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The Irish Sun
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I thought I was getting a tasty pizza from Too Good To Go but it was so bad people think it was ‘dine-in leftovers'
A WOMAN was left baffled after making her first Too Good To Go order – only to find her pizza chucked in a plastic bag when she went to collect it. Victoria Scholes paid £3.70 to nab a bargain pizza from a local eatery, but the grub didn't look too appetising. 3 Victoria picked up her pizza in a plastic bag, much to her surprise Credit: Jam Press/@ 3 Some people were convinced the food she picked up was leftovers from other diners Credit: Jam Press/@ 3 Victoria said she didn't realise the pizza wasn't in any other packaging inside the bag Credit: Jam Press/@ Rather tan using a carboard pizza box, as one might expect, the restaurant put loose slices in a plastic carrier bag for her instead. After collection her meal, Victoria, 32, took to TikTok to show off her pizza - and the video soon went viral. 'I didn't realise until I got to the car that the bag had no other packaging and the pizza slices were just tossed inside,' she told What's The Jam. 'I was shocked but because it was my first time using the app, I didn't know if this was standard protocol – which is why I posted the TikTok asking other people about their experiences.' READ MORE ON FOOD Sharing the video on TikTok, Victoria can be heard giggling in shock as she shows the pile of pizza slices in the bag. One person commented: 'I'd be scared they're giving me peoples leftovers.' 'That's a left over pizza from dine in 1000%,' another user guessed. Someone else wrote: 'Man my standards are so low I would've eaten it without a second thought.' Most read in Fabulous 'How my purse looks after the bar,' joked another viewer. Another person added: 'This is unacceptable. Wtf.' [sic] The Sun tries Wetherspoons' new menu Victoria, from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, contacted Too Good To Go and was issued a refund and an apology. She claims they told her it was a 'lapse in service' and called it 'absolutely unacceptable and not hygienic at all' to serve pizza in a plastic bag. Victoria added: 'It's not a lot of money but I wanted a refund for the principle.' Despite the experience, she says it hasn't put her off of the app – though she won't be ordering from that particular pizza place again. The 'right' way to store food 1. Use Airtight Containers This helps to prevent exposure to air which can cause your food to go off. A glass container can help to be more hygienic and a sustainable option. 2. Label Everything By labelling your food it helps to keep track of expiry dates and avoid food waste. 3. Store Like Items Together This makes it easier to find what you are looking for. Use fridge dividers or reusabale bags to help section your fridge. 4 . Use the Fridge and Freezer Wisely Keep raw meat on the bottom shelf to avoid contamination, and use the freezer for longer-term storage. 5. Rotate Your Stock Place newer items at the back and bring the older ones forward. This will mean you will be able to notice the foods that need eating first. How does Too Good To Go work? To use Too Good To Go, download its app on your smartphone and create an account. You can then select your area by entering your location and drop the pin on where you'll be picking up your surplus On the app, you can select the distance you'd be willing to travel, based on whether you'll be walking, using public transport or driving. The app will then show you the Too Good To Go locations available in your area. These are grouped in categories including There are also options to collect food straight away, or later for dinner. You can then scroll through the app to see what's available and click "see all" to check all the options within a category. Too Good To Go will then tell you how much you can save with each surprise bag. Prices usually range between £2 and £6, with When clicking on a listing, you will get information on the exact location of the The listing also shows the average rating other users have given that particular Once you've decided what you want to pick up, simply click the "reserve" button to ensure it is assigned to you. You'll be asked to add your bank details to confirm the reservation and you'll then receive an email including an invoice and a time window for your collection. Then go to the shop at the assigned time, show your collection on the app to a staff member and enjoy your discounted surplus food.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I'm a mum-of-5 but feed the whole family for just 68p per meal – we never scrimp on our snacks & still enjoy takeaways
Read on for tips to keep your food shop costs down SAVVY SHOPPER I'm a mum-of-5 but feed the whole family for just 68p per meal – we never scrimp on our snacks & still enjoy takeaways Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SAVVY mum-of-five has revealed how she keeps her food costs down to just £100 a week without compromising on the food they love. Danni Calvey is able to feed her entire family of seven for just 68p per meal and has now shared her tips and tricks. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Danni pictured with Reece (3), Dannielle, Mia (10 months), Chloe (8) & Ethan (7) Credit: Jam Press/@danni_calvey 3 She revealed how she feeds her family of seven for just £100 a week Credit: Jam Press/@danni_calvey 3 They never scrimp on snacks or takeaways Credit: Jam Press/@danni_calvey Danni and her partner Stephen, 32, have five kids; Chloe, eight, Ethan, seven, Joshua, four, Reece, three, and 10-month-old Mia. With such a large brood, the 28-year-old – who recently went viral in a TikTok that has over 1.1m views – has been forced to find savvy ways to budget when it comes to the food shop. 'Financially, as a large family we just work within our means,' the mum told What's The Jam. 'We meal plan and budget for bills throughout the month. Food shopping averages somewhere around £100 a week," which equates to around 68p per meal. 'We do days out and takeaways when we can afford it," Danni added. 'I feel it's very important to make memories, regardless of the money you've got to spend. 'Yes we are a large family but our house is always busy, which I love – and the children are never lonely. 'Unexpected bills or buys can really throw a spanner in the works – but we just make do.' From meal planning to digging out yellow sticker deals, here's how Danni, from Lincolnshire, scores a cheap meal. I made a weeks worth of sandwiches for just 30p - my hack means I have my lunch sorted whenever I need it, people think it's revolting but it saves me money YELLOW STICKER BARGAINS The mum says to always grab yellow sticker items, even if you don't think you'll need them. She said: 'Buy those yellow sticker bargains. 'Even if you're not going to use it straight away, there's not much that can't go into the freezer for another day. 'Buy it, save it.' SHOP AROUND Don't be too loyal to your local supermarket – visit different shops to save on pennies. She said: 'I tend to shop at Asda, simply because of the convenience. '[But] I use Aldi for nappies and wipes. 'And will go to farm foods every two months to do a big restock of fizzy drinks.' How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop. PRACTICE SELF-CONTROL Stop yourself from buying unnecessary items. She said: 'As soon as I have spare money, I want to treat the kids. 'So if I know I need to save the money, it is sheer willpower to not go and spend it on something the kids definitely don't need. 'Other than that, I use a savings account that I transfer odd amounts of money over to. 'Or put change into a money tin.' PLAN AHEAD She said: 'To keep costs low in a food shop I always use a shopping list. 'I meal plan breakfasts, lunches and dinners and work around that. 'I prioritise making sure we have big evening meals and all of the stuff for that. 'And it definitely works, it's very easy to go off track and spend more than you intend to without [one]. KEEP SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES CHEAP The mum even manages to stick to budgets during the summer holidays. She said: 'Keeping the children entertained during school breaks can be a challenge, especially with their ages being so different. 'I like to keep the cost as minimal as I can. 'Our 'go to' activities are the library, local churches and nature hunts. 'I buy £1 brown party bags and write five items on each bag – then we go hunt for them in the park. 'We also go to Asda who have the 'Feed Kids for £1' [offer] so the children feel like they've been out for dinner – but it's only cost me £5. 'Feeding the ducks and going for walks are also things we do every holidays. 'When the budget allows we like to go on days out, to the farm and the seaside. 'I feel it's very important to make memories, regardless of the money you've got to spend. 'Yes we are a large family but our house is always busy, which I love – and the children are never lonely. 'Unexpected bills or buys can really throw a spanner in the works. 'But we just make do. 'We make changes and we adapt.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
I'm a mum-of-5 but feed the whole family for just 68p per meal – we never scrimp on our snacks & still enjoy takeaways
A SAVVY mum-of-five has revealed how she keeps her food costs down to just £100 a week without compromising on the food they love. Danni Calvey is able to feed her entire family of seven for just 68p per meal and has now shared her tips and tricks. 3 Danni pictured with Reece (3), Dannielle, Mia (10 months), Chloe (8) & Ethan (7) Credit: Jam Press/@danni_calvey 3 She revealed how she feeds her family of seven for just £100 a week Credit: Jam Press/@danni_calvey 3 They never scrimp on snacks or takeaways Credit: Jam Press/@danni_calvey Danni and her partner Stephen, 32, have five kids; Chloe , eight, Ethan, seven, Joshua, four, Reece, three, and 10-month-old Mia. With such a 'Financially, as a large family we just work within our means,' the mum told What's The Jam. 'We meal plan and budget for bills throughout the month. Food shopping averages somewhere around £100 a week," which equates to around 68p per meal. READ MORE ON FOOD 'We do days out and 'I feel it's very important to make memories, regardless of the money you've got to spend. 'Yes we are a large family but our house is always busy, which I love – and the children are never lonely. 'Unexpected bills or buys can really throw a spanner in the works – but we just make do.' Most read in Fabulous From meal planning to digging out yellow sticker deals, here's how Danni, from Lincolnshire, scores a cheap meal. I made a weeks worth of sandwiches for just 30p - my hack means I have my lunch sorted whenever I need it, people think it's revolting but it saves me money YELLOW STICKER BARGAINS The mum says to always grab She said: 'Buy those yellow sticker bargains. 'Even if you're not going to use it straight away, there's not much that can't go into the freezer for another day. 'Buy it, save it.' SHOP AROUND Don't be too loyal to your local supermarket – visit different shops to save on pennies. She said: 'I tend to shop at Asda, simply because of the convenience. '[But] I use Aldi for nappies and wipes. 'And will go to farm foods every two months to do a big restock of fizzy drinks.' How to save money on your food shop Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save hundreds of pounds a year: Odd boxes - plenty of retailers offer slightly misshapen fruit and veg or surplus food at a discounted price. Lidl sells five kilos of fruit and veg for just £1.50 through its Waste Not scheme while Aldi shoppers can get Too Good to Go bags which contain £10 worth of all kinds of products for £3.30. Sainsbury's also sells £2 "Taste Me, Don't Waste Me" fruit and veg boxes to help shoppers reduced food waste and save cash. Food waste apps - food waste apps work by helping shops, cafes, restaurants and other businesses shift stock that is due to go out of date and passing it on to members of the public. Some of the most notable ones include Too Good to Go and Olio. Too Good to Go's app is free to sign up to and is used by millions of people across the UK, letting users buy food at a discount. Olio works similarly, except users can collect both food and other household items for free from neighbours and businesses. Yellow sticker bargains - yellow sticker bargains, sometimes orange and red in certain supermarkets, are a great way of getting food on the cheap. But what time to head out to get the best deals varies depending on the retailer. You can see the best times for each supermarket here. Super cheap bargains - sign up to bargain hunter Facebook groups like Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK where shoppers regularly post hauls they've found on the cheap, including food finds. "Downshift" - you will almost always save money going for a supermarket's own-brand economy lines rather than premium brands. The move to lower-tier ranges, also known as "downshifting" and hailed by consumer expert Martin Lewis, could save you hundreds of pounds a year on your food shop. PRACTICE SELF-CONTROL Stop yourself from buying unnecessary items. She said: 'As soon as I have spare money, I want to treat the kids. 'So if I know I need to save the money, it is sheer willpower to not go and spend it on something the kids definitely don't need. 'Other than that, I use a savings account that I transfer odd amounts of money over to. 'Or put change into a money tin.' PLAN AHEAD She said: 'To keep costs low in a food shop I always use a shopping list. 'I meal plan breakfasts, lunches and dinners and work around that. 'I prioritise making sure we have big evening meals and all of the stuff for that. 'And it definitely works, it's very easy to go off track and spend more than you intend to without [one]. KEEP SUMMER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES CHEAP The mum even manages to stick to budgets during the summer holidays . She said: 'Keeping the children entertained during school breaks can be a challenge, especially with their ages being so different. 'I like to keep the cost as minimal as I can. 'Our 'go to' activities are the library, local churches and nature hunts. 'I buy £1 brown party bags and write five items on each bag – then we go hunt for them in the park. 'We also go to Asda who have the 'Feed Kids for £1' [offer] so the children feel like they've been out for dinner – but it's only cost me £5. 'Feeding the ducks and going for walks are also things we do every holidays. 'When the budget allows we like to go on days out, to the farm and the seaside. 'I feel it's very important to make memories, regardless of the money you've got to spend. 'Yes we are a large family but our house is always busy, which I love – and the children are never lonely. 'Unexpected bills or buys can really throw a spanner in the works. 'But we just make do. 'We make changes and we adapt.'
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
My mum didn't recognise me after holiday horror sunburn, I looked like E.T – I thought it would turn into a nice tan
She couldn't start treatment until she landed in the States on March 25 NOT HOT My mum didn't recognise me after holiday horror sunburn, I looked like E.T – I thought it would turn into a nice tan Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN'S holiday turned into a nightmare when sunburn made her face so swollen, her own mum didn't recognise her. Ashlei Bianchi said she looked like E.T. after disaster struck two days into her trip to the Dominican Republic. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Ashlei Bianchi headed to Punta Cana for a family holiday before disaster striked Credit: Jam Press/Ashlei Bianchi 8 She ended up getting sunburnt on her face but didn't think anything of it Credit: Jam Press/Ashlei Bianchi 8 By evening, things had taken a scary turn when she noticed her forehead and head had swollen Credit: Jam Press/Ashlei Bianchi The 23-year-old had spent the afternoon soaking up the Punta Cana sun while relaxing with her family around the pool. But by evening, things had taken a scary turn when she noticed her forehead and head had swollen. Despite using suncream, the New York native thought she had just suffered a mild reaction to the sun. The children's hospital assistant says she wiped her face with an aloe vera gel and carried on with her trip. But things quickly went downhill when Ashlei woke up on the final morning of the holiday to find one of her eyes had swollen shut. By the end of the four-day trip, Ashlei's face had become so puffy that even her own mum, Michelle Bianchi, 52, didn't recognise her over FaceTime. Other family members also joked that she looked like alien E.T. On the way to the airport, Ashlei feared her drastically changed appearance meant she wouldn't be able to get through customs. 'I did use sunscreen, but I still got a little red, which was going to happen either way since I'm not used to the sun down there, and we were in the pool all day,' she told What's The Jam. 'I FaceTimed my mom, and she said I didn't even look like myself, then the family I went with said I looked like E.T. I got a very awkward sunburn after using 'the 'best sunscreen ever' - I learned a lesson about the wrong way to apply it 'My face started getting worse, and that's when the swelling on and under my eyes happened. 'It was definitely a mixture of just laying out and being by the resort all day. 'One of the pools barely had any shade, so I was more exposed to the rays. 'I had to go on my flight and go through customs looking not like myself, and I was scared I wasn't going to be able to get back home. I'm so thankful I made it through. My doctor wasn't sure if it was sun poisoning, but I work at a hospital and asked a rheumatologist Ashlei Bianchi 'I wore my sunglasses the whole trip home, even when it was dark out, because I was so embarrassed.' Desperate to find relief, Ashlei stopped at a pharmacy at the Dominican airport and bought anti-inflammatory medication. She also reached out to her doctor, who prescribed her an oral steroid - but she couldn't start treatment until she landed back in the States on March 25. Once home, it took four days of steroids for her face to finally return to normal. Sun poisoning Ashlei said: 'It wasn't painful, just more uncomfortable. 'It hurt when I had to close my eyes all the way. 'When I went to the pharmacy, the lady working had wide eyes and went, 'Oh my.' 'Then, when I went through customs in Boston, the guy was like, 'Too much sun?' and I was like, 'Yep!' 8 Now fully recovered, Ashlei is sharing her story as a warning about the dangers of sun exposure – even with sunscreen Credit: Jam Press/Ashlei Bianchi 8 Ashlei learned that she had suffered from sun poisoning Credit: Jam Press/Ashlei Bianchi 8 Her family members also joked that she looked like alien E.T Credit: Jam Press/Ashlei Bianchi 'I wore my sunglasses on both my flights and throughout the airport even when it was dark.' Ashlei says she later learned she had suffered from sun poisoning. She said: 'My doctor wasn't sure if it was sun poisoning, but I work at a hospital and asked a rheumatologist. 'She said it was sun poisoning, so that's what I have been telling people it is.' I'm lucky my sun poisoning affected my face and not anything else Ashlei Bianchi Now fully recovered, Ashlei is sharing her story as a warning about the dangers of sun exposure – even with sunscreen. She said: 'I would say the dangers of sun exposure are real. 'I'm lucky my sun poisoning affected my face and not anything else. 'I had no symptoms besides swelling. 8 She had no symptoms besides swelling Credit: Jam Press/Ashlei Bianchi 8 The incident happened just two days into her trip to the Dominican Republic Credit: Jam Press/Ashlei Bianchi 'It's very important to use your sunscreen and wear hats. I think that's where I went wrong. 'I really should have had something besides sunscreen protecting my face. 'But all in all, the sun is no joke, especially in the Caribbean where it's much more potent.'
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
UFO zooms past cruise ship at ‘almost imperceptible speed' in eerie video as onlookers gasp ‘what was that?!'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MYSTERIOUS flying object has left onlookers stunned as it whizzed by a docked cruise ship in the evening hours. The unidentified object was captured on film as the camera focused on the liner in the port. 4 The ocean liner was in port when the UFO was captured on a webcam. Credit: Jam Press 4 The alleged UFO appeared to be saucer-shaped Credit: Jam Press 4 The object appeared to be made of a dark metallic material Credit: Jam Press As it centered on the docked vessel, a saucer-shaped object was snapped whizzing past the lens at great speed, as reported by What's The Jam. When the footage was slowed down, the alleged UFO appeared to be made of a dark, shiny metallic material. The object seemed to be flying at an almost imperceptible speed. It was filmed by a live webcam on the coast of Cozumel near Cancun, Mexico on May 18. One local said, 'What was that? 'It flew by so fast. What do you think?' A second added: 'Interesting…' Another added: 'An insect, what else?' A fourth remarked: 'A big bird?' The sighting comes after footage surfaced in April of mysterious flying objects menacing a US warship as it faced off against two "Tic Tac" aircrafts. Sailors aboard the USS Jackson claimed to have seen four UFOs in total. The objects were seen taking off in "synchronized" flight off the coast of southern California. The incident took place in February 2023. Chilling new UFO footage shows US warship facing off with 'Tic Tac' aircraft as four mysterious objects menace destroyer "All we witnessed was all four of them. All in synchronous, jetting into the abyss," stunned sailors told News 8 at the time. ARE UFO SIGHTINGS RISING? There has been an uptick in UFO sightings since 2024. In December, strange lights were seen in the sky above several US states, most notably New Jersey. Officials claimed that people were likely seeing civilian aircraft, government, military, or drones in the night sky. While the Pentagon insisted at the time that the objects were not dangerous, NJ officials demanded answers. Shortly after the sightings, the House Intelligence Committee held a classified, closed briefing. "One question people should be asking is this: given that this week's official statement said sightings were caused by people misidentifying ordinary drones, aircraft, helicopters, and stars, why was the House Intelligence Committee briefing classified?" world-renowned UFO expert Nick Pope told The U.S. Sun. Pope also expressed his reservations about the response from then-Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas regarding the flying objects. "While I don't want to make this a party political issue, there's no getting away from the fact that one of the people assuring us there's no threat is [Mayorkas], who's been responsible for the chaos at the Southern border for the last few years," Pope said. "This hardly inspires confidence."
