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Perfect Choice is just what it says... a perfect choice for a rainy weekend curled up on the sofa, or a great little read as you lie by the pool on your much loved sun bed! Whatever the circumstances, you will come away from this book with a greater understanding of life’s many questions. ...

As the leaves fall in ever increasing numbers and the winds have their day giving us the run around, it’s time to protect our wildlife and gardens with vigour even if only to keep warm as we go . November Jobs to Do Clear up fallen leaves - especially from lawns, ponds and beds Raise ...

November is traditionally the month for remembering the lost family members, friends and those who died in various conflicts. For this recipe I have chosen to remember, Venice and the food I have eaten there for the first time. The recipes below make enough for a three course dinner for four ...

Prep: 10 mins Difficulty: Easy Cook: 1 hr 10 Mins Serves: 4   Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 50g butter 1 onion, finely chopped 150g maple-cured bacon, cut into small pieces ½ Crown Prince pumpkin or onion squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into medium chunks (you need about 500g ...

Prep: 15 mins Plus Chilling (no Cook) Difficulty: Easy Serves: 6   Ingredients For the beetroot lemonade 200g raw beetroot, grated juice 8 lemons 200g golden caster sugar For the cocktail 300ml Aperol ice 750ml Prosecco, chilled   Method First, make the beetroot ...

Prep: 25 mins Difficulty: More Effort Cook: 1 hr 15 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients For the onions 4 very large onions 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses For the stuffing 50g Greek yogurt 50g fresh breadcrumbs 400g lamb mince (20% fat) 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp ground allspice ½ tsp ...