Pomegranates are popular with Instagrammers, but cultures around the world have long prized the fruit for its symbolism and aesthetic appeal
Baroque still lifes can be a source of serenity if the abundance of Christmas gets too much
At London’s venerable members’ clubs, the art on the walls can be as big of a draw as what’s for lunch
The humble tuber, rich in its own history, has long been a source of inspiration for painters depicting the peasant classes
The emergence of Le Creuset cookware a century ago sparked a change in how home kitchens both looked and functioned
In voluptuous paintings of cakes and other foods, the American artist captured both pleasure and a sense of surfeit
The Virgin Queen was not known for her cookery skills, so why was she often painted holding a sieve?
In setting out to celebrate local produce, New Nordic Cuisine has influenced eating around the world
The Psycho director may have hated them, but for those who aren’t as easily shell-shocked, eggs can crack open a whole new world
Picasso was the possessor of a hearty appetite and depictions of alcohol and excess are also central to his work
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 language we use to describe the sweet course at the end of a meal is more revealing than we think
A regular haunt of artists, dealers and curators, Sally Clarke’s restaurant in Kensington has been a beacon of unfussy excellence for 40 years
Modern creations may offer a riot of flavours but in form they’re no match for the fantastical shapes of the past
The artist’s ability to stop time is on full display in a painting that was recently acquired by the Louvre and is now touring France
Comparing the spreads on offer in scenes by Manet and Monet suggests that eating outdoors offered the artists a very particular kind of freedom
Paying hundreds of pounds for a dessert may seem excessive, but we wouldn’t think it an unreasonable price for a work of art
A rustic painting by Annibale Carracci highlights how the act of eating in art has long been tied to class and status
The painter’s desire for food and drink can be traced throughout a collection of obsessive shopping lists dotted with drawings
Why are there no dishes or treats traditionally associated with Valentine’s Day? The answer lies in shifts in farming and changing beliefs about food
What constitutes a delicacy has changed over the centuries, but dining on camel is still a rare luxury
The festive bird has often been served up by artists and writers including J.M.W. Turner and Charles Dickens
Poster art has become a crucial part of the experience provided by more creative eateries
