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Irish Independent
13-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Cost-of-living crisis: ‘I'm spending close to €1,000 a month to feed a family of four, and prices keep creeping up'
Motoring correspondent Geraldine Herbert says that as a mum of two growing teenagers, and as the owner of a very fussy cat, she's well aware of food-price inflation Twelve months ago, I knew roughly what my weekly shop would cost. It was generally the same mix of staples: milk, butter, apples, oranges, chicken breasts, bread, cereal, and whatever rotating combination of snacks, sauces or must-haves my kids were obsessed with that week. Now, that's no longer the case. What used to cost €200 regularly tips over €240 and I'm buying less, not more: close to €1,000 a month to feed a family of four. With two teenagers, food disappears from the house with terrifying efficiency between breakfast and bedtime. And then there's our cat, Gina, who, judging by the amount we spend on her, eats better than the rest of us. Since my children were small, I've done all my food shopping online so I can easily track exactly how prices have crept — or in some cases leapt — upwards. It's fresh food, fruit, dairy and protein that are climbing fastest The changes started small, a few cent here and there. Supermarket own-brand butter, which I used to get for €2.99, now costs €3.99. That's a full euro more every single week per pack, and with two teenagers, I don't buy just one pack of butter a week. Milk has crept up too. The two-litre carton that was priced at €2.09 last summer is now €2.45. And it's not just dairy. The four-pack of Pink Lady apples that was €2.99 now comes in at €3.29. And the bag of juicing oranges I used to buy for €2.29? That's now €2.49. Free-range chicken breasts that were €7.99 for a 454g pack this time last year are now €8.49. It's fresh food, fruit, dairy and protein that are climbing fastest: the very stuff we're constantly told to eat more of. But more and more, I find myself doing quiet sums in the background, debating small decisions to balance costs. That all adds up to a bigger, more exhausting mental load. Lately, those offers have all but vanished. Costs have risen in other corners of life too — some less obvious, but still felt. Our cat, now approaching the grand old age of 13, has developed strong opinions about what she will eat, and only Purina One Adult Dry Cat Food Chicken & Wholegrain 800g will do. To be fair, it promises everything from a healthy urinary tract to a glossy coat, which I tell myself will help keep the vet bills down. Technically, the price hasn't changed. It's still €9.49, just like it was two years ago. But what has changed is the frequency of the promotions. Over the years, I rarely paid full price because it was almost always on offer for €7. Learn more Lately, those offers have all but vanished. So while that €2.49 difference won't show up on any official inflation index, it hits my weekly total all the same and adds yet another line to the growing list of small, quiet costs that are making everything just that bit harder. I've made conscious choices over the years, but they cost more Thankfully, Tesco's 10-litre cat litter is still holding steady at €2.49 — the one small mercy in her luxury lifestyle. Clubcard discounts and multi-buy offers that are quietly disappearing too. Week after week, I end up with less food and spend more money. A double pack of Lavazza coffee was €9.79, but now costs €18, unless occasional one-off promotion knocks it down to a slightly more palatable €14. Even a single 250g pack costs €10. I don't buy convenience food. I cook from scratch not because I'm a saint, but because it's better, especially for two growing kids. It's healthier, tastier and in theory, more economical. But let's be honest: it's not always the cheapest option. It takes time I don't always have, and fresh ingredients aren't exactly a bargain any more. I've made conscious choices over the years: real butter instead of margarine, free-range chicken instead of the cheaper, intensively farmed kind. Yes, they cost more, and I've never minded paying a bit extra for good food. But it's the increases that are the killer. It's harder to budget when prices just keep creeping up with no end in sight. When butter jumps by a third in a year, or apples tip over the €3 mark, it starts to feel less like a choice and more like a squeeze. 'Every little helps,' the slogan goes. Maybe. But week after week, my experience has been that every little hurts too.
Tatler Asia
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Gordon Ramsay's Bar & Grill brings the classic Wellington to new heights
Gordon Ramsay's first Malaysian outpost sets a new benchmark for refined British cuisine in the city A name familiar to everyone, Gordon Ramsay brings elevated British fare to Sunway Resort Hotel with his first Malaysian venture. The restaurant's space is a showcase of both British sophistication and contemporary luxury, dominated by rich red and forest green hues and a 24 karat gold leaf ceiling for a touch of opulence. The best of British culture is celebrated here, and loudly at that. Set foot into the restaurant and it will prove difficult to ignore monochrome portraits by photographers Terry O'Neill and Arthur Steel featuring the likes of Sean Connery, Mick Jagger, Twiggy, and more. In case you missed it: Inside the first Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill in the Philippines Above Executive Chef, Giles Langford (Image: Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill) At the helm of Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill is executive chef Giles Langford who cut his chops in kitchens across the UK, Middle East, and Asia. With a background in agriculture and horticulture, his dishes exemplify a profound appreciation for premium ingredients, particularly evident in Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill's lineup of dishes. Photo 1 of 3 Beef wellington (Image: Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill) Photo 2 of 3 Beef wellington (Image: Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill) Photo 3 of 3 Their famous apple tarte tartin (Image: Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill) The menu here is much like its decor and places familiar British favourites in the spotlight. The menu's crown jewel is undoubtedly its signature beef wellington, a Gordon Ramsay classic. A perfectly seared beef fillet is brushed in English mustard and encased in mushroom duxelles and puff pastry before being served alongside pomme puree and Bordelaise jus. Its Hanwoo beef sirloin is also bound to impress, finished in the restaurant's Josper charcoal oven for added complexity and accompanied by braised Roscoff onions and black garlic puree. Dessert is not an afterthought either, with the restaurant playing host to an indulgent apple tarte tatin made with only Pink Lady apples. Photo 1 of 4 The opulent bar (Image: Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill) Photo 2 of 4 The Chelsea room, up to 10 pax (Image: Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill) Photo 3 of 4 Step into opulent dining with Gordon Ramsay's first venture in Malaysia, parked within Sunway Resort Hotel (Image: Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill) Photo 4 of 4 The main dining hall (Image: Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill) Beyond the main dining room, wine enthusiasts will feel right at home with the restaurant's impressive wine cellar and extensive wine list. Also on offer are expertly crafted cocktails that pay homage to both the classics and Malaysian flavours, making the restaurant ideal when looking for an exceptional dining experience.
Metro
06-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Metro
Fancy winning over £250 worth of SPF goodies from Hello Sunday? Here's how
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News18
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Salman Khan Looks Cunning, Sanjay Dutt Holds A Gun In Arab Film The Seven Dogs' Teaser
Last Updated: The Seven Dogs Teaser: Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt will mark their international debuts with this action film. The Seven Dogs Teaser: Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt are all set to make their cameo appearances in the Arab film, The Seven Dogs. The teaser of the highly anticipated film was released on Friday, June 6, offering a glimpse of Salman Khan in a pinstripe suit and Sanjay Dutt in a sinister look. The teaser was released only a few hours ago and has already gone viral in India due to Salman Khan's and Sanjay Dutt's presence. The teaser features Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt for only a few seconds, promising interesting cameos. Sanjay Dutt is featured within the first minute of the teaser, holding a gun pointed at someone. He has a menacing look on his face. Salman Khan appears in the latter half of the teaser. Looking handsome in a pinstripe suit, Salman flashes a cunning smile. Have a look here: As per Variety, the film's plot reads, 'Seven Dogs revolves around an Interpol officer named Khalid Al-Azzazi who apprehends Ghali Abu Dawood, a high-ranking member of a clandestine global crime syndicate known as 7 Dogs. When, a year later, the organisation resurfaces and begins trafficking a new drug called Pink Lady across the Middle East, Khalid must reluctantly join forces with Ghali, the only person with intimate knowledge of the syndicate's operations." Reports claim that Salman and Sanjay will play 'important" cogs in this narrative. Salman and Sanjay flew to Riyadh in February this year for a three-day schedule. 'Salman and Sanjay are widely recognised, especially in the Middle East. Their scenes have been crafted to leave an impact," a source had told Mid-Day. The film features Egyptian stars Karim Abdel-Aziz and Ahmed Ezz. It is directed by Bad Boys 3 fame Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. The film is produced by Turki Al-Sheikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, and made on a budget of $40 million. Reportedly, Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt were approached for cameos due to their close relations with the producer. Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt's fans are eagerly anticipating their reunion on screen. They have previously collaborated in several Bollywood films, including Saajan (1991), Chal Mere Bhai (2000), and Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002). Their on-screen chemistry has always been a crowd-puller. Last year, the two reunited for Old Money, a track by Indo-Canadian rapper Dhillon, blending Bollywood nostalgia with contemporary Punjabi music. First Published:
West Australian
26-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Locally grown Bravo apples hit independent stores as new juice brand
Bravo apples bred in WA are being made into bottled juice for the first time under a new brand name — Soluna. Developed at the Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies Centre, in the Peel Business Park at Nambeelup, the purple-skinned fruit now has an extended shelf-life thanks to new research. The apple juice is cold-pressed by local beverage processor Pressed Earth, before undergoing high-pressure processing to extend its life to 90 days. Fruit West chair Anne Lister said the new juice ensured nearly all the co-op's harvest could be processed and would contribute to downgrading food waste. 'Pink Lady and Bravo came out of the same research station in Manjimup,' she said. 'We're very proud of it and it's a fabulous program that's potentially got some more really great apples for the future of West Australia and the world. 'We're really absolutely blown away by the showing that it has and the support that is growing every year.' Ms Lister said the plan to export the juice had been in discussions for about five years. 'Maximising the harvest is really, really important for growers, and also tapping into a market that we hadn't looked into before,' she said. 'The great, unique thing about this is that is that it doesn't oxidise, so it lends itself so well to juicing using the high-pressure method, and it produces the beautiful pink colour.' Bravo apples are WA's largest apple export, with more than 740 tonnes sold to Asia and the Middle East in 2024. Trials for apple slices, expected to be in store by the end of the year, are in the final stages at the SIFT Centre, and they will stay fresh for 21 days. WA Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis said the purple apples provided an 'additional avenue' for WA growers, and boosted the industry's diversity. 'These projects are the result of an innovative research project, backed by the Cook Labor Government, and developed at the Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies Centre, a state-of-art facility we are proud is supporting our local food and beverage manufacturing sector,' she said. 'Value-added products create an additional avenue for our growers and improve the long-term value of the fruit, helping the industry to grow and diversify.' The researched apples stemmed from a pilot program between the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, the Fruit West Co-operative, Murdoch University, Bruker Biospin, and the Future Food Systems Cooperative Research Centre. The fruit initiative forms part of Fruit West's plan to capture new domestic and international markets for apple products, with the co-op exploring opportunities for Soluna Apple Juice and slices in Asia and the Middle East.
