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To celebrate the publication of The Expanded Earth by Mikey Please, we are giving you the chance to win one of five signed and numbered art prints of a selection of the book’s illustrations. Dark, witty, and wildly ambitious, BAFTA award-winning filmmaker Mikey Please guides us into The Expanded Earth, a high-stakes adventure packed with jeopardy and life-affirming beauty - a story that ultimately celebrates the capacity of small things to effect great change. The first in a spellbindi...| Hachette UK
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Pre-order a copy of Bad Drunk by Millie Mackintosh and Dr Ellie Cannon from any retailer and you’ll receive a free ticket to an exclusive webinar with Millie Mackintosh and Dr Ellie Cannon on 13th January from 7-8pm. Simply upload your proof of purchase and fill in the short form below. We’ll then send you an invitation to the event via email, one week before the event. Opening date: 11th December 2024 Closing date: 13th January 2025 [hbg-formstack embed="%3Cscript%20type%3D%22text%...| Hachette UK
To celebrate the upcoming paperback publication of The Wrong Hands by Mark Billingham, we’re giving away two signed copies from the Detective Miller series. To enter simply like, share and comment on the Crime Vault Facebook page for a chance to win. Start date: 1st January 2025 End date: 16th January TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. This is a competition for two people to win paperback copies of The Last Dance and The Wrong Hands by Mark Billingham. The entrant must simply like, share and...| Hachette UK
To celebrate the upcoming publication of Ten Seconds by bestselling author Robert Gold, we’re giving you the chance to win all three of his books in the Ben Haddley series; Twelve Secrets, Eleven Liars, and Ten Seconds. To enter, simply like, comment and share the post on the Crime Vault Facebook page. Start date: 25th November 2024 End date: 5th December 2024 TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. This is a competition for one person to win a bundle of books by Robert Gold, including Twelve Secr...| Hachette UK
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To celebrate the publication of A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber, we’re offering one lucky reader the chance to win a festive candle from Neom. Simply like, share and comment on the Facebook page and you’ll be in with a chance to win. Opening date: 7th October 2024 Closing date: 31st October 2024 Terms and Conditions 1. This giveaway offers one winner the chance to win a festive candle from Neom. The entrant must like, share and comment on the relevant Facebook page for a chan...| Hachette UK
The final round of the Vitality County Championship still had a few things to settle, but the weather meant that some of the potential drama ebbed away. To stay up, Lancashire needed to win and hope that they could overhaul Nottinghamshire. Only 26 overs of play were possible in the first two days at Worcester, where the home side were put in to bat. Worcestershire were reduced to 56 for seven, but recovered to 180 all out, despite Anderson Phillip taking five for 65. Lancashire needed to pil...| Hachette UK
By the final day of the penultimate round, all attention was focused on Old Trafford, where defeat for Somerset would hand the title to Surrey, while defeat for Lancashire would mean relegation to the Second Division – an ultimate high-stakes match. Lancashire, put in to bat, had folded to 140 all out in just 40 overs on the first day, but then struck back with similar force to dismiss the visitors for only 146, and there was still time for a first second-innings wicket to fall before the e...| Hachette UK
To celebrate the upcoming publication of Lightning Can Strike Twice, we’re offering fans the chance to win a hoodie, cap and t-shirt from Tommy’s official TNT range. To enter, simply pre-order a copy of Lightning Can Strike and fill in the short form below. Start date: 20th September 2024 Deadline: 9th October 2024 [hbg-formstack embed="%3Cscript%20type%3D%22text%2Fjavascript%22%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fhachettebookgroup.formstack.com%2Fforms%2Fjs.php%2Fwin_tommy_fury_merchandise%22%3E...| Hachette UK
The top-of-the-table clash between champions Surrey and Somerset at Taunton more than lived up to its billing in a dramatic match that left all to play for with two games remaining in the Vitality County Championship. Surrey had a comfortable lead in the title race and a weather forecast that suggested it might be tricky to get a full four days of play, so they knew a draw would suit them perfectly. To reinforce their chances, they brought in Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan to make his...| Hachette UK
For the third Test, at The Oval, England looked to complete a clean sweep for the summer, winning six out of six Tests. They made just one change from Lord’s giving a debut to 6’7” Josh Hull of Leicestershire, who came in for Matthew Potts. Since the start of last summer, the left-arm paceman has played just nine Championship games for his county, taking 11 wickets at an average of 84.54, picking up only two wickets in three matches this summer. So this felt very much an intuitive pick ...| Hachette UK
To celebrate the upcoming publication of Jenny Eclair's memoir Jokes, Jokes, Jokes, we’re offering readers the chance to win tickets to Jenny’s brand new live tour in 2025! We’ve got 10 tickets in total to giveaway. To enter, simply pre-order a copy of Jokes, Jokes, Jokes, and enter the short form here… Start date: 11th September 2024 Closing date: 3rd October 2024 [hbg-formstack embed="%3Cscript%20type%3D%22text%2Fjavascript%22%20src%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fhachettebookgroup.formstack....| Hachette UK
To celebrate the publication of Beyond the Throne by Kristian Nairn, out 24th September 2024, we’re offering readers the chance to win a signed copy and Game of Thrones merchandise worth over £100! The merchandise includes the official ‘Winter is Coming’ baseball cap, tote bag and hoodie. Simply pre-order a copy of Beyond the Throne in hardback, audio or ebook and fill in the form below for a chance to win! Opening date: 10th September 2024 Closing date: 24th September 2024 [hbg-for...| Hachette UK
After a three-week break to accommodate The Hundred, England returned to Test cricket, with Sri Lanka the new opposition at Old Trafford. In their warm-up game against an inexperienced England Lions side featuring two players making their first-class debuts, the tourists had lost by seven wickets, which did not bode well for their chances. However, England were missing two key players through injury. Zak Crawley’s finger injury in the last Test meant he was replaced at the top of the order ...| Hachette UK
After a gap dating back to 3 July, the Vitality County Championship returned, to the relief of many who felt that a seven-week pause at the height of the summer was too long. But the break in the season had done nothing to slow down Surrey’s relentless march towards a third successive champions’ pennant. If they achieve the hat-trick, they will become the first side to do this since Yorkshire in 1966-68, as they evolve into the cricketing equivalent of Manchester City. Struggling Lanca...| Hachette UK
After England’s series-clinching win at Trent Bridge, the selectors went for an unchanged side at Edgbaston, though some felt it might have been an opportunity to give Dillon Pennington a run-out. West Indies, on the other hand, made one change to their side, leaving out Kevin Sinclair (with a fractured forearm) and bringing back Gudakesh Motie, after he recovered being unwell for the second Test. Kraigg Brathwaite won the toss and chose to bat on what looked like a good batting day. Bra...| Hachette UK
The post-Anderson era began at Trent Bridge, where the West Indies were desperate to improve on their efforts at Lord’s – in truth, it would have been hard for them to do worse. Unsurprisingly, England made only one change to their line-up, with Mark Wood coming in for Jimmy Anderson – it was the first home Test since 2012 that neither Anderson nor Stuart Broad had played (though the latter had the honour of the Pavilion End being named after him at his home ground). For the West Indies...| Hachette UK
England’s home summer of cricket began with the first Rothesay Test at Lord’s, with the West Indies looking to overturn a winless run at the Home of Cricket dating back to 1988. For the home side, there were two debutants, as Jamie Smith of Surrey was chosen as wicket-keeper, ahead of both Jonny Bairstow and Smith’s county team-mate Ben Foakes. Ironically, Foakes is Surrey’s first-choice keeper, but it is Smith’s prolific form with the bat, and the speed at which he scores, that gav...| Hachette UK
The Day County Championship Cricket Proved Unbeatable There was little doubt which ground was the centre of attention for most – and it wasn’t the one that saw the top two face each other for the first time this summer. Instead it was the usually unheralded Trafalgar Road in Southport, where Jimmy Anderson made his first appearance of the summer, after it was announced earlier in the season that next week’s Test at Lord’s would be his last. Haseeb Hameed made the fans wait by choos...| Hachette UK
After a break of four weeks for the Vitality Blast, league-leaders and champions Surrey had had plenty of time to recover from their terrible defeat at the end of May. A trip to Worcester was probably just the tonic they needed, and when they were asked to bat they took full advantage, though not before skipper Rory Burns was dismissed in the first over. Dan Lawrence, with a career-best 175, was the focal point of an innings of 490 all out, despite the best efforts of loanee Shoaib Bashir, th...| Hachette UK
As the Vitality County Championship reached its midway point before the end of May, Surrey went into their fixture at the Rose Bowl full of confidence off the back of four consecutive wins (including an innings win over these same opponents last month), looking to reinforce their stranglehold on the title. With a top six who were all England internationals it was no surprise that they chose to bat first, but they found Kyle Abbott in irresistible form as he took five for 25 to help dismiss th...| Hachette UK
While the seventh round of the Vitality County Championship may have produced many close-fought, tense outcomes, that was not the case at The Oval, where Worcestershire chose to field first and quickfire 84 from Dan Lawrence was vital to see Surrey up to a total of 213. It proved more than enough as Dan Worrall took Championship-best figures of six for 22 to dismiss the visitors for 128. With a lead of 85 to give them comfort, many of the home batters chipped in during their second innings, w...| Hachette UK
For the sixth round of the Vitality County Championship, attention inevitably focused on Canterbury, where Worcestershire were the visitors, still rocked by the tragically early death of Josh Baker. In tribute, the Worcestershire shirts now carry the number 33 (Baker’s squad number) under the county badge. At all matches this week, there was a minute’s silence held in Baker’s memory before the action commenced. Brett D’Oliveira chose to bat first and his side went on to make full u...| Hachette UK
There were just seven fixtures scheduled for the fourth round of the Vitality County Championship, and again the weather played a considerable role in many of the games – this April has certainly raised more questions than usual about starting the season this early. As recently as 2018, the first Championship game did not start until 13 April, but 30 years ago it was as late as 28 April. But it would be a mistake to draw too many conclusions from one wet start to the season. Champions Su...| Hachette UK
Events on the pitch this week were completely overshadowed by the sad news from Worcestershire that their spin bowler Josh Baker had died, just a few days short of his 21st birthday. Baker, who last season scored the runs that secured his team promotion back to Division One, was a popular figure within the camp and the news left followers of the game stunned. He’d been playing for the county second XI at Bromsgrove, and on his final day of action had picked up the wickets of Thomas Rew, Jos...| Hachette UK
With the Dukes ball available to their bowlers, Essex had no hesitation in asking Lancashire to bat at Chelmsford. The only side to have won a match in the first two rounds immediately showed why they will be formidable challengers for the title this summer. Only a quickfire 32 not out from Will Williams helped the visitors up to a meagre total of 146, with Shane Snater doing most of the early damage, picking up four for 42. Noah Thain took his first Championship wicket (Tom Bailey). Feroze K...| Hachette UK
The second round of the Vitality County Championship saw some heavy scoring, as the batters made the most of facing the Kookaburra ball. Sadly, on the final day, the weather turned and some intriguingly balanced matches petered out in draws. Essex were the only side to win in the first round of fixtures, and they welcomed Kent to Chelmsford and chose to bat. Dean Elgar made his maiden century for his new county before Matt Critchley produced a career-best 151 not out as the hosts piled up a h...| Hachette UK
After one of the wettest winters on record, it was no surprise that four of the nine Vitality County Championship fixtures failed to yield any play on the first day, but at least the competition could welcome a new sponsor, replacing London Victoria. One game that did get underway soon enough was at Trent Bridge, where Essex were put in to bat. Dane Paterson picked up the first five-wicket haul of the season as the visitors were dismissed for 253, despite a solid 80 from new signing Dean Elga...| Hachette UK
In this year’s Foreword, I commented that bowlers seemed to have bowled fewer maidens in 2023 than in 2022 – without fully checking that the facts supported my assertion. But now I can confirm that this was correct, at least as far as Division One went. So why might this have been? Tallying up the bowling figures for the eight counties that played in both seasons, so we’re comparing like with like, we find a few noticeable changes. First of all, there were just 2907 maidens bowled be...| Hachette UK
For me, Christmas officially begins at home on Christmas Eve. All preparations such as gift wrapping, delivery drop-offs to friends, food shopping or last-minute bulk buying of big bottles of Baileys liqueur has to be completed by the 23rd. If it hasn’t crossed our doorstep by that date. . .we can live without it! Such measures came into play after ‘lockdown’, when I admitted that my love of Christmas was being ruined by the corporate marketing teams and their seasonal guilt-tripping. I...| Hachette UK
'A thick bowl of chowder is spot on in winter. The New England versions, studded with corn or based on tomatoes, seem better for late summer and early autumn eating, but this recipe, from Qu.bec, can be downed when there is two feet of snow on the ground.' - Diana Henry, author of Roast Figs, Sugar Snow serves 4 as a main course 1kg (2lb 4oz) mussels 500ml (18fl oz) dry cider 30g (1oz) butter 2 leeks, cut in fine rings 400g (14oz) potatoes, peeled and cut into 4cm chunks 100ml (3.fl...| Hachette UK
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For title contenders Essex and Surrey, the season did not end on the pitch as either would have hoped, yet it was favourites and holders Surrey who emerged triumphant in the end, finishing 20 points clear of their nearest rivals. Essex knew they had to win to stand a chance of snatching the pennant, and a visit to already-relegated Northampton seemed to be the easiest of opportunities to pile on the pressure. They chose to field first, only to find Rob Keogh in excellent form, as he smashed 1...| Hachette UK
Name: Sebastian Miller-Callahan Sport: Baseball Body Type: Lithe and powerful Hair: Messy dark blond Eyes: Warm green His Look: On the field, jersey with the top buttons undone, wearing perfectly-smudged eyeblack. Off the field, ready to step into the kitchen in jeans and old t-shirts, a rag tossed over his shoulder Perfect Match: The “black cat” astrophysicist-in-training in need of a place to stay for the summer… without the side of feelings, thanks| Hachette UK
Name: Cooper Callahan Sport: Hockey Body Type: Broad shoulders, trim waist, all muscle Hair: Tousled dark brown—and don’t forget the beard Eyes: Deep blue His Look: On the ice, a beast in his gear, with a sweater just begging to be torn off. Off the ice, a backwards baseball cap, casual clothes, and a roguish grin Perfect Match: The off-limits coach’s daughter in need of spice coaching—and an appetite for adventure in and out of the bedroom rivaled only by his| Hachette UK
Name: James Callahan Sport: American Football Body Type: Tall and built, with an excellent throwing arm Hair: Dark brown and thick Eyes: Ocean blue His Look: On the football field, tight pants, tighter jersey, ready to command the team as quarterback. Off the football field, classic jeans and t-shirts, and a photo-ready smile Perfect Match: The determined photographer who isn’t looking for love… but a fake dating arrangement will do| Hachette UK
The Indian summer had to come to an end at some time, and the penultimate round of Championship fixtures were marred by poor weather, which made it difficult for teams to achieve conclusive results. At The Oval, title-chasing Surrey chose to field first against bottom side Northamptonshire. Karun Nair hit 150 to help the visitors up to an impressive total of 357, adding 114 for the eighth wicket with Tom Taylor, who made his eighth fifty (66). Twenty-year-old Tom Lawes finally dismissed Nair ...| Hachette UK
With title-chasing Surrey and Essex both without a fixture, attention focused instead on the relegation battle in Division One, with the bottom three all in action. At Edgbaston, Warwickshire chose to field first and Northamptonshire’s overseas recruit Karun Nair delivered the runs he’d been brought in for, top scoring with 78 on his Championship debut. But his side could manage only a relatively modest total of 250, because Oliver Hannon-Dalby took a career-best seven for 46. With shorte...| Hachette UK
Surrey took another big step towards retaining their hold on the Championship pennant after a crushing victory over Warwickshire inside three days at The Oval. Put in to bat, they were grateful to Ben Foakes, who top-scored with 125 to help his team up to 396 all out; it was his third century of the season. Meanwhile, Ed Barnard took five for 66. In reply, the visitors, who were joined by West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite (16), were dismissed for just 161, with fellow West Indian Kemar Roa...| Hachette UK
After the frustrations of Old Trafford, the two sides headed south to The Oval for the final Test of a truly compelling series, with Australia having retained the Ashes but knowing that a win or a draw would give them their first series victory in England since 2001. Despite Jimmy Anderson’s very modest return this series, he was retained in an unchanged side. Australia decided to bring in Todd Murphy to give them a spin option, meaning that Cameron Green lost out to Mitchell Marsh for the ...| Hachette UK
Title contenders Essex wrapped up their victory over Hampshire at Southampton inside three days after they put the hosts in to bat. Jamie Porter did all the damage, taking five for 37 as the home side was rattled out for 120. Essex’s reply of 169 meant they had a solid lead in a low-scoring match, but when Porter worked his magic a second time, taking five for 46 to give him match figures of ten for 83, to bowl out Hampshire for 131, it was pretty much game over. Chasing 83, Essex lost four...| Hachette UK
The two sides crossed the Pennines, knowing that the destination of the Ashes was still up for grabs. Australia made two changes, with Cameron Green returning after a hamstring problem for spinner Todd Murphy (Mitchell Marsh’s century at Headingley ensured he had to keep his place); in the other change, Josh Hazlewood came back for Scott Boland. For England, Jimmy Anderson returned to the side for Ollie Robinson. There was a general sense, after a rather disappointing series, that this migh...| Hachette UK
In the London derby at Lord’s, Surrey were put in to bat and Jamie Smith hit 138 to set the visitors on their way to a total of 433. Tom Helm finished with career-best figures of six for 110, but it’s been Middlesex’s batting that has been their problem this summer, and so it proved again as they were all out for 238 in reply. Following on, a career-best 46 not out from Ethan Bamber pushed his side past an innings defeat, but a target of 78 runs was achieved for the loss of two wickets ...| Hachette UK
After all the drama of Edgbaston, the two sides moved down to Lord’s gearing up for the next instalment of the Ashes. Australia made just one change to their line-up, Mitchell Starc coming in for Scott Boland, who had disappointed in the first Test. England’s dilemmas were increased by the injury to Moeen Ali’s spinning finger, and he hadn’t recovered sufficiently to be picked. Given how few wickets England spinners have taken at Lord’s recently, it was no surprise when Rehan Ahmed,...| Hachette UK
After their defeat against Lancashire, Surrey looked to get back to winning ways against Nottinghamshire at The Oval. Batting first, they made 355, with Jordan Clark top-scoring (107). Lyndon James was the main threat, taking a career-best six for 74, while Tom Moores took six catches behind the stumps. For Nottinghamshire, Kiwi Test star Will Young made his debut for the county, and became the 13th player to make a century (145) for them in his maiden game. He helped the visitors up to 399 i...| Hachette UK
There was a surprise outcome at The Oval as runaway league leaders Surrey were pegged back by Lancashire, who recorded their second win in succession. The hosts chose to field first and will have been satisfied with their work to dismiss the away side for 274, with Jordan Clark and Sean Abbott both taking four wickets. In reply, Surrey relied on a mammoth tenth-wicket partnership of 130 between Abbott, whose 87 not out was his highest score for the county, and Daniel Worrall, who made a caree...| Hachette UK
Cummins Grit Sees Australia Home in Edgbaston Thriller Rarely can the Ashes have been contested between two sides in such good form, with Australia recently crowned world champions and England having won 11 of their previous 13 Tests. There was a huge sense of anticipation before the game started, and not just at a packed Edgbaston. For both teams the main selection question was over their pace line-up. Australia needed to decide who would accompany their skipper Pat Cummins between Scott ...| Hachette UK
501 Up as Surrey Go for Double Top The Spitfire Ground in Canterbury hosted one of the most remarkable matches in its long history this week. Kent chose to bat first but stumbled to 41 for five before Jordan Cox led a fightback with a fine innings of 133, adding 100 for the ninth wicket with Wes Agar (whose 51 was his highest score for the county), to help his side up to a respectable 301 all out. It proved more than enough for Surrey, who crumbled to 145 in reply. When the hosts posted 34...| Hachette UK
Top Tips for Ultimate Barbecuing Success Here are some simple techniques that will help you take charge of the fire versus the fire taking charge of you. 1. Don’t start with a cold, dirty grate. A barbecue needs at least 15 minutes to get the grate hot enough to sear food properly. Preheat every time and always give the hot grate a thorough once-over with a stiff-bristle brush before adding food. A hot, clean grate will brown food better, with less chance of sticking. 2. Season lik...| Hachette UK
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A book of treasures. A wealth of secrets. The Keepsake is a thrilling dual-time novel, with a fascinating, complex woman at its heart, wealth of twists, turns and secrets, and an absolute book club treat, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Rachel Rhys and Hannah Richell. Saturday: Pot-au-feu for luncheon. Father willed away inheritance. Betrayed by Edward. 1832. The morning after her father’s funeral, Prudence Merryfield wakes to the liberating thought that this is the first day of her new...| Hachette UK
Surrey moved 25 points clear at the top after a ten-wicket win over neighbours Kent at The Oval inside three days. The away side was asked to bat first and they relied on an unbeaten 77 from Joey Evison and a Kent-best 43 from Michael Hogan to see them up to 278 all out. It was Surrey’s lower order that gave them a first-innings lead, with Sean Abbott making 78, his highest score for Surrey, and Gus Atkinson hitting 55 not out to take them to 362 all out. For Kent, Dhaka-born Arafat Bhuiyan...| Hachette UK
THEY SAY IT’S A THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND . . . HATE AT FIRST SIGHT. Kate hates feeling out of control. Her incessant need to overprepare has always served her well. Yet nothing could have prepared her for today. Not only is she being evicted from her flat . . . by her best friend, but now her boss has announced cost-cutting measures that will put her job in jeopardy. She may not love the company she works for, but she’s worked too hard for too long to just give up. So she’s ready to...| Hachette UK
12g powdered gelatine 5 tablespoons warm water 150ml elderflower cordial 350ml cold water a few elderflowers or other edible flowers Serves 4 Sprinkle the gelatine over the warm water in a small saucepan. Stir well to dissolve. If the gelatine has not completely dissolved after a couple of minutes, then put over a low heat, stirring until the gelatine completely dissolves. Do not allow to boil. Leave to cool until no hotter than lukewarm. [caption id="attachment_23206764" align="...| Hachette UK
If I were to make myself lunch for a day of travelling, I can’t think of anything I’d rather make than one of these pies. Crisp flaky pastry is generously filled with sausage, fennel, tomato and grated mozzarella. It’s the love child of a pizza and a sausage roll. - Ed Kimber, author of Small Batch Bakes 1 batch Flaky Pastry Flour, for dusting 200g grated mozzarella cheese 1 large egg, beaten FOR THE FILLING 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tab...| Hachette UK
MAKES 8 100g pistachio nuts, finely chopped 400g soft goats’ cheese finely grated zest of 2 large unwaxed oranges 2 heaped teaspoons dried oregano 3 sheets of filo pastry 50g unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing 1 tablespoon nigella seeds clear honey, for drizzling (optional) freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 220C (200C fan), Gas Mark 7. Grease an 8-hole muffin tin with melted butter. Put the pistachios and goats’ cheese into a large bowl. Add the orange zest,...| Hachette UK
'Super crispy on the outside and with a soft, sweet and spicy onion filling inside, these samosas are sold in Chennai on carts both large and small, beautifully displayed as a samosa mountain decorated with fresh chillies.' - Chetna Makan, author of Chai, Chaat and Chutney 1 tablespoon sunflower oil, plus extra for deep-frying 4 onions, finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 1 small green chilli, finely chopped 12 sheets of filo pastry 1 egg, beaten extra small green chi...| Hachette UK
We are thrilled to reveal the roar-somely shiny, dragon-tastic 20th anniversary edition of How to Train Your Dragon! This very special deluxe hardback not only features the original story but lots of exclusive bonus content, including a brand-new short story How to Train Your Hogfly. The ideal gift for existing fans or those coming fresh to the series. This one hits bookshops on the 8th June and can be pre-ordered now here.| Hachette UK
Lancashire Rue Rew’s Fine Form Nottinghamshire cruised to victory by an innings inside three days at Northampton after they chose to field first. Ricardo Vasconcelos (62) provided lone resistance as the hosts were bowled out for 158, with Brett Hutton taking five for 37 (his third five-wicket haul of the summer). Joe Clarke (76) made the top score of the match, as Nottinghamshire replied with 255. James Sales took a career-best four for 24, while Vasconcelos picked up four catches. The h...| Hachette UK
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Hampshire were well and truly outplayed at the Ageas Bowl by Warwickshire, who won by an innings and 84 runs. The hosts chose to bat first and relied on skipper James Vince’s unbeaten 75 to see them up to 229. The away side responded by making 410 for eight declared, with half-centuries from four players, Ed Barnard top-scoring with 95, his highest score since joining the county. Hampshire’s batting was ripped to shreds by Chris Rushworth, who took seven for 38 to finish with match figure...| Hachette UK
'A stylish conclusion to a good lunch in the garden, this dish requires a little time in the kitchen. Several components can be made in advance and stored. Alternatively, simplify things by only making the cheesecake. Or, even easier, serve the poached peaches with their poaching syrup and your favourite ice cream.' – John Williams, author of The Ritz Cookbook You will need sugar thermometer | 6 x 8cm (3& 1/4 inch) ring moulds 3cm (1 & 1/4inches) deep 2 nonstick silicone baking mats ice...| Hachette UK
'A first course that unites some of my favourite ingredients of spring. Seagulls’ eggs – the most flavoursome eggs in the world – are a little gamey and with a slight taste of the sea. As a nation, we should sing about them. Here, they are served hot, with soft, runny yolks. As for English asparagus, there’s nothing quite like it. Do you peel the spears or don’t you? I like to remove the top layer of skin as I find this gives a cleaner taste and improved texture. I cook them swiftly...| Hachette UK
[caption id="attachment_23104528" align="alignleft" width="189"] Empress Matilda[/caption] When I began to write Empress Matilda’s story I wondered if anybody even knew who this twelfth century princess was. Most have heard of the conflicts between Cromwell and Charles I or that between King Harold and William the Conqueror, but how many, if asked, would be able to tell you about Matilda and the Civil War that raged through England during the mid-twelfth century. Why would I write a nove...| Hachette UK
Murtagh Still a Lethal Weapon There were only two matches in the First Division and both were completed inside three days. At Edgbaston, Surrey chose to field and were handsomely rewarded as Warwickshire tumbled to 150 all out. Jamie Smith made the highest score of the match, 88, to guide Surrey up to 281 in reply. That lead of 131 proved too much, as the home side fell away again, all out for 141, with Kemar Roach taking five for 34. A target of 11 was achieved for the loss of one wicket,...| Hachette UK
Unique Price Offers Joy for Fans The weather once again had an impact on the third round of County Championship fixtures as the summer resolutely refuses to put in much of an appearance, but despite this there were some real highlights –especially from some stars of the future, as the competition continues to develop some excellent young cricketers. At Taunton, Lancashire chose to field first and soon had Somerset in trouble, before a fifth-wicket partnership of 244 between skipper To...| Hachette UK
Pope Blesses The Oval With Two Fine Innings Hampshire chose to bat first at The Oval and made a moderate score of 254, with Ben Brown top-scoring with 95, while Tom Lawes took four for 58. The main surprise in Surrey’s reply was when Ollie Pope was dismissed for 91, as this is a ground where the centuries usually flow for him. Sean Abbott’s quick-fire 52 not out was his highest score for the county and saw Surrey up to a reply of 270. For the second match in a row, Mohammad Abbas finis...| Hachette UK
Leicestershire Snatch Rare Win at Headingley Having finished the 2022 season at Old Trafford, champions Surrey made an immediate return to Manchester at the start of 2023, with the county captains having assessed the two sides as the joint favourites to win the pennant in the new campaign. New home captain Keaton Jennings chose to field first, but the visitors made 442, with Cameron Steel hitting 141 not out, his best score for Surrey. Lancashire’s reply of 291 left them fighting to save...| Hachette UK
'You can trade in the mozzarella for burrata here, if it takes your fancy! You can also roast the greens if you like. I love them blanched because the result is so fresh and tastes like springtime, but it’s just as delicious with them charred.' - Elena Silcock, author of Salads Are More Than Leaves 300g (10& 1/2oz) asparagus spears 300g (10 & 1/2oz) sugar snap peas 200g (7oz) frozen peas 2 courgettes 30g (1oz) soft herbs – I used a mixture of flat leaf parsley, tarragon and dill 3 125g...| Hachette UK
'This dish requires your wok to be smoking hot. I would recommend leaving it on a high heat for at least 30–60 seconds before starting this stir-fry. Get that extractor fan on high, open all your windows and put away any laundry hanging in the kitchen – unless you want your clothes, too, to have a smoky finish.' - Jeremy Pang, author of School of Wok 300g (101/2oz) rib-eye steak, cut into large dice 150g (51/2oz) heritage baby tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved 100g (31/2oz) watercres...| Hachette UK
In May 1799, Austen wrote to her sister, Cassandra, ‘Our journey yesterday went off exceedingly well, nothing occurred to alarm or delay us . . . At Devizes we had comfortable rooms and a good dinner, to which we sat down about five; amongst other things we had asparagus and a lobster, which made me wish for you, and some cheesecakes, on which the children made so delightful a supper as to endear the town of Devizes to them for a long time.’Austen is good at painting pictures of domestic ...| Hachette UK
Inspired by the resilient spirit of Anna Makievska and The Bakehouse, Kyiv, who have continued to bake day and night throughout the conflict, Knead Peace is a unique collection of beautiful bakes in support of Ukraine. With recipes donated by esteemed bakeries from across the globe, £2.50 from the sale of each print copy of Knead Peace sold in the UK is donated to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal of the Disasters Emergency Committee. This recipe was donated by Anne Sofie Kuhr Brase...| Hachette UK
Well, here you go – my GF pancakes that I literally live on five days a week. They are so good, and fluffy too! The demand for these bad boys has been crazy. Pair them with my crispy bacon and maple syrup! - Megan McKenna, author of Can You Make that Gluten Free? MAKES 12 450 g (1 lb) gluten-free self-raising flour 2 eggs 300 ml (10 fl oz) semi-skimmed milk olive oil, for frying Put your flour, eggs and milk into a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Place 1 tablespoon olive oil ...| Hachette UK
"Believe me when I tell you this sauce is so silky that it glistens… rich, creamy and a little bit naughty with the voddy." - Caught Snackin' PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES DIFFICULTY: EASY SERVES: 4 VEGGIE INGREDIENTS 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, very finely chopped 2 red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped 250 ml (9 fl oz) double cream 250 ml (9 fl oz) tomato passata 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) spaghetti 900 ml (32 fl oz) water 60 g (2¼ oz) fine...| Hachette UK
"My first Clover Club highlighted the potential for flavour within the structure of a cocktail. We still have our founding steps of 50ml of spirit, 25ml of sour, 25ml of texture and 15ml of sweet. We also have a 15ml float of dry vermouth, a highly aromatized liquid more commonly found with gin in a Martini. Now imagine the flavour profile and experience of a Martini as a 3-D shape, a compressed concertina. Imagine stretching out the Martini concertina. Imagine that each peak and trough is on...| Hachette UK
"I love texture in chocolate, especially crunch, so these are a winner every time and perfect if you fancy a mix of crunch, melt and spice. The spices here are the ones I love best, but they’re just a guide, so if you don’t like cinnamon but love ginger, simply make a swap. The same goes for any of the spices." - Paul A. Young, author of The Joy of Chocolate Makes 25 kisses 200g (7oz) your homemade chocolate (page 59) 100g (3 1/2oz) roasted cocoa nibs 50g (11/2oz) demerara sugar 1 teas...| Hachette UK
An earthy, smoky stew that takes its flavour inspiration from the classic Hungarian dish of goulash, this is easy to prepare, involving not much more than throwing all the ingredients together and letting your cooker do most of the work. SERVES 4 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, finely chopped 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped 1 celery stick, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon caraway seeds 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 625 g (11/4 lb) beetroot, peeled and cut into 2.5 c...| Hachette UK
I love Sichuan-style Fish Fragrant Aubergines, which is a spicy, pungent and salty dish, but I always feel it’s missing a nutty sesame flavour. The addition of peanut butter and tahini takes this dish to another level – the perfect comfort dish. Serve with wheat flour noodles or steamed jasmine rice. - Ching He Huang, author of Stir Crazy Serves 2 kcal 192 carbs 18.2g protein 4g fat 11.8g 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil, plus 1 teaspoon 300g (10 oz) purple auber...| Hachette UK
