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It's National Fishing Month.  An initiative with aims to encourage every family member to have a go at fishing. Urvashi Roe aka The Botanical Baker, recently visited Newlyn Fish market to get a better understanding of the British fishing industry & more confidence in preparing fish.  Discover what she learnt and how she made this beautiful seared mackerel dish by Geoffrey Smeddle.

The dishes served at Marcus Wareing’s The Gilbert Scott are not only brilliant but offer a distinct taste of nostalgia. Now, for the first time, Great British Chefs offers the chance to recreate the famous Gilbert Scott recipes at home.

Just in time for the Olympics, you can sample a Global Feast for 21 nights. Find out how you can have an Olympic dining experience without having to buy a ticket for the Games themselves.

You've probably seen a number of pictures in newspapers of those who've found the faces of famous people in a slice of toast or a carrot that looks like a foot. But have you ever seen a rock that looks remarkably like a slice of bacon?   

When it comes to ice cream, our horizons seemed to have melted away over the last decade. Gone are the days when the choice was restricted to vanilla, strawberry or chocolate, though it has to be said, these remain perfectly good varieties. With ice cream makers becoming more affordable, now's the time to get creative.  With all this in mind, we asked Danish chef, Christoffer Hruskova of North Road, to give us 3 of his best and most interesting ice cream recipes for the summer. We weren’t to be disappointed.

It's the last day of term for many children in the UK, and if you have kids you may be looking for something to keep them entertained over the summer holidays.  Why not get them to spend some time in the kitchen?  Who knows by the age of 13 they might be running their own supper club, like this young man - who does look uncannily like a young Tom Aikens.  Read on to find out more about him & other young foodies 

At the weekend Great British Chefs blogger Urvashi Roe (aka @BotanicalBaker) visited The Courvoisier Institute of Cocktails.  It was a theatrical and interactive experience designed to guide visitors through the history of this infamous cognac.  This got her to thinking about alcohol and how it's used in cookery. Read on to find out more about the event & Urvashi's tips for cooking with booze! 

If you've been experiencing the same weather as us - rain, wind, and more rain - it might seem hard to imagine going for a picnic. But as it's International Picnic Day, we can at least hope for a sunny spell and make the preparations necessary for the ultimate picnic.  Great British Chefs, blogger Monica Shaw,  has her fingers crossed for good weather & asks what goes into the ultimate picnic?