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40 Minutes MaceratingMakes 4 X 250ml JarsEasy Check out this quick and easy boozy jam recipe with juicy strawberries and Pimm's for a summery addition to your afternoon tea spread Ingredients strawberries 1kg, hulled and halvedjam sugar 500glemon 1, juicedPimm’s 200ml Method STEP 1 Put a few small plates in the freezer for testing the jam. Tip the strawberries … Continue reading Strawberry and Pimm’s boozy jam →

1 Hour 15 MinutesMakes 2 X 250ml JarsEasy Give this seasonal preserve an aromatic lift with the addition of fiery ginger and punchy chilli Ingredients rhubarb 500g, chopped into 2cm piecesred chillies 6, deseeded and roughly choppedjam sugar 500gorange 1, juicedginger 30g, grated Method STEP 1 Put a couple of small plates in the freezer for testing the jam later. … Continue reading Rhubarb, ginger and chilli jam →

10 MinutesServes 4 As A SideEasy Make the most of beetroot in this earthy hummus recipe, ready in 10 minutes for a last-minute entertaining idea Ingredients cooked beetroots (use vac-packed rather than ones in vinegar) 150gchickpeas 400g tin, drained and rinsedgarlic 1 clovetahini 3 tbspextra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp, plus extra to servelemon 1½, juicedflatbreads and crackers to serve (optional) Method STEP … Continue reading Beetroot hummus →

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Shannon Wright Many people are caregivers for their sick parents, partners, friends or others, with an unfortunate consequence: They end up suffering. TED speakers share steps that caregivers can take to help maintain their own well-being. Today, people in every country are living longer than ever. Globally, there are an estimated 962 million individuals aged 60 … Continue reading Caring for a loved one is hard work — 6 ways you can fight burnout →