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Can you really learn to cook in four hours? A new book claims you can Tim Ferriss claims in The Four-Hour Chef that in only a few hours he can teach you all the techniques you would learn in two years of cookery school.

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Tim Ferriss claims in The Four-Hour Chef that in only a few hours he can teach you all the techniques you would learn in two years of cookery school.

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How much caffeine is too much? The Starbucks coffee with 'three quarters of the safe daily dose' in one cup

Caffeine: Table shows a range of drinks in order of caffeine contents ad their relation to daily allowances

The 16oz 'Grande' coffee contains 330mg of caffeine, claims a report. Scientists in Canada stress the recommended daily limit for the average person is 400mg. But experts also say the allowances can vary widely from person to person, with a range of factors such as genetics and gender affecting tolerance to the stimulant. ...read

Findus admits frozen lasagne was made with 100% horse meat and doesn't know how long it was on shelves... but did it pose a threat to health?

Fresh revelations: Findus tonight confirmed it has been selling packs of its frozen lasagne that contained 99 per cent horse meat

The lasagne packs were manufactured by French company, Comigel, at a plant in Metz, which produces food for supermarkets in Britain and Europe.

A roast chicken for £50 and a £10 pint of milk: The price tag of food if costs had risen at the same rate as house prices

House value has increased by 43 times since 1971, from £5,632 to £245,319. If a family's weekly shop had increased at the same rate, it would cost £453 - six times the actual figure of £75.

Revealed, kitchen gadgets that we never end up using: Every toastie and coffee we make costs us £10.68

Gathering dust: Toasted sandwich makers topped a list of kitchen gadgets that are widely owned but rarely used

Two out of three households in Britain owns costly kitchen appliances that have been used an average of just six times, research has revealed.

Australian McDonald’s will be first to offer plates, cutlery and table service

The outlet in the suburb of Warilla, south of Sydney, has been given the green light from the international fast-food chain's global headquarters in Chicago to trial a more formal service for five weeks.

Homemade cheese? Yes please! Forget handcrafted cakes, the next foodie trend is DIY halloumi

Equipment: A large maslin pan, digital thermometer, a sieve and a bowl are the only things you need to make cheese in your kitchen

Cheese-making is to be the next big ‘thing’ and heading up the movement is cheese-guru Gerard Baker, who has penned a user-friendly guide.

Is horsemeat in pies as well? Fears budget pasties and ready meals have been contaminated too

There have been revelations that the contamination goes far wider than burgers, as was originally believed

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is under pressure to begin testing a much wider range of beef products following revelations that contamination goes far wider than originally believed.

Supermarkets can sell mince which is less than 50% meat after Government asks to opt out from new EU rules

Rules: The EU is cracking down on the amount of meat found in minced pork and beef (file photo)

Officials say that stopping retailers from bulking up mince with fat and connective tissue would cost the industry hundreds of thousands of pounds a year.

Northern Irish firm revealed as supplier of halal prison food which contained pork DNA

Northern-Ireland based company McColgan Quality Food Ltd has been revealed as the distributor of the halal pastry products that contained pork

McColgan Quality Food Limited said the pork found in the supposedly halal beef pasties was 'deeply regrettable'. Its halal products have been withdrawn.

Where's the (rare) beef? Pubs get a roasting for refusing to serve Sunday lunch unless it's grey and overcooked

Threat: Rare beef is getting rarer because restaurants are overcooking their joints because of health-and-safety fears

Restaurants are overcooking joints because of health-and-safety fears despite Food Standards Agency outlining that whole joints or steaks need only be seared to kill unwanted bugs.

Ben & Jerry's pays tribute to 30 Rock finale with new Liz Lemon flavor ice cream (and it's sweet and tart, like the lady herself)

Ben & Jerry's unveils new '30 Rock' flavor: Liz Lemon Greek Frozen Yogurt

The Vermont-based company launched its new lemon and blueberry fro-yo flavor to coincide with the airing of the show's final episode.

Drink your greens! Broccoli smoothie made by Soviet mother to get her children to eat vegetables becomes middle class hit in Harvey Nichols and Harrods

The life-giving broccoli drink that hails from ex-Soviet Union country Georgia

The Savse Smoovie was created by Georgian mother Nina Koutibashvili in the 1980s after being diagnosed with an iron deficiency during pregnancy, and is now sold in Selfridges.

Ready, Steady, Choke: Ainsley Harriott's risotto found to contain same amount of salt as SIX bags of crisps

Unhealthy: Ready Steady Cook star Ainsley Harriott's wild mushroom risotto contains the same amount of salt as six packets of crisps

Incredibly, the meal - which is sold in Sainsbury's, Tesco and Asda - also has more salt that a McDonald's Big Mac burger.

A wrapper good enough to eat! New Cadbury service lets customers design their own Dairy Milk bars

The brand have launched Joyville Made- a personalised gifting service which enables you to design and personalise a wrapper especially for your loved one with any word, message and even a photo.

Buddha Bar lands in London and its pan-Asian cuisine and cool beats are drawing in the It crowd night after night

The swanky ambiance and cool beats draw in the It crowd

The Buddha Bar hails from a 90s Paris and was the brainchild of entrepreneur Raymond Visan known and loved for its fresh sushi bites, cool house beats and glam 'It crowd'.

Calorie-conscious cocktail fans stop here! The Anthologist bar serves up tasty tipples with just 80 calories

The stylish venue is perfect for hen parties, office do's and causal post-work drinks

Set in the heart of the city on Gresham Street, The Anthologist is a spacious drinking hole, eatery and dance floor that opens its doors to suited and booted city boys and girls all day and all night.

Old bank in Mayfair cashes in! Restaurateurs behind Zuma and Roka open new Italian Banca

From the folk that brought you Zuma and Roka comes Banca, an upmarket Italian in the heart of Mayfair

Think crispy calamari, sea bass carpaccio with avocado, lime and sun blush tomatoes and Rosé veal carpaccio with black truffle mayonnaise- and that's just for starters.

Futuristic dining at London's first ever interactive restaurant: Asian eatery Inamo puts the fun back in to dining out

Inamo puts the fun back into dining and projectors shine the menu onto your table

Interactive Asian fusion restaurant Inamo is the first of its kind in central London and after an evening of techno fun, classic dining experiences seem mundane.

Duck fat dipped in sugar? Quacktastic Chinese food with a twist and fabulous views at Min Jaing

The specialty is the duck and it comes served in a variety of exciting ways

This covert Chinese restaurant, situated on the tenth floor of the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington really is a hidden gem.

Behind the coveted doors of one of London's top private member's clubs

House 19 restaurant in private member's club Home House oozes luxury

Arranged over three Grade I and II listed buildings designed by Robert Adam and James Wyatt, Home House's history is as rich as its members and has now been given a much-needed revamp by Martin Kemp to bring it to the forefront of London's nightlife scene.

OLLY SMITH: Heaven scent: The varieties that really tickle the nostrils

Whites generally offer the most promising harvest niff-wise

I love sipping delicately aromatic Albariño from north-west Spain as an aperitif. But I’d also give a shout out to Moschofilero from Greece.

Raise a glass: How to perk up Prosecco

Prosecco: More than just a cheap alternative to Champagne

Prosecco - that affordable Christmas perennial - tastes wonderful alone. But if you want to jazz it up, there are plenty of ways to make it truly special.

Now your wine bottle will carry a calorie count in new drive to put us off drinking

The calorie count of alcoholic drinks could be displayed in pubs and shops under plans to warn people about how fattening booze can be

A single shot of spirits of contains more calories than the same amount of single cream, the government warns as ministers hold talks with the drinks industry about updating packaging.

From apple to bottle, how one of Britain's top ciders is brewed in Belgium... and could even be about to change America's drinking habits

A worker holds a bottle of Strongbow Gold

Inside the Stassen family brewery in Aubel, Belgium, whose owners long ago predicted the current boom in cider sales as the drink continues to widen its appeal and flavour range.

OLLY SMITH: Is wine really good for you?

Red wine could help reduce the risk of a huge number of health problems

It’s warmly recommended – in moderation, of course – with red wine in particular offering a range of possible health benefits, especially with regard to vascular health.

Anyone for a quail eggnog? Festive cocktails with a twist by top barman Salvatore Calabrese

Barman Salvatore Calabrese shares his recipes for festive cocktails with a twist

To make the perfect Silent Night cocktail remove the seeds from a vanilla pod and place them with all the other ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake sharply to allow the drink to mix well. Double strain into a port glass and enjoy!