Section: Food
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The story of saffron, from ancient Persia to Essex
This subtly sweet, golden spice has long been synonymous with luxury. Now, its future is tangled in the complexities of geopolitics and climate breakdown
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The unique pull of Lanzhou noodles
Deeply flavoured, warmly spiced and fully halal, the north-west Chinese cuisine of Gansu province offers a thrilling combination of tastes and textures
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Parcels and pani puri: post office takeaways get our stamp of approval
Inside the businesses where you can send a birthday card, pay your road tax and grab an order of pav bhaji to go
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Ginger: a taste of paradise
In the first of a new series on the hidden history of our spice racks, we see how a fragrant root from east Asia found its way to plates and biscuit tins all over the world
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A halal food adventure in Cape Town
Home to an inventive and characterful culinary culture, South Africa is also one of the world’s most halal-friendly non-Muslim countries
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How a Yorkshire town became a halal food destination
Batley is drawing in Muslim diners from across the region, bringing hope for local regeneration
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Nadiya Hussain on her latest book Rooza and the joy of Ramadan — plus a favourite recipe
The Bake Off winner and bestselling author’s new collection of recipes is a dream come true, featuring family favourite dishes for the holy month from Bangladesh and beyond
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The Hyphen Ramadan price index 2025
As the cost of living continues to rise, we compare the year-on-year effect of inflation on a range of iftar staples
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Where to have your iftar meals this Ramadan
If you’re on the hunt for new places to break your fast with family and friends, we’ve got you covered
