Pages tagged 'food'

Some nations suffered harshly during the shortages of wartime - others adapted and managed to keep their populace well-fed. Explore our map to hear some...

Since the 12th Century, Smithfield has provided meat to London. But can it survive in an era of supermarkets and vegans?

The once-abundant oceans are running short of fish, while trawlers discard edible catch. Can the recent high profile political campaigns offer a solution to the...

Have supermarkets got too much power? Have we lost touch with seasonal and local food in favour of convenience choice? Our panel discuss the future...

This week's Thinking Allowed focuses on cross cultural research that compares Michelin starred restaurants and culture in Britain and Germany 

With interest in the sociology of food increasing, Geoff Andrews explains how assumptions of ‘fine dining’ are being disrupted

Read and listen to the language of bakeries and cake shops across eight European countries by exploring our map. Find out about regional and...

A nation famed for its love of food reveals some of its baking secrets

Our furthest journey north discovers the warm heart of a cold country