Shania King-Soyza

1 week ago | themirror.com | Shania King-Soyza |Katherine McPhillips

Avocados are a luscious, creamy fruit that can turn into a brown, mushy mess in the blink of an eye if not stored correctly. The enzymes within react with oxygen, leading to premature spoilage. But fear not, Taesha Butler, savvy cook and founder of The Natural Nurturer, has spilt the beans on how to prolong your avocado shelf life. She recommends: "Brush the exposed flesh with a little avocado or olive oil. This will create a barrier between the flesh and air, slowing down browning.

1 week ago | themirror.com | Shania King-Soyza |Melanie Kaidan

Roses are sturdy yet fussy, demanding the perfect mix of conditions to blossom beautifully. When planting roses, gardeners often overlook crucial considerations such as competition, exposure, and sunlight. Liam Beddall, Senior Rose Consultant at David Austin Roses, shared exclusively with Express.co.uk his expert advice on how to nail the "perfect place" for your roses while dodging those pesky growth-hindering blunders many inadvertently commit.

1 week ago | themirror.com | Shania King-Soyza |Millie Bull

Peace lilies are relatively easy to care for with their glossy green leaves and striking white spathes. These attractive houseplants flourish in bright light, well-draining soil, and regular watering. However, factors such as insufficient light, poor soil drainage, and nutrient deficiency can impede the flowering and overall growth of peace lilies. Jo Lambell, a houseplant expert and founder of Beards and Daisies, has offered a solution if you've noticed your peace lily's growth is lagging.

1 week ago | themirror.com | Shania King-Soyza |Angela Patrone

Cooking bacon is usually a stovetop affair. But this method can be a bit of a hassle, leaving you with a greasy frying pan and hob to clean up afterwards. Whether you're a fan of back bacon or streaky, smoked or unsmoked, there's a quick and easy way to get them super crispy with minimal mess and no need for oil. After scouring the internet for some bacon cooking hacks, lifestyle writer Angela Patrone stumbled upon several that suggested using flour to enhance the crispiness.

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Christopher Megrath |Shania King-Soyza

Most workers will knock back multiple cups of coffee per day, despite the  health risks. Life reporter, Christopher Megrath admitted that during a typical eight-hour workday, he would drink at least four cups of coffee, each with two teaspoons of instant coffee granules and milk. While this might sound excessive to the average person, and as a coffee fan, it didn't bother him. But now the coffee lover has decided to swap his brew ritual for green tea as part of a health kick.