Laura Silverman

2 weeks ago | ediblehudsonvalley.com | Laura Silverman

When spring hits, many of us itch for a reset—whether that means decluttering our homes, eating healthier or revamping our self-care routine. Well think of kitchari as your spring reset for your gut. Meaning “mixture”, kitchari is a classic Ayurvedic dish that has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to improve gut health. Some people even partake in a kitchari cleanse, where they eat this comforting stew full of warm spices for up to a week to improve their digestion.

2 weeks ago | inpublishing.co.uk | Laura Silverman

In June 2015, The Sunday Times sent their chief foreign correspondent, Christina Lamb, to Calais. The Jungle, the refugee and immigrant camp, was at its peak. French port workers were on strike, causing a tailback of trucks. Migrants were sliding into the back of the vehicles, hoping to slip across the Channel. Lamb spent a night with them. In the morning, her editor called. There had been a beheading in the south of France. He wanted her in Lyon.

1 month ago | discoverbritain.com | Laura Silverman

In 2001, just before William, Prince of Wales, started at the University of St Andrews, his father dropped into his halls-to-be. Bouncing up and down on William’s bed, Charles said: “Ah, not too cushy, not too soft… We must make sure he doesn’t have too soft a night.” It was at St Andrews, on the east coast of Scotland, that William was to meet Kate, the future Princess of Wales. The university was founded in 1413 and is the oldest in Scotland, and the third oldest in the English-speaking world.

Nov 27, 2024 | discoverbritain.com | Laura Silverman

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Nov 23, 2024 | countryliving.com | Laura Silverman

With its Roman ruins, half-timbered Tudor-style shops and repurposed art deco cinema, the county town of Chester, just north of the England-Wales border, offers an unapologetic mishmash of culture and commerce. Go for a wander, immerse yourself in a museum – don’t miss the Grosvenor, which tells the history of the city – then launch yourself into your Christmas shopping. Below is our guide on everything to see, do and eat as well as where to stay...