It’s August – a time of year when your condiment cupboard really comes into its own. Whether you’re looking to add some heat to your burgers, smoke to sandwiches or a punch of freshness to a BBQ spread, these 19 sauces have you covered this summer.

Bitters are the cocktail essential every home bar needs – but doesn’t necessarily have. They’re a great way of elevating everything from an Old Fashioned to a G&T. These days there are plenty to choose from besides good old Angostura, so it can be tricky to know which ones to try – and when. We went to two cocktail experts for tips, and asked three bartenders for their top recipes…

From a selection of summer beer launches to a by-the-glass wine subscription service and a new range of premium wood chips to enhance your BBQ, these are the best new food and drink releases out there.

Thanks to some dubious 90s incarnations, cider was once considered the preserve of teenagers and thirsty festival-goers, whose cans of choice were served warm and sugary. But this centuries-old drink has had a welcome craft makeover in recent years, and is fast becoming a cool alternative to beer and wine. Two cider masters – one from a longstanding cider farm, the other pressing apples for one of the UK’s hottest hotel openings – told us why it’s time to try cider this summer.

Home-brewed coffee has come a long way since a jar of 80s Nescafe. From the latest Nespresso capsules to newer contenders making fully compostable pods and a recent launch straight from Japan, these are ten of the best coffee-machine products to know.

Hard seltzers have been a mainstay in the US for the last few years, with over 80m cans sold there in 2020 alone. And like most good things, these tasty, low-calorie drinks have now made their way over to the UK. One of the best brands to hit the market is Topo Chico Hard Seltzer – a collection of South American-inspired cans designed to take your summer drinking plans with friends to the next level. Here’s why they’re worth a try.

With outdoor gatherings one of the best ways to socialise this summer, it’s no surprise to see some of the capital’s top kitchens upping their delivery game. Whether you’re after a gourmet box filled with Spanish fare, a couple of bottles of wine or a larger option to feed a crowd of hungry friends, these are the ones to try…

Toast is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. A simple base that works just as well with ricotta and blackcurrant jam as it does piled high with avocado and eggs, if you’re looking to take yours to the next level, we asked some our favourite chefs to share their top toast toppings. From an Indian-inspired take on beans on toast to sumac scrambled eggs, these are the ideas to try…

If you fancy yourself as a bit of a mixologist then know there is some increasingly clever and cool bar tech out there. From rotating chillers to garnish growers, and electric mixers to the machine that does everything, here are the things we rate...

Raymond Blanc’s long-held plan to write a cookbook inspired by his mother was finally taking shape last year. Then the pandemic hit. Stuck at home, and isolated from his family – as well as his teams at the mighty Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and his Brasserie Blanc restaurants – Raymond cooked and cooked. He found himself making simple dishes that evoked happy memories. These home-cooked recipes are the basis of his new book, Simply Raymond. Here, he explains a bit more about his last year – and shares four easy ways with lamb, steak and pork chops.

From a BBQ box with same-day delivery to the crisp subscription service you didn’t know you needed, these are the latest food and drink releases out there.

It would be rude not to BBQ on a bank holiday weekend, so we asked some of our favourite chefs for their best tips and tricks. From how to select the right meat to Tom Aikens’ ultimate sauce, here’s how to raise the bar SLMan style.