Illustration by Kavel Rafferty Brighten your January table with a zesty cloth to protect it, just in time for marmalade season. Pick your fruits A few differently sized citrus fruits look effective, so maybe buy a couple of lemons, a couple of limes, a la... See more
Symbols of power, loneliness and mystery, towers feature almost as characters themselves in many stories. Here are a few that have stood head and shoulders above the rest. Rapunzel’s Tower Part prison, part enchanted home, Rapunzel’s woodland tower (as we... See more
Win a seaside break to wonderful Whitstable on the North Kent Coast, renowned for its native oysters and stunning sunsets If you are looking to escape to the seaside this year, Whitstable on the North Kent Coast, is just over an hour from London and is th... See more
Top manners = repeat invitations (and presents). Here are some tips for showing your gratitude with a good old-fashioned note We all know the value of saying “thank you” at this time of year, (even if Nanny Vi did send bath salts again). These days, we ha... See more
Sharbats* are a syrup made from fruit and herbs – this one is particularly good paired with a natural sparkling wine or tonic. Makes 8 cocktails 100ml honey 100ml pomegranate juice (fresh or bottled, see note for fresh below) 2 tbsp dried rose petals 2 sp... See more
