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Food & Drink
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What the wine experts drink
Faced with three wine experts there was only one question we could ask: what do you drink? Here's what the organisers of Love Wine Festival love to sip on.
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Speedy supper: Prawn Laksa
Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy Prawn Laksa is also healthy, hearty and the perfect midweek supper for anyone on a fitness drive.
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Get ready to party
Get your guests warmed up and let the good times flow with these festive cocktails from Bubble and Twist.
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Festive fizz
Christmas just isn't Christmas without bubbles - so here to take the fuss out of choosing your fizz is Surrey wine educator Heather Dougherty.
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Let’s get cheesy
No, not panto - we're talking the ultimate cheeseboard for Christmas. Every house should have one! Here's our guide to getting it right, thanks to the cheesemongers at Partisan Deli.
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The art of curry
Want to learn how to make an authentic curry in the style of Indian nobility. Step this way and say hi to Sameena from The Art of Curry.
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Cocktail hour
Yes, it's hard to believe - we've benched the G&Ts this winter! But we've just discovered three super-cool new gin cocktails. Bottoms up!
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Sherry baby! It’s back
If you think sherry is just that unfashionable fortified wine drunk by grannies at Christmas, think again. It's making a major comeback. And here's why.
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Eat green and save the planet
Want to eat better and cut your carbon footprint? So do we. Here are five reasons to eat organic food.
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Spiced sweetcorn soup
If you're looking for inspiration for a warming soup this autumn, you'll love this spicy sweetcorn soup with chipotle and feta from private chef Laura Scott - it's guaranteed to chase away the chill.
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