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IF YOU MAKE ONE THING… Cheat’s fondue ...

Ingredients (Serves 4) ◆ 4 large Portobello mushrooms, stalksremoved ◆ 2tbsp olive oil ◆ 1 small red onion or 3 spring onions,chopped ◆ 1 small courgette, chopped ◆ 2 tomatoes, chopped ◆ 1tbsp chopped

They all started out on different paths – from sales offices to science labs – but each of these professional bakers found purpose and joy in baking. Here, they tell Jill Foster why it has become a passion that continues to nourish their souls

Devon and Gloucestershire are producing some outstanding cheeses, says Tracey Colley

SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 1 tsp unsalted butter, softened, for greasing the tin 1 lemon, for zesting 550g cream cheese 175g caster sugar 4 eggs 250ml double cream 4 tsp shop-bought vanilla bean paste 20g c