News
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Christmas is a time for all types of fire!Use charcoal fires for your Christmas turkey? Why not, says BBQ expert Ben Forte, who offers some timely advice. -
Virgin Atlantic gets festive with their Yuletide menuAirline reveals what they’re serving passengers over Christmas. -
Challenging the three Cs of Christmas, part 1: ChampagneThe first part of our guide looks at alternative sparkling wines to match with festive canapés and decadent breakfasts -
New UK rail strikes will hit Christmas travelIndustrial action to start on Christmas Eve and continue through to December 27. -
Have yourselves a vegan Christmas!Families looking into plant-based centrepiece on December 25. -
Tozi Grand Cafe opens on December 12The atmosphere and culinary style of a European café can be experienced at the new Battersea Power Station. -
Bird flu threatens Christmas dinnerHalf of the UK’s free-range turkeys and geese have died or been culled. -
Five cracking Christmas book gifts for food & wine loversHere are 5 inspired Christmas gifts for anyone who loves good food, good writing or a nutritious combination of the two. -
The Falstaff wine advent calendar: Day 1What would Christmas be without an Advent calendar? Falstaff brings you its very own calendar: funny, bizarre and exciting facts about wine... -
Yuletide snacking with a clear conscienceChristmas offers an especially large array of sweet temptations...so should you be plagued by a guilty conscience every time you snack on a... -
Top 10 Christmas cocktails & winter warmersFather Christmas might be partial to the odd glass of whisky but for the rest of us the festive season is a good time to branch out and try... -
Top 10: Christmas biscuits & festive treatsThere is no better way to get in the festive spirit than by whipping up a tray of festive biscuits or gingerbread. -
The most beautiful places to go for ChristmasTempted to ditch the family Christmas this year? Check out these destinations in Europe that are sure to put everyone in a festive mood. -
What to Do with Cheese LeftoversYou might have overdone it a little but that's no reason to throw cheese away...here's a few ideas for using up all those gnarly looking... -
Austrian Christmas markets with a differenceDone your dash drinking Glühwein and buying Christmas decorations? Check out these markets in Austria that offer a garden of lights and... -
Bonfire Night: How to make mulled wineHad enough of overly sweet and flavoured hot drinks? Worry not, the perfect punch is easy to make yourself with these handy hints. -
Top Five Creative Ways to Use Christmas LeftoversDo you dread the mountain of Christmas leftovers? You can secretly look forward to them even more than the main feast by rustling up one of... -
Christmas treats & sweets: The best recipesBe inspired by our best festive baking and sweet recipes. You don't have to be an expert cook to wow your family and friends! -
Scotland Warns about Risk of Counterfeit Wine & SpiritsScottish authorities are warning shoppers that the festive period heightens the risk of illegal and counterfeit alcohol sales. -
Nine Top Drinks for the Christmas SeasonWith these festive drinks you will find it easy to while away the nights before Christmas. -
Perfect Holiday Rentals for Festive Group GetawaysLooking to plan a last-minute Christmas getaway? We've rounded up seven holiday boltholes that are still free this holiday season. -
The Six Most Effective Hangover CuresIt's that time of year again...but if you've overdone the festive revelry, take comfort from our hangover beating tips. -
10 Tips: How to Make Mulled Wine & PunchHad enough of overly sweet and flavoured hot drinks? Worry not, the perfect punch is easy to make yourself with these handy hints.
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Five Smart Tips for Buying Christmas WineDon’t leave your festive season wine buying to the last minute. Follow these five tips to ensure every bottle opened delivers generous... -
The Best Christmas Markets to Visit in 2021Here’s our globe-trotting edit of the world’s finest Christmas markets, from Toronto to Tokyo. Even if you can’t make it this year, you can... -
The Ten Best Boozy Advent Calendars of 2021If you fancy a change from the ubiquitous chocolate advent calendar then treat yourself to one of these festive alcoholic versions. -
Christmas Markets Prepare to Open amid Rising Covid-19 CasesThe first Austrian Christmas markets of 2021 will open their doors tomorrow as Germany cancels several markets amid rising Covid cases. -
Australia Looks to Reopen Borders By ChristmasAustralia plans to reopen its borders by Christmas, loosening some of the strictest controls in the world.
Recipes
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Christmas ShortbreadThe aromas of this Scottish classic have been adapted for the Christmas season. -
Swiss Christmas BiscuitsThese buttery, lemony biscuits are known as Mailänderli and hail from the German-speaking part of Switzerland. -
Chocolate “Sausage”The Christmas cookies with the unusual name "chocolate sausage" are the favourite recipe of our Austrian online editor-in-chief's family. -
Persian BiscuitsA Persian Christmas biscuit recipe for those occasions when time is short. -
Vanilla Crescent Biscuits "Vanillekipferl"These vanilla crescents are a favourite Austrian Christmas pastry. Here is a recipe from the famous Demel confectioners in Vienna. -
Butter BiscuitsThis recipe for biscuits with sugar icing from Dietmar Muthenthaler, the head pastry chef at Demel, is not your typical Christmas recipe but super moreish nonetheless. -
Rum Balls with Macadamia ButterA little Christmas treat with exquisite flavours.
Cocktail Recipes
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Mulled CiderMulled wine is a seasonal staple at this time of year; cider makes a lighter alternative with a bit more roll-in-the-hay charm. -
PoinsettiaSo easy to make and pretty to look at, this is fruity but light and refreshing so would be a great aperitif before a large feast. -
Gingerbread Hot ChocolateThe perfect drink for Advent! Christmas spirit is guaranteed with this comforting, creamy cocktail with the spicy flavours of chocolate and gingerbread. -
"Gin" Iced TeaFor this iced tea, homemade juniper syrup is used as an alcohol-free gin substitute. -
Golden Sip GimletKostas Karvounis from Dunlin Bar in the Austrian city of Innsbruck combines orange leaves, gin and exotic spices for this cocktail. -
Cocktail Tip: Golden NegroniThe milder, golden version of the classic Negroni balances bitter and sweet flavours that will delight your palate. -
Appletini from 'Scrubs'This is how you can easily mix the classic cocktail version from the cult TV sitcom. -
Black Forest Winter DreamAn alcohol-free punch that's reminiscent of the famous Black Forest gateau. -
Lillet Winter NoisetteThis nutty, fruity punch with flavours of cherry, passionfruit, lemon and hazelnut invigorates and warms on cold winter days.