1 . Princess Anne turns 70 on August 15. She will celebrate this landmark birthday with a glass of barley water and a modest cake from the Mr Kipling range. ‘I can never see the point of candles,’ she says. ‘Why bother lighting them if you’re just going to blow them out?’ 2. At her public school, … Read more
Former hotel worker Claire Hindley was jailed for 2 years and made the subject of a five year restraining order An unruly daughter, who used her Dr Martens boots to repeatedly stamp on her elderly father after he berated her for getting drunk and frittering away money, has been jailed for two years. Former hotel worker … Read more
How a pie for lunch can ruin your memory: Foods high in saturated fat limits your attention span, research shows Volunteers who tucked into treats high in saturated fat saw a slump in memory When people ate a healthy snack they retained their full attention span By A Daily Mail Reporter Published: 00:20 BST, 26 … Read more
Dismal. Deluded. Deranged? Well, let’s not quite go that far but it was not good. Boris Johnson’s Downing Street press briefing last night made for uncomfortable viewing. The Prime Minister had yanked on his Sunday suiting to address the hoo-ha over his senior aide Dominic Cummings. He was a late call-up. We were originally due … Read more
Retro Lemon Meringue Pie By Annie Bell For You Magazine Published: 00:02 BST, 3 May 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 3 May 2020 Of all the renditions of lemon meringue pie, it’s my mum’s retro take that I return to. I love the way it oozes syrup and the digestive crust gets increasingly louche as … Read more
Steak and Mushroom Pie By Annie Bell For You Magazine Published: 00:02 BST, 3 May 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 3 May 2020 A steak pie succeeds in being rustic and relaxed yet celebratory at the same time. Whenever I place one of these on the table, I can’t help swelling with pride. Any leftovers … Read more
Shepherd’s Pie By Annie Bell For You Magazine Published: 00:02 BST, 3 May 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 3 May 2020 How many of us have grown up with the comfort of this pie? A bottle of tomato ketchup and a bowl of buttered peas turn it into a homecoming. Any leftovers can be reheated. … Read more
Coffee Banoffee Pie By Annie Bell Published: 00:03 BST, 19 April 2020 | Updated: 00:03 BST, 19 April 2020 With its buttery biscuit base, thick bank of caramel and cloud of whipped cream, this feels deliciously indulgent – even when you are sharing it. With its buttery biscuit base, thick bank of caramel and cloud … Read more
Shepherd’s pie with parsnip and white bean mash By Dr Michael Mosley Published: 00:02 BST, 15 March 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 15 March 2020 There is lots of glorious fibre in this shepherd’s pie, thanks to all the vegetables, lentils and beans. Good, sleep-inducing comfort food. Serve with freshly cooked leafy greens. You could … Read more