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Say Cheese...to some surprising wine matches It’s the time of year for Port and cheese, but although this classic mix can be wonderful, it is not the case for all the cheeses on your festive table. Lu...

Making sure you're prepared for the whole gang this Christmas By Angela Mount The Big Day is rapidly approaching, and, in the seasonal rush to complete the endless shopping list for food and presents,...

Now that I’ve started to feel a little bit Christmassy, I’ve decided to mark the beginning of December and the build up to Christmas by looking at the perfect mulled wine recipe. I often wonder what...

Top pick for bubbly | Taittinger Comtes de Champagne was  £130 now £99 It’s always about this time of year that I start planning ahead for the weeks leading up to Christmas and New Year.  Calendars ge...

Wine of the night | Bogle Petite Sirah California 2012 This recipe is definitely one to try for bonfire night, but needs preparing the day before, so planning ahead is necessary.  A great meal for a f...

Whether you’re new to the wine world, an enthusiast, or an expert in the field, it will always be an interesting and enjoyable experience to meet a producer and discover the story behind the wines you...

Wine of the night | Howard Park Great Southern Riesling, 2011 Fancy dress may not be your thing, and trick-or-treaters might make you want to stay inside with the music on full volume in an attempt to...

By Angela Mount Roast Beef is arguably the national dish of England with the sumptuous, succulent piece of meat served up at patriotic celebrations all over the country.  It graces our tables through...

I’ve been noticing a growth in the health food industry lately, with new ingredients popping up left right and centre, and alternative options to the treats we’d normally get a slap on the wrist for,...

Hemsley & Hemsley: Cottage pie with cauliflower mash You’ve got to love a dish like cottage pie at this time of year, with the familiar and memory inducing aromas of beef and rosemary making th...