STAR EMAIL★ Subject: Parting gifts From: Camilla Rothwell
My husband and I moved from the UK to the US in 1987. My friend recently made the reverse move to the English countryside. Vowing to keep in touch, my parting gift to her was her own subscription to your wonderful magazine. It has been the perfect connection across the miles – introducing her to British regions and cuisine and so much more, plus trying and sharing our favourite recipes from each issue.
A huge thank you for being such a brilliant conduit to keep us closely connected across the miles. My only problem is she receives her copy a few days ahead of me!
Subject: Wife-saving recipes From: Nigel Daintith
Newly retired, I have time to indulge in cooking for the first time in years. I’ve started reading your excellent magazine and have built up a repertoire of successful meals including sausage stroganoff, orzo meatballs and sardine-stuffed sweet potatoes. Not only have I discovered a new passion for cooking, but also my wife loves coming home from work to tasty treats.
Subject: In praise of trucking foodies From: David Watkins
The article that really got my attention in the February issue was the one by Rob Booth, the self-proclaimed Fairy Trucker. How refreshing to read a cookery article by someone in such a ‘macho’ profession. I hope readers who are teachers or parents bookmark this article as a way of getting more boys to take up cooking.
Sue Quinn’s attempt in last month’s issue to give up ultra-processed foods (UPFs) got a mixed response…
YAY From: Joanne Kingsnorth
I enjoyed the article. As a dietitian, I help my patients navigate this complex area. As Sue said, being able to choose minimally processed food is a privilege, and those who can’t shouldn’t be subject to food guilt. What’s more, the amount of processing doesn’t always correlate with how ‘healthy’ it is.
NAY From: James Tatlow
Seriously guys, what on earth is this article about – herb extracts in ketchup not okay but organic ketchup is fine? Out with flavoured crisps but in with the ready salted? Organic baked beans and organic non-dairy milk – all good?! What are you trying to say with this festival of misinformation?
Health editor Sue Quinn replies:My aim was to explore how difficult it is to follow a UPF free diet. It’s strictly defined, so I had to give up foods that seem debatable. As I concluded, it’s probably best to cut back on UPFs, but only ones that suit your lifestyle.
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