Ruby Tandoh
Ruby Tandoh is a food writer, blogger and author. Ruby was a contestant in the 2013 series of The Great British Bake Off
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Bacteria from my face have been used to make a wheel of stilton. It’s not gross, it’s art – and it is about to go on display at the V&A’s new food exhibition
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The success of this crowdsourced cookbook shows there’s life beyond the superstar chefs. But must it all be about slimming?, says food writer Ruby Tandoh
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The sweet spot This fun dessert is a simple, delicious and delightfully messy way to end the day
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The sweet spot The savoury umami flavour of miso paste pairs unexpectedly perfectly with fruit in this rich, fruity bite
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The sweet spot This storecupboard essential forms the base for a no-fuss – and nearly instant – version of this classic pudding
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The sweet spot A sunny dessert – layered with apricots and amaretti – to make you feel warm inside
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The sweet spot A meringue can be as easy to bake as a cake. Try yourself with this orangey showstopper
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From peaches in Call Me by Your Name to shared meals in Moonlight, film and food were made for each other
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The sweet spot: This sturdy loaf cake is full of spice and topped with more of the same in the guise of spiced butter
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For millions of people who have come to Britain, food is so much more than mere fodder: it is rich with the memories of who they are and where they come from, as these immigrants make clear
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The sweet spot You haven’t really known cake until you’ve had it steamed – crumby, moist and light as a feather
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The sweet spot Beautify your brownies with these grown-up blondies spiced up with citrus and cherries
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Butter is the saviour of so many ingredients, even tinned fruit
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Christmas bakes: Spiced, soft and sticky bakes are essential at this time of year, though few of us have the foresight to make Christmas cake months ahead. Here, three crumb-loving Cook contributors share their swiftly made favourites.
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Critics might be right to point out that these books generally tell the same story but, as a recent glut of them shows, that doesn’t mean we don’t want to hear it. A good memoir is like comfort food itself
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