The 20 best gadgets of 2019
From a brilliant e-bike to a robot unicorn and a table lamp that doubles as a wireless speaker… the year’s top devices
Life and style
Christmas gift ideas for food lovers 2019
From stocking fillers to hampers, great Christmas presents for foodies, selected by Observer Food Monthly
The 50 best wines for Christmas 2019
High street bargains, best value buys – and reds, whites and fizz to splash out on, chosen for Observer Food Monthly
Christmas taste test: the best party food and booze
From champagne and smoked salmon to paté and negronis – ranked by Fred Sirieix
Christmas taste test: cheese and chocolate
Potted stilton, salted caramels and festive boxes of chocs – it wouldn’t be Christmas without them. Andi Oliver rates the classics