At this time every year, slow cookers are set up at Christmas market stands and on bistro bars throughout France, perfuming the air with warm, spiced wine.

Sweden's capital of candy, Småland, is home to the original Swedish candy cane, where millions of the red-and-white sticks are handmade each year.

Fruity, nutty and slightly tangy, this deliciously rich, spiced cake symbolises love and affection – and making it is a true labour of love.

For award-winning bartender Virgie Nieves and many others across her home island of Puerto Rico, nothing signals the start of the holiday season like this creamy coconut punch.

Are beer, wine or spirits better for the climate? Jocelyn Timperley takes a look into her drinking habits to find the most environmentally friendly tipple.

There are plenty of home remedies for viruses like the common cold – here is the evidence for whether they work.

British-born gin connoisseur Simon Ford breaks down the components of a proper (and perfect) martini, a staple of any festive holiday gathering.

The legendary chef explains how to make the perfect roastie, why turkey still triumphs over beef and the unusual ingredient in his Christmas pudding.