Flavour
Why Citrus Smells Brighter When Its Peel Is Broken
Why citrus smells brighter when its peel is broken: learn how zest and a peel twist release different aromas, and…
The full table
All stories
An open table of stories about flavour, making, tradition and the many ways food brings meaning to a day.
Cooking
Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula for a Slow Stir?
Choose a wooden spoon or silicone spatula for a slow stir by matching grip, pot shape and movement to the sauce…
Traditions
How Cooking Instructions Travelled Before Printed Recipes
Before printed recipes became common, cooking instructions travelled through memory, demonstration and household…
Gathering
The Perfectly Matching Table Is a Myth
A welcoming mixed table setting needs no matching set: use repetition, generous spacing and one shared detail to make…
Food Stories
A Late-Summer Supper Built Around the First Ripe Tomatoes
Plan a late-summer supper around ripe tomatoes, with a simple centrepiece, bright contrasts and a relaxed serving…
Our point of view
Food culture lives in the details
A scent from the pan, a familiar way of serving, a dish made for sharing: these details tell us how food connects with memory, place and company.