So many gins, so little difference

From mother’s ruin to artisanal luxury, gin is definitely in

How whisky distillers escaped getting stuck in a butt

That’s a kind of barrel, oh ye of smutty mind – and one that nearly became an endangered species, to the dismay of Scotch-makers

Basque supper: Hélène Darroze’s final meal

French star-chef Hélène Darroze bids farewell with a Basque-country feast

Safari, so good: Clare Smyth’s final meal

It’s a ‘so-long’ on safari for the UK’s only female triple Michelin-star chef, Clare Smyth

Why pomegranate is good for you

Pomegranates store rich flavour in their deep red flesh and crunchy jewel-like seeds – and they are a tonic for a healthy heart.

• Try it with Rosie Sykes’ satsuma, goat’s cheese and chicory salad with pomegranate dressing recipe