Bamboo leaf parcels

The race is on to find the yummiest Dragonboat Festival dumplings; we rounded up a few tempting flavours worth the chow down.

Extra dosa-ge

In searching for the best dosas in South India, Leisa Tyler travelled thousands of miles across four regions, and discovered more culinary delights than she had bargained for.

‘Best ham in the world’ debuts at Santi

There is jamón ibérico and then there is Joselito’s jamón ibérico. Derived from acorn-fed black Salamanican pigs and cured for at least three years, the superior delicacy is proof that pata negra by any other name would not taste as sweet.

Epicure’s cover contest

Cast your vote by May 10th! Simply log on to http://on.fb.me/epicurecovercontest, click on your favourite cover image and TELL US IN 15 WORDS OR LESS why you like it. One winner will be selected from the cover with the highest number of comments.

Lending Japan a helping hand

Do-gooders in the restaurant industry have lobbied together to raise funds for Japan’s earthquake and tsunami relief efforts. Here’s how you can do your part.

We want to publish your recipes

Miele and epicure invite you to share the family recipes that are most dear to your heart. Submit your favourite family recipe and tell us in 50 words or less, the personal history or story behind it.

Romantic rendezvous

With Valentine’s Day only a week away, spending an evening with champagne and strawberries in a private flight capsule, and sampling a menu in the arrangement of a timeless Shakespearean play are just some inspired ways for a memorable celebration.

An all-star cookout

With eight chefs teaming up with De Dietrich for the Celebrity Chefs Charity Cookathon, guests will be plied with a day of gourmet delights.