All I want for Christmas . . . London’s finest chefs, mixologists and restaurateurs on the ingredients that make their celebrations magicalWhy nuts are the perfect party guestThey’re natural, healthy and the Romans used them to treat baldness. Henry Mance cracks into the nut bowlJancis Robinson’s guide to the best festive bubbles‘If you can’t make a pop with a cork at this time of year, when can you?’This Christmas demands a blowout celebrationTim Hayward on why home cooks should make every effort to ensure the festive feast is utterly outstandingIt’s a wrap: the FT Magazine’s Christmas gift guideFrom single malts to seaweed soap, inspired presents for people who like to eat, rest and playRavinder Bhogal’s Christmas recipes with a modern British twistFrom ham with jerk seasoning to a Middle Eastern‑inspired cured salmon, try these seasonal dishesMore from this SeriesAngela Hartnett: ‘Food waste is criminal. You’re throwing money in the bin’Q&A with the chef on kitchen disasters, struggling to perfect pastry and why she’s no fan of corianderBeing the Christmas Day chef: a ritual to relishEating the feast is a pleasure but preparing it is a reward
All I want for Christmas . . . London’s finest chefs, mixologists and restaurateurs on the ingredients that make their celebrations magicalWhy nuts are the perfect party guestThey’re natural, healthy and the Romans used them to treat baldness. Henry Mance cracks into the nut bowlJancis Robinson’s guide to the best festive bubbles‘If you can’t make a pop with a cork at this time of year, when can you?’This Christmas demands a blowout celebrationTim Hayward on why home cooks should make every effort to ensure the festive feast is utterly outstandingIt’s a wrap: the FT Magazine’s Christmas gift guideFrom single malts to seaweed soap, inspired presents for people who like to eat, rest and playRavinder Bhogal’s Christmas recipes with a modern British twistFrom ham with jerk seasoning to a Middle Eastern‑inspired cured salmon, try these seasonal dishesMore from this SeriesAngela Hartnett: ‘Food waste is criminal. You’re throwing money in the bin’Q&A with the chef on kitchen disasters, struggling to perfect pastry and why she’s no fan of corianderBeing the Christmas Day chef: a ritual to relishEating the feast is a pleasure but preparing it is a reward