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Issue 237

January

On the cover:
Nigel Slater's Ice-cream bombe
PHOTOGRAPH Dan Jones FOOD STYLING Sunil Vijayakar PROP STYLING Rebecca Williams

Festive baking SPECIAL, PERFECT RECIPES FOR CHRISTMAS COOKS

Nigel Slater’s ice cream bombe page 84

Jo Wheatley’s mini treats
Dan Lepard’s gooey cake
Eric Lanlard’s mince pies

Glam... Gok’s festive style tips for grown-ups

Gorgeous... The world’s 10 sexiest scents

Great... Jo Whiley’s must-dance playlist

57 Party cocktails for friends

58 A decadent celebratory pud

GREAT FOOD
57 Eating in Celebrate with our clementine Prosecco cocktail 5
8 Buon appetito! Have a happy Italian Christmas with Sam Harris’s feast
64 The spice of life Lucas Hollweg gets adventurous with festive flavours
72 From Russia with love Throw a glamorous party with cocktails, nibbles and food that’s bang on trend
78 Nigel’s get-ahead goodies Clever recipes to prepare in advance ready to wow your guests (and keep you calm)
86 Timeless good taste The best smoked salmon from the Scottish Highlands takes time and technique
92 Happy Hogmanay! From Chris and Rachel Rowley’s supper club
101 Baking special Brilliant festive bakes from experts Jo Wheatley, Eric Lanlard and Dan Lepard
106 A taste of the tropics Mango, papaya, passionfruit and pineapple take centre stage in these luscious puds
115 On my list Aggie MacKenzie reviews the best new products to hit the shelves
118 Smart cook: one pots Adventurous all-in-one slow-cook suppers to keep your life simple
125 Smart cook: turkey Fuss-free roast turkey, plus a choice of different glazes and simple stuffing balls

FEATURES & SHOPPING
15 Castaway cook Michelin-starred Scottish chef Tom Kitchin finds himself on our fictional desert island
17 Joanna Page makes a meal of it: The Gavin & Stacey star shares her passion for fry-ups, cockles and Buck’s Fizz on Christmas morning
29 Ask Shane With style guru Shane Watson’s 15 golden fashion rules to hand, you’re never too old to update your look
30 Of Christmas past… Good, bad and full-on farcical: five writers share their outstanding memories of the big day
37 Give a book this Christmas: Whether you’re buying for gardeners, fashionistas or adventurers, we’ve got the best reads for everyone on your list
40 Throw your best-ever party! From the invites and decorations to the food, drinks and your winning party outfit, our experts show you how
51 50 stocking fillers for under £10

BEAUTY
135 10 of the world’s sexiest scents: It’s not too late to add one to your wish list
139 Beauty notebook

HOME & GARDEN
144 In my kitchen Floral designer Kally Ellis shows us round her rustic Mediterranean-style space
151 Homes notebook

TRAVEL
152 Northern heights Head to Svalbard in Norway for a beautifully wild adventure
156 Gourmet on the go: Edinburgh’s foodie delights
161 Travel notebook

IN EVERY ISSUE
3 Welcome from the editor
7 Meet the team
8 Letters
11 Coupons Save £££s at the checkout
19 My life List addict Fiona Gibson goes cold turkey – with surprising results
21 Your life Relaxation, entertainment and inspiration for you and your family
133 Ask Elizabeth Our resident psychotherapist lends a professional ear
163 Next month
164 Recipe index
164 Terms and conditions

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152 Huskies in Norway