You’d think that with so many celebrity chefs, TV cookery shows and kitchen creations on social media, we’d be bringing up youngsters equipped with at least the basic ­culinary skills. Sadly, this is ...

At 46 years of age, Andrea Smith has never made a single meal from scratch. Can a cookery course save her from relying on the microwave? Andrea Smith pictured with Professional Chef Lynda Booth and ...

If you're a budding chef looking to brush up on your cookery skills this year, then the UK is home to plenty of esteemed cookery schools offering courses to every level. While of course London is home ...

Anyone with a vague interest in food has probably discussed what cafe or restaurant they would like to run if they had the chance. But when it comes to taking the plunge into the food business, where ...

If you’ve spent the past year vowing to improve your culinary skills but haven’t managed to get much further than banana bread, a cookery break might be the solution. Is your dough a disaster? Are ...

My meringues are, frankly, a bit of a disaster. They should look like mini cumulus clouds, perfect blond mounds of sweetness, a crisp, opalescent outer shell concealing delectable chewiness beneath.

Raymond Blanc's two Michelin-starred restaurant has held on to its stars for an impressive 25 years. What better place, then, to learn the basics of classic dishes and wine pairing? On the residential ...

Found yourself in a culinary rut lately? Are you repeatedly cooking the same dishes over and over again? Or perhaps you have no idea how to peel a potato? Whether you’re a complete beginner or an ...

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