daily

    As an NHS dietician I regularly hear diet myths used to justify eating habits.

    Sometimes these notions have a basis in fact, but more often they're based on... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/17014 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:25:43 GMT <![CDATA[ Council workers given advice on how to eat biscuits ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16965/t/Council-workers-given-advice-on-how-to-eat-biscuits.html Council workers are given advice on how to eat biscuits safely in the latest example of health and safety rules taken too far.

    Published: 10:10AM BST 20 Oct 2009

    Council were duped into taking biscuit survey feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16965 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:14:09 GMT <![CDATA[ Boss eats humble pie ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16950/t/Boss-eats-humble-pie.html A German boss been forced to eat humble pie after sacking his PA for eating a single meatball from his plate.

    Meatballs /Rex

    Magdalene Happ, who'd worked for the manager for 34 years, couldn't resist a single mouthful from the delicacy she'd prepared for her civil servant boss in Dortmund.

    But colleagues reported the 59-year-old secretary for theft and she was sacked... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16950 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:43:36 GMT <![CDATA[ Tesco promises to end 'misleading' meat labelling ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16885/t/Tesco-promises-to-end-misleading-meat-labelling.html Tesco has promised to end "misleading" labelling on its meat products, becoming the biggest retailer to declare where all its lamb, pork and chicken comes from.

    By Harry Wallop, Consumer Affairs Editor
    Published: 4:22PM BST 21... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16885 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:32:17 GMT <![CDATA[ Hospital food bingo ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16838/t/Hospital-food-bingo.html A hospital patient is writing his own bed blog with photos of the meals he is served, asking readers to guess what they are.

    The man, 47, who wants to remain anonymous, has been stuck on a ward for 22 weeks after being struck down with a rare bone infection and is currently in traction.

    After suffering months of NHS catering he launched a blog calling himself Traction Man to... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16838 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:21:38 GMT <![CDATA[ 13st burger is world's biggest ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16836/t/13st-burger-is-world-s-biggest.html The world's biggest burger has been unveiled in the US - weighing in at more than 13 stone.

    Giant burger /Rex

    The enormous meal sells for about £300 at Mallie's Sports Grill and Bar in Southgate, Michigan, reports the Daily Telegraph.

    Restaurant owner Steve Mallie said it took eight hours to bake the bun big enough to hold the 185lb burger.

    "Being in the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16836 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:16:51 GMT <![CDATA[ 'Thanks, you little f*****': Family horrified after restaurant bill makes clear what waiters thought ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16823/t/-Thanks--little-f-Family-horrified--restaurant--makes-clear-.html Most parents have experienced their young children getting restless when waiting for a meal in a restaurant.

    But not many get the bill at the end of it with a message describing their offspring as a 'little f*****'.

    This is what happened to parents Craig and Kimberley Cartin at a Mexican restaurant in Halifax, West Yorkshire, where they received the receipt which had 'Thankyyou littell f*****' written on it.

    feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16823 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:34:01 GMT <![CDATA[ Boy finds whole potato in his crisp bag ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16784/t/Boy-finds-whole-potato-in-his-crisp-bag.html A little boy, Adam Brazier, was surprised to find a whole potato in his packet of crisps.
    little boy finds whole potato in packet of crisps
    Lucy Brazier with her son Adam and the potato found in his bag of... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16784 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:36:45 GMT <![CDATA[ Pub where you are barred from using your mobile phone ]]> http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16730/t/Pub-where-you-are-barred-from-using-your-mobile-phone.html A pub has stopped drinkers from using mobile phones as part of a crackdown on 'antisocial customers'.

    Staff at the Court Inn in Durham order patrons outside if they want to make calls.

    Landlord Harry Walker brought in the rule after getting fed up with the racket from customers talking on their mobiles.

    'It makes for a very anti-social atmosphere when people use their phones,' he said.

     feeds@yuku.com (TBE) http://thebritishempire.yuku.com/topic/16730 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:58:08 GMT