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FeaturesAround the World in 20 Drinks: Russia
Our booze cruise continues in Russia, with bread, honey, and a possible resolution for Russia's anti-gay laws Read more »| 02 Sep 2013 -
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Eat Serious: Debunking Food Myths
With Steven Poole and Jay Rayner taking the sacred cows of the food industry to slaughter, our Food and Drink editor jumps on the bandwagon for a cull of received wisdom Read more »| 31 Aug 2013 -
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Around the World in 20 Drinks: The Netherlands
Our global drinks trolley rolls into the Netherlands, with options for rappers on a budget, hardcore gin enthusiasts and those of you who want a slightly thicker beverage. Read more »| 26 Aug 2013 -
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Get Cooked: Investigating the Raw Food Movement
Uncooked, unprocessed... unthinkable? Following a raw food diet can seem faddy, fussy and no fun – but then Pablo Spaull told us it could involve chocolate. And conching. We find out more, and ask why the Northwest hasn't yet caught on Read more »| 26 Aug 2013 -
FeaturesExtreme Food
From licking paté off bricks to gingerly avoiding condoms on our plates, lately we've been getting the feeling that foodie extremism may have gone too far. Below, we respond the only way we know how: through peaceful protest Read more »| 11 Jul 2013 -
FeaturesFestival Booze: Handbags and Hipflasks
Festival season is upon us, and while we'd like to say that it's all about the music, copious drinking usually comes pretty close. So without further ado, here's our very abridged guide to the best libations for revellers Read more »| 05 Jul 2013
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Around the World in 20 Drinks: Soda Special
We take a lap of the globe in a booze-free soft drink round-up, featuring bizarre uses of animals and ludicrous flavour combinations from the outset Read more »| 02 Jul 2013 -
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Pastures New: The Biospheric Project
A major experiment in urban farming, The Biospheric Project puts into practice both ancient and recent technologies to produce food on a 'hyper-localised' scale. Its originators share their vision of a more sustainable future Read more »| 20 Jun 2013 -
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Craft Soda: What is this? Why is it a thing?
When we heard about a new 'craft soda' being made in Edinburgh, we had two thoughts: 'What the hell is that?' and 'Let's try it then ask its creators some questions.' Here are the results Read more »| 19 Jun 2013 -
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Around the World in 20 Drinks: Croatia
A taste test of two of Croatia's finest spirits this month, as we crack into presents from other people's holidays and accidentally discover the recipe to Scotland's greatest export Read more »| 07 Jun 2013 -
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Food, Festivals, Scotland
This month, RockNess marks the start of the summer Music festival season. Open air, big crowds, exotic locations like Dores and Balado. Enough of that – join us on a food festival run-down. We have scientists, and we’re off to Hawaii! Read more »| 05 Jun 2013 -
FeaturesAround the World in 20 Drinks: Trinidad and Tobago
In honour of our dalliance with the world's priciest rum, we take a look at some of the other liquids available in the home of the stuff, Trinidad and Tobago: super-powered rum for the grown-ups, and beer for the kids Read more »| 16 May 2013 -
FeaturesA Rum Job: Tasting the world's most expensive rum
When we were invited to try the most expensive rum in the world, Angostura Legacy, we said 'er, yes.' Here is the story of that day, complete with mystery, intrigue, and funny costumes Read more »| 14 May 2013 -
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Scene to Be Green: Northern Vegan Festival 2013
From potluck parties to bake-offs and now a full-blown festival, the Northwest's vegan scene is prepping for revolution. We meet the people who are – ahem – rooting for change Read more »| 04 Apr 2013 -
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Round the World in 20 Drinks: Hungary
Hungary isn’t all about nudist baths or floating down the Danube river - the booze (and the food) are definitely worth dabbling in too Read more »| 03 Apr 2013