Sweet memories

Brian Howes unearths some nostalgic collectables that might be discarded as worthless junk but actually have a value to today’s collectors. Can you estimate what each object might be worth and pick ou

■ Serves 16 ■ Prep 45 mins plus cooling ■ Cook 30 mins 140g unsalted butter, plus extrafor the tin100ml grapeseed or anotherflavourless oil200ml milk3 tbsp yogurt1 tsp vanilla extract2 eggs, at room t

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

It’s no accident that treacle tart is beloved at Hogwarts, where students enjoy the best of British foods. This economical, comforting pudding was a cornerstone of high tea across the country in the 1

When I was a child, we had a tortoise called Winnie who had belonged to my father when he was a boy in the 1950s. He called his pet Winston after Churchill, but this name had to be changed when he dis

Knorr has released some scrumptious new Flavour Pastes to spruce up your dinners! You can choose from sundried tomato and herbs, roasted garlic and mushroom, roasted chicken, lemon and pepper and smok