1. City Woman- A detox of the spirit

Muslims across Reading will today celebrate Eid ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.

2. The ultimate in rural relaxation

Whatley Manor was built in the decadent 1920s on 12 acres of England’s finest rolling countryside. STUART WHITE visited the Cotswold hotel for a night of absolute indulgence.

3. Now’s the time to pull on the wellies – and garden

Last Monday saw the vernal equinox and from now until the spring our nights will be longer than the days.

4. Eat you way out of the credit crunch

You can’t escape the credit crunch – it’s even invaded British Food Fortnight, which started last Saturday and runs until Sunday, October 5.

This year the promoters are giving topical advice on how to eat British and save money during the credit crunch.

5. Rosé taste test

Rosé is no longer a memory of the excessive 70s when glamrock ruled before punk invaded.

Sales of this very palatable wine continue to soar to the point where one in six bottles of wine bought in the summer is rosé.

6. Eating out with children

Eating out in a restaurant should be much more than a treat for children, it should be an education.

And it is not talking about taking them to a chain restaurant where children’s menus offer chicken nuggets, chips frozen pizza and limitless pop.

7. Focus on you

8. Andrew’s swansong has only just begun

New chefs at long established restaurants have a tough job. They have to deal with a new kitchen, unfamiliar staff and a public who demand the same high standards they have come to expect.

The Swan at Streatley was no exception.

9. Nothing grizzly about this Bear

10. Go ethical

We all have at least one ‘organic’ pal... you know, the GM-free, Fairtrade-only types who unless you’re exceptionally savvy, you may offer a gift that clashes with their ethics.