M&S’s Christmas Cake wasn’t as exceptional as we had hoped (Image: undefined) A plate full of various slices of Christmas cake is shared among family members on a weekday evening. There’s a moment of silence before someone expresses their disappointment with an ‘oh dear’. While it’s not a common tradition in most households to sample … Read more
Irish creams are a popular drink to enjoy over Christmas and many supermarkets coming up with new flavours. So, we thought we would taste test six of the best Irish creams that are available on the market. The drinks tested are easily available and can be bought in supermarkets or online. They vary in price … Read more
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Baileys. The creamy drink has become a firm favourite in the UK and during the festive season. Seeing as many people are about to start their Christmas shop soon we thought we would test out some of the best Baileys flavours there. In total, we tried six different flavours of … Read more
Christmas is a time when shoppers like to splurge out and treat themselves to a bottle. Whether it is on Christmas or on New Year’s Eve there is always a reason to celebrate. While some people tend to go for the pricier option of Champagne, there are also some great choices when it comes to … Read more
Chocolate is one of the most purchased items over the festive period with supermarkets filling their shelves with the sweet stuff. For those who tend to go for the usual chocolate bars or tubs that are on offer why not try something a little different this year. There are plenty of choices in terms of … Read more
We are nearly at the end of National Chocolate Week (October 16-22) but it doesn’t mean we still can’t enjoy the sweet stuff. As a nation of chocolate lovers shoppers can’t help but a chocolate bar every now and then. The week, which many people would have guessed, celebrates all things to do with chocolate. … Read more
Today is International Gin & Tonic Day (October 19) which celebrates the historic drink from around the world. As a nation of gin drinkers, shoppers can’t help themselves and enjoy a nice G&T every now and then. The day got us thinking about which gins are the best on the market in the UK, especially … Read more
Editor Rachel Pugh was lucky enough to try out the Marks & Spencer Christmas range early, here are her top ten picks (Image: Rachel Pugh) Marks & Spencer has already begun rolling out is first wave of Christmas goodies for the public to stock up on, or indulge in early. From picky bits to sweet … Read more
Writer Ellen had little expectations for the supermarket samosa offerings, but was left wanting more (Image: MyLondon) A classic Indian takeaway on a Friday is only complete when it comes with all the sides, sauces and fixings. No matter what your curry of choice is, some treats are non-negotiable, such as naan bread, poppadoms, onion … Read more
An ale expert has provided the answer to the long-debated question regarding the best and worst lagers brewed in the UK, delivering a verdict that might catch some by surprise. Beer connoisseur Simon Martin, who runs the beer review channel Real Ale Craft Beer on YouTube, undertook a comprehensive taste test of many well-known UK-brewed … Read more
