The best books on drink of 2016
Henry Jeffreys raises a glass to the British pub – and goes in search of volcanic wines
• Vote: What was your favourite book of the year?
Gourmet
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The five-star caviar experience
The finest tasting caviar can only come from sturgeon fish raised in their native habitat. Fine caviar is meant to be enjoyed straight, identifying every unique flavor as you burst each pearl against the roof of your mouth. The superior quality caviar has a rich and buttery flavour produced only from native-raised sturgeon. Certified organic … Read more
The year of gin! Spirit enjoys record sales as drinking habits change
About 40m bottles were sold over the past 12 months – enough to make 1.12bn gin and tonics – as Spain and US become key markets
Spending a week in the kitchens of artisan chocolatiers
Tour de Chocolat: Diving into the world of fine chocolate. Tour de Chocolat is a culinary adventure in Switzerland for the fine chocolate lover in all of us. Switzerland is the birthplace of fine chocolate. Smooth, creamy, dark, and delicious. Swiss chocolate makers and confectioners have been at the forefront of chocolate development for over … Read more
The best thing I ate in 2016
From a homemade birthday cake to wild pig in the Yucatán, the big names in food, including Nigella Lawson, René Redzepi and Nadiya Hussain, recall their favourite eating experiences of 2016
The great Christmas 2016 taste test
Observer Food Monthly’s cast of Dickensian players feast on the high street’s cakes, cheese and chocolates. Which are the best buys? And did anyone ask for more?