Living life on the veg …with the happy pear

Don’t listen to the chatter. It’s all nonsense. Yes, term has started, the evenings are shorter, and I saw advent calendars in the supermarkets too. But it’s not the end of the summer. Not yet. And ce

THIS MONTH Squashes

Our food editor Hayley reveals what’s in store this month

• Sweetcorn is botanically a fruit because it comes from the flower of the plant, like tomatoes. • The average ear of corn has 800 kernels in 16 rows, and it will have one silk strand for every kernel

Living well for a healthy planet

Keep your eyes on the finishing line with the help of this month’s fit-fuel foods and drinks