The best Christmas ports

Smooth, rich and full of festive fruit, now is the time to enjoy a good port

Add sparkle to your glass this Christmas

From rosé prosecco to rhubarb bellini, a selection of delicious bubbles to lift the spirits

Get in the Christmas spirits (and pre-mix cocktails)

The key trend at the close of 2020 is for proper ready-made cocktails conjured up by your favourite bars

Mix with the best this Christmas

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

The Christmas taste test challenge: the chef v the critic

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

Fendi’s magic touch: the woman behind the world’s most famous handbag

Artisans from every corner of Italy are putting their spin on Fendi’s iconic Baguette bag. Its designer, Silvia Venturini Fendi, explains why