British tastes may favour jam or marmalade, but that’s just the tip of the toppings iceberg. Chefs and other food-lovers pick favourites from around the worldBritain loves toast for breakfast but, arguably, lacks a sense of adventure about how to top i…
Plight of the pickled onion: how pub snacks went from simple nosh to properly posh
Landlords still want punters to stay put and stay thirsty, but as the UK’s tastes have changed, so bar snacks have become increasingly sophisticated – from jalapeño pretzel pieces to spicy cider chorizoIn the past seven years, the snack menu at Sheffie…
How to eat: loaded fries
This month, How to Eat is ordering loaded fries. Is this a meal or a side? Which chips best defy the sogginess? And is it ever possible to have too much cheese?In food, there is very little that has not been documented in incredible detail. Google anyt…
Can hospitality’s recruitment crisis ever be fixed?
Brexit and Covid have exacerbated a problem that has been building for years. But some restaurants are trying to attract and keep staff by changing the culture of the industryWhen Danny first entered professional kitchens he did so as a star-struck fan…
Savour the flavour! Chefs on 20 terrific ways to tickle tired tastebuds
Lost your culinary spark after months of lockdown? From carrot-mel to celeriac sorbet, here are simple, surprising secrets to transform your home cookingSome of us have thrived in the kitchen in the past 18 months, finding it a creative sanctuary. For …