French wine in crisis? That’s good news for small producers
Quality in France is more widely available than ever, with many of the best wines from unheralded regions
Food & drink
Will eating organic food make you healthier?
A major new study has found that organic foods contain higher levels of antioxidants and less harmful chemicals than conventionally farmed produce. But does that mean they are better for you? With your help, Karl Mathiesen investigates.
Let us know your thoughts. Post in the comments below, email karl.mathiesen.freelance@theguardian.com or tweet @karlmathiesen
Vertical Veg man: six of the best edible flowers
Continuing our series about growing food on balconies, patios and
window sills, the VV man gets a taste for edible florals
London’s restaurants: a grotesque display of opulence
In the naked fetishisation of wealth that dominates the capital’s most fashionable eating places there are no critics
Who makes the world’s best cup of tea?
The ritual, the memories – tea is central to cultural traditions around the world. But where does it taste best? We used GuardianWitness to find the world’s best cuppa. Do you agree? Vote in our poll
Green apps and gadgets: Conscious Me
It’s a growing interactive website on every subject you can think of, but how eco-conscious and useful has it become so far?