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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Custard seized from shop's lorries in raids thanks to ‘bonkers EU red tape rules'
SUPERMARKET lorries were raided and any custard on board seized because of bonkers EU red tape rules, an MP has revealed. Critics blasted the heavy-handed tactics - which they said left some shops in Northern Ireland suffering food shortages. DUP MP Sammy Wilson revealed that trade chiefs in Brussels ordered the shock raids earlier this month. He told a debate in Parliament: 'One of the big supermarkets had custard in its supply chain, and the EU bureaucrats decided that this custard must be hunted down. 'Lorries with mixed loads were stopped and searched. 'The offending custard was hunted down, discovered and exposed. 'That delayed the lorries, which did not reach the depot in time, so their goods could not be broken down and distributed to the various shops.' Lorries carrying food to supermarkets were delayed because of the raids - leading to a shortage in some shops, he said. The EU ordered the lorry raids after deciding at the last minute that they wanted all custard in NI to be labelled with stickers saying 'not for sale in the EU' to prevent it getting into the Republic of Ireland. The labels were not expected to be introduced until a later date. Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, Mr Wilson said the raids show just how barmy the post Brexit trade arrangements with the EU are. He fumed: 'It is ludicrous.' The European Commission pointed the finger of blame at the UK, saying: 'The authorities of the United Kingdom are responsible for implementing and applying the Windsor Framework provisions in Northern Ireland. I'm an M&S fanatic and the custard creams are 15 out of 10 and it's cheaper to shop there than Aldi "This includes the implementation of the agri-food arrangements.' A Government spokesman said: 'It is untrue to claim that EU officials conduct 'raids' in the UK. All checks in the UK are conducted by UK officials. 'There is no custard ban in Northern Ireland, as you can see from the custard on shelves across the country.' 1
The Guardian
4 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
Benjamina Ebuehi's recipe for strawberry and custard doughnuts
I don't make doughnuts very often, but few things are better than the first bite of a freshly fried, pillowy-soft one, sugar-coated lips and all. When it comes to fillings, custard just about beats jam for me, but who's to say you can't have both? So, to satisfy everyone, I've filled these doughnuts generously with a thick vanilla custard and a speedy strawberry jam. Prep 15 min Prove 1 hr 45 min+ Cook 1 hr 45 min Makes 9 For the custard 4 egg yolks 50g caster sugar 25g cornflour 400ml milk½ tsp vanilla bean paste 100ml double cream For the strawberry jam250g strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped100g caster sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice For the dough360g bread flour, plus extra for dusting 7g dried instant yeast 55g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling ½ tsp salt 100ml milk1 large egg 40g unsalted butter, softened1 litre vegetable or sunflower oil Make the custard by beating the egg yolks, sugar and cornflour in a bowl until smooth. Put the milk and vanilla in a small saucepan and heat gently until steaming. Pour a big splash of the hot milk mix on to the eggs, whisk well, then whisk in the remaining milk. Pour back into the saucepan and cook, whisking constantly, over a medium heat, until thick and bubbling. Pour the custard into a clean bowl, cover with clingfilm so it touches the surface, and leave to cool completely before chilling in the fridge. To make the strawberry jam, put the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a small pan and bring to a boil. Simmer for seven to nine minutes, until softened and jammy, using the back of a spoon to mash any large pieces of fruit. Set aside to cool, then spoon into a piping bag. To make the dough, put the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix to combine. Make a well in the centre, pour in the milk, water, egg and softened butter, and knead on low speed for six to seven minutesrest uncovered in the bowl for five minutes. Knead again for five minutes, until the dough is smooth and supple and isn't sticking to the sides of the bowl, then transfer to a lightly greased bowl, cover and prove in a warm place for one or two hours, until nearly doubled in size. Knock out the air, turn out the dough on to a well-floured surface and roll the dough into a rectangle about 1¼cm thick. (If it keeps springing back, let it rest for a few minutes before rolling again.) Use a round cutter to stamp out nine doughnuts, re-rolling the dough if needed. Put each doughnut on a small square of greaseproof paper, cover with a damp tea towel and prove for 30-40 minutes, or until puffy. Heat the oil in a heavy-based pan until it reaches 175C. Fry two or three doughnuts at a time (no need to peel off the greaseproof paper; it will float in the oil so you can pick it out) for a minute and a half to two minutes per side, until deeply golden. Transfer the cooked doughnuts to a plate lined with kitchen paper and repeat with the remaining dough. Once they're cool enough to handle, put some caster sugar on a shallow plate and roll each doughnut around until covered. Remove the custard from the fridge and whisk well to remove any lumps. Lightly whip the double cream to soft peaks, then fold into the custard; transfer to a piping bag. Using a skewer, make a hole in the top of each doughnut and fill with custard and jam. Serve immediately.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tributes paid to custard-loving WW2 veteran, 106
Tributes have been paid to a 106-year-old war veteran who recently attributed his long life to "custard, custard, custard". Leslie Lemon, from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, died on Friday, just 10 days after his birthday. His granddaughter Ruth Lemon said he was a "constant presence in our lives". She described him as "a war hero, our hero, and the family patriarch who wore his position with a gentleness and lightness of touch, unwavering positivity and a resolve to carry on". The great-great grandfather served in the army throughout World War Two, having joined in 1939 and left as a corporal in 1946. His son Richard said he had fallen and broke his hip on 5 July, and was successfully operated on at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. However, he died six days later after contracting a lung infection. "It's difficult to sum up 106 years," he said. "He was always optimistic and positive and he never gave up - it was a full indication of a life well lived. "Up until the end he was engaging with the family, in his gentle way." Mr Lemon celebrated his birthday with a family barbecue on 29 June, and again on the day itself, 1 July. "He achieved everything he wanted to do, and possibly a bit more," his son added. He said the story about his father's love of custard, covered extensively in the media, meant he had a "brief encounter with celebrity, which really chimed with his sense of humour". He added: "He was moved by all the comments placed on social media." Speaking to the BBC just days before his 106th birthday, Mr Lemon said he had no "aches and pains", slept well and was not on any medication. He also revealed his unusual recipe for longevity. "That's my secret to a long life: custard, custard, custard; rhubarb from the garden and custard," he said. "You can't beat it. I have it every day and I want it every day." Born in Ealing, west London, in 1919, Mr Lemon joined the Royal Engineers just before war was declared. As the end of the war approached, he was stationed at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. "It was terrible. The Germans left and the British soldiers took over. We helped as much as we could," he said. While stationed in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, he met his future wife, Doreen. They were married a year later, in 1944, and remained together until 1999, when she died from dementia. They had three children - Michael, Mary and Richard. Mary died aged 10 from hepatitis, contracted from polluted seawater. After he was demobbed in 1946, Mr Lemon worked for the Inland Revenue until his retirement in 1970, aged 60. The Luton Town fan loved cricket, reading, playing cards and spending time with his two sons, eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. WW2 veteran, 106, puts long life down to custard Gran marks 107th birthday with motorcycle ride Woman says 'good food' the secret on 108th birthday
BBC News
16-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Tributes paid to Aylesbury WW2 veteran, 106, who loved custard
Tributes have been paid to a 106-year-old war veteran who recently attributed his long life to "custard, custard, custard". Leslie Lemon, from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, died on Friday, just 10 days after his granddaughter Ruth Lemon said he was a "constant presence in our lives". She described him as "a war hero, our hero, and the family patriarch who wore his position with a gentleness and lightness of touch, unwavering positivity and a resolve to carry on". The great-great grandfather served in the army throughout World War Two, having joined in 1939 and left as a corporal in son Richard said he had fallen and broke his hip on 5 July, and was successfully operated on at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. However, he died six days later after contracting a lung infection. "It's difficult to sum up 106 years," he said. "He was always optimistic and positive and he never gave up - it was a full indication of a life well lived."Up until the end he was engaging with the family, in his gentle way."Mr Lemon celebrated his birthday with a family barbecue on 29 June, and again on the day itself, 1 July."He achieved everything he wanted to do, and possibly a bit more," his son said the story about his father's love of custard, covered extensively in the media, meant he had a "brief encounter with celebrity, which really chimed with his sense of humour". He added: "He was moved by all the comments placed on social media." Speaking to the BBC just days before his 106th birthday, Mr Lemon said he had no "aches and pains", slept well and was not on any medication. He also revealed his unusual recipe for longevity."That's my secret to a long life: custard, custard, custard; rhubarb from the garden and custard," he said."You can't beat it. I have it every day and I want it every day." Born in Ealing, west London, in 1919, Mr Lemon joined the Royal Engineers just before war was declared. As the end of the war approached, he was stationed at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp."It was terrible. The Germans left and the British soldiers took over. We helped as much as we could," he said. While stationed in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, he met his future wife, were married a year later, in 1944, and remained together until 1999, when she died from had three children - Michael, Mary and Richard. Mary died aged 10 from hepatitis, contracted from polluted seawater. After he was demobbed in 1946, Mr Lemon worked for the Inland Revenue until his retirement in 1970, aged 60. The Luton Town fan loved cricket, reading, playing cards and spending time with his two sons, eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Daily Mail
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Vanessa Feltz guzzles a glass of custard live on TV in nod to THAT outrageous magazine cover - and reveals truth about friends' fears for her fluctuating weight
Vanessa Feltz guzzled custard live on her Channel 5 daytime show in a hilarious nod to a magazine cover that claimed she regularly drank it - which left her friends apparently fearing for her. The TV host, 63, covered a newspaper story on Friday's edition of the show in which a war veteran claimed the sweet treat was the secret to his long life. Following this, she then told viewers: 'Now you might not remember this but you might remember one of the most infamous headlines about me claimed that I was addicted to custard that friends feared I was drinking custard, again. 'That was the front page headline, friends fear she's drinking custard again.' Vanessa added: 'Now it wasn't true, I had put weight on, but I was always putting weight on anyway, it was probably donuts or apple strew or chocolate moose, it definitely wasn't drinking custard. 'But if drinking custard means I might live to be 106, I reckon we should try it, we should try it right now.' Vanessa then urged her contributors on the adjacent pink sofa to reach for their glasses of custard as she clenched her glass. The star toasted to good health before knocking back half the glass live on air as she joked: 'Friends fear we're drinking custard again.' Vanessa then pondered if custard can soon be substituted for healthy green juice shots that have become widely popular. The mum-of-two previously revealed the secret behind her weight loss after admitting she has battled with her body image for decades. Vanessa has been candid about her challenges with her weight in the past, having fluctuated dramatically between sizes 10 and 22. She described the 'turmoil' of dieting as soul-destroying, with her weight previously yo-yoing for 18 month periods as she came on and off eating plans. But in recent times, Vanessa has managed to sustain a slim figure. Speaking to OK! Magazine, she said: 'What have I been doing? I don't know! I think it's because I'm working so much, to be honest. 'I'm just working seven days a week. I've got the new Vanessa show on Channel 5 every day at 12.30pm. Then I do LBC Saturdays and Sundays. 'Being busy and on my feet must be contributing to how I look.' It was only a couple of years ago that Vanessa's cheating ex-boyfriend, Ben Ofoedu, branded her a 'chubby blonde' in a cheap shot after their breakup. But just months later, the presenter was showing off a new-look and impressive figure, having lost 2st thanks to what she called a 'broken heart diet'. Vanessa admitted that following the split, which arose after allegations of Ben cheating were leaked to the press, she 'hadn't eaten for months'. She first slimmed from a size 22 to a size 10 between 1999 and 2000 but later put the weight back on. She lost 2st in 2004 but gained it again, and in 2007 she dropped 3st but it all returned and she ended up back at a size 22. Eventually in 2010, Vanessa had a gastric band bypass, which she said helped to keep her at a more steady weight. Vanessa did, however, reveal in late-2024 that she 'would not have had the surgery' if she had known about Ozempic. Ozempic is a drug used to manage Type 2 diabetes, which slows down how quick food is digested. A number of celebrities have admitted using the drug to bring about weight loss, including Selena Gomez, Oprah Winfrey and Sharon Osbourne. Vanessa airs weekdays from 12:30pm on Channel 5.
