Latest news bulletin | September 4th, 2025 – Evening
Julie Van Ossel
Home or readymade: French restaurants forced to reveal food sources
Homemade or readymade that's question you may ask yourself while pushing the food around your plate at a French restaurant. Now, the government wants eateries to let diners know when meals are not freshly cooked on site in a move to save France's culinary reputation.
Less is more: Why French shoppers are angry over 'shrinkflation'
Ever heard about shrinkflation? It happens when manufacturer's make smaller product but fail to change prices. It's not a new practice but it's being increasingly noticed in France by consumers as costs rise for everyday foods and provisions.
Peru's Central crowned World's Best Restaurant 2023
The Lima-based restaurant, run by chefs Virgilio Martínez and Pia Leon, takes the crown from Denmark’s Geranium.
Top 5 European 2023 food festivals
From Amsterdam to Budapest or Lyon, we tell you where and when to go to enjoy the delights of the best European food festivals.
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Would you try the most expensive ice cream in the world?
It's official! A Japanese ice cream made with European ingredients has been named as the world's most expensive by Guinness World Records.
100 not out! Nigerian chef sets new world record with 'cookathon'
It's now official : The Nigerian chef Hilda Baci set a new global record for the longest hours nonstop cooking as she toiled in the kitchen for 100 hours.
Sing for your supper: Top 5 European snacks for a Eurovision night in
Don't know what to cook for your Eurovision party ? We've got you covered. Here are our top 5 easy to make and healthy snacks from European food influencers that Julie Van Ossel has been tasting.
Coronation cook-off: The ultimate guide to tasty royal recipes
Loved the coronation quiche? Good, because there's more to feast on during the UK's royal weekend celebrations. Lots more. From coronation aubergine to crown scones, the official website provides plenty of inspiration.
What you might not know about the French pension reform
The reform increases the number of years of work needed to get a full state pension, but companies are being encouraged to employ over 50s. Here's what you might not know about the French pension reform.
What should you ask a baker before buying a baguette in France?
French food critic and "La recette" podcast host Julie Van Ossel believes the UN's culture agency has erred by giving the baguette special status because, more often than not, what goes inside is no cause for celebration.
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