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These bakes are perfect with a cuppa – and all less than 50p per serving

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

Subtitled “52 Essays on Food & Life”, Diana Henry’s latest book looks like it’s perfect for anyone who loves reading cookbooks in bed. “Around the Table” is a collection of her evocative writing from

Seasonal decorative touches to bring the outdoors in

INGREDIENTS 100g sourdough starter 380ml warm water 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tsp salt 500g strong white bread flour TOPPINGS 2-3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 3-4 ripe plums, stones removed and cut into quart

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 30 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 4 large field mushrooms4 tbsp olive oil1 garlic clove, chopped400g spinach leavesflour, for dusting1 tbsp thyme leaves500g block all-butter puff pastry140g sti