Apple wine in Frankfurt, Germany
Germany is renowned for its beers but in and around Frankfurt apple wine is traditionally the most popular tipple.
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Livar pork from Limburg, the Netherlands
“People have to pay a lot for a mud bath but our pigs can have it free,” jokes the man who has become known as Mister Livar. The pigs enjoy wallowing in mud as they are unable to sweat. They disperse body heat by breathing and contact with cool surfaces. This explains why they spend time in mud on warm days.
Danny McColl of McColl’s Brewery
McColls Brewery is based in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Interview with Belgian chef Lieven Lootens
Chef Lieven Lootens often finds inspiration from vegetables. “I think they are more inspiring for me because they have more beautiful colours and textures, and more differences in shapes. I really have something with vegetables and herbs. I really love herbs and things that grow in my own garden. We go outside in the countryside, at home, see those herbs and smell them."
Best restaurants in Tenerife
If you’ve ever visited Tenerife, you’ll know one of the island’s staple foods is papas arrugadas – boiled potatoes served in their wrinkled, salt-crusted skins. The potatoes are often served with a coriander-laced green mojo sauce. The red version of the sauce, mojo rojo, has a spicy kick thanks to the presence of chilli.
Reinheitsgebot: The German beer purity law of 1516
In 1516, the Reinheitsgebot became law across the Duchy of Bavaria. It regulated the pricing and ingredients of beer. Some people herald it as a world first: a law governing food production had become valid across an entire territory.
The Rib Room Ramside Hall restaurant
The 20-ounce rib eye is a special of the house. The Chateaubriand and 32-ounce tomahawk are both for sharing.
Tuna, sweetcorn and cheese toastie recipe
This easy-to-make tuna, sweetcorn and cheese toastie recipe is ideal as a snack, lunch or quick dinner option.
Places to eat in Newcastle city centre
The culinary scene on Tyneside is vibrant. From the food trucks that park at the Quayside, for the market held each Sunday, to fine-dining restaurants, Newcastle offers an array of cuisines and dining experiences.
Goan sausage, an Indian delicacy
According to the popular saying, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Perhaps that’s why Goa has found such a special place in mine; I love the cuisine of this Indian state.