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First the speeches. Then the Smirnoff Ice at high society wedding

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It is more often associated with a teenager?s first curious sips of alcohol or as a sugary lubricant at school discos up and down the country, so Smirnoff Ice?s presence at a high society wedding at the weekend was a curious one. ... Quick Read

Whiskey distillery to open in the heart of the Lake District

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For William Wordsworth, the Lake District was a ?national property? for all to enjoy. But what the poet, a teetotal, would have made of the first whiskey distillery in the area for more than 100 years is hard to tell. ... Quick Read

Coconut roti

From The Independent

Essentially I'm quite a lazy cook, so give me a bread that will impress without needing hours of kneading and rising, and I'm hooked. For an authentic charred flavour you can also cook the roti on the barbecue or directly on the hob. ... Quick Read

Tyrrells crisps are up for grabs at ?100m

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Tyrrells, the maker of crisps loved by Middle England, has whetted the appetite of private-equity firms to buy the business for about ?100m. ... Quick Read

Sri Lankan prawn curry

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The combination of earthy spices, sweetness from the coconut and heat from the chillis makes this my perfect kind of curry. You can serve it simply with some plain rice, to soak up all those juices and mellow the heat, but I love a roti (see recipe below) with a wet curry, and the messy eating only adds to the fun. ... Quick Read

Bidding war for burger chain Byron

From The Independent

The owner of Yo Sushi is battling rival private equity firms to acquire Byron, the upmarket burger chain, for ?100m. ... Quick Read

Foodie alert: Goat has been neglected by chefs in the UK, but the world's favourite ruminant is becoming increasingly common on menus

From The Independent

It is the most popular meat in the world and far healthier than the leanest chicken breast. Yet goat has long failed to butt its way on to British menus. The nearest many will have been to goat is purchasing a curry at the Notting Hill carnival and feeling daringly experimental. ... Quick Read

Daily grind: An expert's guide to making the perfect cup of coffee

From The Independent

If you thought that making a cup of coffee simply involved a teaspoon of instant and a splash of milk, wake up and smell the proverbial! The 14th World Barista Championship takes place this week, and here we provide an expert guide to perking up, courtesy of Ryan Cross of Ristretto Roasters in Portland, Oregon ... Quick Read

Don't be shy: Bill Granger's Sri Lankan recipes

From The Independent

One of my closest friends from school was half-English and half-Sri Lankan. His dad was a rock promoter and it was in theirwonderfully bohemian house that I experienced the most amazing Anglo-Sri Lankan dishes. I had to wait quite a few years, though, for my first introduction to true Sri Lankan food. ... Quick Read

Wines of the week: Loimer Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2011; Reserve Combes AOC St Chinian 2011; Minarete Ribera del Duero 2011

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First the speeches. Then the Smirnoff Ice at high society wedding

Whiskey distillery to open in the heart of the Lake District

Coconut roti

Tyrrells crisps are up for grabs at ?100m

Sri Lankan prawn curry

Bidding war for burger chain Byron

Foodie alert: Goat has been neglected by chefs in the UK, but the world's favourite ruminant is becoming increasingly common on menus

Daily grind: An expert's guide to making the perfect cup of coffee

Don't be shy: Bill Granger's Sri Lankan recipes

Wines of the week: Loimer Kamptal Gruner Veltliner 2011; Reserve Combes AOC St Chinian 2011; Minarete Ribera del Duero 2011

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