Food educator, cookery writer, TV presenter, internet sensation and champion of South African food and culture Mogau Seshoene has always been a foodie. It was when she set out to teach a soon-to-be-married friend to cook, to help her navigate the pressures and expectations on a ‘makoti’ (daughter-in-law), that her passion became her profession. She started her website The Lazy Makoti, aimed at the can’t-cook, must-cook generation, to make her classes more widely available. Her wide reach and popularity grew from there.

Eminent food writer, broadcaster, and chronicler of culinary culture, Jenny Linford is the author of countless cookery books, and a diverse cluster of critically acclaimed food books—such as The Missing Ingredient (Penguin 2019); her highly readable examination of the role of time in food. In 2025 she has books upcoming for The National Trust, Kew Gardens and The British Museum.

From iconic tofu dishes—such as delectable Sichuan dish Mapo Tofu—Jenny takes us through a highly tempting roll call of classics and many of her favourites. Whether you are tempted by Hot-and-Sour Soup, or Cold Tofu with Ginger and Spring Onions look no further for tempting tofu know how. Find Jenny’s article here.

Explore our collection of Easy Edible Gifts for your Valentine to find something that won’t stress, but will impress. How about some Dark Chocolate Bark with Rose Petals, Pistachios & Walnuts, or bake these Financiers with Strawberry. Or if you want to make a major impression, this Double Chocolate Valentine cake will surely have them swooning.