by Maggie | Sep 1, 2023 | Food & Drink Features
This year marks the 50th anniversary of organic certification in the UK. In 1973, accreditation schemes were launched, allowing farmers to gain certification proving they don’t use harmful chemicals in their growing or production methods. These were the salad days of... by Maggie | Aug 1, 2023 | Food & Drink Features
Summer has arrived and many people are looking forward to a sun-filled holiday. For some, this prospect can lead to an unnecessary concern about appearance – especially in this age of social media, when it’s the norm to share and compare pictures online. Lots of... by Maggie | Jul 1, 2023 | Food & Drink Features
It is said you should never wash a mushroom, add salt to pulses in the pan or cook with olive oil. But accepted wisdom isn’t always right… There comes a point in life when you should start to question the big things – to probe accepted ideas around religion,... by Maggie | Jun 1, 2023 | Food & Drink Features
Surf shack, vegan café or city terrace? Here are the top 32 places for a tasty start to the day. Pellici’s Café, London E2A quintessential Italian post-war café with a primrose art deco façade and marquetry inside, Pellici’s is Grade II-listed. Have the Lot (Full... by Maggie | May 1, 2023 | Food & Drink Features
The author of London’s Best Pubs shares his eight favourite drinking spots in the capital, including the Lamb & Flag in Covent Garden and the Princess Louise in Holborn. Beyond the grand sweeping streets and gracious leafy parks, London is a city of more... by Maggie | Mar 29, 2023 | Food & Drink Features
Easter wouldn’t be the same without hot cross buns. Their history can be traced back to the Hertfordshire countryside, where an old mill still bakes buns to an ancient recipe. Our guide looks at the history of the hot cross bun and why they are eaten at Easter. Hot...