I understand the phrase slightly differently. "Toffee" here means something of small value. A variation would be "tuppence" (i.e two pence), as in "he can't ride for tuppence". So the... Читать далее
It all really comes down to what is commercially viable. If you have a turkey and that turkey lays eggs, you’re going to get much more money by hatching those eggs and rearing the young... Читать далее
This is a question I get asked a lot, and one of my favourite ones to answer. There are several reasons why chocolate in the US tastes particularly disgusting to non-Americans.
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This is because the two named coffee products are completely different in their qualities.
'Real' coffee is prepared relatively easy: coffee beans are roasted, sorted and ground. All the... Читать далее
Thank you, this is very useful and I shall be showing it to my wife who eats carrots by the ton. One more thing: is there any truth in the urban myth that if you eat too many carrots you... Читать далее
No. Two Mars bars contain 520 calories. Alcohol does contain calories and is often forgotten about when individuals consider their calorie intake. A pint of beer typically contains 208... Читать далее
Well, firstly to qualify for this uniquely nude-toned passport (very much in this season!) one is required to lose, deface or have their passport stolen abroad, stranding them in a... Читать далее
Good food is not just about flavour. It’s about texture and the texture of parmesan cheese is amazing. There’s no cheese like it. It’s got that incredible crystalline, nutty texture. And... Читать далее
This question has baffled people for years. Why does asparagus make our wee smell strange, but also why does the phenomenon only affect some people, with others unable to tell any differen... Читать далее
I think we all agree that the sandwich is named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich John Montagu (1718-1792). However, why exactly he gave his name to the snack is less certain. It is Edward... Читать далее