SIMONE sat opposite Yasmin in the coffee shop. Yasmin was talking about her kids, her face animated, her curls swinging as she laughed. Yasmin had a knack of drawing her friends in with her warmth. Si

...on convenience, which is why we’re intrigued by a new powdered yoghurt that’s just hit the UK. Yogoody has introduced a yoghurt-style drink designed to deliver the benefits of fermented dairy in a

Across the country, small producers are rediscovering the ancient art of fermentation, with delicious results. Tom Howells samples British-made kefir, kombucha, kraut and more

■ Serves 12-14 ■ Prep 30 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 45 mins 80g salted butter, cut into cubes,plus extra for the tin100g dark chocolate, at least 70%cocoa solids, roughly chopped50g cocoa powder80g malt

For Mother’s Day, Nicole Castro has only one wish -to be in the kitchen with her girls...

It’s Mothering Sunday on 15 March, so why not give her this cake, especially if you have a jar of lemon curd in the cupboard waiting to be eaten. You don’t have to be a seasoned cake baker, plus our d