'Never meet your heroes?' Don't believe it. I've been a fan for years and interviewing Samin Nosrat was even better than reading her books.

Get off the beaten track and away from the international resorts to discover the real taste of Langkawi at Ramadan.

These are the cookbooks and food books that have most inspired me in 2024. And, yes, they make excellent Christmas presents.

My recommendations on where – and what – to eat and drink in Venice for a weekend break.