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STUART RALSTON'S RECIPE FOR IBERICO PRESA WITH NAHM JIM
Stuart Ralston is the executive chef and owner of four Edinburgh restaurants - Aizle, Lyla, Noto and Tipo. He has kindly shared this recipe, featured in his recent cookbook Catalogued Ideas And...
Read MoreGIFTS FOR HOME AND PROFESSIONAL COOKS
As the gifting season is upon us, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect present for our loved ones. The chefs in our lives can be particularly difficult, as...
Read MoreHOW TO CURE MEAT
“What is curing? It’s just salt and time.” Cook and food writer, Ed Smith gives a beginner’s guide to curing meat.
Read MoreHOW TO SHARPEN A KNIFE WITH A WHETSTONE (& WHY YOU SHOULD)
Whether you're an at-home cooking fanatic or a professional chef, keeping your knives sharp is a must. Join us as we explain why this is so important, and how to sharpen your knives at home.
Read MoreHOW TO COOK THE PERFECT TURKEY
A perfectly cooked Christmas turkey can be the difference between a blissful 4pm sofa slump and an afternoon of arguments. And with as many as 70% of you tucking into...
Read MoreBLUE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL: THE VIEW FROM THE SUMMIT
The Blue Mountain School on London’s Chance Street is a place like no other. Spanning six floors, it’s part art gallery, part shop and part event space. It’s also home...
Read MoreTHE CHEF: JEREMY LEE
Currently leading the kitchen at Soho stalwart Quo Vadis, few chefs are as warm, welcoming, witty and mischievous as Jeremy Lee. We sat down with Jeremy in the wonderfully appointed...
Read MoreALISON ROMAN, THE QUEEN OF TARTS
Alison Roman is a multi-award winning, best selling food writer whose CV includes stints as a New York Times columnist and senior editor at Bon Appetit. We sat down with...
Read MoreTIM HAYWARD: MY FANTASY PUB
'There’s no evidence that Marx ever said ‘drink is the curse of the working class’, but Engels spent a lot of ink and bile on the British boozer.' Financial Times’ food...
Read MoreCELEBRATING IDENTITY THROUGH FOOD
There can be no denying that the food we eat as children shapes our identities as adults. Particularly when your adult home is thousands of miles from your childhood one....
Read MoreSAUV IN THE CITY: LONDON'S URBAN WINERY
It may not have the beauty of Bordeaux, or the pulling power of Provence; but in Walthamstow a quiet revolution is taking place in the world of wine making. Here...
Read MoreSITTING DOWN WITH CERAMICIST SAMUEL SPARROW
Samuel Sparrow is one of the most exciting and talented ceramicists to emerge in the past five years. Having studied Design at Glasgow School of Art, he went on to...
Read MorePICKLING 101: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO PICKLES
In a world awash with fleeting food fads and ephemeral culinary trends, the age-old art of pickling persists as a bastion of both good taste and tradition. Here's why they're so...
Read MoreHOW TO EAT OYSTERS
To the uninitiated the idea of buying, shucking and slurping oysters at home might seem more than a little daunting. But armed with a little knowledge, a sharp oyster knife...
Read MoreHOW TO CARE FOR WOODEN CHOPPING BOARDS
Follow these steps to ensure your chopping board remains hygienic and scent free for food preparation, as well as being a beautiful addition to your kitchen for years to come.
Read MoreHOW TO LOOK AFTER KITCHEN KNIVES
Even the highest quality, best made things can break if not cared for. Which is why we’ve put together this handy guide to looking after your kitchen knives. And the...
Read MoreFOUR WAYS TO SPOT A QUALITY KNIFE
Looking to buy a new kitchen knife? Here are four ways that you can spot a quality kitchen knife, which should last you a lifetime.
Read MoreTHREE CAST IRON CLASSICS TO MAKE THIS AUTUMN
Enjoy these simple, delicious, low faff suppers featuring our collection of cast iron pans. Warm up your evenings with our recipes for Turkish Scrambled Eggs, Linguine Alfredo, and Spicy Braised...
Read MoreAUTUMN COOKING: ESSENTIAL KITCHEN TOOLS FOR ROASTS
Nothing hits the spot like an autumn roast and with winter around the corner, roasting season is in full swing. Find all the essential roasting tools you'll need here.
Read MoreWHAT IS A SANTOKU KNIFE? AND WHEN SHOULD YOU USE ONE?
Discover the history, uses and design of the santoku - Japan's most popular knife.
Read MoreHOW TO SEASON CAST IRON
Cast iron is a chef favourite, lauded for its classic look, impressive heat retention capabilities, and potential for non-stick cooking. But before you hit the kitchen, make sure you complete these steps.
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