Our columnist fondly looks back on the desserts that delighted our taste buds in the Seventies…

In the early 1940s, the Royal Mint replaced the familiar image of a portcullis on the threepenny coin with a thrift plant. This was part of the government’s campaign reminding the public of the need f

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From biscuits to tiffin and traybakes: try these chocolatey teatime treats inspired by traditional Irish family favourites

THIS is delicious, Mum,” Demi said, taking another spoonful of apple pie. “I can never get my pastry as light as yours.” “Cold fingers!” Sheila said. “Not to mention that I’ve been making the same rec