This year, The Pool is channeling...

This week, author, writer and cook Ella Risbridger is taking us through the dishes that sum up who she is and her attitude to food. Today, she talks about whiskey & rye blondies, and about how more than anything else, food should be delicious and joyful Midnight Chicken by Ella Risbridger is out 10th January 2019, published by Bloomsbury

This week, author, writer and cook Ella Risbridger is taking us through the dishes that sum up who she is and her attitude to food. Today, she talks about squash skillet pie and why cooking is for everyone, not just people with lots of time and money. Midnight Chicken by Ella Risbridger is out 10th January 2019, published by Bloomsbury

This week, author, writer and cook Ella Risbridger is taking us through the dishes that sum up who she is and her attitude to food. Today, she talks about uplifting chilli and lemon spaghetti, and how cooking helps with her mental health. Midnight Chicken by Ella Risbridger is out 10th January 2019, published by Bloomsbury

This week, author, writer and cook Ella Risbridger is taking us through the dishes that sum up who she is and her attitude to food. Today, she talks about imperfect pikelets and how her childhood shaped to her attitude to what food is. Midnight Chicken by Ella Risbridger is out 10th January 2019, published by Bloomsbury

This week, author, writer and cook Ella Risbridger is taking us through the dishes that sum up who she is and her attitude to food. Today, she talks about midnight chicken and how cooking helps her see the good in the world. Midnight Chicken by Ella Risbridger is out 10th January 2019, published by Bloomsbury

Next week, author, writer and cook Ella Risbridger is taking us through the dishes that sum up who she is and her attitude to food.

In search of inspiration for the year to come? Members of Team Pool (plus a few other familiar voices) share the women who's actions or attitudes they're looking to channel in 2019

Comedian, illustrator and writer Jessie Cave talks about five working mother dilemmas, from swapping favours with mum-friends to always, always being late. Jessie Cave is touring the UK in 2019 with Sunrise. Tickets: www.sohotheatre.com. Sunrise published by Nick Hern Books is available now at www.nickhernbooks.co.uk

Paloma Faith has learnt a lot about herself since becoming a mother. She talks frankly to us about her experiences in the first year of parenting and how's she's made it work for her. Photo credit: Scandebergs

With 57 million 13-17 year olds using Instagram worldwide in 2018, odds are yours is one of them. So The Pool spoke to Vickie Neave and daughter Liberty at a recent event about how to best equip teenagers with the tools to navigate social media safely. Photo Credit: Getty