If variety is the spice of life, then feta is the cheese – at least in this week's recipes! Feta is a brined curd cheese that's traditionally made in Greece. It's an aged crumbly cheese, commonly produced in blocks and has a slightly grainy texture.

We all have friends that deserve a special "thank you." I must admit, as I write this, I'm thinking about wedding party hosts that need reciprocating, but a thank you party for any reason is a good thing. Wouldn't it be fun to host a small party for the people who celebrate with you when you're happy and lift you up when you're down – just to say "thank you?"