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7 of the best food & drink buys to try this autumn
Inject some oomph into your autumn cooking and eating with our tried-and-tested best food buys, from producers big and small.
What is brown butter, and why should you be making it?
A magical ingredient with the power of transformation, brown butter adds a sweetness to savoury dishes, conjures up a nutty flavour where there are no nuts and injects an enticing complexity of flavour to everything it touches.
8 of our best pear recipes to get you excited for autumn
We've gathered up our best pear recipes including cosy autumn desserts, classic poached pears and some showstopping pear cakes and bakes.
Off-the-beaten-track French wines and ciders
Expert Susy Atkins picks interesting wines from France, plus wonderful French ciders, aperitifs and digestifs...
Crème de la crème – everything you need to know about custard
Custard is a cornerstone of French cuisine. Pour with aplomb or go for a jiggly, set cream or filling for all manner of patisserie...
Best of the best: everything you need to know to make the ultimate gratin dauphinois
Tom Shingler talks you through everything you need to know to make gratin dauphinois. No short cuts, no twists, just the dauphinois of dreams.
How to make gougères
Learn how to make gougères. These cheesy, cloud-like and moreish canapes hail from France and are easier to make than you might think.
Why are the French healthier than Brits?
Despite their love of cheese and pastries, the French are healthier than the British. What's their secret, asks food journalist Sue Quinn?
How to prove your sourdough and troubleshooting tips
Find all the tips you need for proving your sourdough, plus how to tell when your dough is under- or over-proved.
An introduction to sourdough with Elaine Boddy
New to sourdough? It can be overwhelming! Sourdough expert Elaine Boddy talks you through everything you need to know.
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