How to make a hot chocolate bomb: Mum sets mouths watering with her delicious festive treat

A mother has set mouths watering across Australia after she shared her delicious recipe for making a hot chocolate bomb. Chantel Mila, from Melbourne, posted on TikTok, where she said her recipe is the ‘best hot chocolate you’ll ever make’. ‘Hot chocolate bombs are delicious, so yum and my kids love them a little bit … Read more

How to build your own charcuterie chalet: Savoury shacks are 2020’s bonkers festive food fad

From sprout-flavoured ketchup to mince pie gin, ’tis the season of silly food trends. But none is quirkier than the latest festive fad: the charcuterie chalet. A savoury take on the traditional gingerbread house, these have been popping up across the country, with inventive home cooks using crackers and cream cheese to build walls, cooked meat … Read more

How to build your own charcuterie chalet: Savoury shacks are 2020’s bonkers festive food fad

From sprout-flavoured ketchup to mince pie gin, ’tis the season of silly food trends. But none is quirkier than the latest festive fad: the charcuterie chalet. A savoury take on the traditional gingerbread house, these have been popping up across the country, with inventive home cooks using crackers and cream cheese to build walls, cooked meat … Read more

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden share their festive greeting

The King and Queen of Sweden have sent a festive greeting from Drottningholm Castle.  King Carl XVI Gustaf, 74, and Queen Silvia of Sweden, 76, who were photographed in Stensalen in their private apartment, can be seen sitting together in front of a small candlestick ornament that was made by their eldest daughter Crown Princess Victoria, … Read more

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden share their festive greeting

The King and Queen of Sweden have sent a festive greeting from Drottningholm Castle.  King Carl XVI Gustaf, 74, and Queen Silvia of Sweden, 76, who were photographed in Stensalen in their private apartment, can be seen sitting together in front of a small candlestick ornament that was made by their eldest daughter Crown Princess Victoria, … Read more

From Black Narcissus to Britain’s Got Talent Christmas Spectacular and Dunkirk: The best festive TV

DRAMA     All Creatures Great And Small: Christmas Special This drama series about vets in the chocolate-box Yorkshire Dales is first-class comfort viewing (Callum Woodhouse, above)  This drama series about vets in the chocolate-box Yorkshire Dales is first-class comfort viewing. It’s Christmas Eve and James is trying to come to terms with the fact that … Read more

Festive brainteaser challenges puzzlers to spot the mute symbol on the Zoom call

A baffling new seek-and-find puzzle has tasked challengers to find the mute button on a busy Christmas Zoom call.  The vexing challenge has been created by UK-based event insurance provider Protectivity, who made the puzzle after phrases like ‘sorry I was on mute’ became commonplace in 2020.  With only one hidden symbol to find, puzzlers … Read more

Fitness coach Sophie Allen reveals tips for enjoying guilt-free festive treats without overdoing it

A fitness couch has revealed her simple tips for enjoying a guilt-free Christmas feast without derailing your diet or workout goals. Sophie Allen, from Sydney, said she’s been bombarded with questions about weight gain concerns from her social media followers, including ‘how do I tackle Christmas day?’ and ‘I’m scared I’ll ruin my progress, what … Read more

Fitness coach Sophie Allen reveals tips for enjoying guilt-free festive treats without overdoing it

A fitness couch has revealed her simple tips for enjoying a guilt-free Christmas feast without derailing your diet or workout goals. Sophie Allen, from Sydney, said she’s been bombarded with questions about weight gain concerns from her social media followers, including ‘how do I tackle Christmas day?’ and ‘I’m scared I’ll ruin my progress, what … Read more

Festive brainteaser challenges puzzlers to spot the mute symbol on the Zoom call

A baffling new seek-and-find puzzle has tasked challengers to find the mute button on a busy Christmas Zoom call.  The vexing challenge has been created by UK-based event insurance provider Protectivity, who made the puzzle after phrases like ‘sorry I was on mute’ became commonplace in 2020.  With only one hidden symbol to find, puzzlers … Read more