Turning water into wine: how did simple H2O become a luxury commodity?

From crystal infusions to water sommeliers and even bottling the frequency of rainbows, the top end of town has well and truly cashed in on the world’s most vital resource

‘A hidden gem!’: Readers on their top video games of 2018

From Red Dead Redemption 2 and God of War to indie titles some may have missed, here are the games you thought end of year list-worthy

The best thing I ate in 2018

Tacos in Philadelphia, doughnuts in Cleethorpes, grilled lamb in Istanbul – cooks and writers including Prue Leith, Nathan Outlaw and Clare Smyth pick their culinary highlights

Pot of gold: how the beauty industry fell for cannabis

CBD oil is cropping up in an increasing number of high-end creams, oils and even mascaras – but not all derivatives of the plant are created equally

From waiting lists to unboxing: the bizarre world of beauty Advent calendars

Forget chocolate – this year brands including Nars, Glossybox and Mac are counting down to Christmas with cosmetics. But are they really worth the (often hefty) pricetag?

The Royal Treatment: 9 Ways to Treat Your Dog Like a Queen

9 Ways to Give Your Dog the Royal Treatment If your furry little friend is your entire world, doesn’t he or she deserve to be treated like a king or queen? Even if you’re on a limited budget, you can find a few ways to treat your pet as if it perpetually sits in the … Read more