Avoid the chaos of giant supermarkets and the parking headaches of town centres by browsing the aisles of your local SPAR. Convenient locations and long opening hours (check those of your local store here) mean you’ll feel relaxed and happy as you shop its fantastic range of own-brand products. Mince pies It’s never too early … Read more
McDonald’s has welcomed its festive menu to its branches across the UK, and a few weeks back, we were fortunate to get a sneak preview of the Christmas feast. The menu includes some familiar favourites and new items, but do any of them actually have enough festive spirit? As with all of the festive food … Read more
Research from consumer champions Which? has revealed which supermarket is the best place for Christmas food this year. In a survey of more than 8,000 Which? members, respondents in January 2024, were asked where they would recommend based on taste, quality and value for money on Christmas food essentials, such as stuffing, turkey, pigs in … Read more
PizzaExpress, the renowned Italian restaurant chain, has unveiled its official Christmas menu, which includes a mix of beloved classics and exciting new dishes for the holiday season. The company also announced the much-anticipated return of its snowball dough ball day, which is just a few weeks away. The festive menu will make its comeback in … Read more
McDonald’s has officially unveiled its Christmas menu, featuring a new cheesy burger and festive pie. The fast food giant’s holiday offerings are set to hit stores nationwide on Wednesday, November 20, with several limited edition items available for six weeks over the festive period. This year, McDonald’s is offering a unique twist on its classic … Read more
Christmas may still be 10 weeks away, but that hasn’t stopped one Brit planning her festive dining well in advance – with the creation of her Christmas chips. In fact, so happy is home cook, The Food Gal (@thefoodgal), she’s encouraged everyone to get stuck into a portion of them now. Taking to TikTok, to … Read more
A bizarre new dish has hit the shelves – adding to the carbonara drama. Last week, Heinz riled Italians after debuting a canned version of the white-sauce dish – which traditonally features egg yolk, parmigiana reggiano cheese, and Guanciale, a type of cured meat. The food giant says the controversial launch followed research that found … Read more
With the Christmas holiday fast approaching, many people will be entertaining friends and family and these cocktails are the perfect way to get the party started. After all the frantic holiday cooking, gift buying, and travel, what better time to kick back by the fire with a deliciously festive holiday cocktail? Mulled wine, eggnog and Buck’s Fizz … Read more
Pigs in Blankets are a traditional Christmas food usually served with roast turkey at Christmas dinner, but where did they originate? The first recipes appeared in 1957 but it wasn’t until the 1990s that Delia Smith boosted their popularity after she included them in a Christmas recipe book, and major supermarkets began to sell them. … Read more
Supermarkets each have their offering of Christmas dinner ingredients, ranging from juicy turkeys, roast potatoes and parsnips all the way to mince pies. While one budget retailer topped the chart as the cheapest place to do the festive food shop, another came out on top as the “tastiest” provider. Results from a price comparison done … Read more
