Richard H Turner
Richard H Turner's articles
Wondering what to do with Christmas leftovers? Let Richard H Turner help
Don't stress about what to do with Christmas leftovers. Instead, revel in the joy of festive feasts and learn how to champion your leftovers
Published: Wednesday 11th December 2019
Richard H Turner's column: on inner peace, wellness escapes and delicious tacos
It's not all about meat and whiskey for our columnist Richard H Turner – this time round he's been embracing wellness in Costa Rica, and it's whetted his appetite for more
Published: Thursday 11th April 2019
Richard H Turner’s column: on the evolution and allure of Marrakech
Keen to escape the UK winter, and intrigued by tales of a city that’s changing, Richard H Turner heads for the intoxicating sights, scents and flavours of Marrakech
Published: Monday 18th February 2019
Richard H Turner’s column: cooking at the borders of Palestine and Israel
Richard H Turner heads to Israel and Palestine to find talented chefs cooking both traditional and new-school food against a deeply complex political landscape
Published: Wednesday 13th February 2019
Richard H Turner’s column: on the plight of the orangutans in Borneo
A trip to Borneo offers Richard H Turner a stark reminder of the damage done by the palm oil trade
Published: Wednesday 6th February 2019
Richard H Turner's column: on Bangkok's superlative street-food scene
Richard H Turner makes the most of a stopover in Bangkok, squeezing an epic, crab-heavy street-food tour into his short time in the city. Crustaceans, beware…
Published: Friday 31st August 2018
Richard H Turner's column: seeking out scallops in Sweden
Never one to miss out on a food-driven adventure, the meat expert hops on a flight to Östersund, Sweden to seek out a scallop with a serious reputation
Published: Friday 6th July 2018
Richard H Turner's column: the meat expert heads to Scotland
Richard H Turner heads to Scotland in search of rare, magnificent livestock and sustainable seafood. And he's not going home without a bag full of haggis, either
Published: Tuesday 19th June 2018
Richard H Turner's column: on the Cantonese sauce with the XO factor
This intrepid chef is back from a trip to Hong Kong, and he's returned laden with ingredients to make his favourite Cantonese condiment
Published: Tuesday 17th April 2018
Richard H Turner's column: on the beauty of Beirut
The globetrotting chef and author heads to Lebanon, where he finds silky hummus, theatrical cooking, and a celeb diner with her own private militia
Published: Tuesday 13th February 2018
Richard H Turner's column: on Pappy Van Winkle's legendary bourbon
What does the chef, butcher and restaurateur keep locked up in his basement? A stash of the world's most elusive whiskey, Pappy Van Winkle
Published: Monday 29th January 2018
Richard H Turner's column: on the power of the plant
As a butcher, steakhouse supremo and author of carnivorous cookbooks, Richard H Turner isn't going to tell you eat more plants and less meat. Is he?
Published: Wednesday 22nd November 2017
Richard H Turner's column: it's time to take action
How can the restaurant industry put sustainability front and centre? Our columnist has a few ideas, but says diners are the ones who can bring about big changes
Published: Monday 16th October 2017
Richard H Turner's column: the meat expert takes on Hong Kong
Richard H Turner digs into spicy crab, Peking duck, suckling pig and more on a whirlwind tour of Hong Kong's street-food and restaurant scenes
Published: Wednesday 21st June 2017
Richard H Turner's column: the meat expert on the new wave of American steak
The quality of American steak has suffered in recent years, but there’s hope: our columnist meets the ranchers who are determined to make a change
Published: Tuesday 13th September 2016
Richard H Turner's column: the meat expert tells us about carnivorous carnival Meatopia
Carnivore's paradise Meatopia is back for another year this September. Our columnist tells us what he's got in store
Published: Monday 8th August 2016
Richard H Turner: the meat expert on barbecue
If you're thinking about cremating some burgers this weekend, read this first – our man Turner has your step-by-step guide to (almost) guaranteed barbecue success
Published: Friday 24th June 2016
Richard H Turner's column: Hawksmoor's executive chef on the best of spring veg
The UK is bursting with produce at this time of year, so forget imported ingredients and put a spring in your step with the season’s freshest homegrown vegetables
Published: Wednesday 25th May 2016
Richard H Turner's column: the chef on buying good quality meat
In a market that’s dominated by poor-quality meat, how can you be sure you’re buying decent produce that’s properly farmed and full of flavour?
Published: Wednesday 13th April 2016
Richard H Turner's column: the meat expert goes on a detox break in Bali
The chef, butcher, restaurateur and now Foodism columnist has a prodigious appetite for meat. So how will he get on with a week-long detox break in Bali?