Food

Published: 25 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Remember a time before sourdough ruled the bakery roost? A simpler era when tiger bread was a fancy weekend treat, or a French stick would serve as a solid go-to. Now, sourdough is everywhere and has even become a status symbol. Some bakeries with cult followings sell out each morning, even on weekdays, with queues snaking out the...

Published: 25 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As nights start to grow longer and the chill of winter sets in, the UK comes alive with festive cheer. Cities and towns across the country are transforming into sparkling winter wonderlands, complete with twinkling lights, ice rinks, and wooden chalets brimming with artisan gifts. While Europe has long been the destination for Christmas markets, with famous displays...

Published: 24 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Whether you are looking for a crisp French rosé for a summer dinner party or a zesty Chardonnay for a weekend barbecue, supermarkets now offer an impressive wine selection that appeals to every taste. Choosing the right bottle has become an experience, combining convenience with quality, as supermarket wine aisles expand their range to cater to more refined...

Published: 24 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Tributes have poured in for the pioneering chef Skye Gyngell, who has died aged 62. Gyngell, an Australian culinary visionary, was a key figure in the slow food movement, championing local and seasonal ingredients while inspiring chefs globally. She founded the Petersham Nurseries Cafe in Richmond, south-west London, which won a Michelin star for its innovative garden-to-plate approach....

Published: 20 November 2025 Thursday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a notable departure from traditional dairy farming practices, a farmer in the south of Scotland is pioneering a system that allows calves to remain with their mothers for up to six months, challenging longstanding industry norms and prompting discussion about animal welfare and commercial viability. At conventional dairy farms, calves are typically separated from their...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Swiss food giant Nestle is facing fresh criticism for allegedly adding sugar to baby food products sold in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, even as it has reduced or removed sugar from the same products in European markets. A report released on Tuesday by the Swiss-based global justice organisation Public Eye accuses the company of “putting...

Published: 17 November 2025 Monday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In the quiet morning hours at Shirecliffe Community Centre in Sheffield, the smell of sizzling sausages and warm hash browns fills the air long before the school run begins. Inside the modest kitchen, 47-year-old Dawn Hayes stands over the stove, moving with the practiced rhythm of someone who has cooked hundreds of breakfasts for others. She isn’t...

13 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Jeremy Sewall, a chef with experience in restaurants around the globe, is renowned in his hometown of Boston for his expertise in clam chowder. From Neptune Oyster to Yankee Lobster, Sewall shares his top recommendations for the city’s standout bowls. New England clam chowder—a creamy, hearty stew made with clams and potatoes—has become a symbol of Boston’s culinary identity....

Published: 12 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online It was perhaps inevitable. After years of free meals, glowing posts, and endless ring lights, restaurants are finally beginning to rebel against the very machine they helped create. Like Frankenstein’s monster, the influencer economy was assembled piece by piece by the hospitality industry itself — nurtured, fed, and celebrated — until it grew too large, too entitled, and...

Published: 10 November 2025 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online The global drinks powerhouse Diageo, best known for Guinness and Johnnie Walker, has appointed former Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis to lead the company through one of the most challenging periods in its recent history. Lewis, credited with steering Tesco out of a deep financial crisis a decade ago, will officially assume the role of Diageo’s...