Here’s a quick way to peel peppers: place in the microwave and cook on high for a couple of minutes until the skin comes loose (timing depends on your microwave’s power).

Next time you have a bulky parcel to send in the post, instead of shelling out a few pounds for a large padded envelope, use leftover bubble wrap and enclose everything in a bog-standard black refuse bag, then seal well with parcel tape. All set to go!