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The Ten Best Cookery Courses

14 May 2008, Chosen by Foisol Al-Ali

Stein's Padstow school teaches a relaxed approach to preparing seafood. The chef's aim was to create a course that "revolves around lunch". Here, cooks enjoy the fruits of their labours beside the seaside


The 50 Best Sunday Lunches

19 April 2008, Chosen by Rhiannon Batten

"When I've got the time," says Matthew Drennan, "I love walking on London's Hampstead Heath, followed by lunch at the Spaniards Inn. It's a great pub, with a lot of history behind it (legend has it that Dick Turpin was born there) and very atmospheric and has won a place in a recent survey of the UK's top 10 pub roasts. A warren of low ceilinged rooms and a fantastic beer garden rightly make this a hugely popular venue."


The Ten Best Olive Oils

24 March 2008, Chosen by Sophie Morris

Extra virgin organic oil produced in Israel by a co-operative of Jews and Arabs. It's worthy (profits go towards Middle East peace initiatives), but has won taste prizes, too.


The Ten Best Easter Cakes

20 March 2008, Chosen by Simon Usborne

This succulent fruitcake comes from the famous Harrogate bakers. Topped by 11 slabs of marzipan representing the faithful Apostles (no Judas here), it is a sugary treat.


The Ten Best Easter Eggs

18 March 2008, Chosen by Rebecca Armstrong

For sophisticated chocoholics, The Chocolate Empire's organic range offers flavours from Earl Grey and roasted coffee to bitter orange.