Talk it through There for each other: keep the lines of communication open Many people still see a cacer diagnosis as a death sentence, and couples stop communicating with each other because that fear of loss is too hard to put into words. While the patient’s energy is focussed on trying to survive, their partner … Read more

Faced with a serious illness, the one person you would expect to support you is your partner. Sadly, research shows that women who fall ill are far more likely to end up alone than men. Our advice can help you to pull through the trauma together. When she decided to move to France with her … Read more

Worcestershire sauce bolsters the meaty flavour of these pretty pasty parcels. Beef Pasty Moneybags Hands-on time 30min, plus cooling. Cooking time about 55min. Makes 4 ·         1tbsp vegetable oil ·         200g (7oz) rump steak, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 2cm (3/4in) pieces ·         1 large carrot, finely diced ·         1 small onion, finely chopped … Read more

It may surprise you that Gordon Ramsay didn’t originally dream of becoming a fine-dining chef, but fortunately for the food world an injury put an end to his promising career as a footballer. Years later, he owns a string of restaurants across the globe, including Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in London, which has held three Michelin … Read more

A defining point in the career of Jason Atherton was in 1998, working at the legendary elBulli restaurant in Spain. He became the first British chef to complete a work placement there. In 2005 he joined up with Gordon Ramsay to head up Maze in Mayfair, which won a Mechelin star. In 2010 Jason embarked … Read more

Lancashire-born Marcus started cooking at The Savoy aged 18. He honed his classic French skills alongside Albert Roux at Le Gavroche, then became sous chef to Gordon Ramsay. This partnership lasted 15 years, the last nine of which Marcus spent as chef patron of Pe1trus. In 2008, Marcus and Gordon parted ways and Marcus rebranded … Read more

Founded by Terence Conran, chef Simon Hopkinson and the late Paul Hamlyn, Bibendum is one of London’s most recognised restaurants. It is now in the hands of Matthew Harris, who continues where Simon left off and delivers classic, unpretentious food to loyal patrons. Many of the stars on the menu are unarguably classics that have … Read more

With Albert Roux as your father, and Michel Roux as your uncle, its not surprising that Michel Roux Jr grew up to be a world-class chef. He trained in both London and Paris under various culinary masters, before eventually taking over the reins of Le Gavroche (which was opened in 1967 by his father and … Read more

If you’re ever wondered what makes Britain’s most famous restaurants’ food taste so marvellous, then read on. Word-class chefs and Michelin-starred restaurants spill their bestselling recipe secrets… Nobu Matsuhisa As one of the greatest chefs, Nobu Matsuhisa manages to turn simple dishes into masterpieces of honest complexity. After just a single mouthful, you know that … Read more

3.5. Vegetables The geeky way to think about cooking is to consider the addition of heat to a system. Adding heat isn’t a spontaneous thing: there will always be a heat gradient, and the difference between the starting and target temperatures of the food will greatly affect both the cooking time and the steepness of … Read more

3.6. Chocolate Tempering chocolate—the process of selectively melting and solidifying the various forms of fat crystals in cocoa butter—can be an intimidating and finicky process. The chocolate must first be melted to above 110°F / 43°C, then cooled to around 82°F / 28°C, and then heated back up and held between 89°F / 31.5°C and … Read more

Chocolate Almond Bars My local grocery store recently started carrying specialty bars of chocolate infused with unusual ingredients: curry powder and coconut; plums, walnuts, and cardamom; even bacon bits. These exotic chocolate bars also carried exotic price tags, so I thought: how hard can it be to make these? With sous vide, it turns out … Read more

Once your breast milk arrives, your baby may start to appear more relaxed and contented and go longer between feedings. Your baby today A new baby’s skin is often quite dry in the first few weeks. This is normal and the skin will eventually correct itself. Although you don’t need to put moisturizer on a … Read more

Your body is gradually recovering from the birth, and you may be starting to feel like facing the world once again. Your baby today The pediatrician will examine your baby today. She will ask if he is alert and check for any signs of jaundice. She will also weigh him and will ask how he … Read more

The Ivy restaurant The Ivy restaurant Although no one’s exactly sure when The Ivy opened, it was around 1917 when Abel Giandellini bought a humble café and set about turning it into the high-class restaurant it is today. Its location in the heart of London’s West End, and the elegance of the food and dining … Read more

The Gleneagles Hotel This five-star resort is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Set in 850 acres of Perthshire countryside, the resort includes three of the finest championship golf courses in Scotland as well as Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles, a two-Michelin star restaurant. Executive head chef Alan Gibb leads a kitchen brigade … Read more

Is My Baby Ready for Solid Food? You may find that your baby is hungrier than usual—but this doesn’t necessarily mean that he’s ready for solid food; you may just have to increase his formula intake, or allow him to nurse and feed more often. Your baby is probably ready for solids if: He starts … Read more

Your baby may not show any signs of teething or, indeed, teeth themselves, until well into her first year of life. Some babies, however, begin teething as early as three months, so it makes sense to be prepared. Signs of teething Irritability and fussiness as her gums become sore and painful; the first tooth is … Read more

Breast-feeding provides your baby with the best nutritional start in life and has a range of other benefits, outlined here. If you decide to bottle-feed, you can also be confident that your baby will thrive. The key to both methods is preparation. The benefits of breast-feeding Breast-feeding is the perfect first food for your baby; … Read more

Bottle-feeding This involves more preparation, but your partner can help and become involved with feeding. You’ll need in advance 4–6 bottles: larger 8 fl oz (250 ml) bottles, and smaller 4 fl oz (125 ml) ones; newborn bottle nipples; a bottle brush; and infant formula. If you have chlorinated tap water, it’s okay to put … Read more