Normal Country

Normal Country is a rotating column dedicated to the everyday food culture of the UK, looking at where regionalism can still be found and how it interacts with history, politics, immigration and urbanism.

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From Ludhiana to Smethwick, grass roots run deep

Words by Ciaran Thapar; Photography by Hark1karan

Jul 21 •

Scotti's Snack Bar: A home through the ages

The story behind London's best chicken sandwich. Words by Isaac Rangaswami; photos by Nico Froehlich

Jul 17 •

The Gujarati Sports Bars of North London and West Brom

Mixed grills, garlic mogo, and Premier League games. Words by David Jesudason.

May 19 •

In search of saffron buns

A Cornish odyssey and eulogy. Words by Susan Ellicott

May 12 •

Charlecote Mill: Preserving heritage, one chapati at a time

The last working watermill in Warwickshire. Words by Ellen Manning

May 5 •

Food on the picket line

Solidarity, strikes and snacks. Words by Gareth Forest

Mar 31 •

The political exploitation of delicious chicken, béchamel and melted cheese. Words by George Walker.

Mar 17 •

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