I am delighted that Young country diary (5 June) is to be a regular feature. It is encouraging that there are places like Deen City Farm where young people can learn about animal husbandry. Marion PopeBournemouthRe kitchen gadgets (10 kitchen gadgets you really don’t need – from garlic presses to spiralizers, 8 June), it’s been years since I disposed of the ice-cream, yoghurt and bread makers, coffee grinders and food processors. Useless for honey, but a fabulous aid for teething (sans honey). Wendy CollinsBatley, West YorkshireSi Toft’s recipe for focaccia (G2, 8 June) is worth the price of the paper alone.

Source: The Guardian June 09, 2021 16:18 UTC