Editors' picks
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Nigel Slater's herring recipes
Salty and bright, the versatile herring can be eaten in dozens of ways. But these two dishes play to all its strengths
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Our new Cook special
10 best soup recipes: From chestnut and chorizo to Thai beetroot, here are some surprising soups from a range of kitchen pros -
Help, I don't want kids
A young woman feels under pressure about whether to have children or not. Mariella Frostrup tells her to ignore the ticking clock and take her time -
Happy birthday, Diet Coke
Report: Who would have guessed that a cloyingly sweet, mass-produced, calorie-free drink would become the most stylish drink in the world? -
What friends are really for
Comment: What does a grown-up look like? We won't learn that from lecturers or inspiring Olympians or long-dead authors – but from someone closer to home
