‘I’ve deliberated many times about discussing grief in a food column – you’re possibly here to read about new ways with couscous – yet the two topics are more linked than one might imagine’

I’ve long suspected that the term ‘family holiday’ is an oxymoron, and now I feel more sure

Sitcom about a couple who inherit a haunted country house.

Our restaurant critic and her father were thick as thieves - even after she uncovered his shocking secret. But his journey into dementia proved a bigger challenge

‘Each day, I promise myself: “Less sugar, fewer carbohydrates”, but I am yet to measure out mam’s morphine at 2am and then crave a rocket salad with an oil-free dressing’

Healthy-food campaigners may be sincere, but they do not know the pure joy of a Birds Eye potato waffle or Mint Viennetta

‘A cheese-themed floating restaurant that’s for people who possibly know they could be eating “cleaner”, but, well, life is short, so what the hell?’

‘Ignoring how annoying we all are to share space with is the bread and butter of real love and friendship’

Healthy-food campaigners may be sincere, but they do not know the pure joy of a Birds Eye potato waffle or Mint Viennetta

‘The cold, hard truth about eating outside is, it’ll probably be 11C, so pack a bobble hat and wear thermal knickers’

‘Ignoring how annoying we all are to share space with is the bread and butter of real love and friendship’

‘Rick Stein is the king of wholesome television. And perhaps, like me, that’s all you can handle right now’

‘Although the pandemic has been cruel and frightening in a thousand ways, one tiny, shining light of joy is how it has permitted us time off from trying to be better’

‘During this more gruelling, seemingly endless lockdown, I am forcing myself daily to notice each minor moment of joy, ones I took for granted in the old world’

‘It’s a wonderful, heavenly, magical place but, please, no standing on the seats for your TikTok shoot’

‘During this more gruelling, seemingly endless lockdown, I am forcing myself daily to notice each minor moment of joy, ones I took for granted in the old world’

The cue cards have the wrong words, there are no background singers and Patti is not having it on this evening in 1996 at the tree lighting ceremony.

This Mexican bar and restaurant is at the forefront of Liverpool’s increasingly vibrant dining scene

It’s not sunbathers the government should fret over; it’s the millions of us it’ll need to convince, once this is over, to come out, blinking into the light

After a childhood of tartan skirts and orange cagoules, I discovered elegant, reassuring black – and never looked back

Each time I try to amend the grocery order, the website falls over, punch-drunk and exhausted. For a few terrifying minutes, it flounders. Then it stands up again and refreshes

Comfort Eating, our restaurant critic’s new weekly podcast, is a fascinating, funny glimpse behind closed doors. What are the snacks that see her celebrity guests though tough times?

Paul O'Grady's alter-ego Lily Savage delivering a foul-mouthed rant on the set of her BBC variety show 'The Lily Savage Show'. Needless to say, the Beeb deci...

‘There is a strong case that 2020 should not count on the Gregorian calendar and should therefore be knocked off our ages’

‘Everyone needs a pick-up now. This classic ritual is a glorious treat’