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Slow Cooker Beef Shin Ragu

Slow cooker beef shin ragu: brown the shin, add wine and tomatoes, then leave it 8 to 9 hours on Low until it falls apart. Serves 2 to 3.

Folic Acid in UK Flour from 13 December: Which Flours It Covers, and Which It Doesn’t

From 13 December 2026 most white flour in the UK has folic acid added. Which flours are exempt, how to read the label, and where home bakers can look.

Cheese Scones

Cheese scones with mature cheddar and English mustard: butter rubbed in with a food processor or your fingertips, baked in 12-15 minutes. Makes 8.

Toad in the Hole with Onion Gravy

Toad in the hole with onion gravy: sausages browned in a hot tray, then baked in a Yorkshire pudding batter until puffed and golden. Serves 4.

How to Use a Tapo P110 Smart Plug to Track Energy and Cut Your Bills

How to use a Tapo P110 to see what your appliances really cost, turn kWh into pounds at the current price cap, and set schedules that save money, with real readings from our own plugs.

Levoit LVAC-200 Review: A Budget Cordless Vacuum That’s an Absolute Bargain

Levoit's LVAC-200 cordless stick vacuum: strong suction for the money, no hair round the roller, but it won't stand up on its own. Four stars.

Slow Cooker Beef Shin Ragu

Folic Acid in UK Flour from 13 December: Which Flours It Covers, and Which It Doesn’t

Cheese Scones

Toad in the Hole with Onion Gravy