Ingredients: For the topping · 1.5kg floury potatoes such as Maris Piper · Extra virgin olive oil · Splash of … [Read more...]
Embracing The Winter’s Chill
As winter's icy fingers tighten their grip and daylight retreats, it's easy to succumb to the gloominess that often accompanies the dark and chilly … [Read more...]
Food to Boost Your Mood – By Nina Thomas
The darker days may make us feel a little low, though there is some evidence that what we eat may affect our mental well-being. The 2017 SMILES … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Your Finances Get You Down – By Martyn James
According to the annual Financial Stability Tracker report from Creditspring, a quarter of people said their mental health is the worst they’ve ever … [Read more...]
Daydreaming of a Tropical Destination … By Hazel Clayton
We’re in the depths of winter and Christmas, with all its lovely bright decorations and jolly music, has been and gone for another year. We need … [Read more...]
Sept/Oct 2023
Click to download the Sept/Oct 2023 issue … [Read more...]
Book Reviews
The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac J K Rowling Whisk yourself away to Harry Potter’s wizarding world with this full colour illustrated … [Read more...]
Pumpkin and Red Pepper Soup with Candied Shallot and Pumpkin Seeds
INGREDIENTS: For the soup: · 4 red peppers, deseeded and cut into quarters · 30g butter · 1 tbsp rapeseed oil · 6 … [Read more...]
Debunking Common Black Cat Myths
We’re a nation of cat lovers with an estimated 11 million living as pets in the UK. However, sometimes certain characteristics mean pets can be a … [Read more...]
Win a Ragdale Hall Evening Spa Experience for two!
Ragdale Hall Spa, recently voted ‘Best Destination Spa’ at the Good Spa Awards 2023, is offering the chance for some well-deserved ‘You-Time’ for one … [Read more...]