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Looking for land: Edible Futures responds to Covid-19 outbreak

Local market gardener Humphrey Lloyd is on the hunt for land to increase his production in direct response to the pandemic Humphrey currently grows on a 1-a...

Food & nutrition: Zoe Palmer-Wright’s beautiful balance

Diets don't work, says Bali-based nutritionist Zoe Palmer-Wright, whose new book, A Beautiful Balance: A Wellness Guide to Healthy Eating and Feeling Great, is...

Loving to eat

It’s the day for celebrating amour à deux, but don’t bring any preconceptions to the table, says Melissa Blease. Oysters are not compulsory, you don’t need a s...

Noya brings flavours of the east to Harvey Nichols

Enjoy the delicious flavours of the East as the founder of popular Bath-based Vietnamese restaurant Noya’s Kitchen hosts an exclusive supper club at Harvey Nic...

Food trends of 2020

It’s a new year but is it time for a new diet? Melissa Blease investigates what will be hot and what will be dropped – from Veganuary to zero-proof drinks and ...

Recipe: Acorn’s Beetroot and walnut paté

Looking for a plant-based paté alternative? The chefs at Acorn have just the thing to add some vibrancy to a Veganuary lunch with this kitchen colour Did yo...

Sip the festive juice with Bristol Syrup Co

This month we’re stocking up on Bristol Syrup Co flavours and having a go at shaking our own Christmas concoctions at home The creativity of Bristol’s mixol...

Recipe: Briony May’s cranberry pesto puff pastry Christmas tree

Alright, I am just going to say it: I love Christmas! From the minute I first hear Mariah, mid-November, I get that familiar childish sense of excitement. I lo...

‘Alco-demic’ comedy theatre: Heroes of Hooch

Two historians with a healthy interest in alcohol are heading for Bristol’s Hen & Chicken this month, having cleverly transferred their expertise from the ...

Restaurant review: Acorn

Dinner delivered by these innovators of vegan cuisine proves a conversation-starting kaleidoscope of flavour – and the seed of creativity is set to grow as the...

Recipe: Briony May’s caramel carrot cake

The nights are drawing in and there’s a chill in the air: comfort food is in order. Carrots are in season all year and my recipe this month – my signature carr...

Bristol’s food scene to star in Film 4’s ‘Punk Chef’

A new series following Deaf chef Scott Garthwaite as he meets and cooks with interesting characters around the country is focusing on Bristol in its 4 November...