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A festive food taste test reveals which UK supermarket offers the best value mince pies, stollen, yule logs and more. Find out where to shop for your Christmas feast.
A festive food taste test reveals which UK supermarket offers the best value mince pies, stollen, yule logs and more. Find out where to shop for your Christmas feast.
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Sainsbury's new Mince Pie Brioche Wrap, a festive 'sweet sando', has divided customers who call it 'truly appalling'. Discover the reaction and details of the £4.40 Christmas creation.
Sainsbury's new festive Mince Pie Brioche Wrap has been branded 'truly appalling' by customers. The £4.40 Christmas creation features mincemeat compote and salted caramel.
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Gail's Bakery confirms 10 London stores will open on 25 December, offering free mince pies. Find locations and hours for Christmas Eve, Day, and Boxing Day.
Gail's Bakery confirms 10 London branches will stay open on Christmas Day, offering free mince pies. Check the full list of festive opening hours here.
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A festive taste test of eight supermarket stuffing mixes reveals the budget options that outperformed the famous brand, offering better flavour and crispiness for a fraction of the price. Discover the winner.
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Hawthorn Fish Bar in Birmingham is serving battered mince pies, pigs in blankets and a loaded festive chips dish. Owner Palvinder Singh reveals the seasonal menu is proving hugely popular.
A festive blind taste test of supermarket pigs in blankets has revealed a surprise winner. Discover which budget option beat M&S and Waitrose to be crowned the best for your Christmas dinner.
We taste-tested Christmas chocolate biscuit selection boxes from M&S, Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons to find the best. See the surprising winner and full results.