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Nov 5, 2026 - Lifestyle

Rosie has become co-chair of their apartment block committee, but Marcus thinks she should take a back seat. Whose argument falls flat? You decide• Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a jurorRosie wants us to be ‘good gentrifiers’, but is getting involved in feuds that go way back Continue reading...

Nov 5, 2026 - Lifestyle

Halfway between a cake and a biscuit, with a throat-warming level of spice, these Italian treats have been around since medieval times, and only get better with ageEstablished in 1982 by sisters Piera, Pina and Grazia Saverese, Pasticceria Savarese is a Neapolitan pastry shop in south-east Rome. It is a densely decorated place – a composite of mirrors, tiles, frames, panels, shelves, cabinets – as well as a highly organised one: every cubbyhole and loop serves a function. Two counters support two aluminium-framed, glass cabinets, each with three glass shelves holding pastries, tarts, cakes and biscuits.The house speciality is la pastiera Napoletana, a latticed tart with a deep filling of ricotta, wheat berries, sugar, milk, candied fruit and spices – it’s traditional at Easter, but available here all year round. La pastiera was the reason we first visited the shop a few years ago, on the recommendation of a Neapolitan friend who dislikes cooking as much as she likes eating. She also recommended the diamond- or rombo-shaped mostaccioli, which are halfway between a cake and a biscuit and spiced in a way that warms the throat (they remind me of Yorkshire parkin biscuits); they are also completely covered in dark chocolate. Continue reading...

Nov 5, 2026 - Lifestyle

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?Remember, remember, the fifth of November, gunpowder, news quiz and plot. We see no reason why 15 questions should ever be forgot. As we await the smell of damp bonfires and cold autumn winds this evening, the Thursday quiz offers a warmer refuge. Never mind Guy Fawkes, here are 15 sparkler-bright questions on news, trivia, and pop culture to illuminate the day. And sausage dogs! Allons-y!The Thursday news quiz, No 272 Continue reading...

Nov 4, 2026 - Lifestyle

SkyDine Private Jet Catering highlights the ways in which changes in the climate, season, popular destinations, high demand, and food transportation affect the planning of onboard catering throughout the year. Private aviation operates across destinations with very different seasonal conditions. One aircraft may depart Miami in December heading for a snowy Colorado airport or operate […] The post How Seasonal Changes Affect Private Jet Catering and Onboard Meals appeared first on Grit Daily News.

Nov 4, 2026 - Lifestyle

I tested more than a dozen blenders in Brooklyn, including from Vitamix and Breville for budget, size, mulch factor, speed and whether they had plastic or glass jarsIn the UK? Check out Filter UK’s top-rated blenders hereThere are few breakfasts that feel as healthy and refreshing as the ever-mutable smoothie. You can make them virtuous, with lots of greens and nut milk, or luscious, with full-fat dairy and cocoa powder – but in order to make a good one, you need a really good blender.And while smoothies are the classic use for a blender, these appliances can do so much more; a truly great blender is a kitchen workhorse that can make your morning smoothie, your afternoon dip, your evening soup and even a frozen drink if you’re feeling frisky.Best overall blender: Breville Fresh & FuriousThe very best blender (luxury): Vitamix 5200Best glass blender (also best for ice crushing): KitchenAid Pure Power Blender with Glass JarBest glass blender under $100: Hamilton Beach Smoothie Start Glass BlenderBest compact personal blender: The Beast Mega 1200 PlusBest blender for quick smoothies: Nutribullet Pro 900The most plastic-free blender: Oster Classic Series Heritage Blender with Glass JarOther blenders we tested: What’s OK and what to avoidHow we test blenders: And our mission at the Filter USBlender features you should look for: Figuring out your needsHow to clean a blender: A few small tips to help Continue reading...