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For ME Awareness Day, I really wanted to share something I recently saw in an ME/CFS support group that really put into words what so many of us struggle to explain every single day. The original writer kindly said it could be shared, and I immediately knew it was something that deserved to reach more people who suffer from this debilitating chronic illness.
The professionals who tend to produce the best work are usually the ones who have thought carefully about the conditions under which they do it. That’s true whether the work in question involves creative and intellectual output that benefits from the right environment and the right kind of social infrastructure, or highly technical manufacturing and processing operations that demand precision at a level where the choice of method has direct and measurable consequences for quality and performance.
It doesn’t get much simpler (or more nostalgic) than chocolate rice Krispie nests at Easter. These no-bake treats are perfect for making with kids, whipping up last-minute, or just enjoying with a cup of tea while the mini eggs mysteriously disappear. With just a handful of ingredients and barely any effort, they’re a staple Easter recipe for a reason.
If you’re hosting Easter lunch and don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is eating chocolate in the garden, a dessert trifle is always a good idea. It’s easy, make-ahead, feeds a crowd and looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes.
There’s a particular kind of evening that Londoners know well. You’ve booked the show months in advance, you’re genuinely looking forward to it, and then comes the question of where to eat beforehand. It sounds simple until you’re standing in Soho at half past five, slightly hungry, slightly rushed, and staring at a street full of restaurants without a reservation.