Quick Tips: Eggs, Beauty, and School Lunches

A quick roundup of tips on making perfect over-medium eggs, a beauty expert's favorite product, and the decline of fresh food in US school lunches.

Quick Tips: Eggs, Beauty, and School Lunches

Welcome to your daily dose of quick tips! Today we're diving into the kitchen, the beauty cabinet, and the school cafeteria to bring you some insights and advice. Let's get started!

Perfecting the Over-Medium Egg

Craving that slightly runny yolk perfection? Look no further. The secret to a perfect over-medium egg, also known as a basted egg, is simpler than you think. This is a five-minute method to egg heaven!

The key is gentle cooking. Don't crank up the heat! Low and slow is the way to go for a perfectly cooked white and a luscious, runny yolk. Experiment and find what works best for your stovetop.

A perfectly cooked over-medium egg on a plate with toast.

Hannah Betts' Beauty Secret

Ever wonder how beauty experts achieve that flawless look? Hannah Betts, a 53-year-old beauty guru, is sharing her secret weapon: a £37 product she swears is a game-changer.

According to Betts, this one product acts as a face lifter, complexion perfector, and even a bold lipstick, hair saviour and nail genius. It's a multi-tasking marvel! If you're looking for a single product to simplify your routine, this might be worth checking out.

Close-up of a woman applying lipstick.

"It's the one product I can't live without," Betts reveals. "It truly does it all!"

The Changing Face of School Lunches

Remember those school lunches of yesteryear? Apparently, things have changed, especially in the US. Michelle Standlee sheds light on the transformation of U.S. school cafeterias.

Decades ago, many U.S. schools prepared meals from scratch, using fresh ingredients. But as time went on, those fresh ingredients were replaced by pre-packaged, processed foods. It's a stark reminder of how our food systems have evolved – and not always for the better.

A tray of processed school lunch food on a cafeteria table.

While some schools are making efforts to bring back fresh options, the trend towards processed foods remains a concern. It's a reminder to advocate for healthier choices for our children.

That's all for today's quick tips! We hope you found something useful. Stay tuned for more insights and advice!

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