Food and drink
Dear protein lovers: here’s why you need to try this epic new pancake topping
Burns Night recipes with a modern twist, from the Hebridean Baker – including Scottish ‘broonie’
Celebrate Scotland’s greatest poet on Burns Night, 25 January, with these delicious traditional Caledonian recipes with a twist from the Hebridean Baker, Coinneach MacLeod
This banned Scottish dish could be returning to the US after 50 years – here’s what we know
Did you know that haggis has been banned in the US since 1971? But one company aims to change that – here's what we know so far
What fish should we be eating in 2025?
Fergus Collins takes a look at the fish we should be eating - and the fish we should be avoiding - so our fish stocks remain healthy and sustainable
What is wassailing?
All you need to know about the tradition 'wassailing'
Narwhal skin, sheep's head, fermented fish – 10 curious Christmas dishes from around the world
Would you try any of these these traditional festive foods from around the globe?
Are you eating 30 plants a week? Supercharge your nutrition levels with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's simple tips
As science proves the many health-boosting benefits of eating at least 30 different plants each week, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall shares his tips to help you meet the magic target.
Secret - but weird and rather smelly - ingredient helps Somerset pumpkin growers produce record-breaking crop
6,000 pumpkins were harvested from the unusual growing medium...
Fancy a new brew? Here's four of the best coffee subscriptions to try for 2025, reviewed by our team
We put the kettle on, and review Grind, Pact, Lost Sheep and Union coffee.
Best English sparkling rosés for Christmas 2023
Light, fragrant and delicious, English sparkling rosés are renowned internationally for their delicate qualities. Here's our expert tried-and-tested guide to what you should be drinking this year.
Best English sparkling wines for Christmas 2023
We've taste-tested the hot picks in English sparkling wine for Christmas 2022 to bring you the best of what's out there, for different budgets.
The best decaf coffee in 2025: 8 popular brands tried and tested by us
We tried eight popular brands in different formats - instant, ground and whole bean.
The perfect elderberry cordial recipe
This simple elderberry cordial recipe is the perfect way to use your foraged elderberries, says forager and chef Rachel Lambert
Best English red wines to try in 2025
Browse our recommendations for the best English red wines, including regions, grapes and vineyard notes.
Peppered cider apple chutney
Make this peppery apple chutney by River Cottage preserver Pam 'The Jam' Corbin and serve it with a slab of strong cheese
Spiced toffee apple cake
This autumn, why not make this Bonfire Night-inspired cake? A great twist on traditional toffee apples, enjoy with a cuppa, or warm with cream and extra toffee sauce – yummy!
The UK's best food festivals: what to book in 2023
Enjoy delicious seasonal local produce and a lively atmosphere at a food festival this summer and autumn. We've gathered our pick of the best food festivals in the UK.
How to make homemade dog treats
This dog treat recipe is quick and easy to make, and a safe, natural and healthy alternative for your pets.
Best English breakfast teas for the perfect cuppa in 2025
We've rounded up the best English breakfast teas for all occasions. Pop the kettle on, and find your new favourite.
Best English white wines
With the help of wine writer Oz Clarke, we bring you our expert guide to which English white wines you should be drinking in 2024.
Why is there a tomato and vegetable shortage on UK shelves?
As supplies run short and shelves are bare, several supermarket chains are rationing tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers this week, while British greenhouses lie empty. We find out why and how long the problem could last.
The perfect oat milk recipe
Fed up with the packaging and expense of plant-based milks? Make some yourself with this tried-and-tested recipe for homemade oat milk.
Cherry gin
Gin fans will love this festive alternative to your classic G&T by chef and food writer Claire Thomson.
Gingerbread robins
These stained-glass biscuits shaped as robins are the perfect Christmas gift – chef and food writer Claire Thomson shows you how to make them.