11. Food for thought

With children back at school, students heading back to campus and adult courses kicking off, September must surely be the most trying month for our family’s brains.

12. White’s wine

This is the kind of wine that stands out on the shelves.

13. Store Cupboard

Heinz is bringing a taste of New York to the nation’s salads and sandwiches with the launch of its new Deli Mayos.

14. Hot souffléd doughnuts, lemon curd sauce

Here’s a posh dinner party version of everybody’s favourite naughty food.

15. Eat you way out of the credit crunch

You can’t escape the credit crunch – it’s even invaded British Food Fortnight, which started last Saturday and runs until Sunday, October 5.

This year the promoters are giving topical advice on how to eat British and save money during the credit crunch.

16. Step into Majestic and you are walking out with a box

17. September's Food Monthly

Get your copy of September's Food Monthly free inside Friday's Reading Post

18. Treacle tart

Some cooks and restaurants get awfully fancy with treacle tarts – putting pecan nuts in it, adding a pointless pastry lattice on top.

19. Raise your glasses for this fine wine festival

As Wetherspoon pubs gear up for its latest wine festival, we preview the bottles you can enjoy.

20. Try a slice of apple perfection!