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Fool's gold?

Tony Naylor: Just in time for Christmas, Meantime has launched its limited-edition Brewers' Collection. But are such expensive and exclusive bottles a warning sign that craft beer has lost the plot?
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Grillshack: restaurant review

In the cut-throat world of high-street restaurants, a new player has just rolled into town. Are you ready for Grillshack, asks Jay Rayner
Nigel Slater's winter salad recipes

Savoury salads, with the comforting texture of warm chicken or the surprising bite of spiced beetroot, are just the thing for these cold days, says Nigel Slater
Wine: dreaming of a white Christmas?

Fiona Beckett picks her favourite festive bottles
Restaurant: The Magazine, London W2

Marina O'Loughlin: 'It looks like someone has slung a giant, uncooked pizza base over a super-sized Alvar Aalto wave vase'
What's happened to home cooking

Homemade used to mean simple, healthy fare. But thanks to food blogs and TV, cooking from scratch has become competitive. Genevieve Fox on the hell that is haute homemade
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Homemade christmas gifts for the children to make

These simple-to-make presents are delicious and fun, the kids can get stuck in – and they'll keep until the big day, says Kathie Auton
How to make the perfect braised red cabbage

Felicity Cloake: Does red cabbage have a place at the Christmas table or should it wait until Boxing Day? What other slightly unusual dishes do you enjoy on the 25th?
Is your child a fussy eater? Here's what NOT to say

There are platefuls of power and attention to be gained from not eating something. So if you want to avoid tantrums around the dinner table, resist the urge to utter the following sentences, writes Claire Potter
- Why teaching table manners can do more harm than good
Breakfast: too early for culinary innovation?

Tony Naylor: Voting has opened in the search to find Britain's most innovative breakfast. But how far-out do you want breakfast to get? Do you crave curry, steak or Levantine lahma for breakfast? Or is it just too early in the morning?
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A Christmas brussels sprouts recipe to sway the doubters - video

Felicity Cloake celebrates the humble brussels sprout by adding toasted hazelnuts and American-style candied bacon

Wines for unusual Christmas drinking times

Christmas is one of the few days when we are allowed to drink when we like. Here's how to make the most of those bonus hours, by David Williams
Observer Food Monthly's 20 food books of the year

From Tom Kerridge's proper cookbook to Michael Pollan's serious study of food, these are our favourite reads of the year. Chosen by Allan Jenkins and Gareth Grundy
Oak Bank Hotel: restaurant review

Grasmere's modest Oak Bank Hotel boasts a remarkable secret, says Jay Rayner: the brilliant cooking of Darren Comish
Three great wines from Majestic | David Williams

As the retailer celebrates opening its 200th store, here are three reasons to be cheerful, by David Williams
Wine: the trouble with Châteauneuf-du-Pape

For many of us, Châteuaneuf-du-Pape is the go-to wine at Christmas. But is it really worth the price? Fiona Beckett investigates
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A foodie autumn break in Abruzzo, Italy

Rachel Roddy's late November break in Italy's Abruzzo brings short days, long lunches, and the all-pervading scent of a food tradition as old as the region's hills
Ring O Bells, Compton Martin, Somerset: hotel review

With fab food and celebrity connections the Ring O Bells has a distinctly modern edge, but crucially, still feels like a proper pub, says our hotel reviewer Sally Shalam
Top 10 budget restaurants and cafes in central London

Eating out in London doesn't have to leave your wallet empty. Updating his last budget eats guide to central London, Tony Naylor discovers that, particularly around Soho, the capital is home to a thriving, affordable casual dining scene
Sancerre wine route: top 10 guide

Wine from the Sancerre region of France is beloved by many – especially sauvignon blanc – but local wineries also offer the chance to try pinot noir, rosé and organic wines. We pick the best winemakers, bistrots and B&Bs in the area
Top 10 budget restaurants and cafes in Melbourne

From local favourites to hip newcomers, this multinational mix of excellent budget restaurants reflects Melbourne's diverse mix of people and cuisines, says Claire Davie
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