Lifestyle

We love: fashion fixes for the week ahead

Heirloom-inspired knitwear, fantastical fancy dress, and Marie Antoinette's style

The book that transformed my writing life

The Artist’s Way is full of hokey self-affirmations – but it taught me to stop worrying and love the brainstorm

Francesca Simon, author, 70

The author, known for her children’s books, talks family mysteries, odd jobs, and befriending the Queen Consort

Plums and greengages are here – bring on jam season

Softly set jams are just the thing for spooning on to yoghurt or a slice of golden toast

Desiree Burch: ‘Comedy runs on crisps’

The comedian and actor on the power of lemons, baking for friends and what she eats at the Edinburgh Fringe

‘I have a lot of time for Ugandan cocoa beans’

News of the creamiest 80% a friend of mine has ever tasted

Cherry loaf, peaches in wine and a strawberry meringue cake – no-fuss summer desserts

For sweet success, use seasonal fruit and keep it simple, says Joe Trivelli

Julie Lin’s aunties are her toughest critics

Recipes from the rising star’s debut cookbook

Flavour bombs for last-minute meals

Turn up the taste dial with these easy, versatile tips