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A peach of a summer: an August recipe
Enjoy an al-fresco recipe for peaches and mozzarella with an undertone of cumin and take a delicious foray into food heritage along the way
A potted history of fermented foods – from pickles to kimchi
Serin Quinn digs deeper into recent trends promoting fermented foods, which promise to boost your gut health and save both you and the planet from the scourge of food waste
Flirting with figs: a July recipe
Our Times2 food writer shares his new recipe for grilled figs with Roquefort, walnuts, thyme and honey as he looks back at the history of this popular fruit
Even one day off alcohol makes a difference
This timeline maps the many health benefits you'll discover when you stop drinking and gives tips on how to stop or cut down
“How I uncovered a potential ancient Rome wine scam”
Conor Trainor explains how he uncovered deception in the Mediterranean wine trade whilst studying an archaeological site in Crete
Taste History: a true sense of place
"Experiencing the taste of historical dishes offers an unparalleled connection to the past." You are invited to find out more
French toast, foie gras and braised flamingo
One of the world’s oldest surviving cookbooks offers insights into ancient elite Roman tastes say Christopher D Parkinson
Is matcha a healthier alternative to coffee?
Matcha is touted for its wide range of potential health benefits including anti-obesity and even anti-cancer effects. Here’s what you need to know
Uncorking the past: wine in the bronze age
New analysis of Troy findings by Stephan Blum, University of Tübingen, rewrites the story of wine in the early bronze age
What food did the real St Patrick eat?
Less corned beef and cabbage, more oats and stinky cheese, says Regina Sexton of University College Cork