Your Route to Real News

All news on the topic: Tried and Tested

895
'I tried Baileys Birthday Cake flavour – and felt like I was in Willy Wonka'
Birthday Cake Baileys has been doing the rounds on social media with people praising it for being nicer than the original, so Mirror writer Danielle Kate Wroe had to try it for herself
1334
'I tried UK's first air fryer ready meals - one was on par with takeaway'
Air fryers can give a level of convenience that no other household appliance can, so when Mirror writer Danielle Kate Wroe found out there was a range of air fryer ready meals available, she had to give them a whirl
409
'I tried 70p trick to keep my home cool in a heatwave - there's one catch'
As the UK gets swept up in the first heatwave of the year and our homes start to become stuffy, Mirror writer Zahna Eklund tries out a 70p trick that's supposed to keep your house cool in a heatwave
1135
'I tried McDonald's new menu - one item was glorious but dessert had huge issue'
McDonald's are coming at us again with another menu that's only sticking around for six weeks - so Mirror writer Danielle Kate Wroe had to see what all the fuss was about
1447
'I ditched my oven and cooked a roast in a £40 air fryer - it's revolutionary'
Cooking a roast dinner in the air fryer may not be your go-to method, but when one man tried it, he was left singing its praises, saying he wouldn't be using the oven anytime soon
456
'Took mum for M&S Mother's Day afternoon tea - great but one key thing missing'
Deciding what you want to do for your mum on Mother's Day can be a lot of pressure, but if you're looking to do it on a budget this year, Marks and Spencer have got you covered
730
Make-up artist, 64, shows technique that makes 'big difference' to eyeshadow
A make-up artist, who focuses on ageing skin, has shared a hack with her followers to ensure your eyeshadow is always looking its best - and fans have praised her skills
864
'I tried M&S' £25 Valentine's deal - they've outdone themselves with one dish'
Marks and Spencer's Dine In for two meals are iconic, but could they pull out all the stops to make Valentine's Day special? Mirror writer Danielle Kate Wroe tried it with her partner, and they were seriously impressed
695
'I tried best pizza recipe chefs rave about - and dough isn't homemade'
To celebrate National Pizza Day, Mirror writer Danielle Kate Wroe tried a pizza that promised to be the 'best you'll ever make' - and she was shocked the dough didn't need to be homemade
966
'Super mum' discovers sleep trick that sees kids get 12 hours a night
A 'super mum' has shared her tried and tested methods to get children to sleep 12 hours throughout the night - and she said there are only a few times it hasn't worked
811
'I stayed in one of Britain's lowest-rated hotels for £17 - I gave it 5 stars'
It may seem like a risk to stay at one of the UK's lowest-rated hotels, but one man was left rather impressed with what the budget Blackpool room had to offer him
1472
'I tried Iceland's spiciest £3 pizza - I stupidly ignored the box's warnings'
Iceland's 'seriously spicy hot sauce' pizza made some big claims on the box, and when Mirror writer Danielle Kate Wroe tried it, she was left somewhat baffled by the concoction
725
'My USB handwarmer is a game-changer in freezing cold - and it's so cheap'
Martin Lewis has recommended a one penny trick to keep warm as temperatures drop across the country as people look for alternatives to turning on their central heating - and Mirror writer Danielle Kate Wroe tried and tested a handy gadget
880
'My electric mattress topper saves me £24 a week on bills - it's a no-brainer'
Electric mattress toppers are a serious game-changer when it comes to saving money during the winter time - but when Danielle put two head-to-head, which came out on top?
1267
'I tried the '1 penny' trick Martin Lewis loves to keep warm - it slashes bills'
Martin Lewis has recommended a one penny trick to keep warm as temperatures drop across the country as people look for alternatives to turning on their central heating
1234
'I tested 5 supermarket own brand instant coffees - one stood out above rest'
With the cost of living still rising, many people will be turning their backs on expensive beverages from cafés and picking up instant coffee from their local supermarket. The Mirror's Danielle Kate Wroe reviewed instant coffees at Morrisons, Co-op, M&S, Tesco and Lidl to find the best one
528
Millie Bobby Brown's Nineteen Steps novel is gut-wrenching ode to family history
The Mirror's Danielle Kate Wroe found Millie Bobby Brown's book so much more enjoyable than she could've ever imagined. Based on a true story, it brings a tear to your eye, but leaves hope in your heart
704
'I compared five loaves of own-brand white bread, one blew the rest away'
With the cost of everyday items rising in the supermarkets, we're comparing own-brand items like white bread to see which is worth buying from Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco
718
'I compared supermarket orange juice to find best - winner was so unexpected'
With the cost of everyday items rising in the supermarkets, we're comparing own-brand items like orange juice to see which is worth buying from Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Tesco
1051
'I tried the life-changing shaving hack for legs, it saves so much time'
As a new technique for shaving legs goes viral on social media, The Mirror puts it to the test to see if it's as life-changing as the impressed converts are claiming
910
'I tried the proper way to fold a fitted sheet - it's an absolute game-changer'
A video on social media recently went viral claiming there was a 'correct' way to fold a fitted sheet, so we've put the method to the test to find out if it's as 'genius' as people say
646
'I tested the correct way to use a cheese grater - with little-known tip'
People are only just learning the 'correct' use for the fourth side of a cheese grater, as such we decided to give it a go in a bid to discover how well it really works
594
'Clever 70p tin foil heatwave trick works wonders - but only if used correctly'
As Brits struggle to cope with the warm weather and stuffy nights, Mirror writer Zahna Eklund tries out a 70p trick that's supposed to keep your house cool in a heatwave
1433
'I compared Hellmann's mayo to supermarket brands - best was almost £3 cheaper'
As the price of mayo has rocketed in recent months, The Mirror wanted to test whether the more expensive product was genuinely the best, or whether there's a tasty cheaper alternative
920
'I compared supermarket Coronation caterpillar cakes - one was fit for a King'
No celebration is complete without a cheery caterpillar cake, but which supermarket has created a royal winner for the Coronation? Mirror writer Danielle Kate Wroe put them head to head to find out
12