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items: 41 taco recipes to bring this Mexican street food to your table
items: 69 halloumi recipes to make the most of this unique squeaky cheese
items: 24 vibrant blueberry recipes to add pops of colour to your bakes
items: 13 flavour-packed turkey mince recipes
items: 49 rhubarb recipes for vibrant seasonal treats
items: 32 couscous recipes that bring the storecupboard staple to life
items: 14 healthy slow cooker recipes
items: 32 high-protein recipes to keep you fuller for longer
items: 16 vegan pasta recipes for meat-free satisfaction
items: 16 best French food trips
items: Best restaurants in King's Cross
items: The top foodie neighbourhoods in 11 UK cities
items: London's best outdoor restaurants and terraces
items: Why I love Vancouver, Canada's relaxed star of the west coast
items: The UK’s best beach shack restaurants
items: 7 sleep myths this insomnia expert wants you to know about
items: The UK's best outdoor restaurants and terraces
items: The UK's best pubs with rooms for cosy getaways
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items: Best ski resorts for food lovers
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41 taco recipes to bring this Mexican street food to your table
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description: Feed a crowd with our fun, inventive taco recipes, from Baja-Californian style, beer-braised lamb and halloumi with pico de gallo
encoded: Want to make the best tacos? Everyone loves these Mexican wraps, so try our various flavour and filling ideas at your next gathering or for a simple midweek dinner. Twists on regional Mexican tacos include beer-battered Baja-Californian fish, Jalisco-style smoky beef birria tacos and unique tacos al pastor combining pork and pineapple. Pair with our Mexican recipes (think frozen margaritas, elotes and quesadillas) for an epic taco party to celebrate Taco Tuesday or any day of the week! Ole! (Don't forget the guacamole, sour cream and the tequila). What to serve with tacos Looking to serve your tacos as part of a Mexican-inspired spread? We recommend some of the following sides to balance our taco recipes perfectly: Tomato salsa Mexican elotes (barbecued sweetcorn with a creamy cotija topping). Classic nachos Classic guacamole (or try our red guacamole for a twist). Pinto bean and salsa macha dip Tex-Mex-style sweetcorn salad Pair with our Mexican recipes (think frozen margaritas, elotes and quesadillas) for an epic taco party to celebrate Taco Tuesday or any day of the week! Ole! (Don't forget the guacamole, sour cream and the tequila).

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69 halloumi recipes to make the most of this unique squeaky cheese
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description: Make the most of this unique, squeaky cheese to create veggie burgers, vibrant salads and meat-free entertaining dishes
encoded: Looking for halloumi recipes? This wonderful, squeaky cheese with our ultimate recipe collection. Halloumi can stand up to a BBQ really well – ideal for skewers, vegetarian burger fillings and hearty salads. It's also great baked as it soaks up the flavours whilst baking, making it an easy way to add extra welly to your dishes. Hasselbacking halloumi opens up more surface area for maximum crispness, so it's worth trying out this technique in some of the recipes below. The simplest way to cook halloumi is to just fry slices in a dry non-stick frying pan. You don’t need any oil and in fact dry-frying helps create a lovely golden crust on the outside of the cheese whilst the inside will be soft and squishy and ready to add to a salad. Next, try our vegetarian BBQ recipes, paneer recipes and vegetarian salads.

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24 vibrant blueberry recipes to add pops of colour to your bakes
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description: Make the most of fresh blueberries with our recipes, from showstopping desserts to blueberry breakfast muffins
encoded: Looking for blueberry recipes? Want the best fluffy breakfast muffins? Aside from just snacking on handfuls of berries, we love baking with blueberries, adding their vibrant pop of colour and juicy burst of flavour to pies, scones and cakes. Cook them down into a syrupy compote for spooning over pancakes or swirling into cheesecakes. They can also be blitzed into vibrant drinks: make a healthy blueberry smoothie to start your day or try a punchy blueberry margarita next cocktail hour. Try our ideas to make the most of this superfood, high in vitamins and antioxidants, then check out more berry inspiration for raspberry recipes, blackberry recipes and cherry recipes.

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13 flavour-packed turkey mince recipes
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description: Put turkey mince to good use in these delicious recipes, from turkey meatball sandwiches to Thai-style burgers and curries
encoded: Wondering what to make with turkey mince? This cost-effective ingredient is a great source of lean protein, and makes an ideal base for soaking up a variety of flavours. Try it in stir-fries and salads inspired by global flavours or make your own healthier, flavour-packed burgers and meatballs. We've also got plenty more healthy mince recipes to try, as well as pork mince recipes, beef mince recipes and lamb mince recipes.

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49 rhubarb recipes for vibrant seasonal treats
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description: Make the most of rhubarb season with comforting crumble, stunning cheesecake, stewed rhubarb breakfast pots and even cocktails (rhubarb negroni, anyone?) Read less
encoded: Looking for rhubarb recipes? Rhubarb has an intensely tart flavour. We like to make the most of it by adding it to as many dishes as possible, while it's in season. Stewed gently with orange or ginger, it makes a delicious healthy breakfast, when served with porridge, pancakes or yogurt. It can also be pickled, roasted or baked into cakes, puddings and crumbles. The best combination of all is rhubarb and custard – whether in the form of a pavlova, panna cotta or tart. Surprisingly, rhubarb is delicious with rich meaty dishes, like pork and duck. For early risers, we have low-calorie breakfast rhubarb, and for night owls we’ve created some rhubarb cocktails to try. For more sweet treat inspiration, try our lemon recipes, cake recipes and afternoon tea ideas.

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32 couscous recipes that bring the storecupboard staple to life
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description: Couscous makes a versatile base for nutritious meals, from roast cauli salad to spiced salmon and harissa chicken broth
encoded: Looking for couscous recipes? Even though it may look like a grain, couscous is actually a type of pasta made from semolina flour (from durum wheat) mixed with water. It's most commonly used in hearty salads, tagines and side dishes in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, but it's also great to stuff into roasted peppers and stir into stews. The best way to hydrate couscous is with a 1:1 couscous to liquid ratio. You can even use stock rather than just plain water as this will add more initial flavour. Simply fluff it up with a fork at the end to achieve the optimum texture. Try our couscous recipes below, or check out our vegetarian salad ideas, quinoa recipes, bulgar wheat recipes and recipes with buckwheat.

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14 healthy slow cooker recipes
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description: Browse our easy, healthy slow cooker ideas for a no-fuss, nutritious meal such as tagine, stuffed peppers and fragrant curries
encoded: Looking for healthy slow cooker recipes? Want to use your slow cooker to make well-balanced, nutritious meals? Slow cooking is a convenient and often healthier way to cook, as you can load the slow cooker with lots of protein, vegetables and good carbohydrates. It's a much lighter alternative to a ready-meal, and one that's typically lower in calories. It can also be easier on your digestion due to the longer cooking time – this makes food softer to eat and eases the work of the digestive system. Try our recipes below, then check out even more of our favourite slow-cooker recipes, healthy comfort food recipes and healthy one-pot recipes. Plus, we've tested the best slow cookers for you.

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32 high-protein recipes to keep you fuller for longer
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description: Try one of our high-protein recipes for a filling lunch or dinner, from chicken quinoa salad to creamy salmon pasta and veggie stir-fries
encoded: Looking for protein-rich recipes? Featuring dishes with chicken, salmon, prawns, pork and turkey, these high-protein meals are inspired by cuisines from all over the world. If you are after a high-protein breakfast, try our smoked haddock and spinach rye toasts. For a high-protein snack, a wedge of our chorizo, red pepper and pea frittata will fill a hole, or how about a couple of Vietnamese-style chicken summer rolls? These recipes feature high-protein vegetables as well as meat and seafood, but if you're after high protein vegetarian meals and high protein vegan meals, , we've got plenty right here. For more high protein ideas try our healthy chicken breast recipes, healthy salmon recipes, steak recipes and healthy mince recipes. For dishes high in calories, check out these high-calorie foods to try, as well as our iron-rich recipes.

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16 vegan pasta recipes for meat-free satisfaction
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description: Try our plant-based pasta dishes that pack in flavour whilst being meat and dairy free, from vegan bolognese to cauliflower carbonara
encoded: Looking for vegan pasta recipes? From vegan carbonara to meat-free bolognese, we have plant-based versions of all the classics to try. Veg is the star in many of these vegan dishes, to create vibrant sauces for tortellini, tagliatelle, spaghetti and more. You can even make your own vegan pesto. Next, check out our vegan dinner recipes, healthy vegan meals, vegan comfort food recipes and our healthy vegan breakfasts.

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16 best French food trips
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date: 2025-12-15T11:35:32.000Z
creator: olivemagazine
subject: Europe
subject: France
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: Looking for places to visit in France? Check out our top French food trips and take a spin around olive groves Uzes, relax in luxury in Provence or sample patisserie in Paris
encoded: Looking for the best food trips to take in France? Check out our guide to the best places across the country to eat and drink, from hearty ski food in the French Alps to undiscovered corners of Provence. For more French inspiration, check out our picks of the best hotels in Paris and foodie guide to Lyon, then hop across the border with our guide to the best Spanish food trips or further afield with our best Morocco food trips. 16 best French food trips Uzes For chocolat-style villages Pungent truffles and gummy bears? Just two of the more unusual ingredients on the menu in Uzès, one of those achingly pretty French towns whose Chocolat-style looks make it seem like a Hollywood film set. Indeed, its plane-tree-pricked Place aux Herbes once starred in the Gérard Depardieu movie Cyrano de Bergerac. Uzès is surrounded by truffle plantations and hosts a truffle festival every January, while confectionary giant Haribo opened Le Musée du Bonbon here in 1996. The company is synonymous with the gummy bears invented by German founder Hans Riegel in 1920. Your ticket comes with a bag of sweets to suck as you wander from room to room learning about the history of sugar and the candy-making process before ‘nosing’ some of the ingredients. Pressing a button releases a puff of vanilla, cacao or liquorice into the air. This less well-known corner of France is just 40 minutes from Avignon, where you can jump off the Eurostar as it hurtles on to Marseilles. Once here the pace is far more leisurely. Uzès has its share of sites to tick off including the cathedral of Saint Théodorit with its ornate Romanesque bell tower, the Fenestrelle, the Duke’s palace and the Medieval Garden in the grounds of a ruined château which has around 450 plants, many medicinal, and is a lovely spot to unwind with a liquorice tisane after clambering up the tower’s 100 steps for a sweeping panorama. Be sure to visit Uzès on a Wednesday or Saturday when you’ll find a food market in full swing. And don't miss a…

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Best restaurants in King's Cross
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date: 2025-12-11T12:00:16.000Z
creator: olivemagazine
subject: London
subject: Restaurants
subject: London area guides
description: Check out our favourite restaurants, bars and foodie spots in this buzzing area of north London. Try Mexican-style rotisserie chicken, low-intervention wines, bacon naans and more
encoded: Looking for King’s Cross restaurants? Here are our favourite restaurants in King’s Cross. Check out our ideas for eating and drinking in King’s Cross, from Coal Drops Yard to Granary Square and beyond… Next discover the best private dining rooms in the UK and the best UK spa hotels or food lovers. For more London food inspiration, check out our guides to the best restaurants in Soho, best restaurants in Islington, best restaurants in Paddington and best restaurants in Mayfair. Best places to eat and drink near King's Cross station Island — for elevated surf and turf Island takes the concept of surf and turf, and adds two cult chefs - Tom Brown (on surf) and Brad Carter (on turf) – to create a unique and playful menu. The dining room occupies the top floor of buzzy Mare St Market – it’s a big space but the cosy velvet-lined booths, banquette seating and chandelier-covered ceiling manage to make it warm and welcoming. We kicked off with a lamb and clam skewer – chunks of lamb belly, the fat rendered crispy and smoky, topped with tiny salty clams. Not listed on the menu but recommended by our server were seaweed flatbreads, puffed and golden with the edges almost like fried bread. We shared a whole grilled john dory which came doused in caper-spiked café de paris butter, the sweet flesh falling of the bone. An aged dairy ribeye was served with a deep umami version of peppercorn sauce and in place of chips little crunchy ‘turf’ roasties dusted with bone marrow powder (we also got the surf version dusted with mussel powder). A Bogtrotter-style layered chocolate cake to share finished us off – rich and dark with a shiny chocolate glaze, it was a perfect end to the meal. island-restaurants.com Bao Kings Cross — for Bao’s take on Western-style cafes in Asia This modern all-day dining spot, tucked between the canal and St Pancras, offers a chance to dine in and a take-away bakery option. As the name suggests, this is one of the Bao stable and its signature fluffy white bao i…

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The top foodie neighbourhoods in 11 UK cities
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date: 2025-09-18T16:15:27.000Z
creator: olivemagazine
subject: Guides
subject: Travel
subject: UK
subject: Local city guides
description: Discover 11 of the UK’s best neighbourhoods for food lovers, brimming with artisan bakeries, wine bars, destination restaurants and more
encoded: Take a culinary tour of the UK's most unique neighbourhoods for food lovers, from the bohemian streets of Brighton’s Kemptown, to the creative buzz of Sharrow Vale in Sheffield. Expect to find everything from bustling food halls and innovative fine dining, to specialist coffee shops, natural wine bars and local markets packed with artisanal produce. Whether you’re a long-time local or visiting for the weekend, these neighbourhood gems are essential stops for foodies looking to eat and drink well. The foodiest neighbourhoods in UK cities Sharrow Vale, Sheffield On and around Sharrow Vale Road, this inner suburb offers a concentrated cluster of indie shopping, green space (Endcliffe Park) and great food, from hip bakery, café and grocer Tonco, to legendary chip shop Two Steps, which dates to the 19th century. Foodies can fill their totes at Porter Brook Deli, discerning wine, spirit and beer store Starmore Boss, or coffee roaster and speciality tea retailer Pollards, on Ecclesall Road. Look out for Sharrow Vale Market too. Refuel as you go with a flat white (Corner Store or Porter Coffee), exceptional doughnuts at bakery-café Eve Kitchen, a glass of wine at The Harritt or pints in the charming The Beer House or fellow micropub, Loxley Brewery’s No 3 Sharrow. At fishmonger JH Mann you can buy fresh fish and eat lunch (Tue-Sat, 11am-3pm). Choose your seafood and have it cooked and served with sides of, for example, salt cod mash, lobster sauce, dhal or seasonal vegetables. Looking for brunch? Local fave, Made by Jonty, has you covered. Later, head to Porter Pizza (for stellar Neapolitan-style pizza) or Six and a Half, a hot 2025 opening where live-fire cooking creates dishes such as harissa venison with mint yogurt and crispy spiced onions. Bold Street and Ropewalks, Liverpool When locals talk of Bold Street they mean not just that main drag but also the grid of streets (aka Ropewalks) it sandwiches with Duke Street. In the past decade, that compact area has proven a fe…

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London's best outdoor restaurants and terraces
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date: 2025-09-11T10:25:50.000Z
subject: Bar reviews
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subject: Drink
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description: Check out the best al fresco dining in the capital, from sun-baked city squares to rooftop terraces and waterside retreats
encoded: Looking for the best restaurant terraces to soak up the sun in London? Choose from our favourite restaurants with outdoor dining for an al fresco lunch or evening bite to eat. Hungry for more? Soak up the capital's most impressive views with our guide to London's best restaurants with a view, then see our favourite outdoor restaurants in the UK for the best of al fresco dining. If you want to pull out all the stops, discover the best dining experiences in London. Looking to get out and about with your foodie friends? Check out the best food and drink festivals to visit. If you like your cocktail served with a stellar sound system, discover our favourite listening bars in London. Also looking for the best brunch to visit in the city? We've narrowed our favourites down in our guide to the best brunches in London. London restaurants with outdoor terraces Amelie, Belgravia Set within the iconic Pantechnicon building in elegant, pedestrianised Motcomb Street, Amélie has a gorgeous, sun-kissed terrace that brings a bit of the south of France to the heart of Belgravia. With tables set up for people watching and comfy rattan chairs the super-relaxed vibe encourages long lazy lunches (and ordering just one more glass of rosé). The Med-inspired menu is concise with some fun touches such as the rösti section – deep golden crunchy triangles topped with caviar, steak or tuna tartare – a perfect sharing bite. Starters are light and vibrant – try the creamy stracciatella topped with sweet, ripe plum slices and a basil dressing, or tender asparagus on airy whipped goat’s cheese with a hazelnut vinaigrette. Mains keep that light and simple Med vibe going with perfectly al dente paccheri served with a vibrant green pesto and sweet confit tomatoes. There’s a carefully curated wine list with lots of French classics including the Amélie signature chablis, beautifully mineral and refreshing. Do save room for the signature chocolate mousse, served table-side from a huge dish and topped wi…

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Why I love Vancouver, Canada's relaxed star of the west coast
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date: 2025-08-28T12:56:54.000Z
subject: Canada
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description: On the west coast of Canada, the relaxed city of Vancouver has plenty to offer for a gourmet getaway
encoded: Learn all about what makes the cuisine of Vancouver so special. From craft beer and chocolate to foraging and wild salmon, there's plenty for foodies to enjoy. Plus, we share where to eat and where to stay whilst you're in Vancouver. For more deep-dives into global cuisines, check out our guides to Grenada, South Africa and Mumbai. Jump to: 10 things we love about Vancouver Where to eat and drink in Vancouver Where to stay in Vancouver 10 things I love about Vancouver Angus An, owner and head chef at Maenam restaurant in Vancouver, shares the seasonal, relaxed eating that this west coast Canadian city has to offer. The produce Vancouver has four distinct seasons, so there’s real seasonality for produce. In the spring we have fiddleheads, elderflowers and nettles, and in the summer we have a bounty of different types of tomatoes – from Sungold to Heritage – and the markets are bursting with local berries. In autumn there’s an abundance of wild mushrooms and squashes. Vancouverites celebrate this seasonality not only in the restaurant scene but at home, too. Foraging Vancouverites love to get away to the wilderness at any opportunity and, as it’s right on our doorstep, it’s so easy to do. In the mountains you can often find a variety of wild mushrooms – my favourite is the Matsutake mushrooms, which are prized in Japanese cuisine but grow abundantly in our pine forests. This comes through in their flavour, as they are woodsy and almost spicy, which pairs perfectly with the Thai food in my restaurant Maenam. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/2/2025/08/Foraging-GettyImages2183737892-copy-c51ca02.jpg" width="6691" height="4463" alt="Squamish, BC, Canada - November 07, 2024: A woman searches for wild mushrooms in a rainforest near Squamish, British Columbia, on Nov. 7, 2024. The region’s damp, temperate climate creates ideal conditions for foraging a variety of edible fungi such as Chanterelle mushrooms." title="Forager Hunts Wild Mushroom…

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The UK’s best beach shack restaurants
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date: 2025-07-16T15:26:14.000Z
subject: Travel
subject: UK
subject: Local city guides
description: Get it fresh at one of our favourite British beachside shacks, from cockle popcorn in Mumbles to takeaway whelks in Margate and kipper baps on the Northumbrian coast
encoded: Looking for Britain's best takeaway oysters? Or an authentic Craster kipper bun for lunch? Soak up the sun, enjoy the seaside views and guarantee yourself a laid-back, locally caught lunch at the team's favourite beach shack restaurants. For more seaside inspiration, check out our guide to the best restaurants in Deal or the best restaurants in Margate. Or read our guides to the best restaurants in Cornwall, the best places to eat and drink in Brighton and best restaurants in Bournemouth. The best beach shack restaurants in the UK Crab House Café, Dorset “On the water’s edge, where Weymouth meets Portland Bill, the Crab House Café is essentially a weather-beaten shack attached to an oyster farm. The oysters and local crabs take star billing on the menu, which can change twice a day depending on what’s landed by day boats working out of Poole, Weymouth or Brixham. Tables on the shingle outside look across Chesil Beach, and out to those same fishing boats that supply the kitchen.” crabhousecafe.co.uk Riley’s Fish Shack, Tynemouth “Day-boat fish from nearby North Shields Fish Quay is cooked over coals and showcased in dishes such as bang bang monkfish kebabs and hake with blackened Little Gem and capers. In the summer, tables, deck chairs and parasols extend the dining area onto the sand – on cooler days you can hire portable firepits and blankets.” rileysfishshack.com. Janine Ratcliffe, olive editor Crab Shed, Ventnor, Isle of Wight “Steephill Cove (aptly named) in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight is renowned for the Crab Shed, right on the seafront. Queue for one of its famous crab pasties or mackerel ciabattas – well worth the wait.” facebook.com/crabshed. Lulu Grimes, managing editor, Good Food The Lobster Shack, North Berwick “The Lobster Shack on North Berwick’s harbour includes Tom Kitchin (Scotland’s youngest winner of a Michelin star) among its loyal customers. Fresh-off-the-boat seafood is on the menu, as well as show-stopping lobster and chips.” lobstershack.co.…

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7 sleep myths this insomnia expert wants you to know about
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date: 2025-05-30T09:45:21.000Z
creator: olivemagazine
subject: Wellbeing
subject: health spotlight
description: All the conflicting advice about what makes the perfect night's rest can have you so confused you'll be up till dawn worrying. Ignoring these common myths will help…
encoded: For tips on how to improve your sleep, find out more about sleep hygiene, or what to do when you’re struggling to drop off – or try these expert breathing exercises for better sleep. We’ve also reviewed the best supplements for sleep, and got the latest information on the ‘sleep tourism’ trend. Myth 1: We should aim for a perfect night’s sleep It’s time we normalised different types of sleep – not everybody aims for a perfect bedtime routine with essential oils and a white noise machine. It’s important to take the pressure off, so you don’t add to your stress, as this only makes it more difficult to drop off. Remember, sleep varies from person to person, so what’s considered a good night’s sleep for one person could be a bad night for someone else. We all vary in terms of how much sleep we need, when we find it easiest to drop off, and so on. Myth 2: Your body will know when it’s time for sleep While your body does have a natural rhythm that helps it wind down in the evening, it doesn’t work automatically if we don’t support it properly. Two main things affect how naturally sleep comes: how predictable your sleep drive is (supported by a consistent wake-up time), and how much you allow your body and mind to slow down in the evening. Getting up at the same time each morning helps your sleep drive become more predictable, meaning you’re more likely to feel sleepy at roughly the same time each night. But if you keep stimulating your brain with bright lights, tasks or lots of information late in the day, it can override your body’s natural signals that it’s time to rest. We’re not great at doing nothing anymore, and yet that’s exactly what our brains need in the lead-up to sleep. Think of it this way: it takes the average person about 20 minutes to fall asleep. Could you sit and do nothing for 20 minutes? If you find yourself lying in bed wide awake, don’t stay there for a long time getting frustrated. Get up, do something quiet and calming in dim light, and return to b…

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The UK's best outdoor restaurants and terraces
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date: 2025-05-29T16:26:36.000Z
subject: Restaurants
description: From sun-baked city squares to chilled rural idylls, rooftop hideaways and waterside retreats, there's an al fresco restaurant for everyone this summer
encoded: Looking for outdoor restaurants in London? Want some al fresco dining ideas across the UK? Here’s our guide for the best outdoor dining restaurants, and check out the best outdoor restaurants in London here. Then discover the best restaurants with rooms in the UK and the best chef's table experiences in the UK. Now find out the best female-owned restaurants in the U.K and our favourite informal dining spots. Now find out the best food and drink festivals to visit. Best outdoor restaurants in London This guide is dedicated to restaurants outside of London, but here are a few in the capital to get you started. Find our full list in the link above. Kapara, Soho Channelling Tel Aviv, this vivacious Soho complex mixes music, food and cocktails, the fun spilling out onto a large covered, heated terrace. Chef Eran Tibi’s creative food revels in theatrical presentation and playful dish names. Dessert ‘gramp’s cigar’ very much looks like it, while deep-fried paprika marinated chicken thighs, with orange harissa kimchi and wild garlic mayo, are subtitled ‘crispy crunchy bums’. Core plates from £11; kapara.co.uk Dinings SW3, Knightsbridge Shaded by an ancient oak, the cute courtyard behind this west London mews offers a serene escape. Chef Masaki Sugisaki’s elevated fish dishes, sushi and sashimi are equally restorative. Plates from £6.50; larger dishes from around £16.50; diningssw3.co.uk Circolo Popolare, Fitzrovia With its extravagant décor, Neapolitan-style pizza and fresh pastas (including a carbonara served in a hollowed- out pecorino wheel), Circolo feels like a portal to Italy. Its leafy terrace, like a courtyard you might stumble across in Sicily or Rome, continues that vibe. Mains from £13.50; bigmammagroup.com Toklas, Strand Large, peaceful, plant- festooned terrace above the Strand, serving – example plate: dover sole with courgette trifolati, marjoram and Amalfi lemon – some of London’s best Italian food. Larger plates from £19; toklaslondon.com Petersham Nurserie…

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The UK's best pubs with rooms for cosy getaways
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date: 2025-04-25T10:05:29.000Z
creator: olivemagazine
subject: Travel
subject: UK
subject: Hotel guides
subject: Love Your Local
description: We know a good pub when we see one. Curl up by the fire in the Lake District or tuck into a hearty roast in the Cotswolds then prolong the cosy vibes with a night in a great-value boutique room
encoded: Looking for gastro pubs with rooms to stay over in after your Sunday roast? Read our guide on the best pubs with rooms in the UK, from the Cotswolds to Sussex, Yorkshire to the Peak District. We’ve got country pub hotels in Oxfordshire with log fires, to classic good pub food in Kent. Whether you fancy a relaxed weekend getaway in a luxury pub, or a a stopover in a pub hotel, check out our recommendations below, then check out our pick of the UK's best boutique hotels, the best restaurants with rooms in the UK and best London pubs for food lovers. You can also bring the cosiness of a great pub to your home with recipes from olive's favourite pub chefs and for a more casual affair, find out our favourite informal dining spots. If you're planning a summer holiday, check out our UK summer travel ideas. Next, discover the best restaurants in the Lake District, best restaurants in York and the Cotswolds, plus the best walks in the UK. Best gastro pubs with rooms The Fleur de Lys, Cranborne, Dorset The latest renovation from the award-winning Chickpea Group, this charming pub in Cranborne – referenced by Dorset-born Thomas Hardy in Tess of the d’Urbervilles – boasts low ceilings, an open fire and nine rooms refreshed with modern luxuries to hole up in. Guests are reminded that this as a pub, not a restaurant, so to let their hair down a little. This countryside pub offers a competitively priced menu that's driven by the seasons, underpinned by ingredients grown and raised in Dorset. Starters include the triumphant Westcombe rarebit croquettes with pickled walnuts. Mains balance the bangers expected from a boozer's wheelhouse (beer battered fish) with creative yet hearty à la carte dishes (venison barnsley chop). For dessert, a steaming sticky toffee pudding with ice cream seals the deal. There’s plenty of choice to drink, from Dorset-brewed beers to a carefully curated wine list (including English sparkling from Langham vineyard) alongside Chickpea's signature cocktails (…

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Best restaurants in Edinburgh 2025: where to eat and drink
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date: 2025-04-22T11:00:50.000Z
creator: olivemagazine
subject: Scotland
subject: UK
subject: Restaurants
subject: Travel
subject: Local city guides
description: Discover our favourite places to eat and drink in and around Edinburgh, from smart, seasonal restaurants to pop-up gin bars and experimental supper clubs.
encoded: Looking for the best Edinburgh restaurants? We've found the best places to eat in the Scottish capital. From the top restaurants in Edinburgh to places for brunch, cafés and bars, we have all of the local favourites here... Need somewhere to stay on your trip? Check out our guide to the best Scottish hotels. For more exciting restaurants and weekend ideas for food lovers, check out our best UK city breaks and also discover our guides to the best restaurants in Dundee, best restaurants in Glasgow, best restaurants in Perthshire and best restaurants in Belfast. Best restaurants and bars in Edinburgh The Little Chartroom – for modern Scottish Chef Roberta Hall-McCarron’s Chartroom embodies Edinburgh’s new wave. Once best known for relatively traditional high-end dining, the city is now abuzz with chefs making clever, creative use of Scottish produce in hip, convivial restaurants. Chartroom dishes of mackerel, kohlrabi broth, hazelnut, apple and lovage; or cod, BBQ maitake mushroom, pea, lettuce, shrimp and nori butter, reflect that thirst for new ideas. Sister wine bar and restaurant, Eleanore, is well liked and, this summer, the Chartroom will open neighbouring café and bar, Ardfern. thelittlechartroom.com Noto – for East Asian inspired sharing plates Actually, make that hot seats, plural. For chef Stuart Ralston’s team has, at big-ticket restaurants, Aizle, and fish-focussed Lyla, been pivotal in pushing Edinburgh forward. Italian Tipo and the New York inspired Noto are the cool, casual cousins in this growing family. At each the cooking sparkles with sharpness and finesse. Noto’s eclectic sharing plates, in which East Asian flavours shine, might run from Arbroath smokie croquettes with katsuobushi to a beef tartare black garlic potato rösti. Its warm crab butter with sourdough is a contemporary classic. notoedinburgh.co.uk Heron – for Michelin-starred cooking This corner restaurant in Leith is very much a contemporary fine dining experience. Its modish styling and w…

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Best ski resorts for food lovers
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date: 2025-03-21T10:20:23.000Z
creator: olivemagazine
subject: Travel
description: Check out our top picks for the best ski resorts for food lovers, from Val Thorens to Lake Tahoe. Expect panoramic views of the ski slopes, outdoor swimming pools and log fires
encoded: Looking for ski resort ideas? Read our guide on the best ski hotels for foodies. Everything from trendy hotels in Val Thorens to modern hostels in Lake Tahoe, California. We've visited ski hotels across Europe, trying pasta in Italy, under-the-radar resorts in Scandinavia and classic Swiss chalet style. If you want to go further afield, we've got picks for all-American ski breaks in Lake Tahoe, Aspen and more, plus a far-flung option in North Eastern Japan. Expect outdoor swimming pools with panoramic views of the slopes, lounges with open log fires and Scandinavian style spas with steam rooms. If you need inspiration for where to head, check out our picks of the best ski destinations in Europe. For even more foodie ski resorts, explore our picks of the best of Scotland's ski resorts, then discover our top European city breaks. Best ski resorts and hotels for food lovers My Arbor, South Tyrol, Italy Rooms from €245 per person, per night on a half-board basis. Check rates and availability at my-arbor.com, mrandmrssmith.com or booking.com Expect to be whisked high above the clouds at this architectural hideout in the Dolomites. Conveniently situated only 50 minutes from Bolzano airport, My Arbor stands proud on stilts against the snow-capped South Tyrolean mountains, making this the perfect spot for guests to experience treetop seclusion. Guests are greeted with the signature cocktail, The Arborene, with its warming blend of sweet vermouth and homemade orange cinnamon liquor, best enjoyed on the sun-kissed patio. The hotel has over 100 south-facing suites, each adorned with reclaimed wood from sunburnt larches and firs from the Eisack Valley. Each room features large panoramic windows and a cosy nook for hunkering down with a book. With most of the produce for the restaurant sourced directly from Lake Garda and harvested by owner Markus Huber, sustainability is more than just a concept here. The tasting menu changes daily and is often centred around a theme. Guests ca…

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Feeling overwhelmed? Here are 10 stress-busting foods to keep your chill
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date: 2025-03-07T12:06:38.000Z
creator: olivemagazine
subject: Guides
subject: Wellbeing
subject: Premium wellbeing
description: Add these everyday ingredients to your meals to harness their calming benefits
encoded: Some amount of stress now seems an inevitable part of life, but everyday levels can be managed effectively, which is key to maintaining both your mental and physical health. While exercise, mindfulness and good sleep are vital tools in tackling stress, the foods we eat can also play a critical role. A balanced diet filled with nutrient-dense ingredients can help stabilise your mood, reduce cortisol levels and support overall wellbeing. Here are 10 foods to help keep you calm and combat stress. Find out more about how your gut health can effect stress levels, if stress is killing your sex drive and how to stop stress eating. 10 foods to help keep you calm and combat stress 1. Wholegrains Wholegrains like oats, quinoa and brown rice provide a steady release of energy, helping stabilise blood sugar levels, which are often impacted during stressful episodes. Their complex carbohydrates also boost serotonin production, a neurotransmitter that promotes relaxation and happiness. 2. Leafy greens Packed with magnesium and B vitamins, leafy greens such as spinach, kale and swiss chard help regulate cortisol levels and support the nervous system, making them a great choice for stress management. 3. Fatty fish Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon, mackerel and sardines are known to reduce inflammation and improve brain function. These essential fats can also lower levels of stress hormones like cortisol. 4. Avocados Avocados are a source of healthy fats and potassium, which can help regulate blood pressure during stressful times. They also contain B vitamins that play a role in reducing stress and anxiety. 5. Nuts and seeds Almonds, walnuts and sunflower seeds are excellent sources of magnesium, a mineral that helps calm the nervous system. They also provide healthy fats and protein to keep you energised and focused. 6. Dark chocolate In moderation, dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids) can help reduce cortisol levels and improve mood. Its flavonoids and magnesium content c…

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Spinach and ricotta pancakes
type: item
subject: Easy
subject: Family
subject: Recipes
subject: April
subject: March
subject: May
subject: Pancakes
subject: Ricotta
subject: Spinach
description: Ready-made pancakes are used as an alternative to pasta in this delicious Italian-inspired dish with creamy spinach and ricotta in tomato sauce
encoded: Try these spinach and ricotta pancakes, then check out our baked pancakes, cottage cheese pancakes, American pancakes, savoury pancakes, sourdough pancakes and protein pancakes.

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Best cheese delivery boxes and subscriptions
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date: 2024-10-10T15:45:28.000Z
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
description: Looking to try out the finest artisan cheeses from the UK and abroad? Browse our list of curated cheese delivery boxes and subscriptions
encoded: If you know a cheese fan, a delivery box filled with high-quality, carefully produced and lovingly curated boxes could be the most special gift. A delivery box of cheese cuts all the faff out of going to a cheese counter, finding suitable pairings (like chutneys and crackers) and doing research into which cheeses match or contrast well with one another. In our selection, we've included cheese delivery boxes for those who prefer classic cheddar and want to try variations, super-fans of pungent cheeses, those who like European hard and soft cheeses, and those who want to explore the work of British cheesemongers. We've also sourced the best cheese gifts if you're after extra-special presents for a birthday, Christmas or a surprise gift. We've also got plenty more foodie inspiration to enjoy at home, including the best chocolate gifts, best gift delivery for foodies, best online cake delivery and best afternoon tea delivery. Best cheese delivery boxes and subscriptions at a glance Best overall cheese subscription: Paxton & Whitfield’s cheese club, from £120 Best cheese delivery for strong cheese fans: Pong Cheese Ultimate Pong Box, £38 Best adventurous cheese box: cheesegeek The Lionel, £38 Best subscription for British farmhouse cheeses: Neal’s Yard Dairy Cheese of the Month, £138 for 3 months Best cheese delivery for accompaniments: The Ethical Cheese Company, £39.6o Best cheese delivery for cheddar lovers: Quicke’s, £35 Best delivery box with European cheeses: Provisions London Cheese Canteen, £32 Best cheese delivery boxes and subscriptions to try in 2024 Paxton & Whitfield’s cheese club Available from Paxton & Whitfield (from £120) Best overall cheese subscription Paxton & Whitfield cheese club is a monthly subscription that starts at £120 for three months of cheese deliveries. In this subscription, you'll receive four carefully selected, seasonal cheeses. When you start, you'll be able to choose when you'll receive your first box and the frequency (monthly, bimon…

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Best restaurants in Kent
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date: 2024-09-27T12:06:30.000Z
creator: olivemagazine
subject: South East travel
subject: UK
subject: Travel
description: Discover the best restaurants and places to eat in Kent, from no-frills seafood to Michelin-starred fine dining, homemade pasta and unbeatable ice cream
encoded: Looking for the best restaurants in Kent and must-visit foodie spots? Here's our expert guide to the best places to eat and drink in Kent, England. From Whitstable to Margate and Broadstairs, Kent's north-east coast hosts a range of restaurants, cafés, bars and even vineyards for foodies to enjoy, celebrating local produce. From a Michelin-starred gastropub for special occasions to the freshest seafood and unmissable gelato, there is plenty to keep foodies happy. For more UK restaurant inspiration, check out our guides to the best restaurants in the Cotswolds, best restaurants in Cornwall, best restaurants in Nottingham or the best restaurants in the Lake District and the best restaurants in York. Best restaurants in Kent Angela’s, Margate – for seafood Two small dining rooms separated by a central kitchen, Angela’s is as no-frills as the menu, which prides itself on simplicity and minimal waste (even the tabletops have been fashioned out of recycled plastic bags). Plump Whitstable rock oysters, mussels with cider and garlic, whole roasted plaice and thornback ray with brown butter are just some of the reasons why Angela’s is still in rude health after more than half a century. angelasofmargate.com The Sportsman, Seasalter – for fine dining Probably the most well-known restaurant in the area, The Sportsman is a Michelin-starred gastropub in Seasalter but isn’t half as pretentious as that sounds. If you're visiting Whitstable, take a taxi out to The Sportsman for lunch then enjoy a leisurely walk back along the coast to walk off any excess. Bookings need to be made quite far in advance but it's worth it. Treading a clever line between casual and classy, the pub’s wooden floors, scrubbed pine tables and pumps of Shepherd Neame beer (brewed in nearby Faversham) maintain the feel of a rural pub (just). Likewise, when it comes to the food, there’s no pretension, just locally sourced seasonal ingredients cooked simply but with an expert understanding of flavour combinatio…

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Cinnamon rolls
type: item
date: 2024-09-26T09:25:34.000Z
subject: Baking and desserts
subject: Recipes
subject: Cinnamon
description: Sticky and sweet, cinnamon rolls are a Scandinavian favourite, served for breakfast or as a satisfying snack. Our step-by-step guide will help you make perfect treats for friends and family.
encoded: Make these cinnamon rolls then check out our cheat's cinnamon buns, vegan cinnamon rolls, cinnamon biscuits and chocolate-drizzled cinnamon swirls. How to make cinnamon rolls

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