Food And Drink

Reigning MasterChef champ Irini Tzortzoglou chats to Lauren Taylor about her childhood in Crete and what we can learn from the Greek way of life

Chrissie Fairclough of Gin Club Scotland seeks out some tasty treats with a hint of G&T about them...

These chocolatey muffins show vegan food can still satisfy your sweet tooth

Plant-based cook Ella Mills chats to Prudence Wade about juggling family, work and healthy living

Alcoholic fizzy water, anyone? Claire Spreadbury finds out more about the new drinks trend

Make these fishcakes on your next canoeing adventure, suggests Ella Walker

Bushcraft expert Ray Mears tells Ella Walker about the power of cooking outside – and of noticing our surroundings, wherever we are

Wine expert Richard Meadows looks at ancient ways of fermenting wine as some makers go full circle to enhance their drinks

This banana cake recipe from chef, restaurateur and food writer Ravinder Bhogalis a cult favourite

The chef patron talks to Ella Walker about authenticity and the freedom and selflessness involved in cooking for others

Sam Wylie-Harris rounds up some top-notch styles and best buys from the biggest vineyard in the world. Salud!

A classic chocolate birthday cake recipe you won’t be able to do without

Edd Kimber returns with a book of one tray bakes – but he isn’t averse to the nostalgia of shop-bought treats, he tells Ella Walker

Chrissie Fairclough of Gin Club Scotland recommends three home tasting kits for gin lovers of any variety

Curd cake with caramelised apples – just add a mug of tea

Food writer Olia Hercules talks to Ella Walker about Ukraine’s summer kitchens

Matt MacPherson shares plans to reopen The Malt House whisky bar in Inverness with a new private drinking room

Tuck into this jackfruit rice khichdi, a dish you can put in the middle of the table for everyone to share

Chetna Makan’s latest cookbook puts a veggie spin on healthy Indian food – Ella Walker finds out more

Richard meadows of the Great Grog wine merchants looks forward to the return of wine tasting in person, instead of online