Emma Parker Bowles fell in love with abandoned dog Little Moon despite his sorry state. As she nurtured him back to health, he in turn healed her with unconditional love. ...read
Velvet goldmine: dark eyes, perfect skin, androgynous fragrance
Interview with Elaine Cassidy: 'Gone are the days when the only female parts in cop shows were for victims or grieving mothers'
As one of the all-female leads in Channel 4's No Offence, ELAINE CASSIDY is redefining the role of TV detective. She tells Judith Woods about the series' Cold-Feet-with-Tasers approach to police drama and why she's happy to stay under the celebrity radar. ...read
For queen and cuddles: Meet the savvy sisters who brought Britain's last surviving teddy-bear factory back from the brink
Britain's last remaining teddy-bear factory - Merrythought, a go-to for royals for generations - has battled back from near disaster thanks to 'furward-thinking' Hannah and Sarah Holmes. Now they have linked up with The Prince of Wales's Highgrove House and Gardens to launch a pair of royal-themed bears, inspired by Princes George and Harry - and you can get a discount on the price of a Harry Bear. ...read
Taylor Swift has spoken of feeling shamed in to staying away from romance after having her relationship history publicly mocked but as a celebrity, does she have a right to a private life?
Sarah Cuda
Health with Sarah Stacey
- Ease away a sore head: Scalp massage has been practised in cultures worldwide for millennia
- Are you getting enough sunshine?: Or are you 'massively lacking in vitamin D'?
- The comfiness of the long-distance runner: An expert guide to non-chafing socks suitable for marathon athletes
Yes we clan: let the highland fling linger with Scottish-inspired products
FOOD & ENTERTAINING
Days of wine & spices
- Days of wine & spices: Classic pain d'épices This is particularly good with unsalted butter and marmalade
- Days of wine & spices: Ginger wine cake This cake keeps well for several days
- Days of wine & spices: Spiced wine truffles These make a great gift too
- Days of wine & spices: Mulled wine trifle with chestnut cream A classic dessert with a twist
Yes we canapé
- Yes we canapé: Dark chocolate salted clementines A great canapé or after-dinner treat
- Yes we canapé: Flax beetroot crackers Delicious with our creamy blue cheese dip, or as part of your cheeseboard
- Yes we canapé: Blue cheese & onion dip with Brussels sprouts on sticks & berry sprinkles A deliciously easy dip or spread eaten in a fun way
- Yes we canapé: Mini Christmas puddings For these we use our homemade mincemeat as a base (it makes a great mince pie filling too)
A very Mary Christmas part 2
- Dolcelatte and leek soup with Parmesan crisps This is a rich version of a popular classic - leek and potato soup.
- Glazed ham with spiced cranberry relish I like to decorate this glazed ham the traditional way.
- Asian-style coleslaw This is a great crunchy winter salad that is best made ahead.
- Fish pie with crushed potato topping The filling for this fish pie is a tasty blend of spinach, salmon and hake.