Cancer is one of those awful diseases that seem to scare the entire human race. It affects men, women and children alike and can stealthily creep up on its victim who, blissfully unaware of the initial strike, can live with it for months before feeling any ill effects.

Sunday was hot … very hot! Far too hot for a roast, so I had a look through my food cupboard, fridge and freezer to see what I could find which would be light but filling, tasty, effortless and perfect for supper.

I love cooking, but I can’t be doing with all that weighing out and spending hours slaving over a hot cooker so this really fitted the bill.

Around the world crumpets are known to be very much a British Institution. It seems that, throughout history, toasted crumpets have been served in the drawing room with afternoon tea in front of a roaring log fire.