You may be shocked to learn that I don’t read every single book for my book club meetings and it’s usually because I’m reading other things. I need at least half an hour of quiet reading every morning ...

This hearty pea and ham soup ... You could put the soup through a blender before you put the ham back in, but personally I don't think it's necessary. If it's a little thick for your liking ...

Stir the soup well with a wooden spoon, crushing all the peas to make a thick purée ... be bold with the seasoning to get the classic pea soup flavour. Freeze leftovers in portions in sealed ...