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Simply the best
Not all of us can cater for Christmas from scratch at home, so whether you plan to buy a few sides, a cake or pud or even get everything in, we’ve found the tastiest and best-value buys
Cheers! Low or no alcohol on test
The next big thing in the drinks market is low or no-alcohol spirits.
Protected: Supplements for the party season
Christmas - the season of celebration, family and overindulgence. A recipe for burnout and emotional overload?
Welcome your guests in style this Christmas
It is so easy to create a classic, festive outdoor display with a beautiful pair of standard holly trees. Adorned with ruby-red berries and stunning, shiny leaves, the trees stand proud on either side of your front door to welcome and usher your guests in from the cold
Peak time
Spanning the border between the Austrian states of Vorarlberg and Tirol, the Arlberg region is famed for its extremely productive snow clouds and is home to one of the country's best ski resorts, Lech-Zürs
Tried and Tested – Diet delivery food
In the run-up to Christmas, it can pay huge dividends to watch your weight now so you don’t pile on the pounds over the weeks to come.
Behind the scenes – Making history
The open-air spectacular Kynren, located in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, sweeps through two millennia of history on a weekly basis. ELLA BUCHAN speaks to the cast and crew who make the magic happen
It’s time for brilliant bare-roots!
In the wonderful world of gardening, we often refer to the ‘bare root season’ – that wonderful window of opportunity when we can plant bare root items straight into the soil!
Tried and Tested – Chilli Sauces
With sales of hot sauce soaring in the UK, many independent companies are looking to create something a little different with taste, not just heat. So how do they stack up against the big brands? We put some to the test.
Tried and Tested – Waterproofers
Reducing waste is also about looking after things in order to make them last. Waterproofing products can add to and renew the water-repellency of a jacket or tent, or protect your sofa or curtains, this prolonging their life.
Tried and Tested – Sports Shoes
Whether you're running long distances or heading out for a quick jog, wearing the correct shoes for your feet, gait and the terrain is paramount. We tried out some of the many different types of footwear out there
American road trip
Forget Florida, New York or Las Vegas... There’s a new US experience to be had in and around the Midwest that appeals to foodies, families and popular culture addicts alike. DEBBIE ATTEWELL gets behind the wheel to go exploring
