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5 Delicious Ways to Use Mayonnaise

hungryhouse — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:38 +0000

I have to come clean here, I love mayonnaise. I’m not talking eat-it-by-the-spoonful love, I’m talking about a good, wholesome, totally normal love for the best condiment of all time. If you’re partial to a dollop of the good stuff then here are 5 well-researched and tested ways to put that mayonnaise to awesome use! [...]

Top 10 Weirdest Food Festivals

hungryhouse — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:23:59 +0000

What comes to mind when you think of food festivals? Chanterelle mushroom sliders or seared scallops topped with mango chutney? Well for some food festival goers their definition of tasty is a bit, shall we say, non-mainstream. Something happened to their tastebuds as a child. We tracked down the 10 weirdest food festivals around the world. These [...]

Would you Eat Dirt?

hungryhouse — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:42:53 +0000

As the saying goes, God made dirt and dirt don’t hurt. But did he really mean for us to eat it … intentionally? One chef in Copenhagen thinks so. René Redzepi owner of Noma is a pioneer of editable dirt which he uses to present his pure, back-to-roots cuisine. The editable dirt is not actually dirt, but [...]

The Undeliverable Egg

hungryhouse — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:16:11 +0000

For anyone who has ever had a hot, cheesy, eat-me-now-I’m-so-flipping-delicous pizza delivered to their door can attest to the remarkable freshness a takeaway can deliver. But not all food is made equal. Not all food is as sturdy as kung pao chicken or as un-mushable as tom yum soup. We’re talking about eggs. But just [...]

The Easiest Mad Men Cocktail Recipe

Alaina Lockowandt — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:56:54 +0000

Unless you’ve been living under that proverbial rock, AMC’s Mad Men has entered its 6th season a few weeks ago and the show is back in all its 1960’s New York glory. Will Don prevail? Will Peggy be happy? And what is going on with Betty? And most important, what cocktail should you drink while watching? With [...]

Five of the best cities for foodies!

Rachel Cousins — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:37:06 +0000

More and more often nowadays you hear the word ‘foodie’, but what actually is one? It’s apparently someone who has an affinity with food and drink. Even though most of us enjoy eating and having a beverage now and then, foodies go to extra lengths to get the best of the best. They might even [...]

The best places to eat tasty grub near Britain’s train stations

Rachel Cousins — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:29:03 +0000

Easter might have just gone, but if you have kids you’ll know it’s still the Easter holidays for them! What do you have planned? Are you travelling around the UK visiting friends and family or just going for a break to get away from it all? We thought it would be fitting to have Gareth [...]

The 5 Most Annoying Things Waiters Do In Restaurants

Rachel Cousins — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:31:20 +0000

So you’re looking forward to a meal out with your friends this weekend. You’ve saved a bit of money, bought a new outfit and you’re ready to have a lovely evening out. What could go wrong? Unfortunately you could fall victim to an annoying waiter! Here are some of the most irritating things that a [...]

An Interview with Levi Roots

Jess — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:23:00 +0000

Levi Roots is the British-Jamaican chef, musician and entrepreneur behind the Reggae Reggae sauce brand which can be found in supermarkets all over the country. Like hungryhouse, Levi first found fame and the funds to kick-start his business on the BBC’s Dragon’s Den show when he managed to secure investment from two of the dragons. Since then [...]

The Worst First Date Foods

Alaina Lockowandt — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:05:36 +0000

Whether you’re fresh from Valentines Day with no luck or you’ve recently joined the latest fad dating site, first dates can be stressful. It’s one of those nightmarish but inevitable things in life that potentially determine your future, and the future of your children. No biggie right? Either way, the pressure from mum is building [...]