MEMOIR THE COLOUR OF THE SKY AFTER RAIN by Tessa Keswick (Head of Zeus £30, 384 pp) When King George III’s ambassador was trying to negotiate a trade deal in China in 1793, he decided to curry favour with the Emperor by presenting him with a carriage which, thanks to advanced British engineering, was the … Read more
Purple pickled onions By Dr Michael Mosley Published: 00:02 BST, 15 March 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 15 March 2020 This is a favourite with me and my wife. Juicy, sweet and salty pink onion rings bring crunch and flavour to almost any savoury meal. Technically, they are fermented rather than pickled in vinegar, which … Read more
Beauty Therapy: Two-for-one luxury By Edwina Ings-chambers For You Magazine Published: 00:02 BST, 15 March 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 15 March 2020 The range has been created with environmental awareness in mind Clever new body washes that are also bath soaks? Yes, please! When is a bath not a bath? Perhaps when it’s filled with … Read more
Baked chicory with prosciutto By Dr Michael Mosley Published: 00:02 BST, 15 March 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 15 March 2020 Chicory roots are one of the best sources of soluble fibre, supporting gut health and, by association, boosting mood. A light, flavoursome dish. Divide between two warmed plates, drizzle with the vinegar or lemon … Read more
Rosy overnight oats By Dr Michael Mosley Published: 00:02 BST, 15 March 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 15 March 2020 Oh, the joy of stumbling into the kitchen and being able to dig straight into this creamy, oaty breakfast pot! It’s also a great way to get a healthy dose of fibre. Serve in small … Read more
Chicken and veg traybake By Dr Michael Mosley Published: 00:03 BST, 15 March 2020 | Updated: 00:03 BST, 15 March 2020 An easy, all-in-one, gut-friendly dish. Serve with a crisp green salad. Cook for 15-20 minutes more, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the vegetables lightly browned SERVES 4 530 calories PER … Read more
The coronavirus lockdown has led to all sorts of unusual living arrangements, but perhaps there none is more unconventional than that of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland. The former couple are in isolation with their five children at the family seat of Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, despite having divorced eight years ago. David Manners, 60, … Read more
YOUNG FICTION By Sally Morris for the Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 30 January 2020 | Updated: 11:41 BST, 31 January 2020 EVERNIGHT by Ross Mackenzie (Andersen Press £7.99, 352 pp) EVERNIGHT by Ross Mackenzie (Andersen Press £7.99, 352 pp) There was a man made of midnight and his name was Shadow Jack . . … Read more
CLASSIC CRIME By Barry Turner for the Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 30 January 2020 | Updated: 11:44 BST, 31 January 2020 THE BODY ON THE TRAIN by Frances Brody (Piatkus £8.99, 384 pp) THE BODY ON THE TRAIN by Frances Brody (Piatkus £8.99, 384 pp) It’s 1929. A freight train arriving at Kings’ Cross … Read more
THRILLERS By Geoffrey Wansell for the Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 6 February 2020 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 6 February 2020 THE MEMORY WOOD by Sam Lloyd (Bantam Press £12.99, 384 pp) THE MEMORY WOOD by Sam Lloyd (Bantam Press £12.99, 384 pp) This taut, spooky debut charts the fate of Elissa, a stunningly bright … Read more