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I've always loved fried chicken. But the racism surrounding it shamed me.

Growing up as a black kid in England’s white West Country, a car trip east to the busier, more exciting parts of the country meant one thing: KFC on the way back…

Best ever food podcasts

Melissa Thompson shares her favourite podcasts from around the world to inspire you in the kitchen.

10 game-changers: food greats everyone should know about

Columnist Melissa Thompson shares her pick of cooks and artisans who are inspiring change in the food world. Discover some new dishes with bold flavours.