10 h. ago 'I tried Christmas chocolate biscuits from Aldi, M&S, Tesco and Morrisons — 1 is 'incredibly bland'

Two scored just 1 out of 5

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12 h. ago Bloating and a slow gut made my life misery for 17 years, says HOLLY BROOKE. The surprising way I finally managed to beat it can save you agony at this time of year

I get it, everybody's excited about Christmas. Between the turkey, the chocolate and cheese and the constant flow of alcohol, it's a time for indulgence.

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12 h. ago From a showstopping pavlova to a £7 sherry: what top chefs bring to Christmas dinner

Looking for a great supermarket champagne? Need an easy recipe to take to a party? Or just some really good cheese Yotam Ottolenghi, Giorgio Locatelli, Ixta Belfrage and others reveal the best snacks, drinks and desserts to make and buy for the big dayChristmas is a time of overwhelming choice, especially when it comes to food. So, to help you navigate the festive feasting, we asked 16 top chefs and cooks to tell us what they buy or make to give to the people brave enough to invite them over.Reassuringly, it turns out that even the most decorated chefs love a Ferrero Rocher, a nice glass of sherry, a good mince pie and a decent cheeseboard at this time of year. And everyone is attached to their own traditions, whether that’s the apple tart Matthew Ryle’s family loves in place of Christmas pudding, the hot chocolate-and marshmallow kit Yotam Ottolenghi’s kids can never resist, or Sabrina Ghayour’s favourite truffle-infused cheddar. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Budget supermarket flogs Christmas chocolate that's 'cheaper and better than Cadbury'

Many people are probably looking to stock up on Christmas chocolate at the moment, and they may want to head to a budget supermarket. Apparently, it's selling chocolate that's "cheaper and better than Cadbury"

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15 h. ago I tried Christmas chocolate biscuits from Aldi, M&S, Tesco and Morrisons — two scored 1 out of 5

'Just incredibly bland'

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35 h. ago Amazon launches second major discount on 2.4kg box of 'favourite' Christmas chocolates

Shoppers said they were 'still surprised' by how many mini Celebrations were packed inside

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36 h. ago Amazon's best chocolate share box deals to help you stock up for Christmas season

The retail giant has slashed the prices on big bags, boxes, and tubs of festive favourites like Quality Street, Lindor, Ferrero Rocher, and more.

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37 h. ago Amazon reduces price of 'massive' 2.4kg Celebrations crate for a second time

People could get the bumper box in time for Christmas with hundreds of classic chocolates

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41 h. ago Shoppers snapping up heavily reduced 2.4kg boxes of Celebrations chocolates in time for Christmas

"Now this is what I call a box of chocolates"

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43 h. ago A Chocolate Orange has doubled in price – and got smaller. Why?

From Quality Street to Toblerone to the Terry’s classic, festive treats are becoming more of a luxury – and it’s not just down to the price of cocoa You’re right – it is smaller. The Terry’s Chocolate Orange on shop shelves this Christmas weighs 12g less than it did this time last year. That’s a decrease in size of 8% – not as big a cut as when the product lost 10% of its mass in 2016, but a further whittling away of a favourite Christmas treat.Prices have been going up too, although it’s been a series of increases. Figures from market researchers Assosia show that across the big four supermarkets, the full price of a cChocolate oOrange has increased from £1.24 in December 2022 to about £2.25 today – a rise of 81%. If you factor in the size reduction, you’re actually paying 96% more. Continue reading...

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59 h. ago Creme brulee and chocolate bundt cake: Nicola Lamb’s Christmas crowdpleasers – recipes

Make ahead and impress your guests with crunchy-topped hazelnut creme brulees and a centrepiece chocolate fondant bundt cakeEven though our to-do lists are longer and our homes busier than ever, there’s something about Christmas that gives us the extra chutzpah to bake. And not just any baking, but baking for a crowd. So, with this in mind, here are two crowdpleasing recipes – a rich hazelnut “Nutcracker” creme brulee and a resplendent chocolate fondant bundt cake – with a few make-ahead and shortcut secrets to give you a head start.Nicola Lamb is a pastry chef and author of the weekly Kitchen Projects newsletter and Sift, published by Ebury Press at £30. To order a copy for £27, go to guardianbookshop.com Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Amazon Celebrations deal sees 2.4kg chocolate box reduced again ahead of Christmas

The box includes everyone's favourite mini chocolate bars including Mars, Twix, Snickers and Galaxy, delivered in time for Christmas

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61 h. ago The Christmas treats which have risen in price by as much as 70%

Researchers have identified which shops have increased prices the most since last Christmas

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65 h. ago The rising cost of Christmas: How festive treats from turkey to chocolate have soared by up to 70%

The Lindt Lindor milk chocolate truffles treat box (37g) at Asda rose by 72 per cent from £1.15 last year to £1.98 this year, according to consumer group Which?.

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66 h. ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s pistachio and cherry meringue cake recipe | The sweet spot

Have a very chewy yuletide with this sumptuously layered meringue smasher that pumps pavlova up a levelI’m switching up my usual Christmas pavlova this year for a slightly different but equally delicious meringue-based dessert. Discs of pistachio meringue are baked until crisp, then layered with pistachio cream and cherry compote. The meringue softens a little under the cream as it sits, giving it a pleasingly chewy, cake-like texture. A very good option if you’re after a Christmas dessert without chocolate, alcohol or dried fruit. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Exactly how much more expensive your favourite Christmas chocolates have become

Research reveals festive food price hikes and the supermarkets with the lowest - and highest - increases since last Christmas

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3 d. ago Christmas dinner shock as turkey prices jump £15 and chocolates rocket 70%

FAMILIES hoping for a sweet Christmas are facing a bitter pill as the price of festive chocolates has skyrocketed by more than 70%. A shocking new report has revealed that while inflation is cooling elsewhere, the cost of festive treats and traditional turkey dinners is still gobbling up cash. Consumer champion Which? tracked the prices...

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3 d. ago M&S reduces 'the best' £25 chocolate gift hamper to £10 in Christmas deal stack

Shoppers can get £24 worth of chocolate for under £10 with this pre-Christmas deal

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3 d. ago Christmas chocolate tubs compared as Quality Street, Roses, Celebrations shrinkflation hits

Prices of popular Christmas chocolate tubs including Quality Street, Celebrations, Roses and Heroes have surged up to 95% since 2021 while sizes have shrunk by up to 23%, according to new analysis

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3 d. ago Urgent warning over trendy Dubai chocolate ahead of Christmas over fears it could kill

The delectable treat, which found fame on social media late last year, typically contains a mix of pistachio, tahini and crispy shredded filo pastry known as 'angel hair'.

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