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In honour of ‘glad’ Pollyanna

14 February 2021
In honour of ‘glad’ Pollyanna

In honour of ‘glad’ Pollyanna

14 February 2021

Columnist Nicola Miller tries to look on the bright side of things . . .


Culture: Childhood memories of moulding corn-scented dough, finds Nicola Miller thankful for the knowledge and produce of expat Mexican chefs and comes up with her own version of the pellizcada

02 January 2021
Culture: Childhood memories of moulding corn-scented dough, finds Nicola Miller thankful for the knowledge and produce of expat Mexican chefs and comes up with her own version of the pellizcada

Culture: Childhood memories of moulding corn-scented dough, finds Nicola Miller thankful for the knowledge and produce of expat Mexican chefs and comes up with her own version of the pellizcada

02 January 2021

A hands-on experience to create a mouthful of memories


Covid? The truth is out there, says columnist Nicola Miller

12 December 2020
Covid? The truth is out there, says columnist Nicola Miller

Covid? The truth is out there, says columnist Nicola Miller

12 December 2020

Remember the days when you had to look for information in a book? Writer Nicola Miller does...


Culture: Making her Christmas cake has made award-winning food writer Nicola Miller nostalgic, stirring up memories of family traditions and tales of pecan nuts. . .

05 December 2020
Culture: Making her Christmas cake has made award-winning food writer Nicola Miller nostalgic, stirring up memories of family traditions and tales of pecan nuts. . .

Culture: Making her Christmas cake has made award-winning food writer Nicola Miller nostalgic, stirring up memories of family traditions and tales of pecan nuts. . .

05 December 2020

The recipe that brings more than fruit and nuts to the mix


Culture: More food for thought and Christmas gift ideas from Bury St Edmunds-based food writer Nicola Miller

14 November 2020
Culture: More food for thought and Christmas gift ideas from Bury St Edmunds-based food writer Nicola Miller

Culture: More food for thought and Christmas gift ideas from Bury St Edmunds-based food writer Nicola Miller

14 November 2020

In the second part of her review of cookbooks released this year, Nicola finds they have a lot more to offer than simply recipes


These are some of the best cookbooks of 2020 as a slice of Christmas gift inspiration

07 November 2020
These are some of the best cookbooks of 2020 as a slice of Christmas gift inspiration

These are some of the best cookbooks of 2020 as a slice of Christmas gift inspiration

07 November 2020

Food writer Nicola Miller introduces some of her favourite cookbooks of the year - serving up a feast of delights.


Culture: Never a fan of dumplings, Nicola Miller’s mind was changed when out of a sense of politeness to her host she ate gnocchi on a school skiing trip

10 October 2020
Culture: Never a fan of dumplings, Nicola Miller’s mind was changed when out of a sense of politeness to her host she ate gnocchi on a school skiing trip

Culture: Never a fan of dumplings, Nicola Miller’s mind was changed when out of a sense of politeness to her host she ate gnocchi on a school skiing trip

10 October 2020

How small potato 'dumplings' made the food writer a convert


Culture: Nicola Miller talks to Canadian chef Alex Rotherham about life during lockdown and the new cross-cultural menu it has inspired at No4 Restaurant in Bury St Edmunds

20 September 2020
Culture: Nicola Miller talks to Canadian chef Alex Rotherham about life during lockdown and the new cross-cultural menu it has inspired at No4 Restaurant in Bury St Edmunds

Culture: Nicola Miller talks to Canadian chef Alex Rotherham about life during lockdown and the new cross-cultural menu it has inspired at No4 Restaurant in Bury St Edmunds

20 September 2020

Vancouver-style diner food spanning the cultural divide


Culture: Food writer Nicola Miller explores the enduring spiritual connection between humankind and corn and gives us a ‘gentle side dish’ in celebration

12 September 2020
Culture: Food writer Nicola Miller explores the enduring spiritual connection between humankind and corn and gives us a ‘gentle side dish’ in celebration

Culture: Food writer Nicola Miller explores the enduring spiritual connection between humankind and corn and gives us a ‘gentle side dish’ in celebration

12 September 2020

'There is something deeply human about a stalk of corn'


Culture: With Covid-19 exiling us from our old lives, award-winning food writer Nicola Miller takes a trip down memory lane to the Peak District and delivers her take on a Bakewell pudding

16 August 2020
Culture: With Covid-19 exiling us from our old lives, award-winning food writer Nicola Miller takes a trip down memory lane to the Peak District and delivers her take on a Bakewell pudding

Culture: With Covid-19 exiling us from our old lives, award-winning food writer Nicola Miller takes a trip down memory lane to the Peak District and delivers her take on a Bakewell pudding

16 August 2020

Travel to far flung shores may be difficult this year, but let your mind take you on an adventure


Culture: Food writer Nicola Miller takes us on the papaya’s journey through time and across continents, which sees us arriving today at a very flavoursome destination

18 July 2020
Culture: Food writer Nicola Miller takes us on the papaya’s journey through time and across continents, which sees us arriving today at a very flavoursome destination

Culture: Food writer Nicola Miller takes us on the papaya’s journey through time and across continents, which sees us arriving today at a very flavoursome destination

18 July 2020

Around the world with the papaya


Culture: Never boring and purportedly proof of a competent baker, pound cake dates back to the 17th century. Food writer Nicola Miller brings it bang up to date with a fresh, light and floral take on the North American classic

20 June 2020
Culture: Never boring and purportedly proof of a competent baker, pound cake dates back to the 17th century. Food writer Nicola Miller brings it bang up to date with a fresh, light and floral take on the North American classic

Culture: Never boring and purportedly proof of a competent baker, pound cake dates back to the 17th century. Food writer Nicola Miller brings it bang up to date with a fresh, light and floral take on the North American classic

20 June 2020

‘As beautiful to eat as they are to look at’


Black Lives Matter, says columnist Nicola Miller

15 June 2020
Black Lives Matter, says columnist Nicola Miller

Black Lives Matter, says columnist Nicola Miller

15 June 2020

Columnist Nicola Miller delves deep into the Black Lives Matter campaign


Culture: Fed up of toast and marmalade or cereal for breakfast? Then food writer Nicola Miller’s arepas are going to have you setting your alarm and excitedly jumping out of bed with anticipation

23 May 2020
Culture: Fed up of toast and marmalade or cereal for breakfast? Then food writer Nicola Miller’s arepas are going to have you setting your alarm and excitedly jumping out of bed with anticipation

Culture: Fed up of toast and marmalade or cereal for breakfast? Then food writer Nicola Miller’s arepas are going to have you setting your alarm and excitedly jumping out of bed with anticipation

23 May 2020

An a-maize-ing gift from the gods


Culture: Making flour tortillas yourself will be a revelation, says food writer Nicola Miller

25 April 2020
Culture: Making flour tortillas yourself will be a revelation, says food writer Nicola Miller

Culture: Making flour tortillas yourself will be a revelation, says food writer Nicola Miller

25 April 2020

Give yourself a true taste of Mexico which bear no relation to the ‘flabby, clammy’ tortillas you buy in the shops


Culture: Food writer Nicola Miller explores the delicious combining of nationally available American food with local traditions

28 March 2020
Culture: Food writer Nicola Miller explores the delicious combining of nationally available American food with local traditions

Culture: Food writer Nicola Miller explores the delicious combining of nationally available American food with local traditions

28 March 2020

Freezer aisle favourites Tater Tots take centre stage alongside a more traditional accompaniment


Culture: Food writer Nicola Miller reviews new cookbooks with all the right ingredients to tempt you

14 March 2020
Culture: Food writer Nicola Miller reviews new cookbooks with all the right ingredients to tempt you

Culture: Food writer Nicola Miller reviews new cookbooks with all the right ingredients to tempt you

14 March 2020

Tired of the same old menu at home? Here's inspiration served up on a plate


The established order is broken . . . or is it?

16 February 2020
The established order is broken . . . or is it?

The established order is broken . . . or is it?

16 February 2020

Columnist Nicola Miller finds herself baffled by some people's (Brexiters') views on who or what is 'Establishment'


Injury has me on my knees

12 January 2020
Injury has me on my knees

Injury has me on my knees

12 January 2020

Bury St Edmunds columnist Nicola Miller has a new found admiration for babies after having to learn to crawl again


Culture: Food writer Nicola Miller explains how many of your most-used recipes will have evolved over time. One of her personal favourites, dates back to a scrapbook she made back in 1997

04 January 2020
Culture: Food writer Nicola Miller explains how many of your most-used recipes will have evolved over time. One of her personal favourites, dates back to a scrapbook she made back in 1997

Culture: Food writer Nicola Miller explains how many of your most-used recipes will have evolved over time. One of her personal favourites, dates back to a scrapbook she made back in 1997

04 January 2020

The genealogy of recipes