Recent research by the Food Standards agency has revealed that 580,000 people suffer from campylobacter food poisoning on average every year.
A significant proportion of the cases involve infected chicken, even though supermarkets and farmers have been pushed into improving standards of hygiene.
Up to 18,000 of those are affected seriously enough to require hospitalisation and 140 cases annually result in death. [ Read More ]
Those with a food intolerance often find they have to avoid some of the delicious treats the rest of us can scoff with impunity.
In basic terms, those with a gluten allergy cannot eat foods containing wheat, which usually means pasta, bread and most cakes. [ Read More ]
A light and tasty cake defiant of Autumn rains, guaranteed to put a smile on faces no matter what the weather.
The trick to a successful lemon drizzle cake is to apply the lemon glaze while the cake is still warm to make sure the liquid sinks in well. [ Read More ]
Home-made sauces absolutely always beat the jarred or tinned variety and are not difficult to do.
Here are a couple of classics. [ Read More ]
Italians lay down the culinary law.
One of Italy’s most prestigious culinary institutions, Parma’s Academia Barilla, has released a list of the most common food crimes committed by foreigners when preparing and eating Italian food in a bid to educate them. [ Read More ]
Use the last of the summer’s amazing fresh raspberries in this light loaf that’s ideal for afternoon tea.
Preheat the oven to 180C.
Grease and line a loaf tin. [ Read More ]
This Northern Italian favourite is an ideal dish for the in between seasons, it has a gloriously comforting stodginess that manages to be nourishing all year round.
It’s a great main course for vegetarian meals or a side dish accompaniment to meat. [ Read More ]
Brits have always loved a fruit crumble to finish off our Sunday roast.
The process is simple and works well with a number of different fruits, but a quality crumble topping is key. [ Read More ]
What could be more typically British than afternoon tea?
Since being discovered about 5000 years ago in China, tea has swept the world to become its most popular drink apart from water. With 1500 varieties available, don’t restrict yourself to a builder’s mug-full.
Experience some of the more unusual brews to liven up your morning cuppa. [ Read More ]
There aren’t many things more comforting than some pub grub, but forget the outdated images you might have – the pub meals of today are generally very sophisticated, modern and fully abreast of all the major food trends.
Try this take on a tried and tested traditional favourite, the good old-fashioned scampi and chips.
This recipe should serve four people, or three if you’re especially generous:
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Author
Damien Wilde