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I brought Dolly Parton's wine that landed in Asda, but is it worth buying and is it as good as her music?

'Working wine to 5' - Dolly Parton's wine finally arrives in the UK

Toby Carvery's Too Good To Go Bag was brilliant value for money

Toby Carvery's Too Good To Go Bag was brilliant value for money

I tried a Toby Carvery Too Good To Go bag and was impressed with the generosity

Banyan Spinningfields

Banyan Spinningfields

Restaurant reviews

Restaurant launches new menu that is made for sharing - and we went to try it out

Bored of just butter on toast? Get your hands on this

Bored of just butter on toast? Get your hands on this

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Move over Lurpak – I tried the viral croissant butter and it blew my mind

I tried a Pizza Express Too Good To Go Bag and it put Italian food to shame

I tried a Pizza Express Too Good To Go Bag and it put Italian food to shame

I tried a Pizza Express Too Good To Go Bag and it put Italian food to shame

I tried the 2024 version of the Maple Hazel autumn menu at Costa Coffee and I'm so glad it came back

I tried the 2024 version of the Maple Hazel autumn menu at Costa Coffee and I'm so glad it came back

Maple Hazel is back at Costa Coffee and I hope it's available for years to come

Run, don't walk to your local M&S

Run, don't walk to your local M&S

Marks and Spencer

I made M&S’ viral Kinder Bueno drink without coffee – the world’s best milkshake

The new Grimace Shake is purple and very strong in flavour but much thinner than other McDonald's milkshakes

The new Grimace Shake is purple and very strong in flavour but much thinner than other McDonald's milkshakes

I tried the new McDonald's Grimace Shake and love how unique it is

I tried the Hard Rock Cafe's new breakfast menu

I tried the Hard Rock Cafe's new breakfast menu

I tried Hard Rock Cafe's new breakfast menu and was surprised

The Starbucks Too Good To Go bag costs £4 for approximately £12 worth of items

The Starbucks Too Good To Go bag costs £4 for approximately £12 worth of items

I tried a Starbucks Too Good To Go bag and it's a haven for sweet treat lovers

Aldi's Too Good To Go bag had an eclectic mix of items

Aldi's Too Good To Go bag had an eclectic mix of items

I tried an Aldi Too Good To Go bag and it was a surprisingly mixed experience

We tried Manchester's newest Mexican restaurant: Was it worth the journey?

We tried Manchester's newest Mexican restaurant: Was it worth the journey?

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We tried Manchester's newest Mexican restaurant: Was it worth the journey?

I tested white wines from Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Coop and Morrisons, which was the best?

I tested white wines from Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Coop and Morrisons, which was the best?

Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of white wine? I happily found out

Aldi? Lidl? Tesco? Asda? Co-Op? Which supermarket sells the best red wine?

Aldi? Lidl? Tesco? Asda? Co-Op? Which supermarket sells the best red wine?

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Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of red wine? I happily found out

Aldi's Next Big Thing produced a number of new items coming onto their shelves including banana ketchup and Lion's Mane mushrooms

Aldi's Next Big Thing produced a number of new items coming onto their shelves including banana ketchup and Lion's Mane mushrooms

I tried the winning items from Aldi's Next Big Thing and it was an eclectic mix

The Margherita Sbagliata is only available until June 2 at Fatto a Mano restaurants

The Margherita Sbagliata is only available until June 2 at Fatto a Mano restaurants

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I tried the 'world's best pizza' and it was a classic work of Italian genius

The new Popeyes restaurant on Bury New Road, Salford

The new Popeyes restaurant on Bury New Road, Salford

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I queued for an hour for fried chicken at the new Popeyes – was it worth the wait?

The battle of the butters - can Lurpak be beaten? Yes, it turns out

The battle of the butters - can Lurpak be beaten? Yes, it turns out

I compared supermarket butters to Lurpak to see if it could be beaten - it was

Would you try Banana Ketchup?

Would you try Banana Ketchup?

I tried Aldi’s Next Big Thing, Banana Ketchup and it’s oddly amazing

See how five supermarket own Rosé wines taste.

See how five supermarket own Rosé wines taste.

I tried supermarket own Rosé wine and one made me want to stop drinking alcohol

A Morrisons Too Good To Go bag costs just £3.09

A Morrisons Too Good To Go bag costs just £3.09

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I tried a Morrisons Too Good To Go bag and I was shocked by the amount of food

Does adding salt to a cup of tea make it nicer? I tested an American scientist's theory

Does adding salt to a cup of tea make it nicer? I tested an American scientist's theory

Salt in tea? Conscript me this second in the fight against American tomfoolery

Why is Guinness so hard to get right? Because no one will agree

Why is Guinness so hard to get right? Because no one will agree

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How to make the best pint of the black stuff - Guinness snobs please don't shout

I can't believe Aldi's Specially Selected Chocolate Bunnies tasted like this - are they better than Lindt?

I can't believe Aldi's Specially Selected Chocolate Bunnies tasted like this - are they better than Lindt?

Comparing Aldi’s chocolate bunnies to Lindt - I'm stunned they tasted like this

I claimed some freebies and used discounts and extra points that I got for my birthday from loyalty schemes and you should too

I claimed some freebies and used discounts and extra points that I got for my birthday from loyalty schemes and you should too

If you don't claim your birthday freebies, this is your sign to start

Would you buy a paper wine bottle?

Would you buy a paper wine bottle?

Has Aldi ended glass forever? I tested the first ever paper wine bottles

The tomato sauce recipe from Marcella Hazan is very easy to make

The tomato sauce recipe from Marcella Hazan is very easy to make

I tried the 'world's best pasta sauce' and it was a work of beautiful simplicity

Aldi says the Ballycastle Chocolate Creme drink tastes like Cadbury's Creme Egg but I have to disagree

Aldi says the Ballycastle Chocolate Creme drink tastes like Cadbury's Creme Egg but I have to disagree

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I tried Aldi's Cadbury Creme Egg-inspired alcoholic drink and was disappointed

This is the best hot chocolate on the high street as I taste test from the UK's most popular brands.

This is the best hot chocolate on the high street as I taste test from the UK's most popular brands.

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Who does the best Hot Chocolate? I put Starbucks, Costa and more to the test

We tried the Beercation offer at Holmes Mill

We tried the Beercation offer at Holmes Mill

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We tried the hotel stay for beer lovers, and it was paradise

I taste tested Easter chocolate puppies from Aldi and M&S - who did it the best?

I taste tested Easter chocolate puppies from Aldi and M&S - who did it the best?

I taste tested Easter chocolate puppies from Aldi and M&S - who did it best?

These flavoured Tesco chocolate bars have a luxury taste and priced at £1.80, they won't break the bank

These flavoured Tesco chocolate bars have a luxury taste and priced at £1.80, they won't break the bank

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I tried Tesco's £1.80 flavoured chocolate bars - a luxury taste without the price

We tried the new Indian town centre restaurant and here's what we thought

We tried the new Indian town centre restaurant and here's what we thought

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We tried the new Indian restaurant in the town centre - and this is what we thought

The 6 cooked steaks from Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Co-Op, Morrisons and M&S

The 6 cooked steaks from Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Co-Op, Morrisons and M&S

I tested supermarket steaks to see which was best and the results shocked me

Aldi, Morrisons or Marks and Spencer - who has the best Valentines meal deal in 2024? Find out what I thought.

Aldi, Morrisons or Marks and Spencer - who has the best Valentines meal deal in 2024? Find out what I thought.

I compared supermarket Valentines meal deals and there is a clear winner - see who

Fancy yourself a pizza for National Pizza Day but want to save a bit? Here are the top alternatives

Fancy yourself a pizza for National Pizza Day but want to save a bit? Here are the top alternatives

National Pizza Day

The best supermarket pizza? I tested heaps of pepperonis to find a cheesy winner

I tried the TikTok ice cube tray pancake hack and I'll be using it again

I tried the TikTok ice cube tray pancake hack and I'll be using it again

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I tried the TikTok ice cube tray pancake hack and it's so flippin' good!

Looking for the best romantic meal this Valentine's Day? Why I think this afternoon tea could make you fall in love with food

Looking for the best romantic meal this Valentine's Day? Why I think this afternoon tea could make you fall in love with food

This Valentine's Day afternoon tea made me fall in love with food all over again

Only one of the ciders proved to be worth the money

Only one of the ciders proved to be worth the money

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I blind tested supermarket ciders and only one wasn't a complete waste of time

I tested instant coffee roasts from Tesco, Co-Op, Sainbsury's and more.

I tested instant coffee roasts from Tesco, Co-Op, Sainbsury's and more.

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Drink or down the sink? I tried instant coffee from Lidl, Tesco and more

I tried the new Starbucks menu - here's what I thought

I tried the new Starbucks menu - here's what I thought

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I tried Starbucks' new winter menu and it was a little underwhelming

Costa Coffee has launched Hot Milkshakes in three flavours this January - here's what I thought

Costa Coffee has launched Hot Milkshakes in three flavours this January - here's what I thought

I tried Costa Coffee's new Hot Milkshakes and they're a game changer

Aldi? Lidl? Tesco? Asda? Co-Op? Which supermarket sells the best red wine?

Aldi? Lidl? Tesco? Asda? Co-Op? Which supermarket sells the best red wine?

Which supermarket sells the best £5 bottle of red wine? I happily found out

Are you struggling to find last minute Christmas gifts? This could be it

Are you struggling to find last minute Christmas gifts? This could be it

I tried Piglets Pantry festive afternoon tea and I can't stop thinking about it

Where sells the best pigs in blankets? Well I just had to find out.

Where sells the best pigs in blankets? Well I just had to find out.

Christmas dinner

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Which supermarket sells the best pigs in blankets? Tesco? Asda? Find out here

This is the best hot chocolate on the high street as I taste test from the UK's most popular brands.

This is the best hot chocolate on the high street as I taste test from the UK's most popular brands.

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Who does the best Hot Chocolate? I put Starbucks, Costa and more to the test

Costa Coffee's Christmas menu is delicious

Costa Coffee's Christmas menu is delicious

I tried Costa Coffee's new festive menu - it's cosy and tastes like Christmas

Have you tried the new autumn menu from McDonald's?

Have you tried the new autumn menu from McDonald's?

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I tried McDonald's new autumn menu - these 2 items need to stay forever

Cartwright and Butler's hot chocolate trumps Starbucks's Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Cartwright and Butler's hot chocolate trumps Starbucks's Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Move over Starbucks! This Pumpkin Spice hot chocolate is my new obsession

I can't resist a cheese and wine night, can you?

I can't resist a cheese and wine night, can you?

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I tried some of Aldi's 'most affordable' wine yet and I wish I had a bigger glass

I tried tomato sauces and there's one I wouldn't recommend

I tried tomato sauces and there's one I wouldn't recommend

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I compared Heinz tomato sauce with supermarket versions (this is the one to avoid)

Are you a fan of the famous PSL or could you give it a miss?

Are you a fan of the famous PSL or could you give it a miss?

I compared Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte to rival brands (one was irresistible)

Have you spotted the new Nando's inspired range at your local Aldi yet?

Have you spotted the new Nando's inspired range at your local Aldi yet?

Why I thought Aldi’s new fakeaway range inspired by Nando’s is like no other

Have you tried McVities newest Jaffa Cake creation?

Have you tried McVities newest Jaffa Cake creation?

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I compared Jaffa Cakes flavours raspberry, cherry and orange – one blew my mind

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