FOOD & DRINK

Ray Mears puts nature and food on the menu in new book

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

Winemakers look at shape of things to come

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

Recipe of the week: Banana cake with miso butterscotch and Ovaltine kulfi

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

Ravinder Bhogal: ‘Recipes are like stories that don’t have endings – always open to adaptation’

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

Eight Spanish wines to snap up now

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

Recipe of the week: Classic chocolate birthday cake

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

Edd Kimber – the original Great British Bake Off winner – aims to keep things simple in the kitchen

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

Gin tasting kits: Do try this at home

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

Recipe of the week: Olia Hercules' curd cake with caramelised apples

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

Traditions that make a lasting impression

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

Safety first approach to whisky tasting

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

Recipe of the week: Chetna Makan's Jackfruit rice khichdi

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

Former Bake Off star adds bite to everyday Indian

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

Opening a bottle should be a social occasion

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

Recipe of the week: Gill Meller's salted chocolate pumpkin tart

The River Cottage chef's special dessert is described as a bit like American pumpkin pie – but better

Gill Meller: ‘We can’t eat meat everyday, no matter how good it tastes’

The River Cottage chef talks to Lauren Taylor about sustainable cooking and how we all need a change in attitude

FOOD & DRINK

Recipe of the week: Ray Mears' canoe camp fishcakes

Ray Mears puts nature and food on the menu in new book

Ray Mears puts nature and food on the menu in new book

Winemakers look at shape of things to come

Winemakers look at shape of things to come

Recipe of the week: Banana cake with miso butterscotch and Ovaltine kulfi

Recipe of the week: Banana cake with miso butterscotch and Ovaltine kulfi

Ravinder Bhogal: ‘Recipes are like stories that don’t have endings – always open to adaptation’

Ravinder Bhogal: ‘Recipes are like stories that don’t have endings – always open to adaptation’

Eight Spanish wines to snap up now

Eight Spanish wines to snap up now

Recipe of the week: Classic chocolate birthday cake

Recipe of the week: Classic chocolate birthday cake

Edd Kimber – the original Great British Bake Off winner – aims to keep things simple in the kitchen

Edd Kimber – the original Great British Bake Off winner – aims to keep things simple in the kitchen

Gin tasting kits: Do try this at home

Gin tasting kits: Do try this at home

Recipe of the week: Olia Hercules' curd cake with caramelised apples

Recipe of the week: Olia Hercules' curd cake with caramelised apples

Traditions that make a lasting impression

Traditions that make a lasting impression

Safety first approach to whisky tasting

Safety first approach to whisky tasting

Recipe of the week: Chetna Makan's Jackfruit rice khichdi

Recipe of the week: Chetna Makan's Jackfruit rice khichdi

Former Bake Off star adds bite to everyday Indian

Former Bake Off star adds bite to everyday Indian

Opening a bottle should be a social occasion

Opening a bottle should be a social occasion

Recipe of the week: Gill Meller's salted chocolate pumpkin tart

Recipe of the week: Gill Meller's salted chocolate pumpkin tart

Gill Meller: ‘We can’t eat meat everyday, no matter how good it tastes’

Gill Meller: ‘We can’t eat meat everyday, no matter how good it tastes’

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