THE POET AND THE PLANTSMAN
In 1989 James Fenton startled his friends by moving to a derelict farm to set about making a spectacular garden. Now he has surprised them again by selling up. Julie Kavanagh talks to Fenton and friends-and his gardener, Mike Collins ... read more »
REPASTS: REGENCY-ERA ROUT CAKES
Rout cakes have faded into obscurity, as podgy and forgettable as Joseph Sedley of "Vanity Fair", writes Jon Fasman ... read more »
DINING AT MCLAUNDRY
What restaurant could possibly follow a meal at the French Laundry? McDonald's, of course. Mark Vanhoenacker compares the two ... read more »
BUTCHERY IN MARYLEBONE
As locavores look beyond shrink-wrapped supermarket meat, some are learning to wield knives of their own. Catherine Nixey reports from her first butchery lesson ... read more »
CHARGING ACROSS COUNTRY
Can electric cars cope with rural conditions? Paul Markillie finds out ... read more »
THEIR DARK MATERIALS
Jewellery doesn’t have to be treasure to be treasured. Liz Forsyth meets four young designers who make collectable pieces out of unpromising beginnings ... read more »
ON THINKING AND DRINKING
Drinking wine is a serious business, according to Roger Scruton, an academic philosopher. Anthony Gottlieb reviews his book "I Drink Therefore I Am" ... read more »
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