Northcote at Home: ‘Am I a fan? Yes’ – restaurant review
Christmas comes early with two gloriously indulgent gourmet boxes sent from Lancashire
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Books for wine lovers
There’s only one thing better than tasting wine and that’s reading about it. Here are a few book recommendations alongside suggested tipples to drink while you read
The best Christmas ports
Smooth, rich and full of festive fruit, now is the time to enjoy a good port
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