Out of adversity comes creativity. Food writer Chloe Scott-Moncrieff reckons enforced time inside is an opportunity to try something new in the kitchen. She’s put together five hassle-free dishes to get you started…

Like DIY tasks and changing banks, proper shoe cleaning is one of those jobs you never quite got round to – until now. We asked the experts at Atlantic Folk how they do it. From the differences between leather and suede to the best products for stain removal, here’s everything you need to know.

It’s all very well being told to change out of your pyjamas, set up a designated work area or turn off your social media, but staying positive and productive when working from home can pose a real challenge. If this is the reality for you in the coming weeks, here's what to bear in mind...

Cardigan is a small Welsh town of 4,000. For over three decades, a factory that employed 400 locals produced 35,000 pairs of jeans a week. Then one day the factory closed. In 2012, David and Clare Hieatt started Hiut Denim and got the town making jeans again. Here, David talks us through those early days and explains why every brand needs a great story…

At some point, weddings will become the events you have to plan your summers around and someone – a brother or a best mate – will ask you to be their best man. That means he’s counting on you to be the star turn at the reception. Maybe this is happening for you this year; maybe it’ll be next year. Either way, bank these timeless tips for delivering a speech that honours the happy couple while entertaining the crowd.

From boosting concentration to streamlining your finances, save time and get your digital life organised with these must-download apps…

Some are relatively recent openings; others have long and proud histories behind them. But all of these London restaurants are committed to helping the kebab retake its rightful place as the main event of your evening, not a greasy 1am afterthought. From the authentic Turkish institutions of Green Lanes to the avant-garde experimenters in the centre of town, this is our pick of the city’s finest kebab houses.

The best wine clubs pair the convenience of home delivery to the discernment of a sommelier. With access to every corner of the wine world, they can source emerging, rare and classic bottles at keen prices. Their burgeoning popularity makes for an increasingly crowded market, so SLMan asked Joe Fattorini – presenter of Amazon Prime’s The Wine Show – for his pick of the crop…

If you grew up in the 80s, you'll remember the Nescafe ad. Home-brewed coffee has come a long way since then. For anyone who hasn’t kept up with the latest advancements in pods, capsules, grinders and bean-to-cup, SLMan spoke to coffee pro Chris Whitelaw to help you pinpoint the hardware that best suits your homelife.

A new generation of high-quality producers has sparked a rum renaissance. The spirit that was once only seen with a kitsch umbrella in somewhere tacky is now being enjoyed neat – by grown-ups. SLMan tracked down an expert from each of rum’s three main categories to find out where you should be going to try these revolutionary new spirits and what you should be ordering.

From 1999 to 2005, Johnny Nelson was cruiserweight champion of the world. No man has ever held that title for longer. Today, Johnny is a Sky Sports boxing pundit and, at 53, has just launched an online fitness programme for men of all ages. We caught up with him just as he was looking forward to this weekend’s big Tyson Fury fight...

Chef, restaurateur and food writer Adam Byatt is out to prove cooking lamb can be simple. The proprietor of Clapham’s Michelin-starred Trinity restaurant has created three easy-to-follow recipes that will impress your date, impress your mates or just satisfy your craving for a kebab.