25 OCTOBER 1986, page 50

Brandy, Especially Cognac

BRANDY for heroes, said Dr Johnson, but nowadays people might substitute han- govers. While more neutral spirits such as vodka and gin (or more neutral forms of these spirits —......

Home Life

Universal aunties ' Alice Thomas Ellis W hile I was in Egypt I was offered a dish with the words 'If you're Welsh you're going to enjoy this.' This' was a glutinous green soup......