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His grandmother's recipes were stolen " so he recreated them from memory
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (1524+ words) After his grandmother's treasured recipe book was stolen, supper club host Ranie Saidi set out to recreate her dishes from memory. In his debut cookbook The Malay Cook, he pieces together lost flavours through grief, identity and the enduring power…...
8 best supermarket sourdough loaves, taste-tested by a food editor
2+ week, 5+ day ago (800+ words) It's no surprise that supermarkets have got in on the action and created their own sourdough loaves Rivalling your nearest bakery, the best supermarket sourdough loaves still offer that signature tang and airy crumb. From Waitrose premium selection to Sainsbury's…...
The secret history of hot cross buns " from pagan gods to royal bans
3+ week, 6+ day ago (755+ words) The sweet treats carry centuries of storytelling in their dough Hot cross buns aren't just a sweet snack that appear around Easter. They carry centuries of storytelling in their dough. From ancient gods to modern supermarkets, these sticky spiced buns…...
The tastiest hot cross buns at Waitrose
1+ mon, 15+ hour ago (399+ words) I've tasted more than 20 hot cross buns this year, and these are the ones that stood out This year, I took on the difficult task of finding the best hot cross buns, which meant munching my way through a mountain…...
I've taste-tested dozens of supermarket hot cross buns to find the best
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (1536+ words) I tried much more than a baker's dozen, and these are the ones worth your dough Spring has sprung, bringing with it arguably the tastiest seasonal snacks. While Easter Sunday is synonymous with all-out lamb roasts and indulgent Easter eggs,…...
Dumpling lasagne is everywhere on Tik Tok " here's how to make it at home
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (404+ words) Layered, steamed and far easier than folding dumplings, this viral Tik Tok recipe delivers all the ginger, garlic and sesame flavours of your favourite dim sum in one weeknight-friendly dish There are two kinds of Tik Tok food trends: the…...
King and Queen laugh as they struggle to cut cake with sword
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1039+ words) The King and Queen Camilla laughed as they struggled to cut a cake with a sword at the Eden Project in Cornwall. The royal couple paid a visit to the attraction to mark its 25th anniversary on Tuesday (24 March). After touring…...
It's a little taste of Hawaii in a pie. Coconut custard meets pineapple upside-down topping
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (271+ words) When I think of Hawaii, I think of coconut trees softly swaying above white beaches with big blue waves crashing against the shore, and I think of the many days I spent swimming and drying off in the sun while…...
Tim Spector: Why food affects your mood " not just your calories
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (1368+ words) From fermentation myths to the gut'brain axis, Tim Spector argues that food affects far more than hunger and weight. On The Independent's Well Enough podcast, he explains why our gut microbes may be quietly shaping how we feel, writes Hannah…...
Ryan Riley recipe for joy: Sweet-and-sour apple crumble with sweet basil cream
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (481+ words) To get us through the most miserable months, every week chef Ryan Riley will share a recipe from his collection of go-to favourites for comfort and joy. On his small pleasure menu this week is Sweet-and-sour apple crumble with sweet…...