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We've reached that time of year when I find that the wonderful comfort food of winter is no longer as wonderful or comforting as it was.

In 1672 William Hughes, a physician to King Charles II, described it as "one of the most rare and pleasant fruits... It nourisheth and strengtheneth the body, corroborating the spirits and procuring lust exceedingly."

Over the past few weeks with the Rugby World Cup, I must say it's been quite a record for how many times I've been breath tested!

"All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast." John Gunther, American journalist

The seeds I had found were brown mustard seeds or Brassica juncea, more potent than the white, that is sometimes called yellow, Sinapis alba; these two between them providing nearly all commercial mustard.

The topic for this feature is about that most basic of home repairs, clearing a blocked drain in either the kitchen or bathroom.

It's a sad thought that our dear country has this kind of history that keeps repeating itself, but there are definitely some sound ways parents and relatives can make the growing up years a little easier.

Help Cure Kids in November - Walk on the Wild Side

I love bread. I am never so happy as when there is good bread at hand, whether to enjoy with some mature cheese or to wipe up the last traces of a beautiful sauce; to break into my soup or even to toss in a salad.

The recent London riots have caused a lot of controversy and speculation from the world, focusing on a small suburb in the capital. Without