I also think it’s a good time to remind people of the simple things that can bring a little light into your life. A book is such a seemingly small thing but it’s a door into infinite universes. At a time when it’s hard for us to connect with people in the physical, real world, because there are so many restrictions – books connect us to each other in an age-old way that I will never be tired of. I think it’s a brilliant time to be doing something like a book show.” Life began in London, joining a band with her brother Sean and Cherry. “Punk gave us an engine,” she says, “and it taught us to be self-fulfilling. Punk taught you to not wait. It gave me the most beautiful gift at the right time: I’ve found quantifiable, external success later in life, but I’ve always done exactly what I wanted to do.” Andrea "Andi" Oliver (born 1963) is a British chef, television and radio broadcaster, and former singer. She is best known for her appearances on the BBC cooking show the Great British Menu. [1] [2] She is the author of the book The Pepperpot Diaries: Stories From My Caribbean Table, published in 2023. [3] Early career [ edit ] Serve immediately, garnished with the coriander, alongside the rice or bread of your choice. Green seasoning

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The former singer of post-punk band Rip Rig and Panic also has two of her own restaurants, Wadali Kitchen and Andi’s. I so love the unique sour nature of tamarind. It’s almost like a connector between sweet, salty, and savoury – somehow it seems to sing to all of those sensations. A spoonful of tamarind chutney will bring any dish to life.

Blyton, who died in 1968, was a best-selling writer in the 1920s penning more than 750 books including the Secret Seven and Famous Five. She remains a popular choice among parents who want to get their children into reading.

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I need my reading – my reading is my balm, it helps me with my mental health and keeps me on a level that I need to be connected to. So, I’ve been doing a lot more audiobooks and I’ve loved it, actually.”For the sweet pastry, place the butter, flour, sugar, ground almonds and salt in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture looks a bit like breadcrumbs. Tip in the eggs, one by one, pulsing with each addition until the dough has just formed.