Food & Drink

Vodka, sparkling wine and berry juice with a dash of lemon and apple balsamic This blend of hedgerow fruit and local Dorset vodka is one of our signature drinks. If you can’t get hold of fresh berries, defrost the same ...

‘I’ve given up trying to control anything now,’ I announced last Tuesday while breakfasting on a packet of jelly babies Food has lost much of its meaning for me. Well, its meanings, to be more accurate. A typical late autumn ...

There will be smaller gatherings this year, so why flash the cash on showy labels? There are some decent drops to be had in own-label wines It’s no great surprise to discover that, where drinks are concerned, we’ve tended to ...

The festive German fruit bread is a satisfying and delicious bake that doubles up as a perfect homemade Christmas gift Laden with butter, dried fruit and marzipan, this festive German favourite isn’t the quickest thing you’ll bake this Christmas, but ...

For something warm to dip into your soup that’s easy to prep while the pan’s on the hob, try these delicious Bulgarian cheese scone alternatives Soups can be slurped simply on their own, but I love having something to dunk. ...

This ancient British fruit may not be the prettiest, but its pulp is delicious with cream or cooked down, left to set and served with a sharp cheddar Most foods are best thrown away when they start to rot, but ...

Four homemade spreads that make great gifts and will last for weeks: chocolate and chestnut spread, apple and date chutney, pear and ground coffee grind jam, and quince and rosemary jelly Prep 20 minCook 30 minMakes 6-7 x 250ml jars ...

Make room under the Christmas tree for these spiced biscuits, sweet treats and spicy infused oils Every year, a month or so before Christmas, I plan all the edible gifts I’m going to make for my friends and family. I ...

A low-effort treat that will make a high-impact gift to send to friends Joseph P Kennedy (the father of ex-president John F Kennedy) famously said: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” But here we are, closing in ...

Festive tipples for family and friends with whom, in better times, you’d usually share a Christmas drink This will keep for three weeks in the fridge, so it’s not one to leave under the tree in the run-up to Christmas. ...