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The Ultimate Roast Potatoes
04-11-2026
RECIPE Crisp, golden edges, fluffy centres and plenty of crunch: the best roast potatoes come down to a few simple techniques done properly. From choosing the right potato to parboiling, roughing up ...
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Traditional Steak and Ale Pie Recipe with Hot-Water Crust Pastry
03-11-2026
RECIPE This traditional steak and ale pie combines tender, slow-cooked beef in a rich, dark-ale gravy with homemade hot-water crust pastry. Fully enclosed in a golden pastry case, with extra gravy re...
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The food was never brilliant. So why do I miss Little Chef?
30-10-2026
DISPTACH Forget the drive-through coffees and identikit motorway services. I miss the days when stopping for food was part of the pleasure of a road trip. Some articles on Culinary Travels m...
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Foolproof Golden Bonfire Caramel - Soft or Chewy
21-10-2026
RECIPE Made with condensed milk, brown sugar and golden syrup, these buttery homemade caramels can be cooked soft and yielding or taken a few degrees further for a firmer, chewier bite. A pinch of se...
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Elizabeth David Changed British Cooking — But Not Always for the Better
06-10-2026
DISPATCH Elizabeth David transformed the way Britain cooked, ate and wrote about food. But in teaching us to dream of olive oil, garlic and Mediterranean markets, did she also make us undervalue what...
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Why I Always Visit the Local Food Market When I Travel
05-10-2026
DISPATCH Food markets are often my first stop in a new destination. Forget the souvenir shops: if you want to understand how a place really eats, start with what its people are buying. Some ...
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Les Arcs Ski Resort Guide: Villages, Skiing, Food and Where to Stay
02-10-2026
TRAVEL GUIDE Plan a trip to Les Arcs with this practical guide to the resort’s four mountain villages, ski terrain, Savoyard food, accommodation options and travel logistics — includi...
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Chocolate Ghoulyard Cake: A Spooky Halloween Bake
30-09-2026
RECIPE A rich chocolate layer cake with a tender crumb, dark chocolate chips and glossy espresso ganache, finished with simple spooky decorations for Halloween. Some articles on Culinary Tra...
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Where to Stay in Southend-on-Sea: Best Hotels and Seafront Stays
21-09-2026
TRAVEL GUIDE Choosing where to stay in Southend-on-Sea depends on the kind of seaside break you are planning. Stay close to the central seafront for the pier and attractions, head east towards Th...
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How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Spice
19-09-2026
RECIPE Make your own pumpkin pie spice with cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, allspice, nutmeg, mace and cloves. This fragrant homemade blend takes five minutes to make and works in everything from autumn ...
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Curry in a Hurry: 20-Minute Thai Chicken Curry
07-09-2026
RECIPE This quick Thai-inspired chicken curry turns cooked or leftover chicken into a creamy coconut curry in around 20 minutes. Use red or green Thai curry paste, whatever vegetables you have to han...
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A Guide to the English Market, Cork: What to Eat, See and Know Before You Go
04-09-2026
TRAVEL GUIDE More than two centuries after it opened, Cork’s English Market remains a working food market, social meeting place and living record of the city’s culinary history. From ...
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Homemade Vanilla Extract & Vanilla Bean Paste
26-08-2026
Recipe Homemade vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste are two simple ways to bring the flavour of real vanilla into your baking. This guide shows you how to make both at home, from a slow-infused va...
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Southend-on-Sea Guide: Things to Do, Beaches, Food and a Classic Seaside Day Trip
13-08-2026
TRAVEL GUIDE From the world’s longest pleasure pier and classic seaside attractions to Old Leigh, beaches, culture and easy car-free exploring, Southend-on-Sea has far more to offer than it...
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Where to Eat in Cork: Markets, Cafés and the Restaurants Locals Love
31-07-2026
TRAVEL GUIDE Cork’s food identity remains rooted in the English Market and the exceptional produce grown, caught and made across the county, but the way the city eats has changed. From hist...
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Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
28-07-2026
If homemade Americana had a flavour, I think it would taste rather like a warm chocolate chip cookie. This recipe was inspired by the American novels I devoured growing up, where kitchens alw...
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Where to Stay in Cork: Best Areas, Hotels and Boutique Stays
11-07-2026
TRAVEL GUIDE Where you stay will shape the rhythm of a Cork trip: South Mall and the Victorian Quarter put markets, pubs and restaurants within easy walking distance, while riverside hotels, hill...
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How to Make Porchetta: Slow-Roasted Italian Pork with Crispy Crackling
07-07-2026
Porchetta was one of those foods I could not stop thinking about after I first tasted it in Italy. We were in Assisi, wandering through quiet stone streets on a warm afternoon, when the smell...
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