Food and Drink
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Gill Meller wants to make soufflé great again with his sweetcorn and smoked cheddar recipe
Is the soufflé on the brink of extinction? Well, not if Gill Meller's recipe for a sweetcorn and smoked cheddar has anything to do with it.
By Gill Meller Published
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The Japanese superfood described as 'a blueberry on steroids' taking Scotland by storm
With oodles of vitamin C and potassium, honeyberries are being hailed as the new Scottish superfood, but can they find a place in our kitchens?
By Sarah Todd Published
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‘Some people find it a bit daunting being faced with a big beast and a couple of utensils’: Mitch Tonks on the perfect seafood platter
Mitch Tonks creates the ultimate fisherman’s feast using crab, langoustines and of course, oysters.
By Will Hosie Published
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Will Hosie: In defence of gatekeeping and why we have to stop confusing TopJaw with proper critique
Modern audiences expect critics to keep up with the times, but it's always been their job to keep some places under wraps.
By Will Hosie Published
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Come shell or high water: Rugged coastlines, surging tides and deep, cold water put Scottish shellfish in a class of its own
Nick Hammond heads north to taste his way around some seafood hotspots.
By James Fisher Published
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Guernsey's world-renowned dairy cows churn out the most delicious ice cream, but the best is only available to try on the island
With its glorious weather, endless beaches and world-famous dairy farms, it’s no wonder that Guernsey is an ice-cream hotspot.
By Emma Hughes Published
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It's hot, but that's good for the English wines
Vineyard numbers, yields and sugars are up, but without Government support, this rapidly growing sector might 'miss our chance'.
By Kate Green Published
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Not mush-room for error: The tasty-looking fungi that could be the last thing you ever eat
The best thing that can happen on a mushroom hunt is a lovely day out with friends and a nice meal in the evening. The worst that can happen is death, warns John Wright.
By John Wright Published
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The quiet corner of Suffolk where the country pub is thriving — and why it matters
Pubs are more than just a place for a drink, they are the heartbeat of rural communities. Agromenes celebrates their survival.
By Agromenes Published
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'You have to commit, due to the time it takes, but it’s worth it. The flavour is unbeatable': Slow down, and barbecue better
Going back to ‘fire school’ to learn how to barbecue better might conjure images of scorched sausages cooked over a fast and furious heat. However, as Paula Minchin discovers, long and slow is best.
By Paula Minchin Published
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Britons bin 86,000 whole lettuces every single day — here's how to eat sustainably and cut down on waste
When it comes to food shopping, we all want to try to make a positive difference and do our bit for sustainability — but how exactly should we go about it?
By Jane Wheatley Published
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From the headless king to the mouths of the masses: Britain's ice-cream origins
On National Ice-Cream Day, Jack Watkins traces the sweet treat’s roots and discovers that its popularity owes a lot to London’s ingenious residents and Regent’s Canal.
By Jack Watkins Published
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Eat our local cheeses or lose our local cheeses, warns Neal's Yard Dairy
England has a rich tradition of fine local cheeses. Put down the cheddar, and protect some of our heritage dairy.
By Emma Hughes Published
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'Some would argue an unbaked cheesecake isn’t a cheesecake at all. They're wrong': Gill Meller's blackcurrant and lemon cheesecake recipe
This unbaked cheesecake makes the most of mid-summer ingredients and features fennel seed and lemon zest.
By Gill Meller Published
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Tom Parker Bowles: This 90-year-old Italian restaurateur makes the world's best sorbet and granita
Descended from the thirst-slakers that cooled Arabian nights, sorbets are a beguiling way to embrace the colours and flavours of the season.
By Tom Parker Bowles Published
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Brat behaviour: The chef behind Shoreditch institution Brat and Soho favourite Mountain is running away to Wales
Disclaimer: For one weekend only.
By Will Hosie Published
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The last miracle of St Boswell? How a Scottish potato field became the world's least-likely producer of sparkling wine
The country has produced its first ‘champagne’ after its producers, Lorna and Trevor Jackson, planted 1,000 vines nine years ago on their farm in St Boswells.
By Lotte Brundle Published
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Gill Meller's tomato, egg, bread and herb big-hearted summer salad
This summer salad is for people who enjoy proper seasonal produce.
By Gill Meller Published
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Sophia Money-Coutts: Why clinking glasses and saying ‘Cheers!’ is a tiny bit embarrassing
Sophia Money-Coutts is the new Debrett's and she's here every Wednesday to set some modern etiquette wrongs, right.
By Sophia Money-Coutts Published
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What do an order of Catholic priests and actor Hugh Bonneville have in common? They helped this West Sussex sparkling wine triumph over multiple French Champagne houses
After being approached by a group of Catholic priests in 2006 to plant a vineyard, the power of the divine, and climate change, was on the winemaker Dermot Sugrue’s side.
By Lotte Brundle Last updated
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11 golden rules for making a perfect cup of tea
We drink tea every day, but are we doing it correctly? Who decided on the rules and do they really matter? Jonathon Jones reveals all.
By Jonathon Jones Published