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The art of making drinkable winesThree very quaffable reds that will quench your thirst as they slip down very easily
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Recipes for candied peel treatsClaire Ptak recipes: Simply tossed in sugar and eaten on its own, or added to a chocolate drop, candied citrus peel is not only a delicious sweet treat but a great way to use up something that is often thrown away -
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Eccles cakesThis traditional northern treat is crisp and filled with dried fruit – but which fruit? And should they be nestled in flaky or puff pastry?
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Marina O'Loughlin on restaurantsMarina O'Loughlin on restaurantsThe Wildebeest, Stoke Holy Cross, Norfolk: ‘Does it deserve its plaudits?’ – restaurant reviewThis excess, with its gels, soils, foams, is often conflated with haute cuisine
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Jay Rayner on restaurantsJay Rayner on restaurantsBundobust, Manchester: restaurant reviewVibrant Indian food served with craft beer in a friendly communal space… Why has no one done this before?
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Felicity Cloake's perfect recipesFelicity Cloake's perfect recipesHow to make the perfect Eccles cakesThis traditional northern treat is crisp and filled with dried fruit – but which fruit? And should they be nestled in flaky or puff pastry?
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Nigel Slater recipesNigel Slater recipesNigel Slater’s oyster sauce chicken with citrus mint salad recipeOn a chilly night nothing warms you up like blisteringly hot Chinese-style chicken, served with a cooling side of herby salad, says Nigel Slater
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Drink: there’s a tea to suit every mealSpeciality leaf teas are as complex as wine, so it makes sense to pair them with food in a similar way
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How do you spot a hipster wine?Some wines have pseudo counter-cultural stylings, but give them a chance – you might just love them
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The pick of ProvenceFor wine lovers, and particularly those who like French wine, Bandol produces some gorgeous bottles. Here are two to treat yourself with. Plus, a cheaper week-night offering using the mourvèdre grape, says David Williams
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Spanish MPs give Junior MasterChef a roasting over late-night time slotSpain’s version of TV show accused of exacerbating problem of tired children in an already seriously underslept country
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Mary Berry says she was never asked to go with Bake Off to C4Celebrity cook says she didn’t have a meeting with broadcaster but had already decided to stay loyal to BBC
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Judging Great British Bake Off would be my dream, says Prue LeithPresenter and restaurateur said to be lined up as judge alongside Paul Hollywood when BBC show moves to Channel 4
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Prue Leith: can the culinary legend fill Mary Berry’s boots on Bake Off?Channel 4 has reportedly lined up the veteran restaurateur to judge GBBO. Could she be the perfect foil to Paul Hollywood?
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Los Angeles city guide: what to see, plus the best bars, hotels and restaurantsAll eyes are on LA ahead of the Oscars, and the city has more to offer visitors than ever: new bars and attractions in regenerated districts, better transport options, plus views and beaches galore
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The Corner House, Canterbury, Kent: hotel reviewAny doubts about the roadside location of this restaurant with rooms are soon overcome by its comfort, sumptuous food, Tudor charm – and secondary glazing
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Bogotá, Colombia’s banging capitalMost visitors to Colombia skip Bogotá, but time spent in the city means discovering one of the best music and nightlife scenes in Latin America
Fatale attraction A cocktail created for Jackie Kennedy in Phnom Penh