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There are many types of pasta in Italian cuisine, and each one has an ideal sauce to partner it. According to Guido Pedrelli, founder of Nonna Box, the right pasta can make a good sauce extra special, while the wrong one can ruin the potential of a dish. Here, he provides an insight into the most popular pairings...

Generic algorithm-based playlists no longer pushing you to new heights? DJ Stace has been building clubbers into energetic frenzies for years. SLMan asked him to apply his human touch to a couple of exclusive new playlists. These two will help you shave time off your next 5k and add reps to your weights sessions – or at least make them a bit more fun…

Nothing you can do at home will quite match the thrill of a trip to the cinema, but the latest tech means you can get close. With the nation’s movie palaces still closed and new movies going straight onto streaming services, it’s a good time to review your home set-up. SLMan asked Neil White of specialist retailer Richer Sounds for his home-cinema dos and don’ts – and we’ve also rounded up the best gear out there right now.

Once a refuge for dads who just wanted to be left alone with their wind-up radios, sheds today can be so much more. With lots of people wanting to make the most of whatever garden space they have right now, Mark Burton of Tiny House Cabins explains how and why a shed could be the best thing you buy next…

Online searches for sex toys have soared 72% since the start of lockdown. The latest tech and some cool new brands are making today’s offerings more desirable than ever. SLMan caught up with Julia Margo, co-founder of the Hot Octopuss store, to find out why and how you should introduce sex toys in the bedroom…

Now that small, socially distanced gatherings are allowed in private spaces, BBQs are being fired up across the country. Everyone knows homemade burgers will always beat shop-bought patties, so SLMan asked some of the nation’s top butchers and meat pros for their tips on making your own. From which meat to use, to how to shape, cook and top your patties, here’s everything you need to know…

Here at SLMan, it’s our mission to educate, entertain and inspire our readers on topics from style and grooming to all things food, home and entertainment related. But in light of the devastating death of George Floyd, we felt it necessary to curate a list of ways we can help. Whether this issue affects you directly or not, we firmly believe education is the best route to racial equality and we all have a part to play. Here’s what you can do, today.

We’re now allowed to host socially distanced groups of up to six in private outdoor spaces, which makes it a good time to get yours in order. Covering gardens to balconies, three experts gave SLMan their tips and quick wins for making the most out of your outdoor space…

Jenson Button might have moved to LA, but he’s just teamed up with Duke + Dexter on an all-British shoe collaboration. Speaking exclusively to SLMan, the ex-Formula 1 champion reflects on the world’s most dangerous motor race, Rolex Daytonas and Canadian tuxedos…

You’re not alone if you’re feeling a bit of cooking fatigue. In the nick of time, several top restaurants have switched from running full dinner services to creating finish-at-home meal kits and menus, all of which require minimal prep once delivered. From beef pies sourced in Sussex to pasta dishes made by Angela Hartnett, here are 12 places to order a quick-win dinner.

From Gordon Ramsay making fish and chips in ten minutes to Jason Atherton tackling a turbot, the nation’s finest chefs are using social media to show at-home cooks how to raise their game. Here are nine of Instagram’s best food-and-drink tutorials…

If you’ve been furloughed or had a pay cut, chances are you’re one of the many facing a tough time as a result of the pandemic. With that in mind, SLMan asked the experts for their professional advice on looking after yourself financially. Here’s what they said…