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Soup: from Spanish gazpacho to Ukrainian borscht

('Lindsey Evans',) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:15:00 -0000

If, after an orgy of fat, sugar and alcohol, you’re thinking of a detox diet, join the club! The only solution: soup

Marmite and co: disgustingly debatable foods in western Europe

('Joss Corner',) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0000

Travelling around Europe, you’re never safe from a bad gastronomic surprise, be it vegetable yeast spread, bull’s tail, pig’s head paté, mushroom spread and much more ... brace your guts. Plus, a recipe for stewed oxtail

England: home to Europe's cheese?

('Chriomford',) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:02:06 -0000

Watch out for homogenisation. In order to flog their wares to Americans and their sensitive stomachs, or to get them approved by Brussels, European cheese makers are being asked to pasteurise their products. How disgraceful! Cheese and cheese-making has such a wonderful tradition...

Crêpe Europe

('ClaireBrunel',) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:00:00 -0000

Sweet, savoury, with butter, flambéd… when it’s the christian holiday of Candlemas, Dia de la Candelaria in Spain or la Chandeleur in France, crêpes are unavoidable. What about the rest of Europe?

Romania to UK: the whole of Europe in your plate

('Sarah Truesdale',) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:00:00 -0000

What do Europeans do the night before Christmas? They eat! The flavours and colours of the dishes vary enormously. But certain culinary practices can be surprising. A tour of the traditional and intriguing dishes of Europe

Barcelona: a fishy hour with a young Catalan chef

('Nabeelah Shabbir',) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:39:21 -0000

A visit to the market and spell in the kitchen with chef Marc Cortada, 28, who talks about fish soup and crema catalana, Spanish versus French gastronomy and why young citizens don't cook anymore

European culinary blogosphere and more

('Helen Swain',) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:54:02 -0000

‘What's for dinner tonight?’ – the answer is on the internet! A short tour of the most popular sites in Europe, including the BBC in the UK, Gustos in Romania and Marmiton in France