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Original illustrations: Copyright © E.H.Shepard LLP / Estate of E.H.Shepard and HarperCollins Publishers Limited

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of the first Winnie-the-Pooh book and to mark it, we’ve learned some life lessons from our...


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Photography by Catherine Frawley

A topsy-turvy cake that makes the most of the season’s pears, turning them into a slice of afternoon joy.

Serves 8-10

3 tbsp unsalted butter

50g dark brown sugar

4 tbsp orange juice

4 ripe m...


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Photography: Anneliese Klos, Adobe Stock

Acorns are everywhere! Here are a few things you can make with them this autumn

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Break up acorn caps in a pestle and mortar. Soak in water overnight. Drain and simmer covered in water for an hour. F...


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Photograph by Rachel Bottomley

If you find it hard to get out of bed in the morning, perhaps you’re doing it all wrong. Here are ten famous people and characters who did some of their best work in bed.

Ernie and Bert (Sesame Street)

These tw...


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Recipes, styling and photography by Catherine Frawley

Fire up that blowtorch. These unique crème brûlées taste just as good as they look.

Serves 4

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