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A taste of Viva's new cookbook

One hundred of our favourite recipes put together for you to enjoy by Viva's food editor Amanda Laird.

Exquisite ballgowns revive romance of dressing up

Viva looks at the romance - and the relevance - of the fantasy ball gown.

Apple of your eye (+recipes)

There's more than one way to be tempted by this delicious and versatile fruit.

Review: 7 Siri Taste of Sri Lanka, Sandringham

This Sri Lankan restaurant provides a rich experience at a very modest price.

More than just a love for Pottys

Furniture designer Tim Ord shares some of the things that inspire and make him happy.

Recipe: Stewed apples with red onions, grilled pork chops and sage butter

Recipe: Fried apple doughnuts with vanilla mascarpone

Recipe: Steamed apple brioche pudding with calvados anglaise

British Vogue editor melts ice queen stereotype

Warm and approachable, Alexandra Shulman is the antithesis of a hard-boiled fashion queen. Elizabeth Day visits the long-serving British <i>Vogue</i> editor to talk about panic attacks, her first novel, and why she'd hate to be a young woman today.

Recipe: Roasted parsnip and spinach soup

Prada: Breaking the rules of beauty

As a new exhibition in New York pays tribute to her work, Miuccia Prada's exploration of sweetness is among the standout collections of the season.

'The sexy chef' visits New Zealand

Indonesian celebrity chef Farah Quinn is one of the people helping to spread the good word about New Zealand.

New fashion label looks at the circle of life

Designer Mary-Ellen Prendergast, now the proud owner of her own label, shares some of her inspirations and favourite things with Viva.

Salud to Spain: The new conquistadors of wine

A fleet of new Spanish wines and grapes is making its way to our shores.

Big Fat Gypsy Weddings dress creator tells tales

The woman behind the over-the-top wedding dresses on hit TV show Big Fat Gypsy Wedding keeps her own style sparkle-free.

What it means to be in the Mum Club

How do you survive the first year of new motherhood? The support of a great group of friends helps. Viva talks to five stylish women about the ups and downs of modern motherhood.

Daughter's love fuels hunt for 'mother' brooches

Nicky Donoghue's beautiful collection of brooches serves as a constant reminder of her mum.

Shared foodie moments with Mum

Secrets shared when you are too small to reach the kitchen bench can last a lifetime.