Interview with Michel Roux
Michel Roux has a deep respect for the classical foundations of French cooking, and took over the reins at Le Gavroche in 1993. Michel’s BBC series, Michel Roux’s Service, saw him on a mission to train eight young people who hadn't considered food and drink service as a career, to become front-of-house superstars. Q. You were trained by a master patissier in Paris – Hellegouarche – and expert charcutiers in France. How did this change the way  you cooked? He was my first boss, so he shaped my work ethic. He taught me to lead by example.  ...

Subject Focus: Life and Soul of the Pilates
With celebrity followers from Pippa Middleton to Hugh Grant, and the NHS adopting them to cure back pain, pilates are becoming increasingly popular. Here are the top ten things to think about when choosing a pilates class:   1. Group classes or individual private pilates lessons? Obviously, the latter comes with a larger price tag, but can be beneficial if you feel you need more time and attention. Group sessions on the other hand can provide an opportunity to socialise as well as get fit.   2. Instructor. Mary Clarke-Mills from Pilates4Life has been...