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Review: Cliff Richard and The Shadows at NIA Oct 02 2009

THE Peter Pan of pop had new pretenders to his crown as Hank Marvin and The Shadows joined him to roll back the years in this 50th Anniversary Reunion tour.Read

Enjoy the true taste of home Oct 01 2009

HOME cooking. It’s a phrase that means different things to different people.Read

Bluebell has rice way to showcase cheese Sep 24 2009

WITH British Cheese Week about to begin, one of the area’s top pubs is sharing a recipe to make the most of the ingredient.Read

It’s back breaking work in kitchen Sep 17 2009

WHILE I wrestle my raw chicken on to its back, celebrity chef John Torode stands watching, unmoved.Read

Jamie earns his stars and stripes in land of dreams... Sep 10 2009

SITTING with his legs crossed, dressed top to toe in blue denim, wearing a slightly too small shiny blue hat, Jamie Oliver could be here to tell me about his new fashion makeover show.Read

It's the shake of things to come Sep 03 2009

WHEN someone says milkshakes, you think 1950s America – but these days it’s young Brits who are embracing this retro drink.Read

Exotic treats with 'home-grown' tag Aug 27 2009

BANANAS, as with many foreign foods these days, are cheap, exotic and supermarket bestsellers. But for how much longer will Brits be able to enjoy their import-happy lifestyle?Read

Book's an ice cream dream Aug 20 2009

When restaurant owner Morfudd Richards saw a pink Seventies ice cream van on eBay in 2004, she knew she had to have it.Read

Fresh ways with lobster Aug 20 2009

TO MARK Birmingham’s first ever Lobster festival, here are two recipes from the Oriental’s head chef Pisit Raethong.Read

Take the mobile fare taste test Aug 13 2009

WHEN four American university students set up a recipe-sharing website in 1997, their motivation was anthropological rather than commercial.Read

Frozen can be pretty cool Aug 06 2009

ACROSS the channel our esteemed gastronomic French neighbours think nothing of the odd trip to frozen food chain Chez Picard.Read

Galton stays local for summer treats Jul 30 2009

WHEN a government report came out saying that Britain had a “moral duty” to produce more food, Galton Blackiston barely blinked.Read

Help the tasty cherry berry out of a jam! Jul 23 2009

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Heston seeks latest kitchen invention Jul 16 2009

ANY other man who used a thermal probe to check whether his lemon tarts were cooked would draw worried glances.Read

Berry delicious – and healthy too Jul 09 2009

TUCKING into bowls of strawberries smothered with sugar and cream, washed down with lashings of Pimms, isn’t a great way to improve your health.Read

Blog queen Pim’s guide to food fun Jul 02 2009

AFTER a long day working in California’s Silicon Valley, Pim Techamuanvivit would have only one thought on her mind. Dinner.Read

Al fresco food needs plenty of planning Jun 25 2009

NOW that charcoal comes in ignitable bags, barbecues cost less than ten quid and picnic sets can be bought at the supermarket, outdoor dining is no longer the preserve of dads with special tools.Read

Salad days of summer Jun 18 2009

AS SOON as summer looms, those party invitations start plopping through the door. Suddenly you’re expected to look bronzed, healthy and slim while holding a glass of fizz and not dropping your canapes.Read