lifestyle
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How to cook the perfect ... Ajo blanco
Felicity CloakeShould you use water, milk or almond milk? How much garlic? And what about garnishes?
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Some houses can be susceptible to a buildup of formaldehyde created by cleaning products. Which other everyday items can leave a harmful chemical trail?
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This automatic jam machine claims to take the heat out of fruit preservation
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talking points
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Readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts
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Jogging with wild horses, climbing Mount Nevis and tackling Anaconda Hill – as a race location, this beautiful island is unique
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I rarely run on roads, only to get to the hills
Jasmin ParisThe new Bob Graham Round record-holding fellrunner on prosecco and pizza, and feeling like she could run for ever -
At this level, at least, nobody actually gets punched
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Whether it’s a blister, a sprain or something more serious, here’s a no-nonsense guide from the British Red Cross on how to deal with common injuries
recipe of the day
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Following the food calendar doesn’t only mean you take advantage of vegetables with a fleeting season
regulars
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Widower of the ParishWidower of the ParishI wish I’d paid attention to those clever 90s insurance adsThere may be trouble ahead … Adam Golightly checks his bank statements and gulps
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What I'm really thinkingWhat I'm really thinkingWhat I’m really thinking: the hypochondriacA headache? I must be about to have a seizure. Stomach ache? Call the ambulance
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A letter to ...A letter to ...A letter to my French mother-in-law, who was vile to meThe letter you always wanted to write
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Blind dateBlind dateBlind date: ‘Any awkward moments? Consistently’Will brand consultant Richard, 32, and songwriter Charlie, 30, make it to a second date?
pictures & video
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Some 300,000 handmade poppies are on display at the Chelsea Flower Show, in honour of the armed forces
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Tamal Ray, anaesthetist and baker, Professor Charles Spence, experimental psychologist at the University of Oxford and chef Jozef Youssef embark on a journey to decode the science of flavour
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It’s difficult to find that perfect, Mary Poppins-sized bag for a quick getaway, but here are some must buys
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For the fashion purist, the one-piece jumpsuit has become a contemporary wardrobe stable. Placed alongside your tailored trousers and midi skirts, it is a versatile addition to your workwear wardrobe
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It may look unimpressive from the street, but this ex-council house is anything but ordinary
advice
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaIs my dad respecting what my mum wanted after her death?A reader’s widowed father is not being open about his new relationships. Mariella Frostrup says that he isn’t under any obligation to share these details
people
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Donna, a 29-year-old risk consultant, adores caring for rats and breeding them in her spare time. She currently has seven adults and 11 babies
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Juliet Rosenfeld’s husband died suddenly a year ago during treatment for cancer. She describes her struggle to absorb the brutal fact of his death
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I need my parents and friends to tell me I’m fine, because I can’t do it myself
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The actor and model on why she wears a full face of makeup every day
puzzles
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Crossword blogCrossword blogCrossword blog: how tasty are old chestnuts?Plagiarism is never welcome. But do you regard some familiar devices as friend?
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you may have missed
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The Chelsea Flower Show is one of the most traditional events in the English calendar. And the prizes have often been dominated by men. But at next week’s show brilliant female designers will be out in force
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Novelist Maggie O’Farrell’s daughter was born with eczema so severe her skin peeled off in strips. Would they ever find a cure?
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the big picture
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25 May 1914: Whatever the case for or against her, the woman driver has come to stay
Lost in showbiz It’s Depp v dep as Johnny pulps Barnaby Joyce