Attaching seaweed spores to used scallop shells could restore UK’s coastal kelp forests
Kelp seaweed spores are being grown on small rocks and waste scallop shells as part of a trial exploring how to regenerate the UK’s coastal kelp forests.
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From pea protein to buckwheat: surprising foods that can trigger severe allergic reactions
Over 21 million people in the UK live with allergies. Here’s why food labels need to keep up with the risks.
Seagrass meadows could be good for your health – yet they’re disappearing fast
Marine biodiversity underpins human health such as at Porthdinllaen in north wales where seagrass is part of a marine social ecological system.
How the humble limpet helped humans develop, survive and thrive
Without this tiny, ubiquitous shellfish, the story of human life on Earth may have played out quite differently.
Brexit’s ‘Global Britain’: UK needs a clear economic strategy for its trading future, not a dead colonial fantasy
The notion of ‘Empire 2.0’ embraced by Brexiteers is backward-facing nonsense.
The Northern Powerhouse: what actually is it?
The Northern Powerhouse will change your life. Here’s how.
The strange history of ice cream flavours – from brown bread to Parmesan and paté
Chicken pâté was mixed with gravy, gelatine and whipped cream, before being frozen in decorative cups.
Jamie Oliver restaurant closures – did the celebrity chef bite off more than he could chew?
He’s a top chef, a natural on TV, but perhaps Jamie Oliver underestimated the difficulties of running a restaurant chain in a recession.
A potted history of fermented foods – from pickles to kimchi
People have been fermenting food since before the written word.
Christmas at Kew: what the royal household of King George III ate for their festive dinner in 1788
Thanks to detailed menu records from Kew Palace kitchens, we have a fascinating picture of the Christmas foods that were popular in the royal palaces.
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