Fancy a slap up meal at the F Word restaurant? Gordon Ramsay's hit television series is back for a fourth series on Channel 4 and they're looking for the nation's liveliest and most enthusiastic food lovers for an incredible evening of food and entertainment at their North London restaurant.

An unforgettable culinary experience, F Word diners will be served a three-course meal from the kitchen of celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay, and will be the eyes, ears and taste buds for viewers at home. If you're passionate about good food and are interested in taking part visit fword.tv.

  • Whether boiled, scrambled or poached, eggs (not the chocolate type!) are full of B vitamins which boost energy levels and help memory and concentration. They're the best answer if you're craving healthy food fast but make sure you try to buy British and free range products.

And for chicks of a different type to the fluffy, yellow variety, the humble chickpea might look small but it's packed with protein, iron and vitamin E. They're also rich in folic acid, which makes them a great choice if you're pregnant or planning to conceive. Try blending chickpeas, garlic, olive oil and tahini in a food processor for a great tasting home-made houmous.

  • Keep your eye out for two new primetime food programmes on BBC Two in 2008.

At a time when supermarket aisles offer virtually everything all year round, learn about the natural rhythms of the culinary world in What To Eat Now - Autumn. Culinary explorer and chef, Valentine Warner, combines cooking and natural history on a journey through the best seasonal autumn food.

And in this Olympic year, one of Chinese cooking's brightest young stars, Ching-He Huang, travels the length and breadth of the UK to show viewers the modern way of cooking the nation's favourite Chinese takeaway dishes.

Ching's Chinese Kitchen sees the Oriental beauty giving Chinese takeaway dishes a contemporary twist with easy-to-buy ingredients and simple practical tips.

Ching-He Huang said: "It's great to be part of the excitement surrounding China and Chinese culture in this Olympic year - and I'm really looking forward to sharing my modern, accessible and authentic take on oriental cookery."