Holly Berckelman is allergic to routine and despises waking up early, but was determined to implement some semblance of order to her mornings. So she turned to Chat GPT to get things running smoothly.

Oxford Street has welcomed a new Italian joint, serving up plant-based versions of seasoned classics. From the group behind Bootleg Sandwiches, Bootleg Italian deals in punchy flavours and a totally vegan menu. While Paddington certainly isn’t lacking in Italian fare, Bootleg has arrived with a point to prove.

Tomatoes have never been a moving force in my life. Far from a showstopper, they've always occupied a steady, stagehand-like presence: a necessary evil on a margherita pizza or thoughtlessly plonked atop a green salad. They say "eat the rainbow" and tomatoes are the first cab off the rank - a crimson pop of acid to balance out the fattiness of yellow cheese - the ingredient I'd much rather be eating.

Originally published on backyardopera.com, September 5 2018