Foodie Features

Expert advice on common conundrums, covering everything from pairing cake with wine to hosting a fuss-free kids’ birthday party.

A summer full of berries – tips and recipes from the National Trust

Summer berries are some of the easiest fruits to grow and can be divided into two groups, cane fruit, and bush fruit. Cane fruit includes raspberries...

Here's why is baking so good for you

We know baking is fun, but why is it so good for you? Who better than a keen baker and bakery owner…

How to... make an Ice Cream Sandwich

Ice cream Sandwich - These sandwiches aren't your average ham and cheese sandwich, they offer an…

Making a Stand Against Fake Goods

We're teaming up with FMM to fight the fakes on the market!

Take Care of your Mental Health

It's time to talk about about a little TLC and taking care of oneself when one is weighed down by…

Le Cordon Bleu’s guide to... last minute…

Julie Walsh, Head Pâtisserie Chef at Le Cordon Bleu London, shares her advice on how to make a…

KonMari Crafting

Read all about the amazing Marie Kondo and her inspiring organisation top tips!

Top Tips for Vegan Baking

Try these top tips for healthier, dairy-free and vegan baking. 

Mash Up! Meet the Cronut...

Baking isn't seen as the most innovative of things to do, but the ‘mash-up’ has put paid to all…

LCB’s guide to... creating a ‘showstopper’…

Le Cordon Bleu shares their tips on how to produce a 'showstopper' macaron tower. The factors to…

Your ultimate guide to pairing cake and wine

We are obviously big cake fans, we believe every day is cake day. But bring cake and wine into the…

Easter Treats From Around the World

Here is a selection of some of our favourite recipes for Easter treats from around the globe.

The History of Cake Decorating: The Birth of…

We’ve been delving into the fascinating history of cake, particularly the history of cake decorating…

Le Cordon Bleu's guide to... creating the…

Whether you're new to afternoon tea culture or a seasoned pro, these tips to creating the best…

Eat, sleep, create and compete!

Get prepped for your next cake competition! Cake decorating professional and seasoned cake…

Top tips for Christmas from Sugar and Crumbs

Here are a selection of Carol’s tips, hints, tricks and simple recipes to get you through the…

Let's put Matcha on the menu

For nearly a thousand years matcha has been an integral part of Japanese tea ceremonies, to help…

5 spring cleaning tips for your kitchen

The team from home oven cleaning company Ovenclean share their 5 top tips for spring cleaning your…

Take a fika break: getting to know the…

In the UK, it’s fair to say we love our coffee/tea and cake (afternoon tea, anyone?!). A natter with…

How to take the stress out of organising a…

It’s child’s play – the perfect kid’s birthday party includes musical chairs, a Frozen cake and…

FMM V FAKE

Make a stand against fake goods with CD&S magazine and FMM!

Top 12 tips for mastering cake decorating…

Our top competition tips for entering (and winning!) cake decorating competitions!

Lily Vanilli and Baileys – Christmas Dessert…

If there’s one tipple that perfectly sums up the spirit of Christmas, it’s Baileys. This year, go…

How to Reduce Sugars in your Diet

Top tips from The Food Medic on reducing free sugars in your diet.

Baking therapy: why baking is the perfect…

Did you know that baking is a top stress relieving activity? Read on for CD&S's lowdown on baking…

Why does a traditional wedding cake have…

Ever questioned why on earth we must have three tiers for a wedding cake? It's not just because it…