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An interview with Fiona Cairns

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The lost art of letter writing

In these days of the information superhighway with texts, WhatsApp and email, has the humble […]

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Food fit for a king

As the nation gets ready to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the British throne, bakers across the country have been putting all their effort into creating a pudding recipe that will mark the occasion.

Food & Drink

Dumplings

The dumpling comes in a number of guises. Like many of our staple dishes of today, they have evolved through peasant cuisine and based on grains.

Food & Drink
Time for tea
The most expensive afternoon teas in Britain was said to have been hosted at the Cliveden hotel in Berkshire and cost £550 per couple.
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(Life)style Articles

What’s in a label?

We are a nation committed to recycling but while many people try to recycle as much as they can they are becoming increasingly perplexed about the symbols put on packaging – often leading them to wonder if they are helping as much as they could be.

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Top 5 spots for wild swimming in the UK

Wild swimming has seen a surge in popularity over recent years. Discover our picks for the top spots for wild swimming in the UK.

Wellness

How to host your own Poker Night

We can finally invite people over. What better time to try something new and host your very own Poker Night. Discover the basics here.

Pleasure & Leisure

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Our in-house chef shows you how to prepare a delicious Slow Cooked Beef. Share the comfort of home-cooked meals with your loved ones with this easy to follow recipe.

Take a look at how to make smoked haddock kedgeree

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Food & Drink Articles

The rise of the faggot

Essentially meatballs made from minced off-cuts and offal and flavourings, Faggots have been undergoing something of a revival in British cuisine recently.

Food & Drink

Demystifying ‘gluten free’: What does GF actually mean?

Gluten free food has become far more prevalent over the last decade. As a result, many people are justifiably asking the question what does gluten free actually mean? Allow us to give you the lowdown.

Food & Drink

News Articles

Are you a Parsley Box Personality?

Parsley Box is about smashing the stereotypes of the older generations –mature folk who are refusing to give in to a life of daytime TV and blankets over the knee. What’s your story?

Personalities

Curtain up, light the lights: 6 musicals that have stood the test of time

There’s nothing quite like a night at the theatre – losing yourself for a couple of hours in a totally different world. Check out our picks for 6 classic musicals that continue to wow audiences year after year.

Culture & Style

Never too old to rock: How the new Olympic sport of rock climbing can be beneficial for over 60s

The sport of rock climbing (or sport climbing) is debuting at this year’s Olympics Games. But its not just for young people. We take a look at the many potential benefits of rock climbing for the over 60s.

Wellness
Brenda keeps on keeping on
I’ve lots of friends and a few have been talking about organizing events. I shall look forward to the parties. I am determined to get to 90 – that will show all those who said I wouldn’t make it through the night all those years ago! Look at me now.’