French food and drink
Good-value rosés for outdoor drinking
We are buying more French-style rosé than ever, and showing a taste for more quality wines, too. And, if you know where to look, there are excellent bargains to be had
Fiona Beckett
02, Jun, 2023 @1:00 PM
Thomasina Miers’ recipe for Provençal chicken casserole with new-season’s garlic
Fresh spring herbs and all of 40 cloves of sweet new-season’s garlic go into this traditional French chicken stew
Thomasina Miers
27, May, 2023 @9:00 AM
There’s more to supermarket wine than sauvignon blanc and malbec | Fiona Beckett on drinks
How do you know you’ll like a wine if you don’t try it? Here’s a guide to wine styles to help you pick something new that you might enjoy
Fiona Beckett
26, May, 2023 @1:00 PM
The red wine grape that conquered the world
It’s not as fashionable as it once was, but around the world interesting wines are still made from cabernet sauvignon
David Williams
21, May, 2023 @5:01 AM
Tipples for nibbles: wines that work with snacks | Fiona Beckett on drinks
There’s a wine to go with just about everything you care to snack on, from anchovies and pizza to cheese and fried chicken
Fiona Beckett
12, May, 2023 @1:00 PM
Beyond the pale: discover a darker rosé | Fiona Beckett on drinks
Pale is not always interesting when it comes to rosé wine, especially if you’re drinking it with food
Fiona Beckett
28, Apr, 2023 @1:00 PM
Rosé-tinted glasses: the season of pink wine begins
There’s a fashion for very pale rosé, but in these still unpredictable days of spring, a darker pink fits
David Williams
23, Apr, 2023 @5:00 AM
Cocktail of the week: The Mondrian’s white negroni sbagliato – recipe | The good mixer
A nifty twist on the ‘broken negroni’ featuring vodka, gentian liqueur and a rosemary-infused sugar syrup
Sam Russell
21, Apr, 2023 @3:00 PM
Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for chouquettes | The sweet spot
These sugar-coated choux buns are almost rustic in their simplicity and great with a cuppa
Benjamina Ebuehi
21, Apr, 2023 @2:00 PM
Wines for a spring barbecue | Fiona Beckett on drink
Don’t assume you’ll be matching with meat, and look for easy-to-serve, characterful bottles that will be a hit outdoors
Fiona Beckett
07, Apr, 2023 @1:00 PM
The best Easter wine bargains | Fiona Beckett on drinks
Second only to Christmas, supermarkets rise to the occasion at this time of year and offer up a host of spring wines fit for a feast
Fiona Beckett
31, Mar, 2023 @1:00 PM
Socca, London: ‘Much is very good, but the missteps baffle’ – restaurant review
Chef Claude Bosi’s masterful touch can be felt at Socca in Mayfair, but sadly not in everything
Jay Rayner
19, Mar, 2023 @6:00 AM
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