The mercury's rising and the freezer aisles are all out of ice lollies: it's a sure sign that summer has officially arrived. But when the need for a frozen treat hits you needn't be a slave to the supermarket – this year everyone is making their own, and it couldn't be simpler. While shop-bought ices can be crammed with additives, preservatives and other nasties, home-made ice cream is fresh, tasty and can even be nutritious too. The CREAMi Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Maker allows you to create and customise endless homemade frozen treats exactly to your liking – and is compact enough to sit on your kitchen worktop. The CREAMi Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Maker lets you make so many delicious treats! Wickedly indulgent ice cream at the touch of a button? No problem. Vibrant, healthy smoothie breakfast bowls bursting with vitamins? Easy peasy. Boozy frozen cocktails for summer nights in the garden? Now we're really talking! With seven pre-set programmes to … [Read more...] about So much more than ice cream! This clever new gadget makes gelato, smoothie bowls, sorbets and milkshakes!
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Fat loss: Get progress back on track with ‘essential strategies’ – ‘biggest game changer’
Rapid weight loss 'becoming much more accepted' says Mosley Don't miss the best new TV releases for 2022 and behind the scenes news SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info If a person finds losing weight more difficult, it might because of underlying reasons. Nutrition expert Lauryn Lax at Breaking Muscle , revealed three key issues slimmers may run into after hitting a wall with their diets. Related articles Michael Mosley weight loss: Remove three foods to stay slim Michael Mosley: Speed up fat burning by avoiding three foods 1. Try to avoid stressing about dieting Stress is the number one driver of all disease, including stubborn body fat. Lauryn explained: "Stress is inevitable in our society, … [Read more...] about Fat loss: Get progress back on track with ‘essential strategies’ – ‘biggest game changer’
Inside the new non-stop Qantas flight from Australia to Europe
This article was published by Australia’s traveller.com.au and is republished with permission. The route Flight QF5 Perth to Rome The aircraft Qantas is using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with 236 seats, 42 in business class, 28 premium and 166 in economy. The pilot tells us this is the seventh delivery of the 787, which they have "fondly called Jillaroo," a nod to women working on stations in the outback Class I'm in seat 12E, which is right at the back of the business class cabin, in the aisle.The seats in this cabin have a 1-2-1 configuration. READ MORE: Will travel ever go back to the way it was before the pandemic? Help-yourself snacks, sleep pods: Air NZ unveils cabins of the future Air New Zealand's big comeback: 14 international routes relaunched in 16 days Duration The flight departed half an hour late at 10:50pm but arrived in Rome 20 minutes ahead of schedule at 8.25am, taking a total of 15 hours and 43 minutes, which reportedly broke a … [Read more...] about Inside the new non-stop Qantas flight from Australia to Europe
Teen ‘forced out of home’ as mum’s new fiancé is allergic to late dad’s dog
Some youngsters find that they click with their step-parents straight away. However, unfortunately others want nothing to do with them at all. And things aren't the best for one 18-year-old who was left feeling 'second best' to his mum's new fiancé. READ MORE: Resident writes letter to neighbour from new puppy – and it's warming hearts The lad claims his mum's new man 'forced him out of his childhood home' over a row about his pet dog , according to The Mirror . Fuming on Reddit , he explained how his soon-to-be step-dad is "severely allergic" to dogs - and wouldn't be able to live in the same house as one. He said: "My dad died in a work accident when I was aged 15. Dax was my dad’s dog – he rescued him from a shelter when he was still a puppy. We have had him since I was aged 11 so he means a lot to me. "Last year, my mum started going out with Anthony and they just got engaged. Anthony wanted to move in but the problem is he’s severely allergic to dogs. … [Read more...] about Teen ‘forced out of home’ as mum’s new fiancé is allergic to late dad’s dog
Being fat can work to your advantage if you’re a gamer, study finds
Being fat is actually an advantage when it comes to competing in video game tournaments, according to a new study. Obese people are more prone to impulsive behaviour - such as eating - and the trait boosts performance in esports , say scientists. And gorging on calorie-loaded biscuits and cakes and guzzling fizzy drinks is also good as the energy lift provides an edge over rivals during marathon competitions. The surprising finding has implications for larger people in the office, say scientists and bosses should consider them for computer-based activities . Lead author Dr Petr Parshakova said: "Employers have too little understanding of how to select employees for particular tasks. "We tried to answer the question: Does BMI affect the results of computer skills? This is the first such analysis ever conducted." The findings are based on CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) - a shooter game played by more than a million around the world. The BMI (body mass index) … [Read more...] about Being fat can work to your advantage if you’re a gamer, study finds
Nicole Kidman dazzles in a lavender dress – and fans are obsessed
May 23, 2021 - 16:23 BST Nicole Kidman dazzled in a lavender dress on Instagram and fans are going crazy over it. Whether Nicole Kidman is striking a pose on the red carpet or on a virtual red carpet in her own backyard, she knows how to stop the show with her style. SEE: Nicole Kidman lives on a $4.5million farm – and it's so idyllic Such was the case again over the weekend, when the Oscar winner popped up on Instagram wearing the prettiest pastel lavender dress complete with ruffled button-down detailing, and soft yellow and pink lace at the hem. Nicole's lavender dress is so perfect for spring - and summer! Nicole completed the look with a woven belt and strappy heels and struck a pose outside against a white wall with her blonde hair styled in soft curls. MORE: Nicole Kidman is perfection as she jogs in crop top "#Lavendarvibes", she captioned the post. Fans swooned over the look, with one … [Read more...] about Nicole Kidman dazzles in a lavender dress – and fans are obsessed
I was a swim coach and I agree with Tom Daley – trans athletes need more inclusion
I have coached some of the bravest women in sport, who have fought social exclusion and cultural barriers, just to participate in their chosen vocation. While working for the United Nations in Pakistan, I volunteered my time as assistant coach to the national swimming team. The full-time coach concentrated on supporting the men, and I concentrated on supporting the women. If you were to think of a group of athletes who had to struggle against social norms and exclusion, being a female swimmer in an Islamic country would be among those facing the greatest challenges, merely to participate. While none of the women and girls I coached ever achieved an Olympic gold medal, they did win their heats at Olympics and often won medals at the Asian Games. Simply competing showed other women and girls in Pakistan that participation in sport was possible. Back in 1988, when I was swimming, a courageous young boy named Mark was in my squad. Mark was almost totally blind and totally … [Read more...] about I was a swim coach and I agree with Tom Daley – trans athletes need more inclusion
Heck Yeah, Tom Cruise
Top Gun came out in the spring of 1986, a movie so big, so wall-to-wall, so resistance-is-futile that you just had to coexist with the damn thing until it finally went away. Now—like one of those flowers that comes into bloom only once every 40 years—it’s back. Apparently Paramount had been after Tom Cruise to make a sequel before the original even opened , which is no surprise. In the 1980s studio executives began to operate more like hedge-fund managers, strip-mining any possible asset in a movie by making sequel after sequel until the thing was finally taken off life support. We can blame Francis Ford Coppola for that; in the 1970s he did the stunning and unrepeatable thing of making one of the greatest American movies of all time—and then making a sequel that was even better. In the ’80s Hollywood tweaked this golden formula by making horrible movies and then a series of progressively worse sequels (unintentionally giving birth to the greatest title in movie history: Rambo: … [Read more...] about Heck Yeah, Tom Cruise
Egypt: How 3,000-year-old ‘confession’ scroll exposed ancient tomb secrets
Egypt: Ancient court documents reveal tomb raiding secrets Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The papers, known as the Amherst Papyrus, date back to 1100BC and are part of original court records dealing with tomb robberies under Ramses IX. It reveals the confessions of eight men who broke into the tomb of Sobekemsaf II, Pharaoh of the 17th Dynasty, and a description of the reconstruction of the crime. Bettany Hughes revealed during her Channel 5 show “Egypt’s Greatest Treasures” how its discovery helps explain why this ancient society went from burying royalty in pyramids to tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Related articles … [Read more...] about Egypt: How 3,000-year-old ‘confession’ scroll exposed ancient tomb secrets
Nicole Kidman’s daughter Bella shares very rare glimpse of home life with husband
May 05, 2021 - 08:33 BST Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise's daughter Bella shares a rare glimpse of her home life with husband Max Parker Bella Cruise has called London home for a number of years now. The 28-year-old daughter of Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise lives in the British capital with her husband, Max Parker, and occasionally shares snapshots from their life together. MORE: Nicole Kidman's son reveals large tattoo – and sparks major reaction with photo Loading the player... WATCH: Connor Cruise shows off impressive gym skills with rare video And her most recent Instagram post seems to suggest that the couple enjoyed a little trip to the seaside this week. READ: Nicole Kidman's home with Tom Cruise had unexpected feature that caused trouble – details MORE: Nicole Kidman and her mum look beautiful in sweet new photo together Bella posted a photo taken at a stone beach with the sun shining and … [Read more...] about Nicole Kidman’s daughter Bella shares very rare glimpse of home life with husband