Come on in, the water’s lovely: Why we all love a lido
Britain’s historic outdoor swimming pools, long neglected, are back in business.
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The bakers who saved the Cornish pasty
Proper Cornish pasties were in danger of dying out, but, thanks to a dedicated band of bakers, all that’s changed. Emma Hughes finds out how the West won.
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Nine stories behind the great British sweets of your childhood
Pocket-money sweet treats have never looked more tempting, no matter how old you are.
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Richard E. Grant: 'Not a day goes by without somone quoting Withnail & I at me'
Emma Hughes talks to the actor about Withnail & I, singing for his supper – and sniffing trees.
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The appeal of peel: How to make your own Seville orange marmalade
Marmalade should always have a special place in our hearts. And stomachs, of course.
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Meet the real Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer
With sleigh bells ringing in her ears, Emma Hughes heads north to Scotland, where she discovers that reindeer aren’t just for Christmas.
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Create your own bespoke gin
A bespoke gin will take your G&Ts to a whole new level this summer. Emma Hughes spends an evening blending her own
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Britain’s favourite puddings
From Sticky toffee to Eton mess, Country Life tracks down the most glorious puddings that Britain gave the world
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Why we love buttons
What is it about buttons that makes us love them so?
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Top 5 National Trust properties for dogs
You and your four-legged friend are guaranteed a great day out at one of these dog-friendly National Trust properties.
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Britain takes the biscuit
We delve into Britain’s rich biscuit history to find out why we are so bonkers about these sweet treats.
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Five favourite crumble recipes for winter
Read our top crumble recipes, from rhubarb and ginger to toffee apple crumble
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Men: How to choose your underwear
Briefs or boxers? Choose your underwear carefully, chaps
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The best dog-friendly pubs in London
We list our favourite dog-friendly pubs in London.
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How to speak dog
Are you barking up the right tree? You don’t have to be Dr Doolittle to talk to animals: dogs speak a special language that anyone can decode.
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How to make a real dog's dinner
Show your dog how much you love him by cooking his supper from scratch.
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Amazing places to stay: Six Senses Con Dao
This luxury spa retreat is the real deal, says Emma Hughes.
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The story behind the Fortnum & Mason Christmas windows
Emma Hughes spends a week with the team working frantically to get them ready. Will they pull it off in time?
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What to do this weekend: December 11
Country Life rounds up the best things to see, do and book this weekend.
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Delicious game recipes for December
Delicious, healthy and endlessly versatile, game really is a cook's best friend.
