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Is being flexitarian a 21st-century fad?
Is being flexitarian a 21st-century fad? Lauren Bravo talks about the pros and cons of a flexitarian diet and whether it's worth going totally vegan.
How to make chocolate truffles
Homemade chocolate truffles are surprisingly easy to make and make a thoughtful festive gift. Try Paul A Young's recipe at home.
Why we’re eating with our eyes more than ever
Ffood writer Katy Salter asks if our obsession with ‘like’-generating novelty foods is warping our idea of what’s actually good to eat.
Three stunning ways to decorate your Christmas cake
Take a simple fruit cake and wow guests with one of these three easy ways to decorate it. There's a gingerbread house town, a bow or a snowflake scene.
Quick and easy cheese straws – video
Create a quick and easy canapé for your party, or spend some time in the kitchen with the little ones, and make these tasty cheese straws.
How to buy the best smoked salmon
CJ Jackson, CEO of The Seafood School at Billingsgate and Seafish UK ambassador, guides us through what to look out for when shopping for smoked salmon.
How to decorate a Christmas cake with cake lace
Transform your Christmas cake into a masterpiece of pure-white snowy finery with our easy-to-follow guide to making cake lace
How to make sugar paste ranunculus flowers
Learn how to make sugar paste flowers with cakemaker Kat Silverfield’s step-by-step guide. Once you've mastered the technique, use to decorate cakes.
Why aren’t doctors taught about nutrition?
Dale Pinnock explains why healthy eating and good nutrition could reduce illness, improve patient outcomes and – crucially – save the NHS money.
Mushroom foraging with John Wright
Content editor, Ellie Donnell, goes mushroom foraging in Puddletown Forest, Dorset, with expert forager, John Wright. Here's what she got up to...
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