Illustration by Observer Design.Illustration by Observer Design.The ObserverAlien lifeThe continuing lack of transparency about UFOs in the US is causing concern not only about the existence of aliens but about the psychological fallout of uncovering a conspiracy
If you thought that we were about to finally get the truth about UFOs, think again. At the end of last year, a US government bill that would have mandated the controlled release of all classified documents and artefacts relating to UFOs was significantly watered down at the last minute so that it would get through Congress. Read More...
James Wong on gardensGardening adviceAlliums which we know as garden plants are prized ingredients in other parts of the world. Here’s why…
It’s officially bulb-planting season again, but for a greedy gardener like me there is often a tense trade-off between what space I dedicate to ornamentals and what I leave for edibles in my tiny urban patch. Fortunately, there is one genus of bulbs that can combine the best of both worlds, giving you dazzling colour and a tasty treat at the same time come spring. Read More...
White chocolate gingerbread cookies. Photograph: Patricia NivenWhite chocolate gingerbread cookies. Photograph: Patricia NivenObserver Food Monthly's 20 best recipesChristmas food and drinkA hint of ginger gives these biscuits a Christmassy flavour
The 20 best Christmas biscuit recipes – in full I love a gooey chocolate chip cookie, and during the winter months adding a gentle touch of gingerbread spices makes these cookies the perfect thing to bake. The perfect snack, in fact, to sit with in front of a fire with a good book and a gingerbread latte. Read More...