The OFM 50: what we love about the world of food in 2016

From Heston Blumenthal’s sweet shop to the policeman turned pie-maker, here (in no particular order) are 50 of Observer Food Monthly’s favourite things

200 items from Joan Rivers’s New York penthouse to go up for auction

The items for sale, which range from $500 to $200,000, include Cartier jewels, and a custom engraved Tiffany’s water bowl used by Rivers’s dog Spike

Easter eggs 2016: the best and worst – taste test

Our panel of tasters rate Easter chocolate, from budget supermarket buys to luxury brands. Which showstopper is worth splashing out on – and will kids go for Betty’s badger, Percy Pig or Egg Head?

Purr-Fection Feline Suites offered at the luxurious Wagington Singapore

From a cat’s eye view, the world is full of curiosity. Welcome to a cat’s/dog’s world, like no others. Singapore, a wealthy city with a lot of pet lovers, is now offering luxury suites for cats. Wagington, Singapore’s premier five-star dog hotel at Loewen Road, announced a 14-room extension which includes luxury accommodation for the furry feline friends … Read more

The new fragrances you need for the season. A scent journey into the art of the rose: Guerlain, Roja Dove, Acqua Di Parma, Nasomatto, Diptyque, Yves Saint Laurent

World’s top perfumers bring a refresh on our perfume wardrobe with new olfactory delights. Rose is clearly a prevailing theme for Spring 2016. Dolce & Gabbana Rosa Excelsa, Annick Goutal Rose PomPon, or Acqua Di Parma Rosa Nobile are all scent journeys into the art of the rose. Spring roses, Taif, Bulgarian, or Damask roses … Read more