Molly Pepper Steemson is a writer and former sommelier based in London. Her first novel, Wanting, will be published in February 2027.
Why don’t we still eat oysters with a sense of occasion – and of style to match?
Baroque still lifes can be a source of serenity if the abundance of Christmas gets too much
A textural triumph and a sensual delight, this distinctly '80s ice cream is as pleasing to look at as it is to consume
Picasso, Lichtenstein, Emin and others have all designed plates, but treating them only as art objects ruins the fun
The painter’s desire for food and drink can be traced throughout a collection of obsessive shopping lists dotted with drawings
