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Sep 25, 2026
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  1. Issue · Sep 25, 2026

    a recipe for bread and butter pudding (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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    What I’m reading: Said the Dead, by Doireann Ní Ghríofa. This is a beautifully written book, and I adored the author’s first book (A Ghost in the Throat), but this one didn’t captivate me in quite the same wayWhat I’m listening to: Louise O’Neill on How To Fail. A really interesting and moving conversation, and has convinced me that I need to buy her new book ASAP

  2. Issue · Sep 11, 2026

    my thoughts on cheesecake (opens the original)

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    What I’m reading: a whole lot of nothing this week, to be perfectly honest - however, in the few moments I’ve managed to steal to try and switch my brain off, I’ve been re-watching Line of Duty, and I highly recommend for some very good police drama escapismWhat I’m listening to: several podcast tributes to Gloria Steinem - including this one and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xgm4gOxcsK0aSF3N7agFH?si=

  3. Issue · Aug 28, 2026

    a recipe for blackberry and almond scones (opens the original)

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    What I’m reading: this Vittles piece by Ruby Tandoh on “The Golden Age of British Ice Cream”What I’m listening to: Phoebe Bridger’s new album - notably this songWhat I’m eating: dinne

  4. Issue · Aug 14, 2026

    a behemoth of a wedding cake (opens the original)

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    What I’m reading: Antartica by Claire Keegan. I feel like I’ve read some of these stories before but am LOVING IT - and thoroughly enjoying being able to read a full story start to finish before bed - top 3 authors for sure What I’m listening to: Adam Byatt on the Go To Food podcast. I want to be like Adam when I grow up <str

  5. Issue · Jul 31, 2026

    two recipes using the same versatile dough (opens the original)

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    What I’m reading: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. I realise I’m quite late to the boat with this one but I thought it would be a good holiday read - and it was! I did find it a little slow at times, but entertaining and well-written nevertheless. What I’m listening to: a lot of Billie Marten - specifically </s

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