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Telegraph
13-05-2025
- General
- Telegraph
Savoury sweetcorn French toast with cherry tomato salsa
Savoury will always win over sweet for me, but no more so than in a French toast recipe. This version is creamy, substantial, has an acidic hit from the salsa and – like all the best things – is topped with a shower of grated cheese. Overview Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Serves 6 Ingredients For the salsa 300g cherry tomatoes, finely diced ½ red onion, finely diced juice of 1 lime small bunch of soft herbs – coriander, flat-leaf parsley or dill, or a mix – roughly chopped 1 green chilli, finely diced a glug of extra virgin olive oil For the French toast 6 eggs 1 small tin of sweetcorn (165g, drained weight) ½ tsp smoked paprika 6 slices of thick-cut white bread butter, for frying 50g strong Cheddar cheese, grated hot sauce (optional)
Times
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
The Times Daily Quiz: Monday May 12, 2025
1 The adjective 'leonine' relates to which big cat? 2 Cheddar cheese is named after a village in which county? 3 Kathy Burke won the best actress award at which French film festival for her role in Nil by Mouth? 4 In c 1589, the French Huguenot potter Bernard Palissy died in which Paris fortress prison? 5 Which detective was first played by John Thaw in the 1987 TV episode The Dead of Jericho? 6 Which activists clashed with London police during the Black Friday protests of November 18, 1910? 7 The skin whitener Venetian ceruse caused which type of metal poisoning? 8 According to the Book of Genesis, which son of Enoch died at the age of 969? 9 Which motorway connects
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cheesemaker warns PM to 'be careful' on trade deal
One of Britain's largest cheesemakers has warned the government not to "rush into a trade deal" with the US. Giles Barber's family has been operating in Ditcheat, Somerset, since 1833 and has become the UK's largest exported of cheese to the United States. Despite his cheddar facing the new 10% tariff on all imports from the UK into America, Mr Barber warned the prime minister not to sign a free trade deal too fast. "Be careful, Sir Keir," he said. "I would rather see time and care taken over the terms of that deal, than to rush into it." The Prime Minister has said he will only sign a deal "if it's in the national interest". More news stories for Somerset Listen to the latest news for Somerset Barber's Cheddar Cheese employs 400 people directly, and buys milk from 150 family farms in Somerset. "We hold our farmers to some of the highest standards in the world," said Mr Barber, "in terms of animal welfare and environmental protection. "I want to make sure they are protected in a future trade deal." Farmers are worried that British rules on, for instance, not injecting cows with hormones, are not followed in America. If the UK was to sign a wide-ranging free-trade deal with the US, American beef, chicken or dairy products might be cheaper here, because they are produced to lower standards. Farming unions have also warned of the dangers of "seeking an urgent trade deal". The presidents of the National Farmers' Union for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland issued a joint statement. It said: "Absolutely no one wants to see hormone treated beef, or pork or chicken treated with anti-microbial washes – which are banned here in the UK – sold on our market. "Those ways of production were banned in the 80s and 90s for a reason. They don't reflect our values and the farm to fork approach we are proud of in the UK, something we know the British people care deeply about." The British government has always pledged not to water down standards in any trade deals. The prime minister recently repeated his pledge not to strike a deal "at any price". Sir Keir Starmer said: "I will only strike a deal if it's in the national interest". Asked in more detail about watering down food and farming standards, Jonathan Reynolds, the Business and Trade Secretary said: "The regime that we put in place in the UK, our food standards regime, that's the red line for us. "That's a really important area that we wouldn't be able to negotiate on. And the US understands that." Until there is a trade deal signed by Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump, truckles of Somerset cheddar will be a bit pricier in Texas. Over the last 15 years, Mr Barber has built up his American sales. Barber's cheddar is bought as a premium product, and he has some experience of selling in a trade war. In 2019 a dispute between the US and the EU blew up over aircraft. Boeing accused the EU of subsidising Airbus planes, and the President, Donald Trump, slapped a 25% tariff on various European exports, including cheese. "There was an impact on demand in the short term," Mr Barber recalled. "But it recovered over the course of a year." So what's different now? Mainly, Mr Barber said, the trade war is global. Every import into the US will be more expensive, so "there will be a lot of price increases to the American consumer". If Americans are poorer, they may buy less fancy foreign cheese, and stick with their own cheaper brands. Nonetheless he is hopeful that "whilst we'll see some impact up front, it will moderate overtime". Most British firms who trade with America are less hopeful. A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce found that 62% of firms who export to the US said they would be "negatively impacted". Nearly half, 44%, said the UK government should try and sign a trade deal with Donald Trump. Shevaun Haviland, director general of the BCC, said: "We believe a deal can be done as the US has already been open to talks." But many, 40%, had braced themselves for worse. Laura Ward is one who admitted "when I heard it was 10%, I did breathe a very small sigh of relief". Ms Ward has developed a luxury tennis clothing brand, Exeat, in Timsbury, Somerset. "We had prepared ourselves for 20% as a worst case scenario," she said. In fact, her firm may have found a silver lining to the dark economic clouds on the horizon. Several Asian manufacturing hubs are subject to much larger tariffs than the UK - which could have a larger impact on British businesses that make their products abroad. "Many of our competitors manufacture out in China which may well close the door on America at least for the time being," said Ms Ward. Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Trump rips up rulebook on trade and businesses are left reeling Trump's 'explosive' global tariffs take effect, including 104% rate on China Barbers Cheesemakers
BBC News
11-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
'Be careful, Sir Keir' - Cheesemaker's warning on trade deal
One of Britain's largest cheesemakers has warned the government not to "rush into a trade deal" with the Barber's family has been operating in Ditcheat, Somerset, since 1833 and has become the UK's largest exported of cheese to the United his cheddar facing the new 10% tariff on all imports from the UK into America, Mr Barber warned the prime minister not to sign a free trade deal too fast."Be careful, Sir Keir," he said. "I would rather see time and care taken over the terms of that deal, than to rush into it." The Prime Minister has said he will only sign a deal "if it's in the national interest". Barber's Cheddar Cheese employs 400 people directly, and buys milk from 150 family farms in Somerset."We hold our farmers to some of the highest standards in the world," said Mr Barber, "in terms of animal welfare and environmental protection. "I want to make sure they are protected in a future trade deal."Farmers are worried that British rules on, for instance, not injecting cows with hormones, are not followed in the UK was to sign a wide-ranging free-trade deal with the US, American beef, chicken or dairy products might be cheaper here, because they are produced to lower standards. Farming unions have also warned of the dangers of "seeking an urgent trade deal".The presidents of the National Farmers' Union for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland issued a joint said: "Absolutely no one wants to see hormone treated beef, or pork or chicken treated with anti-microbial washes – which are banned here in the UK – sold on our market. "Those ways of production were banned in the 80s and 90s for a reason. They don't reflect our values and the farm to fork approach we are proud of in the UK, something we know the British people care deeply about." The British government has always pledged not to water down standards in any trade deals. The prime minister recently repeated his pledge not to strike a deal "at any price".Sir Keir Starmer said: "I will only strike a deal if it's in the national interest".Asked in more detail about watering down food and farming standards, Jonathan Reynolds, the Business and Trade Secretary said: "The regime that we put in place in the UK, our food standards regime, that's the red line for us."That's a really important area that we wouldn't be able to negotiate on. And the US understands that." Selling truckles in a trade war Until there is a trade deal signed by Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump, truckles of Somerset cheddar will be a bit pricier in the last 15 years, Mr Barber has built up his American sales. Barber's cheddar is bought as a premium product, and he has some experience of selling in a trade 2019 a dispute between the US and the EU blew up over aircraft. Boeing accused the EU of subsidising Airbus planes, and the President, Donald Trump, slapped a 25% tariff on various European exports, including cheese."There was an impact on demand in the short term," Mr Barber recalled. "But it recovered over the course of a year."So what's different now? Mainly, Mr Barber said, the trade war is global. Every import into the US will be more expensive, so "there will be a lot of price increases to the American consumer".If Americans are poorer, they may buy less fancy foreign cheese, and stick with their own cheaper he is hopeful that "whilst we'll see some impact up front, it will moderate overtime". Most British firms who trade with America are less hopeful.A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce found that 62% of firms who export to the US said they would be "negatively impacted".Nearly half, 44%, said the UK government should try and sign a trade deal with Donald Haviland, director general of the BCC, said: "We believe a deal can be done as the US has already been open to talks."But many, 40%, had braced themselves for Ward is one who admitted "when I heard it was 10%, I did breathe a very small sigh of relief".Ms Ward has developed a luxury tennis clothing brand, Exeat, in Timsbury, Somerset."We had prepared ourselves for 20% as a worst case scenario," she fact, her firm may have found a silver lining to the dark economic clouds on the Asian manufacturing hubs are subject to much larger tariffs than the UK - which could have a larger impact on British businesses that make their products abroad."Many of our competitors manufacture out in China which may well close the door on America at least for the time being," said Ms Ward.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
I got 6 meals for £3.79 thanks to a Morrisons Café Too Good To Go bag
Have you tried a Too Good To Go bag, or are you still wondering what all the fuss is about? Too Good To Go is an app that allows members of the public to buy surplus food at a discounted rate, allowing them to bag a bargain while saving food from going in the bin. From Toby Carvery to Greggs, I've tried a few bags now, but this time, I got my hands on a Morrisons Café mystery bag to see what I got inside and if it was worth it. The app allows you to search for mystery bags that are available to collect in your local area so that's exactly what I did – here's how it went. The amount of food I got for £3.79 is really impressive (Image: Newsquest) On the app, I was told I'd get a mix of cakes and sandwiches, but my bag was filled with sandwiches that had a variety of fillings. Although the sweet tooth in me was a little disappointed I didn't get any cake, I was still amazed at how generous the café was. In the bag, I got an impressive six sandwiches ranging from Ham and Mature Cheddar on Malted Bread to a Meatball Marinara in a White Sub, ideal if you're heading out for a picnic or you're entertaining friends or family at home. I think six sandwiches for the price of £3.79 is a bargain since each sandwich can be a meal. I got six sandwiches in the Too Good To Go bag (Image: Newsquest) In the brown paper bag given to me by a Morrisons staff member were the following items: Sandwiches: Cheddar Cheese on White Bread x2 Ham & Mature Cheddar on Malted Bread Double Egg & Cress on Malted Bread Panini: Chargrilled Veg & Basil Pesto in a White Panini Sub: Meatball Marinara in a Soft White Sub With the sandwiches having short dates, picking up one of these bags is ideal if you can dish them out and get them eaten pretty quick, but I think some will last better than others. The app had crossed £7.50 out above the £3.79 price, but I'm not sure if this is what the bag should've cost or what the items inside would've come to had I bought them individually at the Morrisons Café, but I think it was a good deal anyway. Recommended reading: Overall, I'd recommend trying a Too Good To Go mystery bag to see what you get - it could make for a cheap lunch or dinner option, depending on where you go and what's inside the bag. I think the surprise element is what makes picking up one of the bags a fun exercise, if you're not a fussy eater, that is. One downside is that you might have to collect a mystery bag late in the day when a store or restaurant is about to close, but each bag has its collection time stated, so you can choose one that suits you best, for example, on the way home from work.
