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Matthew’s father Tadeusz with his fiancée Ella, 1939 – shortly before they were torn apart by war When grieving son Matthew discovered a yellowed letter in his late father’s wallet, he found himself gripped by a tragic wartime romance…   Leafing through a large leather wallet full of his late father’s most important documents, Matthew Lutostanski … Read more

Kate at her farm in wales, where she lives with her husband ludo plus A flock of sheep, Eight ducks, Four pigs, three Dogs, 20 hens and a cockerel In this exclusive extract from her new book, Kate Humble shares how a series of tragedies sent her off in search of an easier way of … Read more

Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I face up to the real me By Liz Jones Diary for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020 On Zoom I look like Captain Pugwash’s face encased in Michael Jackson’s wig.  I’ve moved out of the cottage. No, I … Read more

Baked pea and paneer samosas By Jo Pratt Published: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020 These are a huge hit in my house and simple enough to make using everyday ingredients. Once cooked, the samosas can be served hot or cold as a snack, starter or lunch with chutney … Read more

Creamy mango, passion fruit and lime pots By Jo Pratt Published: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020 Cashews make a brilliant dairy-free alternative to whipped cream. Because they’re mild in flavour they are also an ideal base to add fruit purées to, letting the fruit do all the talking.  … Read more

Chocolate meringue mousse cake By Jo Pratt Published: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020 This can be made a few hours in advance or even the night before. It gets more dense with time but leftovers can still be enjoyed a couple of days later.  This can be made … Read more

Lemon and raspberry loaf By Jo Pratt Published: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020 Ideal for anyone who can’t have dairy and it’s totally vegan friendly. You can even go gluten-free (see Flexible below). Move over lemon drizzle!  Ideal for anyone who can’t have dairy and it’s totally vegan … Read more

Horoscopes: Stick to what you know this week, Virgo By Sally Brompton for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020  Virgo 24 Aug-23 Sept If others try to persuade you that their way is best this week, you must stick to what you know. A … Read more

Sticky pomegranate chicken with jewelled quinoa By Jo Pratt Published: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020 | Updated: 00:02 BST, 30 August 2020 You can cook the chicken straightaway but it’s definitely better to leave it overnight to marinate. Chicken thighs are best as they stay nice and juicy – opt for larger ones if possible. … Read more

Chicken and black bean tinga tacos with watermelon salsa By Jo Pratt Published: 00:01 BST, 30 August 2020 | Updated: 00:01 BST, 30 August 2020 Tinga is a Mexican dish where chicken is cooked with onion, tomatoes and chipotle sauce then shredded when cooked. I like to do a half chicken and half black bean … Read more