Sweet & sour dictatorship
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Hitler was nuts for chocolate, Catherine the Great bananas about cherries. What did other dictators fancy?
A Word On | Christmas food
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Not only is a December stroll around any of London’s Christmas markets a delight for the senses – but an insightful history lesson as well.
The fairy tale of John Galliano
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John Galliano is back to lead Maison Martin Margiela out of stagnation. But the life of fashion’s best storyteller is no fairy tale.
Footwear nightmare by Céline
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Comfortable or torturous, grotesque or flattering? Where should the fashionistas draw the line?
Apronology
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A kitchen accessory, symbol of feminism, fashion statement, and a chef’s measure of success – the humble kitchen apron has been all this – and more.
The addition of one well known Yuletide ingredient makes this orthodox east European confection a refreshing delight.
Is it time Ikea ventured into fashion? Swedish author and business consultant Stefan Engeseth thinks it would be a natural way to broaden the company range.
A virtuous-yet-decadent cake for when the leaves have fallen.
A Word On | A Plastic Crumble
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Or the disappointment of ready-made supermarket food.
Desserts at Ottolenghi
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My seven minutes in culinary heaven are proof this Islington’s celebrity chef eatery is not just a place to be seen.