Life

A roast chicken is always a crowd-pleaser. But how do the professionals make it better than the rest? From seasoning and basting tricks to what to look out for at the supermarket or butcher, here some of the UK’s top chefs share their tips, as well as a selection of recipes to use up the leftovers…

Ben Williams has overcome youthful adversity to achieve some big life goals. Putting his accomplishments down to a mindset he learnt in the Royal Marines, Ben revealed to SLMan how he got to where he is today…

The SLMan Hot List gives you all the inspiration, recommendations and ideas you need this month. From a must-watch documentary to a cool new fashion collab, here are the things to check out in March…

‘Sensehacking’ is a new idea that promises to make all of our lives better. Unlike so many lifestyle concepts, it’s supported by decades of serious academic research. Oxford professor Charles Spence talked us through the basics and explained how to harness the power of our senses to work better, play harder and sleep well.

Looking to upgrade your TV? There are several things to think about before you open your wallet. Telly specialist Kevin Walmsley from AO.com talked us through the issues and recommended a few of his favourite current models…

Becoming a dad can trigger a host of emotions – from joy to fear and everything in between. Throw a lack of sleep and broken routines into the mix, and it’s no wonder some new dads can feel a little off kilter. SLMan sat down with the experts to discover their rules for coping…

Having spent night after night surrounded by your own four walls, you’d be forgiven for not being in the mood for a night of passion. According to statistics, nearly 40% of British adults said they had less sex in 2020 because their libido fell, while 25% attributed their lack of bedroom activity to greater anxiety. If this sounds familiar, help is at hand. From why stress levels may play a role to the importance of intimacy, we sat down with two relationship experts to delve deeper…

From the seven Hawksmoor steaks now available at a supermarket to hand-pulled noodles in the post, these are the new food and drink releases you need to know about…

It always takes a while to settle into a new job, but in a pandemic, this concept is taken to whole new level. From making a good impression to getting to know your colleagues, here, Christine Wright from recruitment firm Hays, shares her advice to ensure things get off to the best start possible…

Last month, a struggling American retailer became the hottest property on the US stock market when a renegade bunch of social media users came together to thumb their noses at Wall Street. SLMan cornered David Horowitz of accountancy and consultancy firm Buzzacott for the full story of exactly what went down and what it means for personal investors. From short squeezes to self-trading platforms, here’s everything you need to know…

Whether you’re ready to launch your business or just looking to take a side hustle to the next level, there are apps that can help. From logo makers and social media managers to a nifty accounting tool, these are ten of the best to download…

Since Pizza Pilgrims lit up lockdown 1.0 with its frying-pan pizzas in the post, plenty of top pizzerias have followed suit. Easy, fun and fool-proof, a pizza kit is the obvious way to inject some entertainment into another night at home. From Chicago-style deep-pan pizzas to authentic Neapolitan numbers, here are the best to try from across the UK…