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Observer Food Monthly’s choice of gift ideas, from stocking fillers and budget presents to no-expense-spared treats
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A selection of old and new seasonal favourites -
Let the oven do the hard work with golden roasted dishes, says Nigel Slater -
After years of being fed dismal dinners – frozen lasagne, microwave risotto – the Observer columnist is now really looking forward to Christmas -
The kitchen in my flat in New York was squalid. And so was the daily news of Trump. But I have learned to adapt to both
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Caramel-spiked apple and custard, rolled up in sticky filo
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Hot, colourful and dizzyingly eclectic, the Wok Inn really does illuminate Blackpool’s seafront says Jay Rayner -
It was a tricky decision but the Checkers restaurant in Wales is prioritising family over fine dining -
Drink
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Gratitude is good for us. With this in mind, writer A.J. Jacobs determines to cast off his habitual grumpiness and track down and say thank you to everyone responsible for his daily brew… -
It’s the sparkling wine alternative that won’t break the bank -
With its south-facing slopes, warmer temperatures and low summer rainfall, the county is ideal to become Britain’s sparkling wine hot spot -
Like a martini, but no vermouth: just a kick of ginger and an intriguing whiff of curry leaf
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There’s plenty to satisfy your food-based telly cravings in the week between Great British Bake Off episodes. Here’s our pick ... -
Core restaurant by Clare Smyth wins double accolade in guide for Great Britain and Ireland -
There may never be another Jamie Oliver or Gordon Ramsay. Why would today’s young chefs be interested in working in food television? -
Tim Dowling is a quasi-competent cook. Can a week of online tutorials help take his straightfoward cuisine to restaurant standard?
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Sicily, so close to mainland Italy, has a rich vinicultural heritage all its own, says David Williams -
As Lonely Planet names the city’s pintxos the world’s best food experience, the renowned chef at Restaurant Arzak picks her culinary highlights – and the must-see sights -
Unusual flavours, such as lemongrass, poppy seeds, and peppered raspberry, are among the treats discovered by readers in search of a holiday scoop
OFM’s great Christmas taste test 2018