Each and Every Day

We take a moment to appreciate the connections that got us through what was a tough year for many. The Big Issue editor Amy Hetherington shares how much community means to our vendors – and how much they mean to their communities.

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Donna Hay’s Christmas Pudding

My grandmother, a central figure in my childhood, loved to bake. Looking back, I can see that she was the one who inspired me to cook. Now, every year, for dessert on Christmas Day I make my grandmother’s Christmas pudding.

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Reel to Real

Wrung out on Netflix? TikTocked out? Head over to the National Film and Sound Archive’s site and delight in their weird and wonderful Home Movies collection – you might even get some hairdo inspiration…

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Slow Fashion

In the face of sweatshop disasters and environmental calamity, sustainable fashion is becoming more and more important. But as Clare Press demonstrates, slowing things down doesn’t mean you can’t have fun.

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Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani by Adam D’Sylva

I grew up in a truly multicultural family. With an Italian mum and an Indian dad, I had the best of both worlds. As a child, I remember watching my mum cook different types of pasta as it was our family’s favourite dish. Weekdays were busy days of the week, so pasta and other Italian…

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