Animal magic and a camera changed everything for my girl Paula McDonald, 39, Ardrossan, North Ayrshire

FAR FROM BEING DEPRESSING OR LONELY, COOKING AND EATING SOLO DINNERS IS ONE OF LIFE’S GREAT JOYS, SAYS Eli Davies

From weekly shops to smart shortcuts, food writer Laura Goodman explores how rising costs and busy lives are reshaping our family meals

Hidden preservatives, disguised sugars, ultra-processing and even insects: uncover the truth behind your food’s shopping list of secret ingredients

Surviving on bags of Haribo, I dream of having a normal life

Slash your supermarket bills with these tips from food budgeting queen and social media star Ashleigh Mogford, aka Cardiff Mum