Roll your eyes all you you want, but like clunky-soled boots, Christian Slater films, "Friends," and ripped fishnets, these 'maters outlast the haters.

Analysis of dried plant remains from a 19th-century Australian colonial institution reveals the consumption of various foods not listed in official records, suggesting secretive snacking by residents.

Dried beans need soaking for several hours before cooking, preferably overnight. Add a teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to speed things up. An even quicker method is to bring them to the boil in ...

They’re affordable, packed with fibre (yes, they keep you regular) and only 20 calories per dried prune. Not only that they contain cancer-protective antioxidants and essential micronutrients ...