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Some 30 years ago I found myself working with David Pritchard, a director who turned the late Keith Floyd into a TV star. He had first encountered Floyd, glass in hand, chaotically running a Bristol ...

Steak is a go-to dish for a special occasion. Whether I've got a fillet, sirloin, ribeye, rump or hanger, here’s how I cook it at home for perfect results. Steak is a real treat – a special occasion ...

TRADITIONAL cooking skills such as poaching an egg, making home-made gravy and tomato sauce from scratch are dying out, according to a new study. Researchers found that a number of age-old kitchen ...

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