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Some dishes just aren’t made for sharing
Jay Rayner: Some filthy food secrets are simply unforgivable. Best that you keep them behind closed doors
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p7
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Gary Kemp: We never say ‘supper’ in our house. That’s the language of the nursery and nanny
The Spandau Ballet musician and actor on food memories of his London childhood and a meeting with Ronnie Kray. Interview by John Hind
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p8
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Douglas Coupland: A hen party is one of the scariest things I’ve ever seen
The author of Generation X on his short-lived career as a restaurant reviewer, his strangest ever meal and why he loves the writing on TripAdvisor. Interview by Tim Adams
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p11
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Nigel Slater’s 5 potato recipes
Spiced with turmeric, sauteed with goose fat and thyme, mashed with chive oil. It’s time to transform your potatoesn for those winter nights, says Nigel Slater
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p15
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Nigel Slater: welcome to the OFM awards 2014 issue
From TV stars to small farmers, we introduce the very best of British food and drink, says Nigel Slater
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p25
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Nigella Lawson: I'm very much a survivor. Everyone should be
The author and TV chef talks about childhood, family and why she’d flunk the Great British Bake Off
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p26
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Nigel Slater on Nigella Lawson: you made me realise that every meal is a celebration
Nigel Slater: My tribute to the winner of this year’s OFM awards food personality of the year, voted for by OFM readers
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p29
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OFM awards 2014 best restaurant: the Ledbury
Brett Graham is obsessive about pleasing his customers. And you’ve returned the compliment, writes Jay Rayner
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p32
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OFM awards 2014 best restaurant: runners-up
Readers’ favourites from around Britain. Compiled by Sophie Missing
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p37
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OFM awards 2014 best food blog: Jack Monroe
The blogger turned austerity activist has defeated all-comers on her way to success. Interview by Tom Lamont
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p39
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OFM awards 2014 best producer: Cabrito Goat Meat, Devon
When a Devon couple bought some goats on a whim at a farmers’ market, they didn’t realise it would be the start of something big. By Bob Granleese
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p40
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OFM awards 2014 outstanding achievement: Shaun Hill
‘I will give up when my liver gives out’ — after nearly 30 years of Michelin-starred success, chef Shaun Hill isn’t ready to quit the kitchen just yet. Interview by Jay Rayner
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p42
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OFM awards 2014 best place to drink: Friends of Ham, Leeds
Meet the couple who travelled the world to bring the best of the craft beer revolution back home to Yorkshire, writes Killian Fox
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p45
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OFM awards 2014 best place to drink: runners-up
Pubs, cocktail bars, inns and taverns from around the country chosen by OFM readers. Compiled by Sophie Missing
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p47
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OFM awards 2014 best local farmer: Richard Stephens at Monkshill Farm, Kent
Care about an animal’s welfare and you’ll taste the benefit on your plate, says farmer Richard Stephens. By Allan Jenkins
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p48
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OFM awards 2014 best newcomer: Gloucester Services
Farewell to soggy sandwiches – this motorway stop alongside the M5 sells the finest locally sourced food and supports the community, writes Jay Rayner
Observer Food Monthly recipes & features p50
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OFM awards 2014 best young chef: April Lily Partridge
A life of 4am starts and long shifts in hot kitchens might sound