Laura Stott

1 week ago | thesun.co.uk | Laura Stott

IT’S the bank holiday weekend, so dust off that barbecue – and try not to burn your bangers and burgers. If you want to make your charcoal meat and veggie treats that little bit tastier, there is an abundance of sauces for you to choose from. But which sizzling bottle is the best? Laura Stott rates the supermarkets’ selection. THIS comes in a fancy glass bottle, so it looks posh, and is also good for recycling. However, it means you can’t pour the sauce out by squeezing and it decants in dollops.

3 weeks ago | thesun.co.uk | Laura Stott

YOU just can’t beat a quintessentially British meal of fish and chips. It’s the most loved takeaway in the UK and with so many amazing chippies around the country we really are spoiled for choice, whatever region you live in. Scottish Fish and Chips award judge and head chef of Undercroft, Mayfair, Aldo Zilli, shares his accolades for some of our finest regional cod suppers, all around the country.

3 weeks ago | thesun.co.uk | Laura Stott

PLANNING to tackle jobs around the house this Easter? If you are and it doesn’t go to plan, don’t despair. Around a fifth of us end up calling in the professionals to fix our DIY blunders. Here building expert and Checkatrade member Andy Kille offers tips on how to Do It Right. DO YOUR PREP: Whether you are tiling, decorating, putting up shelving or assembling furniture, always prepare properly. Measure up and have the right tools, fixings and materials to hand.

4 weeks ago | popsugar.co.uk | Laura Stott

Recently I went out for dinner with a friend I haven't seen for years. We ate sushi, drank cocktails and enjoyed a long overdue catch up. I'd just been paid and had money in my account so when the bill – a fairly pricey £70 each – arrived I knew I could afford it. But what was on my mind from the moment the card reader beeped? Not how nice it was to see her, or what a lovely time we had, instead I was worried sick – literally nauseous - about the money I'd just spent.

1 month ago | thesun.co.uk | Laura Stott

THE Easter Bunny has grown up this year, with a selection of booze-themed chocolate eggs in stores that are definitely just for the adults. Supermarket Aldi has launched an Espresso Martini choccy shell, while Lidl is also selling a tempting selection of tipple-filled treats. Elsewhere there are plenty of other alcohol-themed options to choose from, including champagne and even brandy bites.