Poached eggs will be perfect every time if you ditch a pan for common kitchen item

Poached eggs are a delicious and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, but they can be tricky to make. However, there is a simple way to make an easy poached egg without it falling apart in just two minutes.

Microfibre cloths can be a better alternative, scientists say

Mike shots/Shutterstock.com That kitchen sponge sitting by your sink is not as innocent as it looks. It could be harbouring Salmonella enteritidis, E coli or Staphylococcus aureus – and there’s no way to tell just by looking at it or smelling it. New research from Germany grew bacteria from sponges in the lab, analysed