Strawberries are eaten everywhere without ceremony. In Britain, they arrive with a social performance that has been running since 1870.

https://indiefoodblog.blogspot.com/2026/04/strawberries-and-the-perfornance-of-summer.html

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Lisbon doesn't lead you helpfully from landmark to landmark. It puts you on a hill, feeds you grilled fish, and lets the afternoon figure itself out.

https://indiefoodblog.blogspot.com/2026/05/lisbon-feeds-you-before-it-explains-itself.html

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The long Sunday lunch starts at one and ends when someone notices it's nearly five. Xavier on the meal that refuses to end , and why it shouldn't.

https://indiefoodblog.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-long-sunday-lunch.html

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Every year, for six weeks, a veggie transforms us all! I learned this at the market when the vendor's advice on asparagus season turned out to be spot on. Discover the magic! 👇

https://indiefoodblog.blogspot.com/2026/04/in-defence-of-asparagus-season.html

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Point at the menu and hope for the best. Tips for ordering food abroad when you can't read a word, plus stories of delicious accidents and cheesy disasters.

https://indiefoodblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/culinary-roulette-surviving-foreign-menu-without-the-languaje.html

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Confused by Use By and Best Before labels? Discover the science of food shelf life, why honey never spoils, and when to finally trust your nose.

https://indiefoodblog.blogspot.com/2025/10/tyranny-of-best-before-date.html

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A personal essay on how a perfectly crafted deli sandwich turned a mediocre, grey day into a moment of sensory zen and appreciation.

https://indiefoodblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/sandwich-that-saved-my-thursday.html

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The surprisingly complex history of the spork. From eccentric 19th-century doctors to outdoor camping heroes, learn why this utensil deserves respect.

https://indiefoodblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/unsung-genius-of-misunderstood-spork.html

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The fascinating history behind canned soup, learn how modern thermal processing keeps it safe, and explore expert tips for elevating it at home.

https://indiefoodblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/in-defense-of-canned-soup-elevate-pantry-classic.html

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From holding Rome ransom to trading Manhattan for nutmeg, discover the violent, funny, world-changing history of the spices sitting in your kitchen.

https://indiefoodblog.blogspot.com/2025/12/bloody-brilliant-history-of-your-spice-rack.html

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