2 h. ago Benjamina Ebuehi’s coffee caramel and rum choux tower Christmas showstopper – recipe

Make all the individual elements ahead of time, then, on the day, as if by magic, you can conjure up this amazing tower of choux buns and smother it in boozy chocolate sauceChristmas is the perfect time for something a bit more extravagant and theatrical. And a very good way to achieve this is to bring a tower of puffy choux buns to the table and pour over a jugful of boozy chocolate sauce and coffee caramel while everyone looks on in awe. To help avoid any stress on the day, most of the elements can be made ahead: the chocolate sauce and caramel can be gently reheated before pouring, while the choux shells can be baked the day before and crisped up in the oven for 10 minutes before filling. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago The Christmas foods of your childhood that don't exist anymore: These sweet and savoury treats from the last 50 years will provoke extremely nostalgic cravings

if you pride yourself on serving your guests paella bites and bao buns decorated with snowman hats, what they may really be yearning for is a party hedgehog and a plate of vol au vents.

Society

13 h. ago Rats are 'targeting' Christmas food and drink being stored in garages and sheds

As we hurtle towards Crimbo and temperatures plummet, many folk are tempted to hoard treats outside as fridges and kitchen cupboards rapidly fill up.

Events

15 h. ago New waterside Christmas markets coming to Greater Manchester with street food and festive shopping

Running from 26 November to 13 December, it is transforming Salford Quays into a cosy seasonal hub for residents, workers and visitors

Economics

16 h. ago Christmas dinner 'being ditched by millions of Brits' in favour of quicker alternative

A new study has shown a quarter of Brits could ditch the traditional Christmas dinner this year for a takeaway

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16 h. ago I tried McDonald's new Grinch Christmas menu but 1 item has a big problem

McDonald's new festive Grinch menu includes gherkin-flavoured fries, a sweet and festive pie, and more in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the hit film, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and one item is proving divisive

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18 h. ago 'If my family want to eat on Christmas Day, it'll cost £20 each'

Whitney has said her bumped-up festive price will be 'worth every penny'

Economics

20 h. ago 'I tried new McDonald's Grinch Christmas menu but there was 1 problem'

McDonald's has released a range of new Grinch-themed sweet and savoury products in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the festive favourite film, How The Grinch Stole Christmas

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22 h. ago 'I know what it is to go hungry — now I deliver food to others in need'

Sainsbury’s donates £500K to our campaign taking total raised to £1.9M

Society

22 h. ago It’s that time of year again, Christmas Dinner in a Cup is back

It comes with a Bovril and brandy gravy

Politics

29 h. ago I've discovered the perfect Christmas cocktail that's better than mulled wine

If you think mulled wine is vile, this warming Cuban Winter cocktail made with rum, cinnamon syrup and fruit juices could be the perfect festive alternative

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40 h. ago I tested 20 Christmas sandwiches from Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S, Morrisons and more

My Christmas feast included a beef wellington sarnie, some festive duck and a ‘double dunk' turkey treat

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41 h. ago I tried 20 Christmas sandwiches from UK supermarkets — the best was a tie

UK supermarkets have rolled out tasty sandwiches reminiscent of Christmas dinner. I set out to find which options are worth trying

Politics

41 h. ago The rural Scottish Christmas market in Fife that is a hidden gem foodie haven

It will feature local makers, festive food and drink, live music and more.

Events

42 h. ago Top chefs reveal what they eat on Boxing Day – and its not just leftovers

Rick Stein and James Martin on what they’ll be eating on December 26

Politics

43 h. ago What to drink at Christmas: Douglas Blyde's festive guide to the very best buys

Good times by the bottle, according to Douglas Blyde

Politics

43 h. ago Christmas market traders are forced to push their prices up to make a profit due to the eye

It's that time of year again, when UK cities are packed with stalls selling Christmas wares, from mulled wine to crafty gifts. But how much do vendors have to pay for their stalls?

Economics

47 h. ago 'I tried Nando's Christmas items and 1 thing looked disgusting but was so tasty'

Nando's has brought out three festive offerings as part of their menu until January 5, and foodies have been raving about them, so Danielle Kate Wroe had to try them for herself...

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64 h. ago Brits try Northern Ireland's Christmas chip for first time and have 1 thing to say

Northern Ireland has been enjoying a Christmas chip for a month as the festive season kicks off, and now some Brits are trying the famous dish for the first time

Politics

65 h. ago Five of the weirdest Christmas specials put to the test, from mince pie wraps to Yorkshire pudding pizza

Fancy a Yorkshire pudding Christmas dinner pizza? Unfortunately, it’s entirely possible this year, report Josh Barrie and David Ellis

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