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Kitchen must-haves – new OvenLove Teflon coated stoneware Aug 23 2011

OVENLOVE is a new range of Teflon coated stoneware, which offers a practical combination of materials to cook lasagne, crumbles, flans and pastries. The large silicone grip makes dishes easier to hold. Prices start at £16.49, from www.premierhousewares.co.uk.Read

Jade Wright meets the chefs sharing their skills with the public Aug 23 2011

Jade Wright meets the chefs who are opening up their kitchens and sharing their skills with the publicRead

Must have kitchen gadget - Tefal’s Fresh Express Aug 23 2011

ONE of Tefal’s most aptly named appliances, when it comes to preparing food, the Fresh Express lives up to its billing. Slice cucumber in seconds, shred carrots in next to no time, grate cheese in the blink of an eye. The clever design allows a bowl to be placed under the chute for easy collection, £49.99 from www.lakeland.co.uk.Read

Cheat your way to perfect cakes with Lakeland kits Aug 23 2011

CHEAT your way to perfect cakes with Lakeland’s Cupcake Kits (£8.99). A set of cases and co-ordinating toppers, they make the plainest muffin look magical – perfect for entertaining children over the holidays. Choose from Princess Party, Eat More Cake and Pirate Party. Available from the Lakeland shop in Liverpool One.Read

Menu: Book your cookery class Aug 23 2011

Book your place for the new termRead

Recipe: Whole roasted plaice with crab and chive butter emulsion Aug 23 2011

BY ROSS GRAY, at Peninsula Dining RoomsRead

City comedians compete for Liverpool Food and Drink Festival crown Aug 22 2011

CITY comedians went head to head in a bid to impress chefs from the Liverpool Food and Drink Festival.Read

Great expectations: Maternitywear fashion from Mamas and Papas (GALLERY) Aug 18 2011

Celebrities lead the way when it comes to looking stylish while pregnant – but, with the new maternitywear collection at Mamas and Papas, anyone can be a yummy mummy-to-beRead

How you can banish the post-holiday beauty blues Aug 18 2011

OPEN any glossy magazine pre-summer, and you’re deluged with page after page on how to achieve the perfect holiday body/hair/glow, but what about when you’re back?Read

Fashion: Be charmed by the magic of the Far East (GALLERY) Aug 11 2011

Mystical black, sensual purple and deep ruby-red semi-precious gems dominate the elegant autumn/winter 2011 collection from jewellery designer Thomas Sabo as pop goes Asia, mixing ancient symbols with cutting-edge fashion trends from the catwalksRead

Don’t be afraid to fake it for spot-on summer glow Aug 11 2011

IT’S official, that post-holiday feeling can wear off in as little as seven days.Read

Jade Wright: Why diners should support their favourite restaurants Aug 09 2011

THERE can be no greater accolade for a restaurant than one voted for by its customers, so it’s no wonder that Merseyside’s eateries are enthusiastic about this year’s Liverpool Food and Drink Festival awards, in association with the Daily Post. The restaurants I’ve eaten in over the last few weeks were keen to encourage their diners to vote.Read

Fearne Cottons on to the Swinging Sixties for her latest collection Aug 04 2011

Inspired by Pop Art, Fearne emulates iconic poses from the decade to show off her latest collection for very.co.ukRead

Make it a cool and casual summer with Topman (GALLERY) Jul 28 2011

Topman makes looking stylish but staying comfortable a breeze with a collection packed with cut-off shorts, vests and loose shirtsRead

Emma Johnson: Watch out Suri Cruise, with the arrival of Harper Seven Beckham there’s a new mini fashionista in town Jul 28 2011

SHE is barely three weeks old and the latest addition to the Beckham brood is already flexing her star power.Read

Care for your hair on holiday Jul 28 2011

A LONG hot summer spent soaking up the rays and splashing in sea water might sound like bliss, but it can spell holiday hell for your hair.Read

Top foodie products: The coolbag that looks like a handnag Jul 26 2011

LOVE Lunch, love your handbag? Now combine the two with the new range of chiller lunch bags. They are insulated, wipeable lunch bags that look like handbags. So away with the carrier bags, now you can carry The Emily or The Sophie to work. £24.50 from www.clippylondon. co.ukRead