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News24
4 days ago
- General
- News24
Double chocolate Milo cookies
These rich, chewy treats are packed with the malty goodness of Milo and loaded with chunks of decadent chocolate. Want to make this later? Tap on the bookmark ribbon at the top of your screen and come back to it when you need to shop for ingredients or start cooking. Ingredients 120g - dark chocolate 110g - butter — unsalted, softened 1 - egg 1tsp - vanilla — essence or extract 1cup - cake flour — sifted 1/4cup - cocoa powder — sifted 1Tbs - Bicarbonate of soda 1/2tsp - sea salt flakes — flakes 280g - dark chocolate — 70-80%, chopped 1/2cup - milo powder Method Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan-forced) or 180 in conventional oven. Place the 120g chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Set aside. Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat for 8−10 mins or until light and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat for a further 3−4 minutes. Stir through the flour, cocoa, and bicarbonate of soda, salt and melted chocolate. Add the extra 280g chopped chocolate and Milo and stir to combine. Roll tablespoons of the mixture into rounds and place on baking trays lined with non-stick baking paper, allowing room to spread. Flatten each round slightly. Bake for 10−12 mins or until slight cracks have formed and the cookies are just crispy. Cool on wire racks.
India.com
4 days ago
- Health
- India.com
6 super foods that lower blood pressure significantly
Here are 6 foods that naturally lower blood pressure. Beetroot is rich in nitrates, which help muscles around blood vessels relax and improve blood circulation, allowing blood pressure to fall. Garlic contains allicin, a chemical that makes blood vessels widen and thus decrease blood pressure. Spinach contains good quantities of magnesium and potassium, which benefit blood vessel function and blood pressure regulation. Dark Chocolate enhances the production of nitric oxide and thereby helps lower and stabilise blood pressure. Oats the beta-glucan in oats can help your heart and lower both kinds of blood pressure.
Scotsman
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Amanda Holden attends star studded Chocolate Digestive party
Amanda Holden and Roman Kemp were among a host of celebrities who attended a star-studded 'blue carpet' event at Piccadilly Circus to celebrate 100 years of the humble McVitie's Chocolate Digestives. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... They were joined by Jess Wright, Tasha Ghouri, Dani Dyer, Sir Trevor McDonald and Scarlett Moffatt at the launch of an immersive pop-up store designed to be a biscuit-lover's paradise. Amanda Holden sparkled as she opened the celebrations with a reading of an 'Ode to McVitie's Chocolate Digestives'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad She said: 'As a lifelong fan of eating and dunking Chocolate Digestives, it's an honour to celebrate the 100th birthday at this pop-up experience – it's a must-visit for all my fellow choccy digestive fans! 'It's amazing how such a humble biscuit has brought joy to so many over the years. 'I remember when I first introduced them to my children as a little treat. 'Whether they were wrapped in foil for days out – they had to be rationed – or being dipped into a hot chocolate, they are still enjoyed by me and my girls. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "And here's a delightful surprise – I just found out I've been eating my biscuit upside down all this time! "Turns out, it's meant to be enjoyed choc side down - who knew?' Amanda wears chocolate-coloured dress for the occassion | Will Ireland/PinPep Amanda has been 'lifelong fan' of eating Chocolate Digestives At the heart of the experience is the Biscuit Bar, where visitors can sample never-before-seen creations made from a range of Digestives including White, Gold, Milk and Dark Chocolate. Curated by Robert Craggs, the Michelin-trained head development chef for the biscuit maker, the menu showcases bold and unexpected flavour combinations. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This ranged from the 'Hot Pink', a fusion of White Chocolate Digestives, wasabi, raspberry and white chocolate, to the 'Loaded Gold' featuring hazelnut praline and salted caramel. The bar also features a personalisation station where fans can build their own dream Chocolate Digestives with a range of toppings. Benazir Barlet-Bartada from McVitie's said: 'This 100th anniversary is not just about a biscuit. 'It's a national celebration of every biscuit break, every conversation, and every cherished moment we've all shared with Chocolate Digestives over the last century.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Katya Jones, Carlos Gu and Ammee Fuller were at the event | Will Ireland/PinPep It was a star-studded event for the 100-year celebration To commemorate the momentous centenary milestone of the beloved biccie, limited-edition Chocolate Digestives merch, from t-shirts to socks and hats, will also be available to win. Visitors will have the chance to 'spin to win' to get their hands on a prize, ranging from a piece of must-have merch, through to packets of biscuits. There is also a collection of art pieces inspired by – and even made from – the tea-break staple. Highlights include biscuit portraits of British icons, David Bowie, Sir Trevor McDonald and Dame Judi Dench, created by mosaic artist Ed Chapman and crafted from hundreds of mosaic fragments of the biscuit. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad There's a unique work showing 25 of the greatest moments from the last 100 years, each depicted on individual Chocolate Digestives, brought to life on a biscuit using a delicate airbrushing technique. Benazir Barlet-Bartada added: 'We're thrilled to offer our loyal fans this incredible experience as a way to say thank you for the unwavering support over the last century - here's to the next 100.'
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Amanda Holden, Roman Kemp & Denise van Outen step out on blue carpet to mark 100 years of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives
AMANDA Holden, Roman Kemp and Denise van Outen were among a host of celebrities who attended a star-studded "blue carpet" event at Piccadilly Circus to celebrate 100 years of the humble McVitie's Chocolate Digestives. They were joined by Jess Wright, Tasha Ghouri, Dani Dyer, Sir Trevor McDonald and Scarlett Moffatt at the launch of an immersive pop-up store designed to be a biscuit-lover's paradise. 4 4 Amanda Holden sparkled as she opened the celebrations with a reading of an "Ode to McVitie's Chocolate Digestives". She said: 'As a lifelong fan of eating and dunking Chocolate Digestives, it's an honour to celebrate the 100th birthday at this this pop-up experience – it's a must-visit for all my fellow choccy digestive fans! 'It's amazing how such a humble biscuit has brought joy to so many over the years. 'I remember when I first introduced them to my children as a little treat. 'Whether they were wrapped in foil for days out – they had to be rationed – or being dipped into a hot chocolate, they are still enjoyed by me and my girls. "And here's a delightful surprise – I just found out I've been eating my biscuit upside down all this time! "Turns out, it's meant to be enjoyed choc side down - who knew?' At the heart of the experience is the Biscuit Bar, where visitors can sample never-before-seen creations made from a range of Digestives including White, Gold, Milk and Dark Chocolate. Curated by Robert Craggs, the Michelin-trained head development chef for the biscuit maker, the menu showcases bold and unexpected flavour combinations. This ranged from the 'Hot Pink', a fusion of White Chocolate Digestives, wasabi, raspberry and white chocolate, to the 'Loaded Gold' featuring hazelnut praline and salted caramel. The best biscuit dunker in Britain has been found The bar also features a personalisation station where fans can build their own dream Chocolate Digestives with a range of toppings. Benazir Barlet-Bartada from McVitie's said: 'This 100th anniversary is not just about a biscuit. 'It's a national celebration of every biscuit break, every conversation, and every cherished moment we've all shared with Chocolate Digestives over the last century.' To commemorate the momentous centenary milestone of the beloved biccie, limited-edition Chocolate Digestives merch, from t-shirts to socks and hats, will also be available to win. Visitors will have the chance to 'spin to win' to get their hands on a prize, ranging from a piece of must-have merch, through to packets of biscuits. There is also a collection of art pieces inspired by – and even made from – the tea-break staple. Highlights include biscuit portraits of British icons, David Bowie, Sir Trevor McDonald and Dame Judi Dench, created by mosaic artist Ed Chapman and crafted from hundreds of mosaic fragments of the biscuit. There's a unique work showing 25 of the greatest moments from the last 100 years, each depicted on individual Chocolate Digestives, brought to life on a biscuit using a delicate airbrushing technique. Benazir Barlet-Bartada added: 'We're thrilled to offer our loyal fans this incredible experience as a way to say thank you for the unwavering support over the last century - here's to the next 100.' The McVitie's Chocolate Digestives Experience is free to attend and open to the public from Friday 2nd May – Monday 5th May from 11AM – 7PM, at 44-48 Regent Street, Picadilly, W1, London.
The Guardian
12-04-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Eggs or bunnies? The best UK deals on Easter chocolate treats
Are you going to be handing over more cash for less Easter egg this year? You'll need to have your wits about you to bag a bargain – or at least not get ripped off – as the surging cost of cocoa has pushed up the price of popular Easter eggs from many big brands, and some have shrunk, too. But the consumer group Which? says there are still plenty of ways to get a good deal on Easter chocolate. Easter eggs typically come in boxes, and it can be hard to see what you are getting for your money. To get the best value, the key thing is to look at the unit prices – those little figures showing you the cost per 100g – and the small print telling you what's inside. This is especially important if you are putting them into an online shopping basket, as some retailers are marking eggs as 'medium' that others describe as 'small'. Among the fanciest eggs, there are some eye-popping per-gram prices. One of the priciest by weight is Pump Street Chocolate's 180g Madagascar Milk 58% Chocolate Easter Egg costing £44. That works out at £24 per 100g. Fortnum & Mason's 227g Handmade Milk & Dark Chocolate Easter Egg, costing £50, works out at £22 per 100g. The research on this was done by the digital PR agency JBH. That may sound obvious, but with some popular eggs the price differentials are a lot bigger than you may think. Take the Milkybar white chocolate small Easter egg (72g). Up until a few days ago, Asda was selling this and a number of other smaller eggs for 98p each as part of its Rollback price cuts campaign. A the time of writing, Asda was offering it for £1.48, while at Poundland it was £1.25. At Tesco and Morrisons you would pay £1.50, and at Ocado £2. 'Check and compare Easter egg prices using or the Google shopping tool to avoid paying over the odds,' says Reena Sewraz, the retail editor at Which? She adds that the consumer group often finds Aldi and Lidl cheaper than other supermarkets, 'but Asda might be a better option for a bigger choice of branded eggs'. If you are buying your eggs at the supermarket, you may find your loyalty card can cut the cost – in some cases dramatically. As you may expect, Tesco and Sainsbury's are dangling some potentially big savings in front of their Clubcard and Nectar cardholders. But again – particularly if you are spending quite a lot – you need to shop around and compare prices. Some of these loyalty scheme 'price cuts' may not be as good as they first appear. We went shopping for the Ferrero Rocher's Golden Easter milk chocolate and hazelnut egg. It's 250g in weight and comes with six Ferrero Rocher chocs. The Tesco we visited said the price was £17.50, reduced to £12 for Clubcard holders, which sounded like a chunky reduction. But then we went to a Sainsbury's, and it said the price was £16, reduced to £10.75 for Nectar scheme members. However, Asda was offering the egg for £9.98 – down from £11.98, said the website, courtesy of the Rollback scheme. Ocado was selling it for £12.42 ('Save 29%, was £17.50,' said the website). Waitrose had it on offer for £12.50, while Morrisons and Iceland were selling the egg for £14 and £12. Meanwhile, when we looked, both Tesco Clubcard and Sainsbury's Nectar members could get a 100g Lindt Gold Bunny – complete with red ribbon and little bell – for £3.50 instead of the usual £4.25. However, Asda was selling the milk chocolate bunny for £3.48, and Iceland, Waitrose and Ocado were among the retailers offering it for £3.50. Alternatively, Tesco has its own 100g Easter chocolate bunny that is arguably not as aesthetically pleasing as Lindt's, but is a lot kinder on the wallet: £1.50, reduced to £1 if you have a Clubcard. If you are buying for a few people, some retailers are doing multibuy deals on Easter eggs which could work out cheaper. For example, when we looked this week, with a number of its eggs costing £4.98 each, Asda was running a '2 for £8.98' offer (a theoretical 98p saving when you buy two). And for many of its eggs costing £3.48 for one, it was doing '4 for £11.96' (a theoretical £1.96 saving). Iceland is among the other retailers offering multibuy deals on some Easter eggs. Whether you are sending eggs to someone else or have a delivery to distribute (via the Easter bunny or otherwise), buying early will mean avoiding the priciest postage and packing costs. At Hotel Chocolat, next-day delivery is £1 more than standard, costing £4.95 for one item or £5.95 for two or more. At Cadbury, standard delivery to most of the UK costs £3.99 and takes three to four working days. A one- to two-working days option is £5.95, next-day delivery is £6.95, with items delivered Tuesday to Friday, and weekend delivery is £8.95. 'If you can, hold out until Easter Sunday, when many of the eggs are likely to be reduced,' says Sewraz. Equally, it is possible that if people are not buying or shops have too much stock, some retailers may start discounting over the next few days. But waiting until the last minute could be risky: if you have a particular egg you want to buy, it might sell out before next Sunday. There will definitely be some chunky price reductions after the Easter weekend as retailers offload unsold eggs and other stock. 'If you've missed the early deals and want the cheapest price for your eggs, the best deals can be found on the Tuesday after the Easter weekend,' says Anita Naik, at the website 'Over the past few years we've spotted eggs on the shelves or as little as 50p on this day, offering the best bang for your buck if you're willing to wait.' But of course, this isn't like buying up cheap cards and wrapping paper just after Christmas – any choccy bargains will have to be eaten well before Easter 2026. If you find the commercialisation of Easter a turnoff and hate all the over-the-top packaging, you could try making your own chocolate eggs. 'Why not include the kids in a DIY baking activity, making your own eggs by melting down ordinary chocolate and adding festive toppings,' says Naik. She says that this week, Aldi was selling a 120g bag of giant milk chocolate buttons for 99p, which can easily be melted down and placed into egg moulds. 'Hobbycraft are selling egg moulds for as little as £2,' she adds (you can snag an extra 10% off via 'If you don't have time to pick up egg moulds, you can even use a balloon to make an Easter egg. Just search 'balloon chocolate Easter egg' on YouTube to find out how to do it,' Nail says. Alternatively, the Guardian has published a number of guides on how to make a chocolate Easter egg. It takes the magic out of it, but if you are buying for a chocolate fan and want the most cocoa for your cash, steering clear of the Easter aisle is likely to be your best bet. Despite the price rises, there are still some cheap deals around: this week, Asda and Lidl were offering 100g bars of chocolate (milk and dark) for 59p each. The Asda chocolate is Rainforest Alliance-certified, while Lidl's is Fairtrade. That said, when it published its findings at the end of March, Which? said the biggest price rises it had uncovered involved 'non-Easter chocolate', including some budget own-brand bars. One example it quoted was a 200g bar of Asda fruit and nut milk chocolate, which the consumer group said had gone up from £1.33 to £2.30 in the space of a year, an increase of 73%. * All prices correct at the time of writing
