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Wine Trends
Simon Parkes reports on the latest trends in the wine industry.
Tasting tomatoes
Sheila Dillon explores the world of the modern British tomato. Has flavour made a return?
The Best in Food and Farming
Sheila Dillon launches the search for the winners of the 2012 麻豆社 Food and Farming Awards.
The Olympic Menu
Sheila Dillon meets Jan Matthews head of the UK's biggest catering job, London 2012.
The Future of the Cookbook
Sheila Dillon investigates the future of the printed cookery book.
Can Food Save the High Street?
Sheila Dillon and Henrietta Green ask if food is the key to reviving UK high streets.
The Extraordinary Food Story of Martha Payne
Nine-year-old blogger Martha Payne explains how she triggered a debate on school food.
Can Andrew Lansley change your diet?
Can health secretary Andrew Lansley change Britain's bad eating habits?
Favourite Foods
Simon Parkes reports on the latest stories coming in for the Food and Farming Awards.
Camping Food
How camping food can be much more than tinned food and bangers. Tim Hayward finds out.
The Science of Taste
Can changing our dining utensils change the flavour of food? Simon Parkes investigates.
A Guide to Spice, part 1: Cloves
Sheila Dillon embarks on a journey through the world of spices, starting with the clove.
A Guide to Spice, part 2: Vanilla
Sheila Dillon looks at the modern vanilla trade and meets a young British vanilla grower.
A Guide to Spice, Part 3: Mustard
Sheila Dillon explores a food story of decline and revival - British mustard.
Australia's Food Revolution
How Australia, built on bulk exports of cheese and meat, became a gastronomic leader.
Sourdough
Sheila Dillon finds out why sourdough bread is undergoing a major revival.
Food and the Cinema
Tom Parker Bowles looks at the cinema eating experience.
Food and Farming Awards: The Finalists
Food writer Valentine Warner reveals this year's line-up of best food and drinks producers
British Blue Cheese
Sheila Dillon finds out why new British blue cheeses are pushing their way into the market
How to waste less food
Tristram Stuart reports on the latest ideas to tackle our growing mountains of food waste.
The Future of the Oven
Tim Hayward discovers the future of the domestic oven, with the help of Mary Berry.
Football and Food
John Inverdale on the way football is changing the relationship between food and sport.
Lard
Tim Hayward learns to love lard, discussing our complicated relationship with animal fat.
Street food heroes
Valentine Warner and Charles Campion eat with the Food Award's 'Best Takeaway' finalists.
Rethinking the hot dog
Tom Parker Bowles discovers the joys of the gourmet hot dog.
2012's Best "Big Food Ideas"
Sheila Dillon meets finalists in the Food and Farming Awards offering ideas for the future
A Winning Meal - The 麻豆社 Food Awards menu
Chef Arthur Potts-Dawson tells the story behind the 麻豆社 Food and Farming Awards menu.
09/12/2012
Sheila Dillon looks at the role food plays in different faiths.
Cheap Veg
Sheila Dillon discovers surprising stories behind humble British vegetables.
Christmas Necessary Pleasures
Sheila Dillon hears from leading chefs and writers on their necessary Christmas pleasures.
The cocktail, old and new
Dan Saladino explores the cocktail, from 18th century punch to new flavours in the USA.