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THE PART-TIME WORKER
Pinky Shairra, 39, is a part-time nanny. She lives with her two young children, Keane and Kayla, in east London.
FOOD BUDGET £50 a week
Before the hike in the cost of living, if we fancied sausage and eggs for breakfast, I'd pop out to get some. Now, I question if it's smart to cook at all. Instead of doing a food shop every week, I check if bills are due to come out of my bank account. If so, I feed myself and the kids with whatever I already have in the cupboards, fridge and freezer.
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'I make food that's multipurpose'
In our series on managing the rising cost of living, we asked you how you're adapting and for your tips on making the grocery shop go further
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Subtle flavours for sunny days
Enjoy the many May bank holidays with something dry, refreshing and fruity
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Kung Pao & Beyond by Susan Jung
Editor Keith Kendrick indulges his love of fried chicken with this celebration of the whole bird
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'THE WORLD'S BEST'
Sandwiched with meringue and cream, this light and airy Norwegian party cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser
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The power of growing your own
Growing veg offers more than sustenance for some, be it a means to connect with their country of birth, or a way to recreate flavours enjoyed overseas. Here I speak to growers - for businesses and at home - about why they got into it and what it means to grow your own
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Our school dinner meals go down a storm
A desire to pay it forward led Samantha Couzens to meeting her best friend Penny Hill, and the pair have been cooking together ever since
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Johnny Godden's fish & chips
The boss of Cornwall's Flying Fish Seafoods shares his favourite recipe, evoking memories of his childhood
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watercress
Rich in vitamins and minerals, this salad leaf also adds a fresh burst of peppery flavour to a variety of dishes
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let's eat more fish
Try this nutritious midweek main that's effortless to make and counts as two of your five-a-day
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veggie weekdays
Go meat-free Monday to Friday and enjoy more of your five-a-day with these cost-efficient recipes