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LIFESTYLEIt was supposed to be a meeting between a great mind and mine. Instead, I was plunged into darkness and did some swearing The transition to owning an electric car is in its final phase: our electricity supplier is set to install a smart meter in conjunction with a special tariff that will allow us…
LIFESTYLEFrom Cheddar Man and the Dead Sea Scrolls to Abbie Hoffman, Kikuchiyo and Peter, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz 1 Slovenia and Venezuela are the first two countries to lose all their what? 2 Which celebrated rock has 1620 carved on to it? 3 What is the UK’s heaviest and fastest flying…
LIFESTYLEFrench champagne house Taittinger is helping produce a premium fizz in the Garden of England – and now visitors can visit the beautiful winery and sample it The grapes are turning purple on tall green vines, which stretch down towards the distant flint-and-limestone tower of Chilham church. These…
LIFESTYLEI’m taking a break to replenish my creative reserves. Until then, I leave you with this champion champignon number In the nine years that I’ve been writing this column, I’ve had two babies, a breakdown and very little time away from writing a weekly recipe. I love this column, and creating recipes…
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LIFESTYLEJoe, 27, who works in advocacy at a charity, meets Jade, 29, a PR account manager What were you hoping for? Human connection outside an algorithm – good conversation and a fun anecdote. Continue reading...
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LIFESTYLEPreppy is back in the zeitgeist, says designer, blending sportswear codes and collegiate chic at New York show Tommy Hilfiger’s front row was a slam dunk. The Knicks are the kings of New York right now, so scoring Josh Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride, three of the team’s stars, for the…
LIFESTYLEAspirational clobber, hot horticulturists and a TikTok content rise suggest gardening has never been cooler You could argue that photosynthesis, soil bacteria, chlorophyll and germination, by their nature, never go out of style. But somehow, as the news broke this week that Monty Don would step…
LIFESTYLEDo you gain weight once you stop using them? Do they make your face saggy? Can they improve your mental health? Experts explain whether 13 common beliefs about GLP-1s are true or false FALSE “GLP-1 medications mimic Glucagon-like peptide-1 – one of the hormones involved in appetite regulation. It…
LIFESTYLETired of squashed sarnies and spilt dressing? From stainless steel to insulated to plastic-free, here are the lunch boxes for kids and adults we rate the most • The best water bottles If packed lunches are a high-stakes game in your household (as they are in mine), the right lunch box is crucial.…
LIFESTYLEThe classic Mexican combo of espresso and Licor 43 gets a shot in the arm with a decent hit of cold-brew coffee liqueur The carajillo is a ubiquitous drink found across Mexico, and it comes in many forms. Some bars simply pour espresso over ice and add a shot of Licor 43 , while others shake coffee…
LIFESTYLEA new exhibition in London celebrates the influential hairstylist whose clients include Janelle Monáe and Zadie Smith. She explains her story – and why she’s on a mission to ensure stylists are trained to work with all hair types When Charlotte Mensah was a young child growing up in Accra, Ghana in…
LIFESTYLEEastEnders hides in a Guardian crossword and Guardian crosswords hide in a thriller One way to ensure a novel gets my attention is a foreword that mentions crosswords, specifically the Guardian’s. I admit that this does not happen often, but it has just happened. Tony White’s Phantom at the Feast…
LIFESTYLEWhether it’s soft serve or sorbet, gelato or fro-yo, the Ninja Creami Scoop and Swirl is a faff-free way of making all your favourite frozen treats • The best ice-cream makers for your home For me, ice-cream isn’t only for summer. It’s my dessert of choice all year round, and a good ice-cream maker…
LIFESTYLEYour top culinary discoveries, from Bled cake in Slovenia to sardines in Portugal and seafood soup in Spain • Tell us about autumn days out in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Last August, the smoky aroma of grilled sardines drifting over the beach in Portimão woke me up from my…
LIFESTYLEMake the most of the early-autumn glut of fruit with this quick, squidgy-crumbed bake that’s bursting with berries Every year, I get annoyed with myself for not making the most of blackberry season, and then it’s gone before I’ve had a chance really to enjoy them. They’re such great berries to bake…
LIFESTYLEChristina Stambolian dress from 1994 has defined a whole category of fashion and is expected to fetch up to £220,000 The dress that Diana, Princess of Wales wore one September evening in 1994 would have been memorable for its design alone – black, fitted, off-the-shoulder, skintight and short.…
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LIFESTYLEMany mayors welcome power to impose tourist tax but industry warns of ‘irreparable harm’ and job losses Ministers are facing a backlash from the hospitality industry after they announced mayors in England would be given sweeping powers to levy taxes on holiday accommodation such as hotels and…
LIFESTYLEHe put personality into boxers, collaborated with the pope (sort of) and is to thank for novelty socks. The British designer’s new book reveals there’s more to Smith than his stripes In July, the British designer Paul Smith celebrated his 80th birthday and he has now released a memoir to mark the…
LIFESTYLEDesigner mixes burnt-out velvet and shredded denim with a mythology that keeps getting more profitable The opening show of fashion’s month of catwalks was not on the official schedule, but Viola Davis and Cynthia Erivo were snuggled on to celebrity-packed benches in a cathedral-sized marble hall…
LIFESTYLEWhether you go for traditional champagne or sherry, or branch out with muscadet and picpoul, an appetite-whetting glass of wine will set you up for the evening ahead Beginnings are important. As a writer, I’m all too aware of this: from the right introduction, the rest tends to flow. The same logic…
LIFESTYLEThe Guardian’s Saturday magazine is interested in hearing from couples, partners and former lovers to talk about their sex lives How often do you have sex? The Guardian is looking for couples to talk honestly – and completely anonymously – about what they get up to in the bedroom for the Saturday…