Years ago we lived in Greece where we learned to catch octopus in the little bay where we lived. We also used to visit a town called Galatas where some very untouristy old bars - full of old men - used to serve grilled octopus as a kind of tapas when you bought enough ouzo. I loved that stuff. Really loved the smoky, sweet salty sea-flavour of the very chewy octopus with a squeeze of lemon. Grilling octopus might seem like a daunting task, reserved only for seasoned grill mas

<h3>With its distinctively tart flavour and striking pink hue, rhubarb has long been a favourite ingredient in both sweet and savoury dishes</h3>

<p class="">Schnitzel is one of the great dishes to be found in countries like Germany and Austria - simple but delicious - it’s the sort of food you sample at least once while on a visit</p>

<p class="">Curry-wurst is a great favourite in Germany so we thought we’d give it a try in an ancient town in Lower Saxony</p>

<p class="">German food is delicious and very filling. Here’s one typical dish - Schweinshaxe is very much for meat eaters only - a large pork knuckle cooked slowly and served with sauerkraut and potatoes</p>

<p class="">Midwinter is a wonderful time for the cold-water seafood caught off the coast of South West England </p>

<p class="">It’s blackberry time in the hedgerows</p>

<p class="">Ancient grains - the types of cereal we humans were eating 10,000 years ago when we began farming - are making a comeback. We find out why…</p>

<p class="">A quick trip around central Saigon or Ho Chi Min City, with Martin Hesp</p>

<p class="">Wild venison is one of the most healthy meats you can buy, and it comes guilt-free if you are worried about the environment</p>

<p class="">Limpets can be a remarkable base for a seafood stew, says Martin Hesp who once came upon a man harvesting limpets on one of the most barren coastlines in Europe</p>

<p class="">Remembering great meals enjoyed in great places - we’ve been too long in lockdown - time to get out and about - these recollections may be a guide to where you can go…</p>

<p class="">Catching your own prawns in summer… There is nothing quite as satisfying or as delicious if you happen to be on the right kind of beach and you have a net, says Martin Hesp</p>

<p class="">Travels with chocolate - a reflection on chocolate around the world - this article offers a rich and engaging journey through various chocolate experiences. It covers topics from chocolate's history and production methods to personal experiences with chocolate at different locations around the world. The narrative is intertwined with cultural insights and details about the chocolate-making process, emphasizing the diverse aspects of chocolate as a culinary delight

<p class="">Tinned food is often looked down upon in the UK, but a West Country chef has just launched a new brand of luxury canned seafood from Devon and Cornwall which helps put the store-cupboard staple back on the foodie map. </p>

<p class="">Cold smoking your own salmon can be fun and absolutely delicious </p>

<p class="">It’s time for the annual Dartmouth Food Festival - and event which every year punches well above its weight - here’s a preview now that the festival is about to return after the Covid pandemic </p>

<p class="">A meal out with friends in Cornwall - which included a taste-test to see the difference there is between the flavour of a lobster and a Cornish crawfish. Quite a big difference as it turns out… Thanks to our friends at Indulgence Catering</p>

<p class="">Meat eating has had a bad press - but the media never bothers to look at the idea that there are different ways of producing meat. Now a new project called Farm Wilder intends to bring the very best environmentally-friendly meat to the market</p>

<p class="">A visit to one of the most productive corners of rural England</p>