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15 July 2009
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Food celebrations and events If your summer holiday has already drawn to an unwilling close, don't despair - take control and unpack some Continental recipes to prolong the memories and lift your spirits.

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Baisakhi A double celebration to mark the harvest and Sikh New Year Bank holidays Fill your long weekends with good food Bastille Day menus Bring a little French finesse to the kitchen Bonfire Night Warm up by the bonfire with some proper comfort food British Food Fortnight Celebrate some of Britain's best produce Brunch Wake yourself up from your lie-in with a laid-back feast Burns Night A lively celebration dedicated to food and drink Carnival cuisine Get into the carnival spirit with Caribbean cooking Chinese New Year Learn about the symbolism behind traditional feast dishes Christmas Get recipes and advice for the festive season Diwali What to eat to celebrate the Hindu festival of lights Easter around the world Discover different Easter foods and traditions Easter menus Three inspiring menus for your Easter entertaining	Easter traditions Why do we eat chocolate eggs at this time of year? Eid celebrations The Muslim festival celebrating the end of Ramadan Father's Day Tasty menus for dads everywhere to enjoy Halloween Scrumptious treats to scare away the ghosts and ghouls Hogmanay Welcome in the new year Scottish-style Holiday memories Cook up some treats with ingredients from your holiday Independence Day Celebrate with an all-American feast! Mother's Day Spoil your mum with breakfast in bed and homemade goodies New cuisines Discover Japanese and Mexican cooking New ingredients Try cooking with mooli, kohlrabi or pink peppercorns New techniques Perfect your pastry and hone your sauce making skills Pancake day Try our sweet and savoury pancake recipes	Passover food Symbolic Jewish foods and recipes for Passover Student survival kit How to cook good food on a student budget St David's Day Celebrate a wealth of Welsh produce with our recipes St Patrick's Day Discover some of Ireland's finest produce and dishes St Patrick's Day menus Tuck into hearty stews, decadent puds and much more Summer harvest Enjoy your homegrown fruit and vegetables for longer Summer sipping Refresh yourself with perfect summer drinks Thai New Year Celebrate with a traditional Thai feast Thanksgiving Overindulge in the American celebration of Thanksgiving Valentine's Day Impress your partner with a home-cooked feast Valentine's Day alternatives Celebrate February 14 with your single mates Valentine's 'date bait' Stay in with Jill Dupleix's special menu for lovers

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