Homemade mincemeat is absolutely delicious and this version is very quick and simple to make. The mincemeat and pastry recipe can also be used to make a large tart, which works very well as a Christmas dessert served with ginger ice cream or brandy flavoured crème anglaise. For the pastry: 225g/8oz plain flour 140g/5oz butter, cut into cubes Pinch of …

It’s no secret that I am a big fan of Dermalogica and jump at the chance to try anything they launch so don’t be surprised, I didn’t say no to trying their new Daily Cleansing Shampoo and Daily Conditioning Rinse. I usually wash my hair weekly instead of daily because of time constraints but I did daily for a whole …

Those who know me will tell you, I’m obsessed with wine. Red wine to be specific so I jumped at the chance to collaborate with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), who are the largest global provider of wine and spirits qualifications to bring you this post on the ’12 drinks of Christmas’, which is a helping hand for …

Still struggling to find the perfect gift for the man in your life? Here’s a helping hand with some cool gifts that will put the usual slippers and bathrobes to shame. Happy shopping … Celestron Travel Scope 70mm Refractor Telescope £59.99 (Maplin )     Heated Massaging Car Seat – £24.99 (Maplin)     Speeder Bike Multirotor – £199.99 (Maplin) …

The first of many festive recipes coming your way. This Big Smoke Winter Cockt-Ale is soothing, warming and oh-so more-ish! Method 1 x 500ml bottle of porter (a dark beer brewed by several breweries including Fuller’s) 1 x 500ml of medium dry cider (such as Cornish Orchards Gold) Add a sprinkle of smoked paprika If serving mulled, gently warm the …

The ultimate Christmas beauty gift guide filled with the most lusted after beauty products every woman would love for Christmas.

Fragrance experts Molton Brown have a new festive limited edition collection called Fabled Juniper Berries & Lapp Pine and it smells amazing! The collection is inspired by the sweeping, pristine artic landscape of Laponia in the Northernmost Sweden. I’ve never been to the Northernmost Sweden but I do like the smell of it. I’ve been using the collection which is …

The original bar of cult cocktail bar Bourne and Hollingsworth recently reopened after a brief closure to refurbish. So no more rickety tables, peeled wallpaper or cocktails in teacups. True all those elements gave the underground bar its character but it’s not all bad. The newly launched Bourne and Hollingsworth mixes comfortable and exotic materials with bold colours and beautiful …

The ultimate personalised Christmas Gift Guide, made up tailored gifts to show your loved one how much you care this Christmas.

Happy Friday guys, I just had to share this awesome Parmigiano Reggiano and Butternut Squash Soup recipe. It’s super easy to make, it’s filling and perfect for this time of year so enjoy x Ingredients 150g Parmigiano Reggiano, with rind 25g butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and chopped into chunks 900ml hot vegetable stock …