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The tiniest spot of what looks like a buried egg peers out of the ground. When I lean down, scents of garlic and salami joyously greet my nostrils… It is the white truffle – the world’s most prized food. In the orange light of a Mediterranean sunrise, I find...Taste of the town: 11 destinations that every foodie should visit in the UK and Ireland
If there are two things we tend to be pretty good at, it’s eating and drinking. And luckily, we’ve become spoiled for choice as different regions have worked hard to make their mark on the foodie map. To celebrate all of the great cooking talent that our nation has to...Perfect Pubs: 40 of the best UK country pubs for food
From farm-to-table suppers in Wiltshire to Sunday roasts in Devon, these pubs provide the perfect backdrop for long lazy lunches celebrating the last days of summer. Hare and Hounds, Bath Expect legendary roasts, 10-mile views and cool interiors at this beautifully...Ourplace News
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