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My life in food: Keri Moss, chef
Thursday 27 June 2013
'I like to buy foods I've never come across and experiment'
Theatre review: Time of My Life, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
Wednesday 12 June 2013
When Alan Ayckbourn’s 45th play transferred to the West End in 1993, the critics were a little underwhelmed and disappointed. It had done well in Scarborough but for some reason it failed to excite the passions of the metropolitan taste police.
Waitrose feasts on Eurovision boost
Saturday 25 May 2013
If you’re going to stay in for an evening of cheesy pop, camp presenters and political voting à la Eurovision, you may as well munch on the continent’s finest cuisine.
Not just desserts: Bill Granger's moreish chocolate treats
Sunday 03 March 2013
Guilty pleasure? Should I? Oh, if you insist… Stop pussyfooting around, says Bill Granger, and make these chocolate snacks a treat in their own right...
The brights on spring
Thursday 28 February 2013
There’s colour on the horizon for men and women this season and fluorescent highlights are an easy way to bring a ray of sunshine to spring wardrobes
So what is an affenpinscher?
Wednesday 13 February 2013
We've learnt a new word. Affenpinscher. Sounds great, right? It’s also nice to say, with a satisfying mouthfeel. But what on earth is it?
Grace Dent on TV: Ripper Street, BBC1
Saturday 05 January 2013
Sperm deposits, wombs in ribbons and ripped-out Fallopian tubes... Who enjoys this?
Premier extends licence for Cadbury cakes
Thursday 20 December 2012
Premier Foods yesterday extended its licence with Cadbury to continue making cakes under the chocolate company's brand through to 2017.
Ice cream pottery? The beguiling world of Charlie Harry Francis
Thursday 15 November 2012
Interview with an ice cream entrepreneur
Food: David Cameron's love affair with Colin (the caterpillar)
Thursday 11 October 2012
Taking to his new Twitter account, this week David Cameron uploaded a picture from the Tory party conference. "Thanks to my team for squeezing in a quick birthday celebration on this v hectic day," he wrote, alongside a photo of him behind two chocolate logs with candles.
Postcard from... Bologna
Wednesday 03 October 2012
For those of you who like a little culture but find museums rather dry and academic, the little town of Anzola dell'Emilia has served up a rather tastier history lesson.
The Pig and Butcher, 80 Liverpool Road, London N1
Sunday 26 August 2012
Unlike its predecessor, the Pig & Butcher lets you enjoy its food as you please.
Sundae worship
Friday 10 August 2012
As a wave of retro ice-cream parlours tickles the country's tastebuds, we have the scoop on the coolest cones and brightest bowls
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