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Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Three ways to pack your fridge with fresh vegetables for as long as possible
Shield yourself from the sun with a parasol from Dunelm which is our Deal of the Day SUN SAVERS Three ways to pack your fridge with fresh vegetables for as long as possible Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SORTED fridge can help save you money. It won't just look tidy, it will cut down on food waste which is bad for your purse and for the planet. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up With a bit of organisation, you can save food from going off, see what needs to be eaten and be inspired to freshen up your meals. GET IN THE ZONE: If you use each part of the fridge in the right way, you'll keep food fresher for longer. Keep ready-to-eat foods on the top shelf, from leftovers to open jars. The middle shelf is perfect for milk, cheese and yoghurt. While on the bottom shelf, store raw meat and fish. Put a tray underneath to catch any dips. Keep fruit and veg in the salad drawers. If you can adjust the humidity, go high for leafy greens and low for fruit. The fridge door is warmer, so is perfect for sauces and fruit juice. MIX AND MATCH: Some fruit and vegetables give off high levels of the natural ripening chemical ethylene, which means they can spoil produce placed nearby. Sophie Trueman from food waste campaign Too Good To Go, says: 'Apples are a major culprit along with pears, bananas, mangoes, plums and nectarines, so it's always best to try and store fruits like these away from each other so they ripen at a steadier pace.' Dunnes Stores fans go wild for NEW must-have summer staples Not all fruits and vegetables are sensitive to ethylene. Cherries, pineapples, grapefruit and blueberries can all be safely stored together or next to those that produce this gas. BERRY GOOD IDEAS: Store berries in the fridge as soon as buying them. Ideally, keep them in a breathable container lined with kitchen roll to absorb excess moisture. You can also line your salad drawer with paper towel to stop things getting soggy. Wrapping vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, green beans and carrots in foil will keep them crisper for longer. Keep salads and herbs away from the back of the fridge, where they could freeze and turn to mush. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability 7 Store your vegetables smartly to get the most out of them and ensure they do not go to waste Credit: Getty Deal of the day 7 A discount on this parasol from Dunelm is perfectly timed with the latest hot weather Credit: supplied SHIELD yourself from the sun with the 3m Elements cantilever parasol from Dunelm, down from £79 to £55.30. SAVE: £23.70 Cheap treat 7 Boots has a discount on Bulldog moisturiser, cutting the cost by a third Credit: supplied KEEP your youthful good looks with the Bulldog Age Defence Moisturiser, down from £9 to £6 at Boots. SAVE: £3 What's new SAVE on the new school uniform range at Sainsbury's, and with 20 per cent off until tomorrow. Top swap 7 Dunelm is selling this cool retro fan for £29 Credit: supplied 7 This Swan brand fan is even cheaper, at £20.99 Credit: supplied A RETRO fan is a cool way to escape the heat. Try the grey and chrome one from Dunelm, £29, or give the Swan 8-in clock fan from a whirl, £20.99. SAVE: £8.01 Shop & save MAKE light work of laundry with the Russell Hobbs supreme steam iron, down from £49.99 to £24.99 at SAVE: £25 7 Tesco has slashed the price of this iron from £49 to £24.99 Credit: supplied Hot right now IF you're called Greg or Gail, you can get a free strawberry cheesecake doughnut at a Wenzel's bakery until next Friday. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
The Sun
15 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
Three ways to pack your fridge with fresh vegetables for as long as possible
A SORTED fridge can help save you money. It won't just look tidy, it will cut down on food waste which is bad for your purse and for the planet. With a bit of organisation, you can save food from going off, see what needs to be eaten and be inspired to freshen up your meals. GET IN THE ZONE: If you use each part of the fridge in the right way, you'll keep food fresher for longer. Keep ready-to-eat foods on the top shelf, from leftovers to open jars. The middle shelf is perfect for milk, cheese and yoghurt. While on the bottom shelf, store raw meat and fish. Put a tray underneath to catch any dips. Keep fruit and veg in the salad drawers. If you can adjust the humidity, go high for leafy greens and low for fruit. The fridge door is warmer, so is perfect for sauces and fruit juice. MIX AND MATCH: Some fruit and vegetables give off high levels of the natural ripening chemical ethylene, which means they can spoil produce placed nearby. Sophie Trueman from food waste campaign Too Good To Go, says: 'Apples are a major culprit along with pears, bananas, mangoes, plums and nectarines, so it's always best to try and store fruits like these away from each other so they ripen at a steadier pace.' Not all fruits and vegetables are sensitive to ethylene. Cherries, pineapples, grapefruit and blueberries can all be safely stored together or next to those that produce this gas. BERRY GOOD IDEAS: Store berries in the fridge as soon as buying them. Ideally, keep them in a breathable container lined with kitchen roll to absorb excess moisture. You can also line your salad drawer with paper towel to stop things getting soggy. Wrapping vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, green beans and carrots in foil will keep them crisper for longer. Keep salads and herbs away from the back of the fridge, where they could freeze and turn to mush. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability 7 Deal of the day 7 SHIELD yourself from the sun with the 3m Elements cantilever parasol from Dunelm, down from £79 to £55.30. Cheap treat KEEP your youthful good looks with the Bulldog Age Defence Moisturiser, down from £9 to £6 at Boots. Top swap 7 7 A RETRO fan is a cool way to escape the heat. Try the grey and chrome one from Dunelm, £29, or give the Swan 8-in clock fan from a whirl, £20.99. SAVE: £8.01 Shop & save MAKE light work of laundry with the Russell Hobbs supreme steam iron, down from £49.99 to £24.99 at SAVE: £25 Hot right now IF you're called Greg or Gail, you can get a free strawberry cheesecake doughnut at a Wenzel's bakery until next Friday. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
Bloomberg
17 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Startup Too Good To Go Weighs €300 Million Funding Round
Too Good To Go, which operates an app that allows users to buy near-expired food at a discount, is considering raising €200 million ($231 million) to €300 million in a new funding round to support its business expansion, people familiar with the matter said. The Copenhagen-based company is working with advisers on the potential fundraising and has reached out to prospective investors, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. The new round could propel Too Good To Go's valuation to more than $1 billion, making the startup a so-called unicorn, the people said.
Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Brits told to ditch mayo in tuna sandwiches and add one richer ingredient
The combination of tuna and mayonnaise is a classic and beloved sandwich filling, but food experts say there is another ingredient that can elevate the dish in terms of flavour and texture Tuna mayonnaise sandwiches have been a fan favourite for years and making them one of the most popular fillings and here's how you can make them even better. Culinary whizzes are suggesting a twist that could seriously lift your sarnie game even more. Sour cream is the new recommended mix-in instead of the traditional mayo - and can turn this simple bite into something you wouldn't be embarrassed to serve at a posh afternoon tea. Swapping mayonnaise for sour cream apparently gives your tuna sandwich a superior creamy texture with a delightfully subtle tang, amplifying the fish's flavour without smothering it. READ MORE: Too Good To Go shopper picks up £3.30 Aldi box and is astounded by what's inside Experts over at Tasting Table explained: "While the mayo's custardy, egg tones are typically expected, you'll find sour cream's sweet, creamy medley to be just as (if not more) satisfying." The pros further detailed: "Both mayonnaise and sour cream have a tangy flavour base, but sour cream has a milky richness that brings a refreshing element to tuna salad. The fish's usual salty, savoury taste is less dull and instead, perfectly balanced by an equal amount of deep and bright flavours.", as reported by the Express. What's more, they highlight a change in the consistency, and claimed: "Even better, with sour cream's consistency, there's also a textural shift that makes for a much better eating experience. Everything comes together beautifully on the taste buds - the fish's tender yet chewy bites and the veggies' slight crunchiness, all coated in the sour cream's velvety thickness." Sour cream also boasts the advantage of typically being lower in fat than mayonnaise, making it a marginally healthier choice that still provides a delightfully rich and creamy flavour. To whip up your sandwich filling, suggests adding one tablespoon of sour cream (either standard or low-fat) to 5oz of tuna in a bowl and mashing them together. For an additional kick of taste, you can sprinkle in a bit of salt and black pepper and one teaspoon of mustard, although the latter is entirely up to you. Once all the ingredients are mixed together, you can add more sour cream (and mustard) depending on your liking. Then simply dish up your tuna salad in a sandwich and garnish with slices of cucumber, tomato and lettuce for a splash of freshness. If you want to add in some lettuce but always find it's gone soggy by the time you get round to using it, Nicole Modic, cookbook author and founder of Kale Junkie gave her top tips on keeping it fresher for longer. She advised to start by chopping off the lettuce head's stem, as this area is prone to harbouring bacteria which can be a major contaminant for your greens, as reported by the Express. Next, snugly wrap the leaves in a tea towel or paper towels, tuck them into a sandwich bag, and then store them in the refrigerator. This method tackles lettuce's tendency to produce surplus moisture, which invites unwanted bacteria and mould. The towel serves not just to soak up additional dampness but also as a shield against bacteria - so your lettuce will preserve its freshness far longer than usual. To maintain optimal freshness, remember to swap out the towel every few days - you'll be rewarded with crisp, fresh lettuce for up to two weeks more.
Scottish Sun
13-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Chocolate lovers rush to Aldi as supermarket launches £3.99 dupe of viral ‘Dubai chocolate'
Shoppers are scrambling to grab Aldi's luxury-lookalike chocolate before it vanishes CHOCCY TIME Chocolate lovers rush to Aldi as supermarket launches £3.99 dupe of viral 'Dubai chocolate' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHOCOLATE fans are dashing to Aldi as the budget supermarket unveils a £3.99 version of the viral 'Dubai-style' chocolate bar. Now available in Aldi stores across the UK, the 100g bar promises a rich and indulgent experience—without the luxury price tag. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The chocolate is part of Aldi's Specialbuys range, meaning once it's sold out, it may not return Credit: Aldi The treat features creamy pistachio layers and crunchy kadayif pastry, all wrapped in silky milk chocolate. Inspired by a viral hit that exploded on social media, the chocolate has already caused a stir online. AldiUK teased the launch on Facebook, writing: 'THIS IS NOT A DRILL. The Dubai Style Chocolate Bar lands in store tomorrow! Will you be picking one up.' Fans flooded the comments with excitement. One wrote: 'More temptation.' Another added: 'You knocked it out of the park with this. Absolutely amazing.' A third asked: 'Hey dear Aldi, are these a special or permanent fixture? Xx' The chocolate is part of Aldi's Specialbuys range, meaning once it's sold out, it may not return. With no buying limit, shoppers are expected to stock up quickly. This isn't the first time retailers have tried to cash in on the Dubai chocolate craze. Lidl's JD Gross version flew off shelves, and Waitrose offers a similar pistachio white chocolate bar for £2.75. Morrisons stocks its own version—Bolci Dubai Chocolate—for £5. The trend shows no signs of slowing down, as chocolate lovers continue to seek out these premium-style treats at lower prices. If you're keen to try one, it's worth getting to your local Aldi early to avoid disappointment. As word spreads, demand is expected to spike. To get the best deal, savvy shoppers are encouraged to compare prices using online tools like PriceSpy, Google Shopping, or Idealo. These platforms let you check price histories and spot deals across retailers. SAVE MONEY AT ALDI Grabbing hot Specialbuys like this chocolate bar is just one way to save at Aldi. The discount chain frequently tops Which? rankings for the cheapest supermarket, offering consistent value for everyday essentials. In April, a typical basket of 79 items cost an average of £135.95 at Aldi—cheaper than rivals including Lidl and Tesco. Bargain hunters should also keep an eye out for Aldi's red sticker items, usually marked down in the morning. These offer major discounts on products close to their sell-by date or with minor packaging damage. Aldi's budget-friendly alcohol selection is another way to save, with own-brand options often coming in much cheaper than big-name labels. Don't forget about Too Good To Go 'Surprise Bags', available in selected stores. These offer a low-cost mix of near-date groceries that would otherwise go to waste. How to save money on chocolate We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don't have to break the bank buying your favourite bar. Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs... Go own brand - if you're not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you'll save by going for the supermarket's own brand bars. Shop around - if you've spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it's cheaper elsewhere. Websites like let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you're getting the best deal. Look out for yellow stickers - supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they've been reduced. They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged. Buy bigger bars - most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar. So if you've got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger.
