On a menu of natural wines, I find a wonderland full of surprises
At Manteca our palates were cleansed between courses by a gorgeously perfumed, smoky orange wine from Primosic near the Italian-Slovenian…
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What will we be eating in 2022? Less meat, more seaweed, and potato milk
It’s a relief to hear that jam sales have remained buoyant as the nation, presumably, tries to bake itself happy.
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What the great British washing-up bowl says about our economy
Not rinsing is depraved, but the bowl is a symptom not of Brits' poor hygiene but our failing housing market.
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Nutmeg, the ultimate Christmas spice, has a dark and intoxicating history
The unassuming brown seed was as much a pawn in the colonial game as the precious stones of the Indian…
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Christmas is a time for wines that remind us of the small pleasures of home
What better to invoke the festive traditions of internalised resentment and reluctant compromises than a lovely Carricante?
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What does James Bond eat for lunch?
007 is known for his liquid diet – but he was also a devoted foodie.
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Wine’s secret ingredient? Slowly crumbling rocks
Studying what’s beneath the surface of the soil can tell us a lot about wine – and ourselves.
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Whether you like yours mild, bitter or bright pink, it’s time to revive the turnip
This humble vegetable has struggled to shake off its association with miserable school dinners; but with rich spices it can…
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