O f all the times of the year, for lots of us this is probably our least favourite – the weather turns, the outdoor socialising that’s possible in summer comes to a close and our days become rapidly shorter. It’s also when coughs, colds and winter bugs start to take hold… but don’t worry, Good Housekeeping is here to help! This issue is packed to the gills with good advice to get you in the best possible shape for winter, as well as plenty of mood-boosting ideas so that you can really enjoy the months ahead!
You’ll find our health section bursting with tips on how to boost your immunity and lift your mood (page 108). And, importantly, with all of us concerned about heating bills, there are some very useful pointers on how to stay warm without having to turn up the thermostat. Affordable updates to help prepare your home for winter are the focus of our Let’s Get Cosy story (page 130), while the cookery team have worked hard to create warming recipes for delicious stews, casseroles and curries (page 158), which will inspire you to love this time of year more. The GH kitchens have also been heady with the wonderful aroma of baking – both as this year’s Christmas cake has been under development in preparation for Stir-up Sunday (page 180) and with Brilliant Biscuits (page 172) that make great, thoughtful and cost-effective gifts.
One person who tells me she’ll be making them is our cover star, writer and actor Ruth Jones (page 16), who finds great solace in baking – often using, I’m pleased to say, a Good Housekeeping recipe book inherited from her nana. Ruth also tells us she’s got be
