Food Spotlight

Melons, melons, melons. Here are 26 fun facts about melons that you never knew you didn't know, but should.

You might think you know your different types of beans, but this handy guide may surprise you, as we take a look at 17 different kinds of beans.

Natto is one of Japan's hottest fermented superfoods. It can be an acquired taste that’s often best paired with other flavours, but natto is extremely nutritious and easy to make.

Garlic is better for your health than you might think, so here are some ways to use it

This street food vendor has some serious skills with a machete, cutting a coconut to reveal membrane-covered milk that looks like mozzarella.

Ever seen this smelly, moldy-looking, coconut-like fruit? The wood apple is a popular fruit in Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine with a dark brown flesh that is tart and sweet. Read all about it.

Ever seen these ivory white olives? This striking species that was once used in religious ceremonies and enjoyed by royalty is being re-introduced in pockets of the Mediterranean.

Black dried lime is an essential ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisines that can easily transform many dishes with its concentrated sour, astringent flavour. And it will last for years in your pantry.

Leaves that taste like hummus, oysters and beans: these are not the usual sprouts you'd find at the supermarket. An innovative Dutch company is offering delicious greens to play with on the plate. Cooking with these plants will surprise you.

Who is responsible for originally creating one of the most globally popular fast foods? A recipe uncovered from the 4th century AD points to the Romans!

White food does not just mean potatoes, rice and bread. Play with the colour white in the kitchen with these lesser-known white foods.

Discover more about this aromatic shrub championed by two-Michelin-starred French chef, Christophe Hay, evoking childhood memories in his sorbets, coulis and gravy.

Stumped in the rice aisle? We break down the main varieties of rice you need to know for your green curry, sushi, pilaf, and mochi.

The most precious caviar in the world is albino beluga sturgeon caviar and it is a white caviar. Find out more about this white 'black gold'.

The Japanese have over 300 registered strawberry varieties, but the one we covet the most are these white strawberries. Read all about the juicy, plump, sweet white strawberries from Japan.

Discover more about Dan Barber's seafood culinary find and why it's known as the "candy of the sea."

It goes by many names, Himalayan black salt, Indian black salt, kala namak, and it has a funky smell like rotten eggs. Find out how to use this special flavour enhancer in your vegan dishes and more.

One of the dishes of traditional Icelandic cuisine is starting to appear in various ethnic stores and online: let’s discover its secrets and why it is one of those foods you either love or hate, with no half measures.

Discover the ancient microbe that'll put the umami magic into your menu. What is it and how to use it.

How do you know you're getting the real deal when it comes to a golden slice of this crunchy Turkish sweet treat? We spoke to the folk at Istanbul's much loved baklava destination, Karaköy Güllüoğlu, to find out more.

It’s always reaffirming when a little known, ‘waste’ ingredient suddenly takes off and becomes a sought-after product for based solely on its flavour.

Discover more about this smooth seafood delicacy, popular in France and Japan, and known as the foie gras of the sea: what is it and how to eat it

Acorn flour, coffee flour, teff and cassava flour: four alternative flours that you need to know about now.

Love it or hate it: this English delicay made with pig's blood can not leave you indifferent. Discover the origins of black pudding and how to make it at home

Blue banana, buddha's hand fruit that comes with a set of fingers, hala fruit that looks like an exploding planet, or custardy creamy eggnog fruit - how many of these have you tried?

A stronger, more concentrated 'caviar' that's spreadable, mouldable, even grateable - pressed caviar is the stuff of caviar dreams. And it costs less too.

Ever seen these small, peachy orange berries? Cloudberries are wild berries foraged in Nordic Countries, a delicacy enjoyed for a short season each year. Here's everything you need to know about them.

A closer look at Chinese mitten crab, a traditional autumn delicacy especially in Eastern China regions. Find out the truth to originate, select and make it at home.

It's game season, not only in Uk. But how to renovate such a traditional food? Discover the creative menu options of these 5 chefs from London.

Even more top chefs in Latin America are using coca leaves in their menus both for their bitter notes and as an homage to the indigenous flavours of their lands. Discover more!

They pop when you bite into them and they taste like the sea. They are also known as green caviar, but do not come from fish! Find out what sea grapes are and discover how to use them in your cooking.

Not sure which apples are best for baking, making sauce or eating raw? Here's a guide for 12 apple varieties and what to do with them.

Wild scampi caught off the west coast of Australia have naturally blue eggs that taste like a splash of salty water from the fresh ocean.

Native to Mexico, the canistel is a creamy fruit that tastes like the yolk of a hardboiled egg and perfect for making cakes, pies, ice cream plus a different kind of eggnog.

A special variety from Switzerland, these tangy, sweet apples are blushed red both inside and out.

Ice cream banana, Hawaiian banana, Cenizo - the Blue Java banana goes by many names. Read about this banana that tastes like ice cream.

Red fruits and vegetables are on the rise, with more people adding them to their diets. They have many health benefits, such as heart heath, and are rich in vitamins.

A beef cuts chart that will turn you into a master of meat. Never get stuck at the counter again wondering what beef to buy.

Get to know the different types of onions and exactly how to use them in the kitchen. From classic yellow onions to sweet vidalia onions, know them all.

Black cabbage: everything you need to know about this incredibly healthy Italian vegetable known as cavolo nero. Nutrition facts, uses and recipes.

A list of cherimoya facts and figures you can't miss: varieties, nutritional facts and how to enjoy this tropical fruit at its best.

Looking for a refreshing beverage that is also good for you? Try making your own turmeric soda. Find out how it's done and the benefits of drinking this elixir.

Find out more about this nutritious microorganism that is predicted to hit restaurant menus in 2017: what it is, where to buy it and how to use it.

Cheese lovers prepare to get your fill in these handy guides covering production techniques, flavour profiles, wine pairing and more.

There’s nothing quite like the taste and texture of real Wagyu beef. A little taste of this "Japanese Cow" can cost a small fortune, is it worth the price?

An infographic that looks at burger dining trends in London with info on favourite toppings, bread, meat and sauces.

Bacon facts from the team at Friends Eat, 25 interesting things you may not know about bacon.

The love affair between bacon and humanity is ongoing and this infographic from Wren Kitchens out to prove it.

A map of sausages around the world - a great look at the diversity of the mighty sausage from country to country.

A list of supper seasonal summer ingredients from strawberries and cherries to tomatoes and avocados - this is your summer shopping list.

An infographic packed full of juicy ice cream information, like the fact that it takes around 12 pounds of milk to make one gallon of ice cream.

A look at the social mentions of strawberries across a range of different social media - from strawberry pins to instaberry snaps and tweets.

A breakdown of the many varieties of Chinese tea and the different processes applied to give each one their unique shape and flavor.

Who ever said the grape harvest ends in October? The start of the year is the best time to pick the frozen grapes from which Eiswein (Ice Wine) is made

A great chart from Health Central that offers up some useful tips on what fruits and vegetables to eat in each month of the year

A look at the differences between jamon and paleta, two of the Spain's most popular cured hams

An infographic circle chart that analyses data on what foods people describe as tasting like chicken

A look at 10 of the wackiest and weird ice cream flavors on offer throughout the world - from chewy haggis flavor to medicines and breast milk

There's many varieties of apple but did you know that certain ones are better suited to certain jobs

Peanut Butter explained in detail with this fun infograph from the team over at Culinary Schools