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The sweets trolley at The Connaught used to include many childhood favourites with adult touches, such as creamed rice with apricot Kirsch sauce. I doubt whether this is still on the menu, but the rec … read more

Pasta Sauce Raphael Gill: With thanks to the Silver Palate Cookbook, I have made this pasta sauce so many times, it is almost a signature dish. All the vegetables are sautéed and simmered together, r … read more

My attitude to Hastings can be summed up in a single phrase: ‘I do like to be beside the seaside.’ (Those of you who believe in such things might feel it has something to do with being a Cancerian. An … read more

Botox, Faux-Tox, Whatevertox… You won’t catch me signing up for any of them. But it’s true: a furrowed brow is one of the most ageing features on a face. So have you considered this low-tech way to ba … read more

NY Cheesecake Gill: I’ve used this recipe for many years and it never fails. The key to its success is that you should buy the curd and cream cheese fresh from a deli counter and don’t be tempted to … read more