Food books dominate my best reads of the year but history and fiction also feature

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The Dordogne remains one of the most idyllic regions of France but does it food still live up to its reputation?

These are the shortlists for the 2024 Manchester Food and Drink Awards. Make your public vote count

Good King Henry was a plant gift from the Gods but what to do with it?