From a devastating family breakdown to war, jeweller Andrew Grima's difficult beginnings didn't stop him becoming the toast of 60s high society. But, discovers Claudia Joseph, his glittering career came at a price. It was 1966, the year that London became fashionable: Time magazine dubbed the capital the 'Swinging City', the Beatles were riding high in the charts, Mary Quant had revolutionised fashion with the miniskirt, and models and rock stars mingled with royalty. ...read ...read
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Opening up for the first time about the trauma of losing four babies takes courage. But that's a quality Myleene Klass has never lacked, discovers Cole Moreton. This is for my children,' says Myleene Klass, who is competing in the new series of Dancing On Ice. 'I wanted to do something they can understand' ...read ...read
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Taylor Swift Love Story: Is her private life public property?
Taylor Swift has spoken of feeling shamed in to staying away from romance after having her relationship history publicly mocked but as a celebrity, does she have a right to a private life?
Sarah Cuda
Taylor Swift has spoken of feeling shamed in to staying away from romance after having her relationship history publicly mocked but as a celebrity, does she have a right to a private life?
Sarah Cuda
FOOD & ENTERTAINING
The 10-hour diet
- The 10-hour diet: Raspberry and pistachio silky porridge I once witnessed a vehement exchange about how many minutes you should boil your porridge to get it to the loveliest consistency
- The 10-hour diet: Antioxidant English breakfast English breakfasts get such a bad press
- The 10-hour diet: Lemon & dill creamy salmon on toast Quick, easy, versatile and perfect to fit into the 10-hour window
- The 10-hour diet: Coronation chicken with pomegranate The high tea revival starts here
Chinese the easy way
- Pancake rolls These large parcels are packed full of beansprouts, and can be eaten alone or dipped in your favourite sauce.
- Black bean tofu and vegetable stir-fry Tofu is a staple ingredient for vegetarian Buddhist monks in China. Black bean tofu can be found on many Cantonese restaurant menus.
- Miso steak on stir-fried vegetables Miso paste is a fantastic way of injecting flavour into soups and rice dishes and for marinating meats. .
- Sticky aromatic ribs Tender, sweet and familiar to every Cantonese takeaway!
The Faster 800
- The faster 800: Jalapeño, spinach and Parmesan omelette One of our favourite recipes. The jalapeño peppers make the omelette sing. Enjoy it as a flavourful breakfast or have it for lunch
- The faster 800: Lentil, courgette, feta and beetroot salad We try to slip lentils into meals where we can, as they are such a great source of fibre and nutrients
- The faster 800: Stir-fried pork with green beans A brilliantly simple and speedy lunch or supper dish. If you aren't keen on pork, use minced turkey or chicken instead
- The faster 800: Simple fish stew You can use any white fish but the thicker fillets are better