Christmas Food
Christmas Food
The five best hampers for an indulgent season in 2024
Looking for a perfect gift for that special someone? Our round up of UK Christmas hampers, from Fortnum & Mason to Snowdonia Cheese, will help you find something that's sure to be appreciated.
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John Lewis' Spirit of Christmas Christmas hamper: Is it worth buying?
A very popular and traditional hamper from John Lewis, tried and tested by us
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The best Snowdonia Cheese hamper for 2024: reviewing the Luxury Cheese & Wine Hamper
Taking a deep dive into our top Christmas hamper pick of the season
Shopping
The Fortnum's Classic Christmas Hamper: is it worth buying?
We tried and tested this delicious, bestselling festive hamper from Fortnum & Mason
Decoration
9 best cheese hampers to splurge on this Christmas
From wine and cheese baskets to well curated gift boxes, we've rounded up the very best cheese hampers to buy in 2024
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Chef Sally Clarke offers her tips for panic-free Christmas cooking
Expert advice from the chef patron of Clarke’s Restaurant, whose recipes for a Christmas feast with roast goose, are on in the December issue
Travel
A brief history of our favourite Christmas foods
In an extract from The Christmas Book, Sam Bilton explores the stories behind popular British festive fare – from mince pies to Turkey – and looks at different traditions enjoyed across the world
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A glutton's guide to Christmas food you can order
Get Christmas feasts covered with these platters, cheeseboards and desserts to order in. Don't forget the turkey either!
Decoration
How to pull Christmas out of the bag, even if you've done nothing until now
Fiona McKenzie-Johnston enlightens the holiday procrastinators and plan-averse among us as to how to pull together a last-minute Christmas… and who knows, it may just be your best one yet
Decoration
The easiest dinner party you'll ever host: seven cold plates to serve this Christmas
The easiest way to make Christmas hosting a breeze? Serve dishes that you can make in advance
Decoration
22 wines to pair with Christmas dinner this year
From champagne and nibbles to cheese and Sauternes, here are the wines to pair with Christmas dinner, whatever's on the menu
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Classic Christmas dinner ideas and recipes to add to your list
Cooking a Christmas dinner needs a lot of planning and prep work, so we've collated all the recipes you need in one handy hub to do the hard work for you
Recipes
Christmas side dishes: all our best recipes
From zhuzhed-up brussels sprouts to perfect potatoes, Christmas dinner would be pretty plain without all the trimmings
Travel
The loveliest festive traditions from around the world to extend the holiday season
Some of the loveliest traditions to know about – and potentially put into practice - from around the world, from Swiss Advent windows to Scandinavian St Lucia's Day
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Travel
A wine expert's alternative wines for Christmas
Thom Bradley has compiled a list of his favourite bottles to mix up your standard winter bottles and suggested Christmas dinner pairings too
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The best Fortnum & Mason hampers to gift this Christmas
Who wouldn't thrill with excitement upon receiving a Fortnum & Mason hamper at Christmas?
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Our favourite vintage Christmas recipes from Nigella Lawson
These Christmas recipes by Nigella Lawson are marvellous to watch, even if you don't want to cook them
Recipes
Christmas cocktails for seasonal sipping
From martini's to manhattans, 10 alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails for every festive occasion.
Recipes
Four ways to do festive hot chocolate
Elevate the humble hot choc with flavours such as peanut butter, vanilla espresso, spiced amaretto and coconut white chocolate
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Skye McAlpine's tips for an efficient Christmas Day menu
Cooking and hosting Christmas dinner can be stressful so follow chef Skye McAlpine's rules for keeping things on track and easy