Little pleasures
The festive period is the perfect time for having friends over for drinks and a light bite to eat. more
Co-op puds beat Harrods in taste survey
Supermarket Christmas puddings have beaten alternatives from two of London's most famous stores in a taste test published today. more
Sherry Trifle
This delicious sweet comes from Marguerite Patten's Century of British Cooking (published by Grub Street, priced £25). more
Just desserts for Christmas
Along with sprouts, Christmas pudding is so entrenched in our festive cuisine that, even at the end of an enormous dinner, we feel almost duty bound to eat it. more
Fizzy drinks at the touch of a button
If you know someone who loves flavoured, fizzy drinks, then SodaStream's Fizz-On-Line could be the perfect Christmas present. more
Festive wine and fizz
It's the time of year when the alcohol flows freely and we splash out on wine and fizz to get us in the party spirit. more
Champagne uncorked
Whether it is a celebratory toast, a sophisticated ingredient for a cocktail or simply something classic to quaff in a bar, champagne is the indisputable queen of all alcoholic drinks. more