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There are some dishes that just feel like a hug in a bowl, and this is one of them. I still remember the first time I made it, after seeing it from Jamie Oliver, and it’s been a favourite in our kitchen ever since… especially yours. It’s my go-to when we want something cosy but don’t want to spend hours cooking. The gnocchi turns soft and pillowy, the squash melts into the creamiest sauce, and then there’s that little sprinkle of crushed amaretti on top... sweet, crunchy, and somehow completely perfect. I love that this is one of your favourites. I hope one day, when you make it in your own kitchen, it brings you the same comfort and warmth it’s always brought to ours and that with every bite, it reminds you of me. Ingredients: 300–350g prepared butternut squash, peeled and diced 3 tbsp water 3 tbsp double cream Freshly grated nutmeg (just a pinch) Salt & black pepper 1 tsp olive oil (plus 1 tsp extra for the rocket) 15g butter 1 small onion, finely diced 1 garlic clove, crushed ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; a time when pink ribbons appear everywhere, stories are shared, and so many of us are reminded of the people we know and love who have been touched by this disease. But as we raise awareness, maybe it’s also time to rethink the words we use. So much of the language around breast cancer, and cancer in general, sounds like a war: fight , battle , survivor , warrior . But did any of us really sign up for a fight? When I was diagnosed, I didn’t feel like a hero putting on armor. I felt scared, confused, and exhausted. From the moment I heard the word cancer , people called me brave and told me to keep fighting . But what choice did I really have? I showed up for the appointments. I sat through the treatments. I took the pills, endured the side effects, went to bed tired and woke up tired… not because I’m a fighter, but because I wanted to keep living. And what about the people we’ve lost? We say they “lost their battle with breast cancer.” But they...