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Autumn in pie form
A recipe from Diana Henry's magical book Roast Figs, Sugar Snow.
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Delia Smith, Mary Berry, winners, losers and a river of gin
A peek behind the scenes of the Guild of Food of Writers Awards and an absolutely cracking cucumber and crab salad, perfect for a hot day ... or…
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Diana Henry on how to write and publish a cook book
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Is this most delicious sorbet I've ever made?
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Salt, Fat, Acid, Chip
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How to write a winning cook book proposal according to those who sign the deals
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Why the mad obsession with chicken breast?
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Can I help you become a food writer?
NEWS! I'm offering free mentoring and paid-for sessions to help anyone trying to get into food or cookbook writing. PLUS a recipe for a gorgeously…
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Los Angeles Love
What food trends in the city of Angels might be headed to a high street near you? Plus a recipe for blistered sugar-snap peas, black quinoa and sesame…
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Have I been bought?
Is it unethical to review a restaurant where you've dined for free? And this week's recipe is a favourite and perfect for the waning days of summer when…
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Is this how blueberries used to taste?
I visit a very special farm to pick different varieties of blueberries. And I offer a cracking recipe for a super simple but glorious blueberry…
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Salt, Fat, Acid, Chip
I'm shortlisted for a Guild of Food Writers Award and share one of the pieces I entered in the competition. Plus a recipe for potato scallops: pure…
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Peanut butter and jelly toast ice cream
A recipe for this divine frozen treat and the my recommendations for the best ice cream cookbooks for inspiration and technical guidance
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Avignon Travel Guide
Discover the secret gems in this beautiful French town ... places to eat, drink, listen to music and watch the world go by
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Why do British supermarket tomatoes taste of worse than nothing?
Plus a gorgeous recipe for tomatoes stuffed with spicy saffron rice and herbs
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Is pastis the perfect summer aperitif?
My obsession with liquorice, from Choo Choo Bars to this iconic aniseed flavoured spirit. Plus, how to use pastis in cooking including a gorgeous recipe…
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Pen and Spoon
Pen and Spoon
Dispatches from the front line of food and delicious original recipes by award-winning food journalist and author Sue Quinn.
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Books
Books
The Little Chocolate Cookbook
The Kids Only Cook Book
Perfect Pancakes
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