Christmas

Mix with the best this Christmas

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Vermouths, bitters, fruit liqueurs – retro mixers are just the thing for a festive cocktail

The Christmas taste test challenge: the chef v the critic

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Ravinder Bhogal and Jay Rayner eat their way through the supermarkets’ mince pies, cheese, chocolates and more. Whose verdict do you trust?

How to Show Loved Ones You Care This Christmas (From a Distance)

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    It is clear that this Christmas will not be a typical festive period due to the pandemic, but there are still ways to enjoy the holidays. Now more than ever, you will want to show your loved ones that you care about them but this is obviously challenging when there are so many … Read more

Piaget and Mandarin Oriental are spreading festive joy with a six-metre golden Christmas tree

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    Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai has collaborated with esteemed Swiss jeweller, Piaget, to design a one-of-a- kind centerpiece Christmas tree for this year’s festive celebrations. Piaget Christmas Tree at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira brings a touch of what Piaget is all about. Mandarin Oriental Jumeria, Dubai is partnering with Piaget on their 2020 Christmas tree.This … Read more

‘Butter makes anything taste amazing’: why Michelin-starred chefs dollop it on

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You’ll be hard pressed to find a professional cook who doesn’t swear by butter – lashings of it make so many dishes, from roast veg to banana bread, better