The first snowdrop of the season brings hope of spring

Poet and artist Frieda Hughes finds reasons for hope (and a way out of the cold season) as she eats fish and chips by the sea – and sneakily avoids a deadline...

How many glass freezer containers that you can bake in

Does a woman need? I wonder, as I peel off many, many labels,

Softening the glue on the Rayburn and shredding fingernails.