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Is it a piña colada with gin or a gin sour with less, er, sour? Either way, it’s epic refreshment This coconut-packed twist on the classic piña colada is super-tropical, super-tasty and sup...
A crack of the brittle choux shell mimics the snap of an ice-cream cone, and reveals the mint choc chip cream inside Mint choc chip is the best ice-cream flavour ever – and I won’t hear oth...
Or rather, what is the sweet spot where quality and value for money meet? The discovery and savouring of new bottles is the glue that keeps the secondary school woodwork project of my life toge...
All the punch of a 1970s trip to Scarborough with Ferran Adrià in charge of the ketchup Some restaurant folk have a habit of opening restaurants I’d recommend to nobody. They know who they a...
A fresh, seasonal, filling and adaptable summer soup When the weather is warm, all I want is a salad and a chilled soup – this fresh, seasonal number manages to be refreshing and filling at t...
Take your time with this delectable brunch of rösti with haddock and tomatoes and Venezuelan corn pancakes with feta, mozzarella, honey and lime I’m not sure where I stand on the word “sta...
A meaty treat full of fiery flavours Make the hummus by draining 125g of preserved grilled RED PEPPERS from a jar and putting them in the bowl of a food processor. Add 4 cloves of ROASTED GARLI...
Last week, the New York Times’s restaurant critic left his job after a worrying medical checkup. How do others keep going? After 12 years as the New York Times’ restaurant critic, Pete Well...
Seasonal and simple: a borlotti bean, tuna and tomato salad, and courgettes with hazelnuts, mint and pecorino Both these salads work well with everyday vegetables, although each benefits massiv...
Baked halloumi with sweet melon, crab toasts with earthy beetroot, gently spiced bulgur and apricots – dishes to serve and eat outside It was the perfect summer lunch. The garden table set wi...
https://www.theguardian.com/food/article/2024/jul/22/nigel-slaters-recipes-for-salads-to-share
These pasty-like cheesy parcels are ideal picnic fare The same Italian teacher who taught me to stuff vegetables in her brown kitchen introduced me to diminutive and augmentative suffixes usin...
The best picnic food tasted and rated by a team of experts, the 20 best summer wines, and a beautiful tale of love, loss and a greenhouse This may be a short, mean little summer, but that is no...
https://www.theguardian.com/food/article/2024/jul/21/welcome-to-julys-observer-food-monthly
Following a Michelin star at 26 and restaurants in Dubai and Knightsbridge, the chef is finding contentment with a simpler way of cooking, like these brilliant recipes To say Nathan Outlaw has ...
Bright beets and summer squash for salad days I walk past the neat stack of celery and the cloud of cauliflowers, ignoring the pointy cabbages and the scary box of scotch bonnet chillies that c...
Known as a hotspot for celeb parties, Julie’s is now also serving up great food for its own beautiful people JULIE’S , 135 PORTLAND ROAD, LONDON W11 4LW (020 7229 8331). STARTERS £6-£19, ...
A picnic-able, clever and colourful jarred salad and gorgeous, quiche-like herb and mushroom slices There are two key things to consider for a pleasurable picnic: transport and practicality. Yo...
Many mandolines that cut wafer-thin slices of cucumber, say, often have single-bevelled blades, so need careful sharpening How do I keep my mandoline in tune after slicing cucumbers? STEVE, USA...
https://www.theguardian.com/food/article/2024/jul/20/ask-ottolenghi-how-to-keep-a-mandoline-sharp
A big, fruity punch that’s ideal for a picnic The first thing I did on arrival in Santorini a few years ago was to grab a cocktail by the pool as the sun set, and the colours of the drink wer...
After 14 years as the Guardian’s wine critic, Fiona Beckett is stashing her spittoon for a different sort of flight. What are her final tips? All good things come to an end, and this is my la...
It’s really much, much better than it needs to be, especially this close to Leicester Square The Bavarian mini-chain Albert’s Schloss has finally reached London, where it has opened a 600-...
American chefs mourn death of chef and cookbook author, 49, who appeared on Top Chef Masters and Iron Chef Days after award-winning Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy drowned in an accident on the Wil...
https://www.theguardian.com/food/article/2024/jul/17/naomi-pomeroy-body-found-oregon
Travellers say the popular seasoning mix by the US brand has been the subject of increased confiscation by authorities, because it contains poppy seeds A popular US food seasoning mix created f...
I’m a sucker for any tasting menu that bombards the guest with sweetness at the end Off to the Counter , a new restaurant in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Britain’s most civilised, leafy postcode....
It’s not just those living with cancer who benefit from the millions of pounds raised by the charity. Fundraising events can also do wonders for the people who support them As a species, our ...
With so many allergies around, Philip Khoury’s showstopper – free of eggs, dairy, gluten and nuts – is sure to hit the sweet spot when workmates get together When it comes to baking for c...
From benefits guidance to support with loneliness, the charity’s holistic approach to cancer care provides a vital safety net for those living with the disease Macmillan Coffee Morning is a ...
Keen to raise money for a good cause, but unsure where to start? The secret is to keep it manageable – you don’t need to run a marathon or jump into a bath of baked beans if a coffee morning ...
One in 20 people have walked out of a restaurant without paying for their meal – and apparently it is becoming more common in Britain, leaving owners shaken and out of pocket. What is going on?...
Meatable hopes its cultivated sausages will satisfy the world’s appetite for meat without harming animals or the planet Even before I see the sausages, I am greeted by their rich, meaty aroma...
Switch could also cut prevalence of disability linked to diet-related disease and help tackle the climate crisis, researchers found Swapping red meat for forage fish such as herring, sardines a...
Just as Britain gets the hang of cooking risotto, its future has been thrown into doubt I know, I know. How peak middle class to make mention of a risotto crisis; don’t most of us have enough...
Early frost, heavy rainfall, and drought have significantly impacted the output of the world vineyard, international body says Global wine production has fallen this year to its lowest level si...