Beauty assistant: Alice Robertson They keep nasties out and hydration in: ceramides have been a go-to skincare ingredient for years. And now they’re even cleverer Ceramides are not exactly a new ingredient in skincare; Elizabeth Arden was talking about their importance 30 years ago. But lately there has been a …...Read More

Kristen Griffith-Vanderyacht of the big flower fight judges some larger-than-life creations Forget TikTok dances and baking banana bread – flower arranging has become the biggest pastime of the year. And we’re not just talking about these crazy creations from hit TV series The Big Flower Fight, as Frankie Graddon discovers …...Read More

In the bin go David’s gluten-free flours, Gaviscon and tea bags The tweet that has most resonated with me during lockdown has been the following: ‘You know how you used to begin an email with, “Hi!”, and now it is Colin Firth as Mr Darcy, saying, “I trust you and …...Read More

If you’re unable to source wild strawberries, use local, commercially grown varieties or even raspberries These epitomise summer and, while they require a little time to prepare, make a fabulous finale for any smörgåsbord. If you’re unable to source wild strawberries, use local, commercially grown varieties or even raspberries. Serves …...Read More

This makes a terrific brunch or lunch dish at a smörgåsbord. Essentially a creamy potato gratin given a luxurious twist thanks to smoked salmon. Here, it is taken to another level with the addition of nutty, brown butter. The dill and fresh lemon help balance out the rich flavours. This …...Read More

This is a superb dish, one that easily scales up to feed a crowd Seafood is king during summertime in Scandinavia. People are not inclined to spend hours preparing and cooking elaborate dishes when it’s warm outside; after all, summers are so short in the region and everyone needs to …...Read More

The burgers can be refrigerated or frozen in advance if need be Although barbecuing wouldn’t be considered a traditional Scandinavian method for cooking cod, there is something irresistible about the fresh, vibrant flavours of lime, coriander and green chilli that sing of summer. The burgers can be refrigerated or frozen …...Read More

Emily Atack credits her lockdown weight-loss to not being able to go to the pub (but she 'can't wait' to get back in the boozer!)...Read More

This version is packed with flavour but, being made with greek yogurt and served on crispbread rather than toast, it has a lighter touch Named after the picturesque headland at the northerly tip of Jutland, a peninsula in Denmark between the North Sea and the Kattegat, skagen was often made …...Read More

An almond-rich marzipan – one with a 50 per cent almond content or more – gives the best flavour Enriched yeast buns (semlor) scented with cardamom are an essential part of Scandinavian baking. These are a crowd pleaser. An almond-rich marzipan – one with a 50 per cent almond content …...Read More