Lifestyle - Saturday, May 16, 2026

Stuff your grilled cheese with sliced tomatoes, caramelized onions and more creative, tasty fillings.

Dunk, nibble or wolf them down: this classic biscuit is at its best when it’s just sugar, butter and flour, so be wary of those that stray from the rules • The best extra-chocolatey biscuits At its best and simplest, shortbread is made using a classic 1:2:3 ratio – one part sugar, two parts butter and three parts flour, by weight. Perhaps unsurprisingly, few supermarket shortbreads stick to that golden rule and include other ingredients such as cornflour and raising agents; they’re nothing to worry about – but some cut the butter (and costs) by using rapeseed oil, margarine or worse. Unlike most manufactured products, however, the price of shortbread doesn’t always reflect the level of processing, and some of the cheapest are also the least processed. Look out for “all-butter” on the label, to make sure the shortbread doesn’t include oil and has that classic, buttery taste. And don’t be fooled by fancy packaging. Continue reading...

The cookbooks I return to every summer. The post What I Cook From When I Want to Feel Good All Summer appeared first on Camille Styles .

Cristo Fernández, known for his role as soccer star Dani Rojas on "Ted Lasso," just signed on to play center forward for El Paso Locomotive FC.

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While there are still days the Thames is so dirty even dogs avoid it, steps are being taken to restore public waterways Some people think we are odd for swimming in the Thames. “Isn’t it cold?” they ask with a shiver, like they are the ones who just took the plunge. Er, yes, that’s the whole point. Cold water ignites the central nervous system and reboots the mind . “Isn’t it dirty?” they ask. Yes, sometimes, particularly when it’s rained. Then we don’t get in the Thames, we get in a rage instead, taking contamination measurements and signing petitions challenging the behaviour of the water company that spews sewage into the river. Continue reading...

The Rivals actor on his very skinny ankles, swearing like a sailor, and his enduring love for Marlon Brando Born in Essex, Alex Hassell, 45, trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. He co-founded an experimental theatre group and was noticed by the RSC where he went on to star in Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, Henry V and Death of a Salesman. On TV, he appeared in His Dark Materials and Rivals. He reprises the role of Rupert Campbell-Black in season 2 on Disney+. He is married to actor Emma King and lives in London. What is your greatest fear? Loneliness. Continue reading...

From Blue Sharks and White Wolves to the Zhurong vehicle, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz 1 Where did the Zhurong vehicle take a selfie in 2021? 2 Which artist claimed “the most beautiful thing in Florence is McDonald’s”? 3 Which record company’s HQ had a sign reading Hitsville USA? 4 What carpet shark has an Australian Aboriginal name? 5 What, in 1970, was the last horse to win English racing’s triple crown? 6 Entered Apprentice and Fellow Craft are stages of membership of what? 7 What term for a reused document comes from Greek for “scraped again”? 8 In Japan, ama are women who seek what? What links: 9 Booker prize, 1974, 1992 and 2019; best actress Oscar and Eurovision, 1969; best actor Oscar, 1932? 10 Plato; Francis Bacon; Aquaman; Patrick Duffy? 11 Alentejo; Dão; Douro; Porto; Madeira; Vinho Verde? 12 Walter Plinge; Alan Smithee; George Spelvin? 13 Alternate nostril; box; diaphragmatic; 4-7-8? 14 Chinese leader, 11; big clothes, 40; engine size, 200; audio format, 400; US capital, 600? 15 Blue Sharks; Blue Wave; Chivalrous Ones; White Wolves? Continue reading...

From a stylish retreat in Norfolk to a remote hideaway on a Scottish island, these boltholes will make for a truly memorable stay Tourism experts are predicting a bumper year for “staycations” with more of us choosing to holiday in the UK due to continuing uncertainty around jet fuel prices and possible flight cancellations. Holidaymakers are spoilt for choice with more than 350,000 UK self-catering listings on booking platforms, from rustic barn conversions to seaside villas with all mod cons for large family gatherings. We’ve done some of the leg work and whittled down a selection of cottages which all offer something special, whether it’s a stunning location, a breathtaking view or a level of comfort and style that wouldn’t be out of place in a boutique hotel. Continue reading...

Couple keeps asking to get together, but the letter writer feels burned from the last time they canceled last minute.