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Be kind to your waistline with Dirty Martini’s Skinny Cocktails

Be kind to your waistline with Dirty Martini’s Skinny Cocktails

After the revelry and excesses of the festive season, the New Year is often a time of calorie counting resolutions that mean we must forsake the finer things in life to keep our figures.

Christmas pizza from Fire & Stone

Christmas pizza from Fire & Stone

Christmas Pizza back by popular demand – this time with Brussels sprouts!

Achieve Martini heaven with mathematical formula

Shaken, wet, vodka-based, chilled and inexpensive – the five elements of the all new perfect martini.

James Martin's Christmas gift to you

James Martin's Christmas gift to you

To ensure you spend more time entertaining guests rather than stuck in the kitchen this Christmas, Life Fork & Spoon is offering 10% off ALL orders of its delicious, restaurant quality meals and dishes delivered directly to your door, when you use code BBC10.

Mich Turner’s indulgent Christmas cake masterclass

Mich Turner’s indulgent Christmas cake masterclass

Mich Turner MBE is a pioneer in the world of Creative Cake Decoration and is renowned for the stunning designs she has created for royalty and celebrities including Sir Cliff Richard, Madonna, David Beckham and Cheryl Cole.

Enjoy a stylish Spanish Christmas at El Pirata Detapas

Enjoy a stylish Spanish Christmas at El Pirata Detapas

Notting Hill’s beloved Spanish restaurant El Pirata Detapas has introduced two tempting Christmas menus to celebrate the festive season.

Christmas cooking made simple

Christmas With Sainsbury’s celebrity chef guest blogger demonstrates how you can enjoy some affordable culinary luxury this Christmas with delicious ideas to take the stress out of entertaining at home.

Enjoy good value gourmet food this Christmas

Enjoy good value gourmet food this Christmas

You may have Christmas dinner all wrapped up but if you’re looking for a starter to impress your guests or perhaps a lighter bite for Boxing Day, why not try this great value recipe from Carden Park’s executive head chef Graham Tinsley.

Ciro’s Brasserie tempts diners with ‘Cook your own steak’ experience

Ciro’s Brasserie tempts diners with ‘Cook your own steak’ experience

Ciro’s Brasserie at leading Cheshire hotel, The Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa, is creating a dining experience with a difference after adding ‘Cook your own steak’ to its delectable specials board.

Enjoy a stylish Spanish Christmas at El Pirata Detapas

Enjoy a stylish Spanish Christmas at El Pirata Detapas

Notting Hill’s beloved Spanish restaurant El Pirata Detapas has introduced two tempting Christmas menus to celebrate the festive season. Enjoy an alternative Christmas this year and soak up the elegant atmosphere while sampling a Spanish feast.

Celebrate Christmas and New Year in style at Spice Market

Celebrate Christmas and New Year in style at Spice Market

Try something new this festive season - celebrate Christmas with a Southeast Asian banquet, Spice Market style. Bid farewell to 2011 and bring in the New Year with cool cocktails and delicious Spice Market specialties designed for sharing. The unique Christmas and New Year’s menus have been carefully designed for parties of all sizes to enjoy.

Get ready for Australia Day 2012 with Byron Bay Cookies

Get ready for Australia Day 2012 with Byron Bay Cookies

Australia, home to Kylie, sun-kissed soaps, surfing, thongs (flip-flops) and the world famous Byron Bay Cookie Company, is getting ready for Australia Day; celebrating 224 years since the founding of the Port Jackson Settlement and the wider culture and history of the country.

Apricot for winter health - Easy as ABC with Organic Apricot Juice

Apricot for winter health - Easy as ABC with Organic Apricot Juice

Organic Village have introduced a delicious new Apricot Juice which is the only organic apricot juice on the market in the UK.

Fothergills reopens after revamp by new owners

Fothergills reopens after revamp by new owners

A historic Nottingham venue has reopened true to its heritage after being bought and revamped by the Ever So Sensible Group.

Faberge inspires Imperial Collection Vodka

Faberge inspires Imperial Collection Vodka

Russian based company Ladoga in conjunction with UK partners Signature Lifestyles are proud to announce the UK release of it's Faberge inspired Imperial Collection Vodka.