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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

Happiness is a perfect pudding made with simple ingredients and a winning recipe, say the founders of Edinburgh bakery Twelve Triangles. Here, they share some of their favourite sweet treats

Forget fussy dinner parties – ‘deep casual hosting’ is the stress-free alternative. Hattie Crisell is a convert…

Jamie Oliver is back and he has a new mission – to help us all eat better now, and as we grow older

Keep the stress (and cost!) of festive entertaining in check with prep-ahead freezer meals you can pull out as needed

Keep a level head in the kitchen with this easy, elegant menu from the unflappable North Yorkshire-based chef Ruth Hansom