Category : Food Culture


Swede vs Turnip: A 57-Year UK Confusion

From the great swede and turnip debate to Swindon Town's title clarification and unusual garden plants. Read the latest letters to the Guardian and share your views.

Free Spicy Wings in London for Blue Monday 2026

London's Fortune Fried Chicken is offering three free spicy wings with orders over £15 to combat Blue Monday blues. Get fiery Thai-inspired flavours at Old Spitalfields Market.

Don't Waste Wine: Ultimate Dry January Cooking Guide

Struggling with leftover wine after Dry January? Discover how to elevate risottos, stews, and puddings with expert recipes from Meera Sodha, Nigel Slater, and more. Your guide to no-waste winter comfort cooking.

Enjoyable Non-Alcoholic Wine Alternatives to Try

Why settle for poor nolo wine? Discover four excellent alcohol-free alternatives, from sparkling teas to dealcoholised fizz, that offer real flavour and enjoyment for UK drinkers.

London's Bizarre Soup Topping Trend Goes Viral

Londoners are topping soup with cornflakes, 'flaming' hot crisps & chocolate in a new food craze. Crosse & Blackwell reveals data & creates new recipes. #NationalSoupMonth

How to make sustainable root vegetable latkes

Chef Tom Hunt shares his recipe for versatile root vegetable latkes, a perfect way to reduce food waste and boost your omega-3 intake at brunch. Learn how to transform any veg into a crisp, savoury treat.

11 Quick Summer Weekday Dinners for Busy Cooks

Struggling for midweek meal inspiration? Discover 11 speedy summer dinner recipes from top chefs, including Rukmini Iyer's cashew rice bowls and Yotam Ottolenghi's seaweed spaghetti.

Mallow's Viral Tiramisu French Toast Taste Test

We tried Mallow's viral Tiramisu French Toast in Borough Market. Discover if the plant-based brunch sensation lives up to its online fame and which dish our reviewer preferred.

Fast Food Nation: 25 Years On, Dangers Persist

A quarter-century after Eric Schlosser's exposé, the industrial food system's profits and risks, from bird flu to health crises, have only intensified. Read the urgent update.

Felicity Cloake's Penne all'Arrabbiata Recipe

Beat the January blues with Felicity Cloake's simple, spicy penne all'arrabbiata. This quick, vegan pasta dish uses cupboard staples for a deliciously angry kick. Full recipe inside.

Craft brewers take on Guinness with nitro stouts

Independent UK breweries like Anspach & Hobday are carving a niche in the booming nitro stout market, offering complex alternatives to the dominant Guinness. Discover the rise of craft dark beers.

Game-changing winter Aperol Spritz recipe revealed

Discover the warming, spicy twist on the classic Aperol Spritz perfect for winter. This 2026 recipe from Rob Buckhaven uses a chilli infusion for a 'swicy' kick. Learn how to make it here.

Meera Sodha's Vegan Roast Recipe with Swede & Broccoli

Discover Meera Sodha's innovative vegan roast recipe for 2026, featuring roasted swede, purple sprouting broccoli, and a fragrant curry sauce. A vibrant, flavourful centrepiece for any plant-based feast.

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