https://modernfoodjournal.co.uk/A considered look at what we cook, share and remember.enhttps://modernfoodjournal.co.uk/what-salt-does-before-it-tastes-salty/https://modernfoodjournal.co.uk/what-salt-does-before-it-tastes-salty/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:10:00 +0000IngredientsLearn what salt does before it tastes salty, from drawing water out of vegetables to changing texture, so you can season with more control.https://modernfoodjournal.co.uk/a-lid-on-the-pot-or-open-to-the-air/https://modernfoodjournal.co.uk/a-lid-on-the-pot-or-open-to-the-air/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000TechniquesCovered or uncovered simmering changes how steam leaves the pot. Choose a lid position to retain broth, control splashes or let sauce reduce without guesswork.https://modernfoodjournal.co.uk/from-shared-dish-to-individual-plate-what-serving-style-says-about/https://modernfoodjournal.co.uk/from-shared-dish-to-individual-plate-what-serving-style-says-about/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000Food HistoryShared dish or individual plate: learn how serving style shapes choice and welcome, and choose an arrangement that helps guests eat comfortably.https://modernfoodjournal.co.uk/why-a-recipe-is-not-a-stopwatch/https://modernfoodjournal.co.uk/why-a-recipe-is-not-a-stopwatch/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 13:10:00 +0000TechniquesRecipe timings are useful prompts, not promises. Learn which cues to check so you can adapt a method to your ingredients and make a confident cooking decision.https://modernfoodjournal.co.uk/a-slow-sunday-lunch-with-a-flexible-menu/https://modernfoodjournal.co.uk/a-slow-sunday-lunch-with-a-flexible-menu/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:40:00 +0000MealsPlan a slow Sunday lunch around one dependable centrepiece, a make-ahead dish and flexible sides, so the meal can unfold without a rigid timetable.