Pick Me Up! 19-Aug-2021

Around eight years ago, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I was in my 40s, so it was a bit of a shock I have always known that fresh food is good for our health and wellbeing. Only, as I searched online, there was a lot of information about type 2 diabetes, but very little on type1. We all know the impact food has on our health and the issues bad eating can cause. So, in 2014, I set up The Olive Trust, which was all about inclusivity and bringing the community together. We already did a lot of work with food banks and community cafés, but during the lockdown, I knew I wanted to do something to help diabetes on the poverty line. Food banks are sadly a…

What a great idea! Who doesn’t love a picnic? Not only are they cottagecore perfection, but they’re great for getting outside. To give you the perfect picnic you deserve, Chunk of Devon have released a brand-new selection basket full of convenient snacks that you can pack up and go. Their Traditional Selection includes a mouth-watering range of meat pasties and sausage rolls. They also sell a veggie and vegan selection, too. And the best part? They are available now for delivery right to your door! • Prices start from £35. Find out more on: www.chunkofdevon.co.uk BOOK OF THE WEEK All of us are different, and we’re all special in our own way. That’s why London-based parents, Eve Horne and Lucy Telfer, have created a children’s book with the aim to embrace…

If your letter makes Star Letter of the week, you will receive some beautiful blooms from Flying Flowers. With over 30 years’ experience of helping celebrate life’s special moments and FREE delivery by post, a gorgeous bouquet by Flying Flowers is a lovely way to celebrate sharing smiles and happiness. See flyingflowers.co.uk for more details.…

DARK SECRETS Colouring in my book, it seemed like a normal childhood. From the outside, those memories are not unfamiliar to most. However, dig beneath the surface and much of my childhood was far from sweet. I was beaten and spent hours locked in a dark room, memorising Bible passages. My childhood was anything but ordinary. Why? I was raised in a cult. Born in Osaka, Japan, I was part of an organisation called the Children of God – later known as the Family International Commune. Founded in 1968 by preacher David Brandt Berg, we lived in groups of communes, also known as ‘colonies’, all over the word. And the group wasn’t prejudice to class or status. Actors Rose McGowan and Joaquin Phoenix were also born and raised with the…

ELEGANT TOUCH Ted Baker knows a thing or two about what it means to be immaculate, elegant, and best set to elevate an everyday occurrence. The new Fusion collection has arrived to turn your bathing routine into a beautiful ritual. Designed for the refined, this collection of gorgeous signature scents and luxurious bathing products carefully considers every detail with an unswerving focus on quality, premium packaging inspired by the fashion house’s latest collections, and expertly blended scents infused with the daring finesse. Prices start from £3.50, available exclusively from Boots. 1. Violet & Bergamot Inspired by free-flowing delicate florals and soft berries, for an unexpected twist on a classic, the print envelopes the covetable Ted Baker DNA that is teamed with blue metallic accents for a final contemporary touch. 2.…

Want a picture-perfect kitchen? With Kath & Kin’s organisation must-haves, you can achieve the kitchen of your dreams. Loved by Mrs Hinch and many of her showbiz pals, owner Kathryn Hall has put together her top tips for organising your space like an influencer this summer. www.kathandkin.com 1 Always store fresh, uncooked meat in the bottom of the fridge, preferably in a fridge storage tray. Storing at the bottom of the fridge prevents meat juice contaminating other items. Keep away from cooked meats to avoid the spread of bacteria. 2 Storing bananas in a fruit bowl at room temperature will help ripen the bananas They release gas which ripens the fruit around them, too. To avoid speeding up the ripening of other fruits, use a fruit bowl with a separate…