Pretty-as-a-picture bakes inspired by the fresh zing of spring, along with crafts to help share them

The arrival of spring is your invitation to step outside and style a moment to share with family and friends. A soft palette and nostalgic ginghams, florals and pretty, rustic details set the scene

■ Serves 8 ■ Prep 30 mins plus 10 mins resting ■ Cook 1 hr 500g kale, thick stalks discarded and roughly chopped1 tbsp each butter and olive oil2 onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped750g ric

Make Mother’s Day deliciously unforgettable with these freshly baked goodies

Set the scene for Easter with our simple craft projects and decorating ideas using nature’s own soft, uplifting pastel colours

It’s Mothering Sunday on 15 March, so why not give her this cake, especially if you have a jar of lemon curd in the cupboard waiting to be eaten. You don’t have to be a seasoned cake baker, plus our d