Katie Byrne
The Art of Baking
There are very few things that are as genuinely satisfying as working hard to produce something from scratch. That overwhelming sense of achievement is heady: and combined with the scent of freshly-baked treats, it’s pretty unbeatable.
J’aime Paris - Alain Ducasse
Alain Ducasse - one of the city of light’s best-loved chefs - is as passionate about Paris as he is about his food. J’aime Paris is a love letter to both the city and its culinary traditions, combining the two with sumptuous, lip-smacking results.
Point of View: The Yummy Mummy
Groomed, glossy and toting designer-clad babies; but according to research, so-called ‘yummy mummies’ apparently make new mothers feel depressed.
Wonder Woman: J.K. Rowling
Although her first novel was rejected by no less than twelve publishing houses, she has gone on to become the 21st century’s most popular writer, selling over 400 million books.
Five Minute Therapist: The Route out of the Rut
There’s nothing worse than feeling you’re trapped in a situation that you just can’t seem to escape. We look at positive ways to make a change.
Literature: Original Openers
An opening line can tell you a lot about a book - whether you want to continue reading or put it straight back on the shelf. Here are ten guaranteed to hook you in from the start.
Five Minute Therapist: Networking
In today’s increasingly connected age, networking is an important part of our careers. Here are our essential tips to ensure you stay ahead of the pack…
Five of our Favourites… UK Cities
From Lands End to John o’ Groats, the UK is steeped in culture, history and breathtaking scenery. Whether you’re planning a ‘staycation’ or visiting from overseas, here’s our pick of the country’s top cities…
Wonder Woman: Virginia Woolf
Despite her breakdowns, bouts of depression and untimely death, Woolf remains to be of the most important writers and novelists of the last century.
Reader’s Block - Fiesta: The Sun Also Rises
Fancy a holiday but can’t quite face packing a suitcase? Ernest Hemingway’s novel transports us to exotic, dusty Pamplona and sophisticated Paris.
