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Dinner al dente: Skye Gyngell's perfect pasta

Sunday, 6 December 2009

Home-made or dried, nothing beats a warming bowl of pasta – especially with the toppings Skye Gyngell has in store...

Wine: Something for the weekend?

Saturday, 5 December 2009

Anthony Rose: 'I share the frustrations of readers who go for recommended offers only to find that the wine is sold out'

Saturday, 5 December 2009

After the impressive autumn Waitrose tasting, I decided to splash out on a few bottles of the seductively toasty 2002 Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Champagne and 2007 Vincent Paris Cornas, a deliciously spicy, peppery northern Rhône syrah. When Waitrose announced 25 per cent off all wines bought by the case for the week ending 10 November, it was a great opportunity. But I questioned why they hadn't given enough notice of the discount for me to let Independent readers in on the deal. The same had just happened when M&S announced a half-price offer on its Guillaume de Gand Champagne. When I asked why, both cited "sensitive information" they didn't want competitors to pick up on. Might not a simple embargo have done the trick? Let's hope they remember next time round.

Mark Hix's Perfect Christmas: Canapes and cocktails to get your festive celebrations off to a flying start

Saturday, 5 December 2009

Over the next few weeks I'll be giving you lots of tips and ideas for Christmas food and drink – and this week's theme is the festive drinks party. Preparing for a Christmas drinks party can seem an intimidating prospect, but with a bit of forward planning and organisation, you can make light work of the whole thing. So to kick things off, here are a few ideas for delicious cocktails and canapés which you can knock up with the minimum fuss and effort.

Video: Antony Worral Thomson's pro turkey carving secrets

Friday, 4 December 2009

Antony Worral Thompson demonstrates how to carve turkey like a pro. Check it out and watch more from Antony Worrall Thompson and BREVILLEAWT on Youtube.

Video: Gino D'Acampo's Italian dishes for winter

Friday, 4 December 2009

In this video the Italian Chef and current 'I'm a Celebrity...' contestant is making Baked Aubergine with Galbani Maxi Mozzarella and Tomato Sauce

The ten best gifts for foodies

Thursday, 3 December 2009

Chosen by Bibby Sowray

Is this the end for the deli?

Thursday, 3 December 2009

New York's historic Jewish cafés are under threat from gentrification – and the health food movement.

The past suppers: Can paintings reveal how our ancestors ate?

Thursday, 3 December 2009

A new TV series attempts to find out by analysing paintings of food and replicating the meals.

Don't open till Christmas: From puddings to sorbets, Skye Gyngell has got sweet festive treats all wrapped up

Sunday, 29 November 2009

I'm beginning to feel that Christmas is just around the corner and I, for one, am excited. I love the food around this time of year. The beautiful clementines that are available are sweet and cool-tasting and if I'm not careful I can eat more than my share of mince pies.