If you’re looking for a bit of indulgence give this classic tarte au chocolat recipe a go. Super crispy sweet shortcrust pastry married with a rich and decadent chocolate ganache is simple but hard to beat.

t’s been such a mild winter that our feathered friends haven’t been very busy on bird feeders in the garden. Nevertheless, we’d love to know what you’ve spotted. Anything unusual – this last week in particular perhaps? The combination of spring migration and colder, wetter weather always increases the likelihood of something exciting dropping by. And what about their table manners?