Live cockles in their shells are available from some fishmongers – these undergo rigorous cleaning processes that significantly reduce the risk of transmitting a food-borne illness. Frozen raw ...

Place the cleaned cockles in a colander, then carefully pour them into the boiling water. Bring to the boil and cook for 30-60 seconds, then drain in a colander. Shake the colander to rid the ...

Canned foods can be a lifesaver when you're short on time or your pantry is looking a bit bare, and you need to whip up ...

Meanwhile, heat the cider in a large pan, add the cockles and cook over a medium heat with the lid on, shaking the pan every ...

BBC Newsreel featured captured cockle-collectors collecting, carrying, cleaning and cooking cockles at Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.

BBC Newsreel featured captured cockle-collectors collecting, carrying, cleaning and cooking cockles at Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Originally broadcast 21 June 1948 1948: Cockle collecting at Leigh-on-Sea.

New Zealand cockles or littleneck clams are found in harbours and estuaries all around the country. They like to live in soft mud and sand and can be found between the low tide and mid tide marks.

Want to curl up on the sofa with a mulled cocktail? These delicious hot toddies will warm your cockles on a chilly evening… Basically, we all know that the British winter weather sucks.