Food & Drink
Rich enough to appeal to lords and dukes, the success of panettone is down to its festive, egalitarian simplicity.
The story of the ‘mythical centre’ of French cuisine reflects the triumphs and tribulations of its people.
Sweets made of ice or snow have been with us for millennia, evolving slowly into the modern chilly treat.
A staple of Russia and the Slavic world, borscht has inspired films and novels – and has even reached outer space.
The world’s most popular fast food has ancient roots, but it was a royal seal of approval that set it on the path to global domination.
When Samuel Pepys sampled his first cup of tea in 1660 the ‘China drink’ was an expensive novelty, promoted mainly for its medicinal qualities. At...
Sugar is not a sweet subject, argues James Walvin. His new book offers a convincing, deep history of this (in)famous product. It is also full of...
Volunteer rationing in the First World War depended on patriotism, but that could only go so far.