christmas

 Christmas hampers are the perfect DIY Christmas gift for family and friends. Read on to discover how to make them and the best Christmas hamper ideas.

It’s tough staying on top of your wellness over Christmas. So, read on if you want healthy Christmas tips to feel good over the festive season.

Indulge in the festive cheer with this enchanting Vegan Christmas Popcorn Bark! A harmonious blend of melted chocolate, crunchy popcorn, mixed nuts, and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes, it's a joyous medley of sweet and salty flavours. Share the holiday spirit by serving or gifting this merry treat - it’s perfect for spreading Christmas cheer!

Chef, restaurateur, writer and TV presenter Rick Stein is best known for his passion for fish. But here he shares his secret for his ideal fruit cake to take you beyond the whirl of Christmas.

Pistachios are native to the Middle East and are now grown in various regions around the world. Pistachios have a unique flavour and are popular both as a snack and as an ingredient in various culinary preparations and commonly used as a party snack however, they are packed with nutrients!

These thumbprint cookies are super easy to make, also with kids! They bring the divine flavours of homemade apple pie into snack size and are perfect to enjoy during the Christmas time.

The big finale for your festive family dinner! This vegan yule log will definitely attract all eyes around the table. Made with a vegan chocolate sponge cake with just a hint of espresso and a truly divine, smooth vegan chocolate ganache, the log is decorated with chocolate cream & dark chocolate bark to give it that stunning ‘log’ look! A true feast for chocolate lovers.

It’s time the humble, delicious, and healthy, nut selection made a comeback on our nibbles’ platters. There are no nuts that aren’t good for sharing and won’t be the perfect accompaniment to a celebratory tipple.

If you are looking to make your own gifts to give with love this year, we have a perfect and simple idea to add a Christmas aroma and winter beauty to any home. Just grab a bag of oranges and decorate them with our seasonal cloves. Give one as a present or fill your favourite Christmas serving bowl and arrange them with evergreens for a stunning table decoration. The hardest bit will be giving them away.

Historians believe that the first stollen originated in 1329 as a result of a contest offered by a German bishop. Bakers produced the wonderful bread recipe which remains a favourite world-wide. Here we bring you renowned Breton baker Richard Bertinet’s favourite stollen recipe. Richard bakes and teaches in Bath, Somerset and was acclaimed as a food champion by the BBC.

We have pulled together recipes that when planned in advance will help you survive the run-up to the festive season. Including our ever delicious, tried and tested Classic Christmas Cake which can be made weeks in advance and decorated just ahead of your celebration.