Food and drink
Bitter, smelly, odd-looking and invited for Christmas – but here’s how Brussels sprouts could save your life
Humdrum, bitter and smelly? Wait – there’s more to Brussels Sprouts than you might think. Cast aside your preconceptions, urges our Brussels correspondent, Dixe Wills
Best travel mugs reviewed: Our top reusable coffee cups for 2025
We tested some of the biggest brands to find the best travel mugs for hikes and camping trips.
The best hot chocolates for winter nights in 2025: tested and reviewed by us
We tasted a selection of hot chocolates first-hand to find the perfect evening drink.
These are the best hiking foods we’ve tested
Tasty, convenient and nutrient-rich snacks come in all shapes and sizes - here are the best hiking foods we’ve tried.
Best English sparkling rosés for Christmas 2023
Light, fragrant and delicious, English sparkling rosés are renowned internationally for their delicate qualities. Here's our expert tried-and-tested guide to what you should be drinking this year.
Best English sparkling wines for Christmas 2023
We've taste-tested the hot picks in English sparkling wine for Christmas 2022 to bring you the best of what's out there, for different budgets.
Best English red wines to try in 2025
Browse our recommendations for the best English red wines, including regions, grapes and vineyard notes.
We tried these 7 camping food brands so you don’t have to
We admit, camping food can be a bit hit and miss – and as specialist lightweight meals backpackers and other campers can cost up to £15 per portion, finding your favourites can be expensive. So, we’ve done the hard work and tested seven of the leading brands.
Best English white wines
With the help of wine writer Oz Clarke, we bring you our expert guide to which English white wines you should be drinking in 2024.
Best Earl Grey tea bags
Partial to an Earl Grey brew? We've rounded up a selection to try and help you find a new favourite.
Discover the secret of making great gin
Hear the story of Warners Gin in deeply rural Northamptonshire – where flavours come directly from nature – in episode 13, season 13 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Podcast: Enjoy a dreamy summer's day at the Cerne Abbas Brewery in Dorset
Meet the wonderful cast of characters brewing beer the traditional way at the Cerne Abbas Brewery in Dorset in episode 6, season 13 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Podcast: The inspiring Italian chef seeking to revolutionise British farming
Discover the power of hydroponic farming with Antonio Paladino in the Somerset Levels in episode 5, season 13, of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
A taste of the countryside at the British Pie Awards
Enter the wonderful world of the British Pie Awards and discover the history of one of Britain's national dishes – in the PPA Podcast of the Year: the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
