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Meals that mark the passage of time
Food can evoke powerful memories of the year past and signpost our way through the next
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The festive joy of seasonal eating
From Ramadan dates to Christmas pudding, food can encapsulate specific times of year and remind us of the circular rhythms of life
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Bake Off’s unstoppable rise and the nostalgia of imperfection
The hit TV show has inspired an avalanche of elaborate sponges and glossy ganaches, but there’s still an appetite for more homely treats
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Soul preserves
From pickles and ferments to jams and chutneys, conserving surplus produce allows us to enjoy fruits and vegetables grown in familiar earth, many thousands of miles away
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When eating is healing
Across cultures and generations, many foods are viewed as restorative and beneficial to our health. Now much of that age-old wisdom is being proved by science
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Everything tastes better outside
Whether your hamper is stuffed with kebabs or cucumber sandwiches, alfresco eating is a time-honoured pleasure across all cultures
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Party tips for Eid and beyond
The way we congregate for special occasions has changed, but a few golden rules still apply
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The changing faces of desi brunch
More than something simply eaten between breakfast and lunch, the meal has taken myriad identities all of its own
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The simple pleasure of a good kitchen gadget
From breadmakers to rice cookers, we are constantly looking to make our kitchens faster and more user-friendly. But what makes an appliance truly indispensable?
