Season’s Feastings: This 8kg mega Panettone can be served and shared with 100 guests

In preparation for the upcoming festive season, Selfridges unveiled its biggest panettone yet – an 8kg centrepiece that can be served and shared with 100 guests. This Really Big Panettone serves 100 guests and raises money for Centrepoint this Christmas. All proceeds from the Selfridges Selection Really Big Panettone will go to Selfridges’ Christmas charity … Read more

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