When distillers Laphroaig launched their first ever live online whisky tasting, an army of malt fans from around the world made it the largest interactive event of its kind.

Have you ever wondered what the nation’s top chefs are really like in person, where would they choose to dine out? What are their favourite flavours and tastes? Or who they consider to be the best chef - or even the sexiest chef?

Peas, beans and lentils are known as pulses. Often they are viewed as a ‘vegetarian’ food, a meat replacement but they’re tasty, versatile and there are many types.

Jamie Oliver wants to be Italian!! He loves their passion for everything; love, family and especially for food.

Recent reports have announced the introduction of nylon tea bags in supermarkets across the country and despite their high price, Asda has reported that they have proven popular with consumers.

There’s nothing quite like dining at your favourite restaurant. The fine wine, signature dishes and of course being waited on. As we are now spending more time eating out and more of us are taking a discerning interest in food and drink, there has never been a better opportunity to …

Leaders gathered at a summit on the world’s food crisis quickly laid out their disagreements on a key issue: how much the rush for environmentally friendly biofuels is contributing to soaring prices that are causing hunger and unrest worldwide.

Most countries and international organizations meeting at the Rome-based United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization cite multiple causes for the crisis. These include rising energy costs, more demand for meat and dairy products from some booming developing countries, trade restrictions and speculation, as well as the demand for biofuels.

21st century kids are fussier than ever about what they will and won’t eat, posing problems for mums and dads who want to ensure their children eat well.

Almost half of parents admit to feeling under pressure from a fussy child to put certain things in their lunchboxes. Obliging your child might avoid a temper tantrum but almost two thirds admit to including the same foods in their children’s lunchboxes from day to day, raising more worries about healthy eating, just as ‘black market’ tuck shops are popping up in schools all over the country.