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The best beers to try with cake: taste tested
Step aside tea, coffee and sparkling wine, says expert Mark Dredge – beer can be just the thing for sipping with a slice of cake.
What to do with leftover wine
If only one or two of you are drinking wine at home, it’s easy to be left with some in the bottle. Here are plenty of ideas for leftover wine.
Why you need to try making caramelised white chocolate
Learn how to make caramelised white chocolate at home - it sounds cheffy but it's easy to do. And we have three great recipes to use it in...
The 7 most useful make-ahead recipes for Easter
Give yourself time to have fun over the bank holidays with our seven most useful make-ahead recipes for Easter.
8 of the best hot cross bun recipes
Find top tips for making perfect hot cross buns every time along with 8 of our very best homemade hot cross bun recipes.
6 of the best simnel cake recipes for Easter
Simnel cake is a traditional Easter bake with a rich history. Have a go at making your own with one of our best-ever simnel cake recipes.
Why farmers and bakers are excited about heritage wheats
Eating lesser-known wheat varieties has huge benefits for the planet and our health. We investigate why wheat biodiversity is a big issue.
Is it possible to give up ultra-processed food?
It’s the latest health issue: ultra-processed food and how bad it is for you. But how easy is it to avoid? Sue Quinn took on the challenge.
17 of the best rhubarb recipes
Rhubarb's sweet-tart flavour and candy-pink colour makes it a dream in numerous desserts, from crumbles to tarts, pies, cheesecakes and more!
Ravinder Bhogal’s alternative Easter menu
Ravinder Bhogal's alternative Easter menu is a sublime, cosmopolitan spread fit for any special long weekend gathering.
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