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How to rain-proof your barbecuePlanning a barbecue but worried about the weather? Don’t be put off: follow these tips for great grilling come rain or shine. Plus: recipes you can cook in the oven or over coals
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Kitchen gadgets review: Milk Maker – go nuts with this non-dairy ‘mylk’ machineCoconuts, soya beans, almonds – this high-powered blender will pulverise and pasteurise all of the above (and more) to create ‘alternative milk’. Just don’t forget your nut bag -
Divers in Sweden sniff out 340-year-old shipwrecked cheeseDairy product described as ‘a mixture of yeast and Roquefort’ discovered during an exploration of the Kronan, a royal warship that sank in 1676 -
Nuno Mendes’ summer recipes: seared beef salad with herb pureeCooking with this unusual method produces the juiciest steak, which pairs beautifully with seasonal vegetables
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It’s the end of the world as we know it (time to order pizza)Huge boosts in home delivery orders are being credited to an uneasy political atmosphere in the US. Do you want a side of garlic bread to go with your electoral chaos?
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Rachel Roddy’s fish with an almond and breadcrumb crust recipeA kitchen in Rome: A simple Sicilian-style mix of breadcrumbs and almonds complements a wide array of recipes, but I find its best incarnation is as a crust for a fresh fillet of fish – serve with a tomato, caper and onion salad for a light summer supper
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Marina O'Loughlin on restaurantsMarina O'Loughlin on restaurantsRochelle Canteen, London E2: ‘It wears its fabulousness lightly’ – restaurant review‘How on earth have I never been? This is nourishing for body and soul, and huge fun’
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Jay Rayner on restaurantsJay Rayner on restaurantsThe Astor Grill at Cliveden House, Berkshire: restaurant reviewThe stables at Cliveden are now a new grill. But the prices are so high, you’ll have to be an Astor to enjoy it
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regulars
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Felicity Cloake's perfect recipesFelicity Cloake's perfect recipesHow to make the perfect millionaire's shortbreadBank balance be damned – this caramel-chocolate-shortbread classic is not just for the 1%. But should you use almonds, semolina or just flour, is it worth making caramel from scratch and can you improve on a plain chocolate topping?
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Nigel Slater recipesNigel Slater recipesNigel Slater's summer pie recipesDon’t think a double crust is just for winter – bronzed pastry over rabbit or fruit is perfect for this time of year, says Nigel Slater
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drink
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The chenin agreement: one grape, many winesChenin blanc started out in the Loire before making a name for itself in the Cape, now the two are giving each other a boost. Here’s one from South Africa and two from France for you to try, says David Williams
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Drink: what to serve at a summer weddingWhen buying booze for a wedding, don’t stick to the usual suspects: spread your horizons and you may pick up a tasty bargain or two
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Cabernet and kimchi? Or syrah and sashimi?The rise of new cuisines, whether Korean or Scandinavian, has led to a search for wines to match them
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Sweet on summer: three very different white winesSweet wines are usually associated with long winter lunches and roaring fires, but choose them carefully and their delicate fragrance and floral notes are perfect for a summer evening, says David Williams
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The secrets of The Great British Bake Off’s successOutside the Bake Off tent, Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry reflect on Britain’s most popular TV show – plus six of their favourite recipes
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The Great British Baking Show: still a treat, even post-BrexitAs an American, my ignorance of the specifics of British culture make this show – called The Great British Bake-Off in the UK – bliss, even if I know who wins
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Celebrity MasterChef review – if anyone can befuddle John Torode, it’s SinittaThe celebrity cooking contest has found a new secret weapon for its billionth series. Plus: possibly the last dying breath for TV property shows
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Nadiya Hussain: ‘I have a senseless love affair with cheese’The Bake Off winner recalls childhood curries and explains why she didn’t get into baking until she was a teenager
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Sunrise to sundown, Mumbai is a vegetarian’s paradiseSpeciality dishes from all over India are showcased at the street food stalls and cafes of Mumbai. Here, food writer Meera Sodha spends a whirlwind 24 hours sampling as many vegetarian ‘greatest hits’ as she can
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Alt city guide to BelfastThe subculture that always existed beyond Northern Ireland’s old divisions has come to the fore in Belfast, energising the city’s music, food, drink and art scenes
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The whole hog – roasted pork, southern Italian styleNo Puglia carnival would be complete without bombette pugliese – slices of pork neck straight from the butcher’s oven and dripping in melted provolone
How to make the perfect millionaire's shortbread