Food and Drink

Beautifully preserved

4:18pm Wednesday 30th July 2008

Forget shop-bought spreads — making your own jams and pickles is the latest foodie trend.

Prepare to share

4:13pm Wednesday 30th July 2008

Figs, dates and other Middle Eastern delicacies make great finger food to knock up for friends.

Thrill of the grill

4:10pm Wednesday 30th July 2008

There’s still time to get that barbie sizzling before summer is over — but why waste it on more boring burnt burgers and singed sausages?

Drop anchor for delicious local cuisine 2:17pm Wed 30 Jul 08 The chef at Upton-upon-Severn’s Ye Olde Anchor loves cooking as much now as he did when he was 15 — and his passion shows in the food at this beautiful 17th century pub, now fully open again after last year’s floods. Andrea Calvesbert spoke to him. Pictures: John Anyon