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Hannah Twiggs

Food and Drink Editor@hannah_twiggs

Hannah Twiggs is The Independent’s Food and Drink Editor, Editor of IndyEats magazine and Editorial Lead for commercial wine content, commissioning, editing and writing food and drinks news, features, opinion pieces and restaurant reviews and guides. She was formerly the Deputy Features Editor, helping to run the Long Reads desk and building up a portfolio of long-form features across News, Lifestyle, Culture, Health, Science and Tech. She first joined The Independent in 2016 as a sub-editor for the app, having worked as a beat reporter in southeast London for three years, and during that time supported the launch of our first paywall as well leading the infographics programme, most notably covering the UK and US elections from 2018 to 2020.

<p>It might be a while before we see any real change to the bill </p>
Features

Food inflation has fallen – will the cost of eating out ever go down?

While a drop in food inflation might be welcome in the weekly supermarket shop, what does it mean for the cost of eating out? Hannah Twiggs speaks to the restaurateurs surviving against the odds who say it’s more complicated than you might think

Features

Anna Jones: The standard bearer for modern British vegetarian cooking

<p>Roasted duck magret with marinated daikon radishes is a dish that cannot be missed </p>
IndyEats

Pavyllon: Yannick Alléno’s 16th star shines brightly in Mayfair

<p>BrewDog has backtracked on its promise to pay staff the London living wage </p>
Features

BrewDog: how the anarchic brewery went from progressive to problematic

<p>According to a new book, tomato sauce on pizza was invented in America in the 19th century </p>
Features

Pizzas? Croissants? National dishes that aren’t from where you think

<p>Shape of... ew! Sheeran told TopJaw’s Jesse Burgess about eating shirako – fish semen – in Japan </p>
Features

Ed Sheeran’s favourite restaurants show how out of touch he really is

<p>‘Jamie Oliver’s Air Fryer Meals’, basically a two-hour-long advert for Tefal, has become a talking point – and not in a good way </p>
Features

Even Jamie Oliver’s ridiculous show can’t kill off the air fryer trend

<p>Crickets and other critters have been eaten around the world for thousands of years </p>
Features

Worm salt and cricket oil: Why restaurants are ditching beef for bugs

<p>Tag bol?: Tagliatelle – not spaghetti – is the traditional pasta for bolognese </p>
Recipes

Yep, you’ve got ‘spag bol’ all wrong – for this simple reason

<p>Fortnum & Mason is, as ever, leading the charge with its range of super luxury Easter eggs </p>
Features

If you spent £100 on an Easter egg what would you get for your money?

<p>Leaves a bitter taste: the total number of women ‘honoured’ by the guide in France is 32 – out of 639</p>
Features

Where are all the women, asks Michelin Guide. Well, not on your list

<p>Festivities for the Guinness-soaked affair will kick off today at Corrigan’s Mayfair </p>
Features

Richard Corrigan: My guide to St Patrick’s Day drinking (and dining)

<p>Food for thought: these Big Lunch recipes are all for a good cause </p>
Recipes

The Big Lunch: Six recipes for a stunning summer street party

Recipes

The Big Lunch: Six recipes for a stunning summer street party

<p>Food for thought: these Big Lunch recipes are all for a good cause </p>
Recipes

British Tomato Fortnight: 10 easy recipes for summertime dining

<p>Yes, chef! There is no stopping Gordon Ramsay </p>
Features

How Gordon Ramsay became the ‘Kim Kardashian’ of chefs

<p>These recipes are sure to brighten up alfresco dinner parties </p>
Recipes

Eight seasonal recipes for al fresco dinner parties

<p>A blend of Italy’s renowned red grape varieties, it epitomises the essence of Italian winemaking with a modern twisT </p>
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Recipes

Hosting a Eurovision party? (We predict) you’ll need these recipes

<p>These recipes are warming, satisfying and easily scalable </p>
Recipes

Hearty Indian recipes that don’t require hundreds of ingredients

Recipes

What does chorizo go well with? Just about everything

<p>Now’s the perfect time to focus on ingredients that are good for us and the planet </p>
Recipes

Sweet and savoury baking recipes for seasonal fruit and veg

<p>Each of these recipes contain 30 per cent of your recommended daily folate intake </p>
Recipes

We should all be eating more folate to avoid these health problems

<p>These recipes maximise on flavour, and minimise on food waste, mess and washing up </p>
Recipes

Budget Bites: Three warming recipes in less than 10 ingredients

<p>There’s a whole world of wines beyond the mass-produced, supermarket shelves that offer quality without breaking the bank</p>
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<p>Easy tapas dishes that deliver maximum flavour with minimum effort </p>
Recipes

Easy tapas recipes for a fiesta at home

<p>These recipes maximise on flavour, and minimise on food waste, mess and washing up </p>
Recipes

Budget Bites: Three warming recipes in less than 10 ingredients

<p>There’s a whole world of wines beyond the mass-produced, supermarket shelves that offer quality without breaking the bank</p>
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<p>Easy tapas dishes that deliver maximum flavour with minimum effort </p>
Recipes

Easy tapas recipes for a fiesta at home

<p>Jersey Royals are known for their delicate, waxy skins </p>
Recipes

Season’s eatings: What to cook and eat in April

Recipes

Season’s eatings: What to cook and eat in April

<p>Jersey Royals are known for their delicate, waxy skins </p>
<p>Make Easter indulgence last with these easy baking recipes </p>
Recipes

Four recipes to turn leftover Easter chocolate into tomorrow’s treats

<p>This spatchcocked soy and butter chicken is here to steal the show</p>
Recipes

Spice up your Easter feast with these alternative main dishes

<p>The festival of colour... and incredibly tasty food </p>
Food and Drink

Eight colourful dishes to try during Holi

<p>Spring onions are at their peak from March to June </p>
Recipes

Season’s eatings: What to cook and eat in March

<p>Spring onions are at their peak from March to June </p>
Recipes

Season’s eatings: What to cook and eat in March

<p>Warning: may cause uncontrollable cravings and spontaneous kitchen dance parties</p>
Recipes

Spice up your dinner routine: Simple suppers from around the globe

<p>Small the restaurant might be, but the portions are not. Pictured: braised ox cheek, risotto, salsa verde </p>
IndyEats

Tiella, restaurant review: The best things come in small packages

<p>Lots of cheese and barely any washing up? It’s amore </p>
Recipes

Three recipes for cheese lovers and washing up haters

<p>Reel in some delicious and sustainable solutoins </p>
Recipes

Hook, line and dinner: Sustainable tuna recipes for guilt-free suppers

<p>Experts say we should eat 30g of fibre per day </p>
Recipes

Fibre February: Three recipes that turn roughage into ravishing

<p>These wines are sure to make this Mother’s Day memorable </p>
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Recipes

How far can you make a tin of tomatoes go?

<p>Chardonnay has a split personality – and that’s just how we like it </p>
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<p>If you’re after a snug corner, Bistro Freddie is your guy </p>
IndyEats

Table for two: Our top 100 romantic restaurants in the UK

<p>Every celebration needs a toast </p>
Recipes

Love Valentine’s, hate the price tag? Try this cheap three-course menu

<p>There’s plenty of recipes to keep the kids happy </p>
Recipes

15 flippin’ fantastic recipes for Pancake Day that are easy and tasty

Recipes

15 flippin’ fantastic recipes for Pancake Day that are easy and tasty

<p>There’s plenty of recipes to keep the kids happy </p>
<p>Go nuts: one bag of walnuts can go a long way </p>
Recipes

Go nuts for walnuts: The nutritional powerhouse

<p>Love is in the air – even on a budget </p>
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<p>The air fryer is your secret weapon when it comes to making the perfect pizza at home</p>
Recipes

Air fryer pizza: Say goodbye to soggy dough and hello to crispy crusts

<p>Adejoké ‘Joké’ Bakare became the first black female Michelin-starred chef, with Chishuru becoming one of two African restaurants in the UK to make the list for the first time </p>
Features

Michelin star awards 2024: The guide gets it wrong again

<p>Adejoké ‘Joké’ Bakare became the first black female Michelin-starred chef, with Chishuru becoming one of two African restaurants in the UK to make the list for the first time </p>
Features

Michelin star awards 2024: The guide gets it wrong again

<p>Love skiing and wine? Then you’ll love Verbier </p>
Wine

67 Pall Mall Verbier: A wine-lover’s paradise

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<p>Here’s four excellent reasons to try haggis this January </p>
Recipes

Four haggis recipes for Burns Night that mix tradition and twists

<p>Turn your ordinary dinner into a plant-powered fiesta </p>
Recipes

A Veganuary dinner party menu even meat-eaters will love

Recipes

Four plant-based recipes for meat lovers

<p>Veganuary never looked so delicious (or easy) </p>
Recipes

Speedy vegan dinners for lazy cooks

Recipes

Easy vegan baking recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth

<p>You don’t need to eat out to enjoy restaurant-quality vegan food </p>
Recipes

Chefs share their favourite vegan recipes from their restaurants

<p>BrewDog has backtracked on its promise to pay staff the London living wage </p>
Features

BrewDog: how the anarchic brewery went from progressive to problematic

<p>If you’re giving Veganuary a go this year – and swerving Dry January – these bottles are for you </p>
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<p>Enjoying plant-based food takes no more than 30 minutes with these recipes </p>
Recipes

Three plant-based family dinners you can have ready in 30 minutes

Recipes

Three plant-based family dinners you can have ready in 30 minutes

<p>Enjoying plant-based food takes no more than 30 minutes with these recipes </p>
<p>Segat has been sober for two years </p>
Features

‘There was a lot of shame’: Confessions of a sober bartender

<p>If you want to learn more about fine wine without the faff, Perfect Cellar is the place to go </p>
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<p>From otak otak to pandan crepes, Mambow is a masterclass in powerhouse Malaysian flavours </p>
IndyEats

Mambow, Clapton, review: A fiery tribute to a lesser known cuisine

<p>From otak otak to pandan crepes, Mambow is a masterclass in powerhouse Malaysian flavours </p>
IndyEats

Mambow, Clapton, review: A fiery tribute to a lesser known cuisine

<p>Make your celebrations sparkle with our recommendations </p>
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<p>Need a culinary pick-me-up? </p>
Features

Hungover but feeling boujie? These recipes are for you

<p>After a tricky few years, the British restaurant industry is ready to go again </p>
Features

The UK’s most exciting new restaurants opening in 2024

<p>From a veggie tarte tatin to turkey carnitas and Christmas pudding pops, you won’t be bored during Betwixmas </p>
Recipes

Say no to turkey curry: 3 ways to transform your Christmas leftovers

<p>You can’t get a much simpler way to cook tasty, nourishing meals from a range of cuisines than one-pot recipes</p>
Recipes

One-tray family dinner recipes to rescue you from Christmas chaos

<p>Get advice from the pros to pull of Christmas like a pro </p>
Food and Drink

How to do Christmas like a pro: 32 chefs share their top tips

<p>Christmas isn’t complete without cheese </p>
Food and Drink

What cheese experts are putting on their festive charcuterie boards

<p>A delicious Christmas dinner, all made with plants </p>
Features

How to survive Christmas as a vegan

<p>Art deco interiors, low lighting and Jamie’s favourite artists set the tone for this new chapter </p>
IndyEats

Review: Can Jamie Oliver’s new showpiece restaurant right his wrongs?

<p>Wicks says he can’t help but think about ways of helping people </p>
Features

Joe Wicks: ‘15-minute small daily wins can change your life’

<p>Simple hacks will take the stress out of the big day </p>
Food and Drink

Three wise dishes for a stress-free Christmas dinner

Food and Drink

Three wise dishes for a stress-free Christmas dinner

<p>Simple hacks will take the stress out of the big day </p>
<p>There’s no need to have a boring Christmas now these chefs have shared their secret recipes </p>
Food and Drink

21 alternative Christmas recipes from top British chefs

<p>Count down to Christmas with 24 super premium wines </p>
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Uncorking the world’s most misunderstood red wine

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Christmas sandwiches and drinks taste test

Food and Drink

Christmas sandwiches and drinks taste test

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<p>After a long day on the farm, Moore would sit on her rock and look out over the valley, wishing for another life </p>
IndyEats

From farm to table: The rags to riches story of Rosa’s Thai

<p>Harrods’ £28 wagyu steak sandwich is the most expensive butty in Britain </p>
Food & Drink

From a £28 sandwich to £37 for fish’n’chips – why so expensive?

<p>British food isn’t always considered the most interesting, but hearty and comforting is what we do best </p>
Food and Drink

Long live British scran: Three classic dishes for autumn

<p>Frozen prawns minimise on food waste </p>
Food and Drink

This speedy king prawn pasta has a supermarket secret weapon

<p>The secret ingredient? A little elbow grease </p>
Food and Drink

How to make a classic lasagne

<p>This recipe is worth breaking with tradition for </p>
Food and Drink

Midweek meals: Baked pasta Siciliana with meatballs

<p>Keep the chill off with these hot plates </p>
Food and Drink

From Nepal to Tibet: Warming dishes from the coldest places on earth

<p>The secret ingredient? A little elbow grease </p>
Food and Drink

How to make a classic lasagne

<p>This recipe is worth breaking with tradition for </p>
Food and Drink

Midweek meals: Baked pasta Siciliana with meatballs

<p>Keep the chill off with these hot plates </p>
Food and Drink

From Nepal to Tibet: Warming dishes from the coldest places on earth

<p>Let seasonal seafood shine in this stew </p>
Food and Drink

Two seasonal stews to keep the chill off this autumn

<p>One-pan recipes also reduce food waste and use less energy </p>
IndyEats

Budget Bites: Three one-pan recipes that minimise on washing up

<p>Time to enjoy the last of the sunshine </p>
Food and Drink

The best outdoor restaurants, terraces and rooftop bars in London

<p>Courgette fritto: a delicious, healthy alternative to chips </p>
IndyEats

Courgette season is nearly over – 3 ways to make the most of them

<p>Rick Stein </p>
Food and Drink

Leave Rick Stein alone – it’s totally fair to charge £2 for mayo

<p>It’s a tricky time for restaurants but there’s still plenty of newcomers worth a visit </p>
Food and Drink

London’s best new restaurants from the past 12 months

<p>Name a more versatile ingredient. We’ll wait </p>
Food and Drink

Seven super simple recipes for each day of National Rice Week

<p>Death to prosecco o’clock?</p>
Food and Drink

Is bottomless prosecco going to be killed off by climate change?

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