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Christopher Hirst

Christopher Hirst is an award-winning food writer and freelance journalist.

<p>Davidson was a career diplomat before compiling his epic reference work </p>

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Book of a Lifetime: The Oxford Companion to Food by Alan Davidson

Paperbacks: Touch by David J Linden; Dinner of Herbs by Clara Grissman

The Victoria sponge sandwich has become 'an emblem of national identity'

Cake by Alysa Levene: A sweet treat that will stir your interest

Paperbacks: Young Eliot; Barging Round Britain; The Villa Ariadne