A taste of the uk

THE British love affair with biscuits goes back a long way. There are recorded uses of the word “biscuit” in Middle English as far back as the 14th century. It’s derived from the Latin bis coctus, mea

If you’re going to drive seven hours across the UK for a meal, On The Rocks in Mumbles, Swansea, is the place that makes it worth the journey. This coastal restaurant has a relaxed, effortless charm —

With long, sandy beaches, abundant wildlife, excellent food and drink producers and great restaurants, the Welsh coastline offers a wealth of fantastic options for an escape to the sea

Once an essential everyday ingredient – particularly in the north of the country – oats still have a special place in British storecupboards

Gin, witches, regicide, boats, nudists, an Egyptian curse, Spitfires, the invention of windsurfing and more writers and vineyards than you can shake a fishing rod at: this beloved English county has it all. Here are 13 stories you may never have heard about Hampshire

Cradled in rugged cliffs, the Scottish town of Eyemouth has a fishing history that lingers in the salt air, with tales of loss and resilience