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Table Talk: The magnificent history of the maligned and misunderstood fruitcake

JEFFREY MILLER, in an article first published on The Conversation, looks at the history of a Christmas favourite…

Table Talk: The long culinary history of pumpkins – from ancient Mexican soups to modern spiced lattes

SERIN QUINN, in an article first published on The Conversation, takes a look at the history – and many uses – of the pumpkin…

Table Talk: Eggs are so expensive right now. What else can I use?

EVANGELINA MANTZIORIS, program director of nutrition and food sciences at the University of South Australia, looks the versatility of eggs and what can be used as a replacement…

Jasmine rice cooking in electric rice cooker with steam on dark background.

Table Talk: Do you need to wash rice before cooking? Here’s the science

In an article first published on The Conversation, EVANGELINA MANYZIORIS, program director of nutrition and food sciences at the University of South Australia, takes a look at the evidence…

Table Talk: What King Charles III’s coronation quiche tells us about the history of British dining

RACHEL RICH, in an article first published on The Conversation, looks at the tradition of coronation-related food…

Table Talk: Eight everyday foods you might not realise are ultra processed – and how to spot them

In an article first published on The Conversation, SARAH DICKIE, JULIE WOODS, MARK LAWRENCE, and PRISCILA MACHADO – all from Deakin University in Australia, look at the concept of “ultra-processed foods”…

Table Talk: Italy’s pasta row – a scientist on how to cook spaghetti properly and save money

DAVID FAIRHURST, of Nottingham Trent University, looks – in an article first published on The Conversation, at the best way to cook pasta…

Table Talk: A brief history of Yorkshire puddings – and why they technically shouldn’t feature in a traditional Christmas dinner

Nutritionist HAZEL FLIGHT looks, in an article first published on The Conversation, at what’s, for many, a staple on the Christmas dinner table…

Table Talk: Thanksgiving turkey with a twist – try these deliciously different approaches

KAREN KELLY looks at some different ways to prepare the Thanksgiving turkey…

Table Talk: How to bust your food budget (in a good way!)

EMMA WATSON on some tips – spiritual and practical – when finances tighten and an inexpensive family meal…

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