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Much as I hate to admit it, the summer holidays are drawing to a close. I took the kids shopping yesterday to find new trainers and PE kits. Today we called into Pierre's school to pick up the "back to school kit" that we ordered at the end of the summer term. I'm starting to get emails about work things. There's no denying it - the countdown has begun. When the latest Degustabox arrived recently, I pulled out the info sheet to see this month's theme and instantly smiled at the optimistic label. Yep, it's all about back-to-school but they've...

On most Saturdays from September to November, you can find me in a parking lot in my college town, trying to toss a ping pong ball into a red plastic cup or digging through an ice-filled cooler for a bottle of water. You might assume that’s because I’m a dedicated alumna or simply a big football fan, but you would be wrong. Sure, football can be entertaining and it’s fun cheering for my alma mater, but truly, I’m there for the food. The various chip-and-dip combos, the Crockpots full of comfort food, the little bite-sized appetizers you can make a...

Three snacks inspired by Chinese street food in India: deep-fried chicken wings, veggie stir-fry noodles, and double-fried cauliflower in a spicy sauceThis famous dish was invented by Nelson Wang, a third-generation chef born in Kolkata to Chinese parents. He made it with chicken, but about a third of India’s population is vegetarian, so this variation made with cauliflower, or gobi, was soon a firm favourite, and is a must-have at street stalls and Chinese restaurants across India today.Huzefa Sajawal is chef/owner of Fatt Pundit in London. Continue reading...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPY.com may receive an affiliate commission. A successful Halloween party is made up of several key elements. Perhaps the most important of these is decorating your home with the best Halloween decorations (and don’t forget about the best big Halloween decorations for the yard). But several other factors put you on the path to creating a memorable time for all of your party attendees. One of these aspects, which is often forgotten about, is the best Halloween party games. Away from more traditional games like...

With the school year kicking into high gear once again, you’re going to be pretty busy rushing to pick-up and chauffeuring your kid to all their extracurricular activities. If you don’t have time to prepare all the cute Pinterest-worthy snacks you envisioned for your little ones, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with these healthy snacks for kids that are easy to toss in a backpack or nibble in the car when your kid’s on the go.  Our make-life-easier suggestion: keep an extra lunch bag stocked with delicious packaged goodies so that you can grab it on your way out...