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Celebrate Independence day with an all-American shake

In honour of our US cousins, who have taken diner style food to an art-form, it would only be fitting to serve up an American style meal this Saturday

Jam-making: a labour of love

Preserving is one of those things that needs doing on a hot summer afternoon full of plentiful ripe fruit and nothing much else to do

Gasto guru Heston Blumenthal to open top London restaurant

The top chef, renowned for his far-out cuisine, is to venture to the British capital in a deal with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Michelin-starred Heston poaches pears in a dishwasher

Molecular gastronomist turns domestic and uses an unusual piece of kit to do his cooking

Spring and summer flavours with Valentine Warner

The foraging chef warms things up in his new book What To Eat Now: More Please! - covering the seasons of spring and summer

Eating is a constant learning experience - and a perpetual giver of pleasure. For all the times we eat something and go yuck, there must be ten more when we try something new which makes us sit up and take notice.

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Phil Vickery conjures up a scrumptious cheesecake

Gin-based summer cocktails for an alfresco soiree

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Raspberry sundae

This mouthwatering combination is so simple to prepare. Children will love the sprinkles and you can use different berries to ring the changes

Orange and blueberry zabaglione

Strawberries, raspberries or blackcurrants can also be used with the oranges, and you can use the leftover egg whites to make meringues

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Valencia: In the market for some sunshineA much under-rated city, but a real charmer – I was sorely tempted to, ahem, lose my passport and extend my stay
TV farmer Jimmy Doherty hosts September Harvest festivalJamie Doherty, star of BBC2’s Jimmy’s Farm, will host a two day-food and wine...
The joys of a green balconyOur balcony is just big enough to house a barbecue, a table and a few chairs, and more importantly - some plants
A steak and a glass of red to celebrate Father’s DayWhat better way to celebrate Father’s Day on the 21st of June than with that ultimate...
How to make eggstremely perfect boiled eggsWhen boiling eggs, either soft or hard, add a large amount of salt to the water –...
Tip top tortillaA properly made tortilla is a thing of beauty. Perfect as a light lunch with friends, a simple green salad on the side and a glass of crisp white wine to wash it down.
Adopt some sushi style with the Miyabi Yanagiba knifeThe Miyabi Yanagiba knife is a kitchen blade with presence - at 24cm long it is most likely...
An option for the most important meal of the dayI never used to eat breakfast. I'm not quite sure when I changed habits, but now I can't live without it.
'Hsa Ba' - an exotic Burmese addition to your kitchen libraryThe notion for Hsa Ba, which means ‘Please eat’ in Burmese, grew out of author...
Heston Blumenthal on a mission to revolutionise hospital foodFirst Jamie Oliver set on a mission to revolutionise school dinners, now celebrity chef...
Easy like sundae morningTrifles, summer puddings and arctic rolls seem to be cropping up on the menus of fine-dining restaurants and pubs alike.
Indulge in some sun-kissed strawberriesThese sweet relatives of the rose begin to peak in June. The varieties on the shelves of...

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Celebrate Independence day with an all-American shake

Jam-making: a labour of love

Gasto guru Heston Blumenthal to open top London restaurant

Michelin-starred Heston poaches pears in a dishwasher

Spring and summer flavours with Valentine Warner

Stop! Mojama time

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