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Curry spices and exotic fruits from Asia had reached the Mediterranean 3,700 years ago, study shows 

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Curry spices, fruits and oils from Asia were part of the European diet thousands of years earlier than previously believed, according to new research. Asian spices such as turmeric and fruits like the banana had already reached the Mediterranean more than 3,000 years ago, suggests the study. Researchers analysing food residue in tooth tartar found … Read more

The sweet midwinter: Christmas cake with marzipan & glace fruits

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The sweet midwinter: Christmas cake with marzipan & glace fruits By Skye Mcalpine Published: 00:03 GMT, 6 December 2020 | Updated: 00:03 GMT, 6 December 2020 This is my mother’s recipe and I’ve made it every year for the better part of my life. Glacé fruits can be tricky (and expensive) to buy in the … Read more

Rita Ora shows the fruits of her hard-worked labour

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Rita Ora shows the fruits of her hard-worked labour as she snaps her abs while pumping iron in the gym By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline Published: 15:49 BST, 14 October 2020 | Updated: 15:49 BST, 14 October 2020  She is used to putting on a sizzling display on social media.  And Rita Ora was again … Read more

‘Hidden mutations’ in the DNA of tomato plants can boost the fruit’s size, weight and flavour

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‘Hidden mutations’ in the genetic makeup of tomato plants can be used to create bigger, tastier ‘super varieties’, study claims More than 200,000 genetic mutations were identified in 100 tomato varieties When one plant had its DNA mutated it produced 30 per cent larger tomatoes Scientists hope the findings could lead to larger yields for … Read more

Exotic flowers and luscious fruits by luxury label Ortiz have made their way onto the High Street

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Feel good florals! Exotic flowers and luscious fruits by luxury label Ortiz have made their way onto the High Street thanks to a H&M collaboration Exotic prints like palm fronds and tropical flowers are everywhere this season H&M have collaborated with Ortiz to bring her Beyonce’s looks to High Street Collection features midi and maxi length … Read more

Mother reveals that she uses stickers on fruits and vegetables to persuade her children to eat them

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Mother’s hack is praised as ‘genius’ as she reveals she puts Disney stickers on food to make fruit and veg appealing and stop her children pestering for expensive branded products Jane Stine put stickers on fruits and vegetables to persuade children to eat them Said trick encouraged her children to eat them and was her … Read more

Were ancient humans VEGETARIANS? 65,000 year-old archaeology site shows diet of fruits and nuts

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Were ancient humans VEGETARIANS? 65,000-year-old archaeology site in Australia shows aboriginal groups subsisted on a diet of fruits, nuts, palm stems, and roasted roots and tubers A team from the University of Queensland found ancient charcoal remains The charcoal contain trace elements of food cooked by locals 65,000 years ago It shows ancient humans subsisted … Read more