2 h. ago Waitrose makes major changes to popular Christmas food this year

Waitrose has announced significant changes to some of its most popular Christmas food offerings this year, aiming to bring shoppers even better value and more festive variety.

Politics

6 h. ago 'I tried 1 Christmas market item and threw it away immediately'

Christmas markets are renowned for being fun places to eat, drink and be merry, and one of the most popular Christmassy food items is sold there but when Danielle Kate Wroe tried it, she wasn't pleased

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6 h. ago Start your Christmas food prep NOW! You can save time on the big day by cooking and freezing your veg, spuds and even gravy with these fail

The Batch Lady Suzanne Mulholland shares her fail-safe short cuts for a stress-free Christmas, from how to prepare and freeze all the festive veg, to the delicious gravy you can make in November.

Society

30 h. ago Best food Christmas gift hampers to send to friends and family

MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares her picks for foodie hampers and gifts to send to friends this Christmas

Society

31 h. ago Aldi issues urgent 'health risk' warning over chocolate snack and warns 'do not eat'

Customers have been issued a warning from Aldi over one of the supermarket's popular Christmas food snacks, and have been told not to eat it over health fears

Events

35 h. ago Meera Sodha’s recipe for Christmas aubergine and rice timbale | Meera Sodha recipes

A stunning but simple festive vegetarian centrepiece for the whole table to enjoyLast year I wrote about how I lost my food fandango, got it back, and now simplify matters, especially in the kitchen. This means I no longer do feasts with lots of elements, even at Christmas, but I still adore a showstopper, especially one that the whole table, irrespective of dietary requirements, can enjoy together. This year’s offering is such a centrepiece, an aubergine timbale (timbale means drum) packed to the gunnels with vegetables, rice, nuts, fruit, spices and, should you wish it (you should), one of the finest cheeses to come out of Normandy: Boursin. Continue reading...

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35 h. ago 'I tried the Christmas menu at Morrisons café and had one regret'

Morrisons Cafe has a festive selection of sandwiches and sweet treats on offer this Christmas, so we went to try it

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39 h. ago Wales' Christmas city that blows away Bath or Birmingham for festive shopping, food and drink

Still looking for the perfect place for a Christmas shopping break or daytrip? We have the perfect destination

Economics

46 h. ago Four easy and savvy tips to keep costs down this Christmas and avoid overspending

WE spend on average £800 extra around Christmas – but while costs feel endless, there are ways to keep control. A few simple steps can ward off a financial hangover in January. Here are a few ideas . . . STICK TO A SHOPPING LIST: MoneySuperMarket reckons we spend more than £350 on food and drink at Christmas....

Economics

54 h. ago I've found the ‘most underrated Christmas market’ in London with next level food

I've found the ‘most underrated Christmas market’ in London with next level food  The Sun

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59 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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64 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

2 d. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. 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

Politics

3 d. 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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3 d. 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

3 d. 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

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

It comes with a Bovril and brandy gravy

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3 d. 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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