Ask the Past: Cures for indigestion

With Thanksgiving and then the Christmas party season coming up, I quite often find myself eating too much and then sitting up all night afterwards with a sore stomach regretting it. Can you recommend anything for indigestion so I can overeat without fear?

Ask the Past: changing doctors

My GP, who was a fantastic doctor, retired a couple of months ago, and her patients have been shared out among the other doctors in the medical centre. I had to go to the doctor last week, and I really don't like the new one, so I want

Ask the Past: cough syrups

I had a virus a few weeks ago, and I'm over the sickness, but the cough is still hanging around. I don't really like the kinds of cough syrups you get from the chemist, but I'd like to have something to settle the cough. Can you recommend anything?

Ask the Past: Firework display

I love fireworks displays, but I always find the boxes of fireworks that you can buy around Guy Fawkes kind of underwhelming. What's the best way to make the most of fireworks at home?

Ask the Past: Cost of living

Every time I go to the supermarket at the moment, I am filled with a simmering rage about the cost of food. I've had a look for recipe ideas, but there are only so many times I can stand to eat lentil bolognese. Can you suggest any other cheap recipes?

Ask the Past: Elections

This election is really stressing me out. What can I do to take my mind off it?

Ask the Past: floral arrangement

I was talking with friends about some of the weird shit our parents used to do, and I suddenly remembered that my dad sent me a bunch of flowers when I got my first period. Can you shed any light on any of this?

Ask the Past: American visitors

My six year old's new best friend is a kid who has recently moved here from New York. He wants to invite their whole family round for lunch, and he's said all the food needs to be American.

Ask the Past: Uber Eats

I'm having my partner's family round for dinner, and I am planning to get Uber Eats for the main course and make a few appetisers. What can you suggest that's easy but spectacular for a small dinner party?

Ask the Past: Insomnia

It's been really warm at night lately, and I've been finding it hard to get to sleep. I have tried all the usual insomnia remedies, but nothing is working.