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I love my grub

Food journalist Helenka Bednar discusses all things foodie, whether it's how tipping works in restaurants, why eel is so underrated or how to stop a soufflé sinking.
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If you want to get to grips with a kitchen knife, you may as well ask a professional chef
By Helenka Bednar 08/05/2012 10:27
With news that a champagne has been created specifically to be matched with food, I went to find out just how you go about matching bubbly with bisque.
By Helenka Bednar 18/04/2012 17:59
Okay, I know babies cry, but I think my latte's got tinnitus...
By Helenka Bednar 12/04/2012 11:34
With The Tea Guild announcing the UK's top hotel for afternoon tea, what is it that makes an afternoon tea exceptional?
By Helenka Bednar 10/04/2012 11:30

The Butcher's block

For a behind-the-scenes look at celebrity chefs, hot new restaurant openings as well as eating at home and drinks, read the MSN Food Editor’s blog.
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No Chinese restaurant does a world-beating fish and chips. Fact.
By Craig_BB 20/02/2012 18:59
With the UK's largest restaurant due to open in Bristol tonight, we ask: is scale really such a good thing?
By Craig_BB 23/11/2011 17:20
Survey says bill dodgers wind you up most - but are we surprised?
By Craig_BB 03/11/2011 13:17
Modern Indian restaurants can be high-end affairs - but is that really what diners are after?
By Craig_BB 18/10/2011 18:41
To find out, I recently tried a seven-course tasting menu where everything included chocolate.
By Craig_BB 18/10/2011 17:13
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  1. Chinese stir-fry (Getty Images)
    Chinese stir-fry (Getty Images)
     
    20 %
    Chinese stir-fry
    384 votes
  2. Indian curry (Getty Images)
    Indian curry (Getty Images)
     
    32 %
    Indian curry
    608 votes
  3. Pizza (Getty Images)
    Pizza (Getty Images)
     
    16 %
    Pizza
    317 votes
  4. Chicken and chips (Getty Images)
    Chicken and chips (Getty Images)
     
    4 %
    Chicken and chips
    82 votes
  5. Thai curry (Getty Images)
    Thai curry (Getty Images)
     
    7 %
    Thai curry
    145 votes
  6. Fish and chips (Getty Images)
    Fish and chips (Getty Images)
     
    21 %
    Fish and chips
    418 votes

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