Last year, I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. I have told a few people, but not my family, other than my brother, and I don’t know if I should. They live abroad. I have a lot of unresolved childhood issues, which I’ve mostly been able to put aside. But the diagnosis is making it … Read more
The prosecution: Rupi The old fittings are works of art – replacing them with dull modern ones would be blasphemous My boyfriend Raf and I have just bought our first home and we love it. We found a two-bedroom Victorian house with original features, including the fireplace and geometric tiles in the hallway. I’m of … Read more
There’s a sizable Lebanese community in London and, thanks to them (and their many restaurants), I’ve eaten plenty of great Lebanese food in my time. A recent discovery was the Lebanese take on moussaka at Maroush on Edgware Road, which is very different from the Greek version made with lamb and bechamel. This version is … Read more
new video loaded: SpaceX Launches NASA’s Crew-10 Mission transcript Back transcript SpaceX Launches NASA’s Crew-10 Mission The mission would allow Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, two NASA astronauts, to return to Earth. Their brief scheduled visit to the space station last June was unexpectedly stretched to more than nine months. “Ignition and liftoff.” [cheering] “[unclear] … Read more
From Thursday night into Friday morning, the Earth’s shadow gradually overtook the moon’s typically bright white face, which took on a ruddy red hue. It was the first total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, in more than two years. A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth and moon align, in that … Read more
This simple British pudding is a nod to tradition, and a nostalgic, school dinner favourite. With its light, airy sponge and sticky treacle topping, it’s comforting and indulgent. Quick to prepare and best served warm with custard or cream, it’s ideal for rounding off a long Sunday lunch, or for brightening a rainy afternoon. It’s … Read more
The first time I saw Rachel was on Bumble. We matched, but then both ended up taking a break from dating apps. So when we reconnected on Tinder a few months later, in February 2020, it felt like fate. She exuded confidence and had bright blue eyes – I was into her straight away. We chatted … Read more
The Prince Arthur is a fancy new restaurant in Belgravia that’s rather hard to resist once you see the bones of what it has to offer. It has a Basque-born chef, Adam Iglesias, who has worked at Alameda near San Sebastián in Spain, as well as Brat, Barrafina and Sessions Arts Club in London. There … Read more
What’s the problem?I want to give my plants the best possible spot in my home, but I’m unsure which windows provide the right light. How do I figure out where each plant will thrive? DiagnosisLight is one of the most important factors in houseplant health, and different windows create different growing conditions: south-facing windows get … Read more
As a rule, I discourage small-space gardeners from growing potatoes as they need a fair amount of room and are cheap to buy. Nonetheless, they’re a classic grow-your-own crop: satisfying to cultivate, a pleasure to harvest and delicious – especially if you choose a variety you might not see in a supermarket, such as the heirloom … Read more