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After being eclipsed by trendy US-style coffee bars, the traditional teashop is on the rise and offering more than just tea and scones.   Like an infusion of freshly brewed tea slowly permeating through the pot, the question gradually took shape on a visit to one of...

With winter ending and spring fast approaching, it's time to introduce new flavours to your plate with these seasonal foods.   March marks the end of winter (hurrah!) and the beginning of spring - even if it doesn’t quite feel it yet. (You know, that whole in like a...

Food historian Fraser Wright takes a closer look at the history of Shrove Tuesday and provides an Old Scottish Pancake Recipe from 1755. Where does the tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday come from? And for how long has this been going on?   The popular...

Another January has arrived in the blink of an eye, which means it’s time to roll out the hackneyed saying: “New Year, New You”. Try these simple and easy-to-adopt tips for a healthier start to the year.   This time of year wills many of us to cut out the booze, scale...

These delicious foods help protect eyes, lungs, heart and brain.   Dark chocolate Dark chocolate's antioxidants, including polyphenols like flavonoids, may help prevent heart attacks by protecting arteries from becoming clogged. Some studies indicate that consuming...

The UK's best street food traders are coming to Manchester   The British Street Food Awards finals will be held at the GRUB food fair at Mayfield Depot this year.   The British Street Food Awards are coming to Manchester, and with them come 17 of the UK's best street...

How strawberries and cream became Wimbledon tradition Emerald green grass and pristine white outfits are the hallmark of Wimbledon. But the experience would be incomplete without a dash of garish red. Like the mint julep at Churchill Downs or the pimento cheese...

Rise to the challenge: The 10 steps to perfect bread making   Every dough that we make in our bakeries follows all of these 10 steps from start to finish. This ensures we produce the best quality bread without compromising taste, texture, nutrition or our artisan...

These healthy foods can boost your brain power and help you stay focused at work   Sometimes when you're juggling hectic work and social schedules, keeping on top of that work/life balance can be a little overwhelming.   It's common for many people to have an...

Running a pub for the first time: do you have what it takes?   When you’re considering running a pub for the first time, it’s OK to experience pangs of self-doubt. After all, it’s a massive undertaking and there’s lots to learn.   Besides, anyone who enters the trade...

The rise of the craft beer revolution   It’s never been a better time for quality ale because something spectacular is going on down the pub! There’s a revolution going on. Away from football sponsorship and mainstream media, beer has been reinventing itself. Across...