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family matters

Develop kids’ motor skills with sensory play, make ice lollies and get the low-down on smoothies with family editor Rachel Beckwith

ELDERFLOWER CORDIAL

Diana Henry reveals how to extend summer’s elderflower season with three new recipes

30-Minute Summer Menu

BBC chef and Good Food Podcast host Tom Kerridge shares a three-course summer menu that’s super-quick to make and serve

5 Ways To Eat Green Outdoors

Want to enjoy al fresco eating while lightening your carbon footprint? Grab your picnic blanket and start reading

10 Things I Love About Rome

We’re bringing you a flavour of culinary hotspots around the world by asking chefs to tell us about their favourite places. Here, Mitshel Ibrahim of Ombra, in London, shares his food experiences of Rome

STRAWBERRY DREAMS

Layer biscuits with strawberries and cream for an indulgent no-bake dessert – a fabulous summer treat

Chilly Treats

Keep cool this summer with these irresistible iced delights

SLOW LANE

Low-maintenance and hassle-free, slow cookers are perfect for summer cooking because unlike ovens they don’t heat up the kitchen

THE MEASURE

Up your drinks game with summer beers, floral spritzes and homemade lemonade

SPICE ODYSSEY

This month, O’s Indian cooking expert shares a speedy version of a classic Tamil curry

TRAY BON!

Six brilliantly inventive sweet traybakes from O’s baking expert Edd Kimber – and they all use the same size tin!

Seasonal

Make the most of Jersey Royals, courgettes, green beans, aubergines, kiwis and sea bream this month

Summer Sipping

Celebrate the warmer days and longer evenings with these colourful cocktails

GET IT RIGHT: HONEYCOMB

Follow these simple steps to create your own bubbly, crunchy cinder toffee treat

MODERN VEGAN

Make your own vegan cheese (it’s easy!) for this indulgent pasta dish

Boozy raspberry tiramisu

Recipe - Janine Ratcliffe

3 Ways With Eggs

Turn everyday ingredients into something special with these inventive recipes

LUBERON & VENTOUX

Captivating mountain views, welcoming châteaux and wines that match perfectly with the classic local cuisine. Look ahead to future holidays by planning a road trip through the beautiful countryside that straddles the regions of the Rhône Valley and Provence in southeast France, says Carolyn Boyd

ROBERT MARK KAMEN

His early move into Hollywood screenwriting seemed almost effortless, and it enabled him to buy his eponymous Sonoma estate on impulse in the 1980s. Elin McCoy meets the man behind The Karate Kid and Taken, to reveal why he believes making wine is his real destiny

ERIC BOISSENOT

He may be happy to maintain a low profile, yet consultant oenologist Eric Boissenot is as highly regarded as they come, appreciated by his many clients for his precision, skill and ability to bring vitality to a wine. James Lawther MW finds out more

CHATEAU LAFLEUR

With a history stretching back several centuries and an understated yet focused approach to maintaining the highest standards in both vineyard and winery, Pomerol estate Château Lafleur is a producer to seek out. Jane Anson reports

TOP 10 SPANISH WHITES FOR YOUR CELLAR

Best known for its fresh young whites, Spain also produces more serious styles that need time in bottle to reveal their full potential. Sarah Jane Evans MW picks her top 10 styles from across the country that deserve a place in your cellar and will reward ageing

THYMIOPOULOS

Committed to organic and biodynamic farming, and working with indigenous grapes, Apostolos Thymiopoulous is one of the winemakers steering Greek wines towards an innovative future and global recognition. Sarah Jane Evans MW meets the charismatic master of Xinomavro at his home in northern Greece

OFF-PISTE BURGUNDY: VALUE ALTERNATIVES

The two regional appellations of Coteaux Bourguignons and Bourgogne Passe-tout-grains and the white wine-only St-Bris take Burgundy beyond the pure Pinot Noir and Chardonnay classics for which it is famed. Michael Apstein explains what lies behind these under-theradar styles – and why they could become the more reasonably priced face of Burgundy

AMBER CHAMPIONS: TOP 30 ORANGE WINES

Though divisive, orange wine is a style that’s finally gaining real popularity among winemakers and drinkers alike. Simon J Woolf endeavours to put any remaining scepticism to rest, explaining the traditions behind the technique and recommending 30 of his favourite skin-contact discoveries

BAROLO 2016 & BARBARESCO 2017

Standards are high in these latest-release Piedmont vintages, if you know where to look. Take the guidance of our expert Stephen Brook, who tasted many of the wines soon after release, in Italy and London, along with riservas from Barolo 2014 and Barbaresco 2015

ALL CHANGE

It’s the global benchmark region and known for its long-established traditions, but that doesn’t mean Bordeaux is at a standstill. Jane Anson highlights 10 estates determinedly treading their own paths, and potentially signalling ways for others to follow

BUDGIE MONTOYA'S FILIPINO PORK

In our new series, we celebrate the world’s best comfort food. Budgie Montoya of Filipino restaurant Sarap, shares his street-food inspired recipe

A perfect family BBQ

The smell and taste of smoky burgers, sizzling kebabs and charred corn can only mean one thing: it’s summer! We’re making the most of veg, meat and fish with mix-and-match recipes that cater for all, including veggies and vegans. So, throw open the doors and fire up the coals – or a griddle pan, if the weather isn’t quite as scorching

lighter breakfasts

Summer is abundant with fresh produce, and these recipes make the most of the season as well as being nutritious and filling to help you start the day the right