Clik here to view.
Own it: There's no hanging around for Christmas in Danni Gane's...
BUNCHES of baubles and paper chains are hanging from the ceilings, red and green poinsettias are dotted around, log fires are burning brightly and the lights of no fewer than three Christmas trees are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Brilliant White: Chef Chris White talks to GL Weekend
As that great philosopher of our time, Calvin Klein, once quoted; There are many loves, but only one obsession. It is also said (by people in general, not just American designers in ridiculous perfume...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to prepare the perfect Christmas feast
Serving up the ultimate roast on December 25 can be a bit of a slog.Getting the turkey, potatoes, gravy, stuffing, Brussels sprouts and all the other essentials to the table on time often feels like a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Top 10 TV shows to watch this Christmas
It might not be time to deck the halls just yet, but it's never too early to start working out your festive viewing. TV editor Susan Griffin rounds-up the top small-screen shows to tune in toDoctor Who...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Christmas gifts for every fashionista
When it comes to Christmas shopping, clothing can be a tricky proposition.Will it fit? Is it their style? Will they smile politely then shove it in the back of their wardrobe never to be seen again?But...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Christmas bangers and more at Todenham Manor Farm
As happy as a pig in mud is an appropriate idiom for a lot of the good things in life, but the resident porkers at Todenham Manor Farm set the standard: these little piggies are bordering on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Good tidings from the fabulous baker brothers
FAMILY is at the heart of Christmas for baker brothers Tom and Henry Herbert and this year's festive celebrations are set to be even more fabulous than ever. The Yuletide trade at their Hobbs House...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Say cheese! One farmer has been busy making sure there's enough...
CHEESEMAKER Jonathan Crump really is one of a kind. He's the only farmer in the world to produce Double and Single Gloucester cheeses exclusively from the milk of Old Gloucester cows, a native breed...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Room 101: Santa's pet hates
Messy depositsWith an entire night's work in front of Rudolph and the gang – and an almost endless supply of carrots – I have the unpleasant task of picking up the droppings and take them back to the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
GL Weekend's supermarket taste test: the best festive food
The Christmas food shopping list is never-ending, so the GL WEEKEND team put our tastebuds to the test and picked out some star buysDrinksWaitroseVery quaffable, not too dry and goes down a treat. Our...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stars and shows coming to Gloucestershire for the new year
WHILE Christmas may be over for another year, there are still plenty of top performances to look forward to in venues around Gloucestershire this year.We take a look at some of the best shows lining up...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Cork-popping fizz for the New Year
There's a champagne for that! Sam Wylie-Harris recommends the best bubbles (for every budget) to add extra sparkle to New Year's Eve celebrationsWhether you're stepping out to a black-tie bash or...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Style it: The most beautiful buys of 2015
That H&M alone debuted more than 700 new beauty products over the last 12 months hints at the scale of an industry that churns out a staggering number of new creams, colours and concoctions every...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Christmas pudding masterclass: make the perfect pud
No matter how many pigs in blankets you've scoffed on Christmas Day, you can always make room for some pudding, can't you? The Japanese say we have a separate stomach ("betsubara") for dessert, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to give hangovers the heave-ho this festive season
How many Christmas wishlists would include the ability to avoid hangovers for evermore? If only we could somehow either stop drinking to excess or, by some magic, be able to opt out of the fuzzy heads...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jane Dyer: turkey, tinsel...and tortillas?!
My friend in Texas today messaged me on Facebook to ask if I would send her a couple of bags of tortilla chips. Now, tell me if I'm wrong, but is that not akin to the old adage 'coals to Newcastle'? I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Prepare the perfect Christmas feast
CRISPY BACON-BASTED TURKEY(Serves 6-8)5kg-6kg oven-ready turkey (neck and giblets removed)2 thyme sprigs1 onion, halved1 lemon, halved2 bay leaves1 garlic bulb, halvedFor the salt mix:85g flaky sea...
View ArticleClik here to view.
At home with Gloucester MP Richard Graham
Richard Graham is a man on a mission. That mission is to create positive change and development in Gloucester. As he so often says: "Gloucester is on the up."The first thing that welcomes you to the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Eat it: How to sass up your sprouts
Brussels sprout and cranberry salad280g shaved Brussels sprouts60g dried cranberries, cut into pieces50g pancetta, diced30g pecan nuts, chopped into small pieces30g parmesan cheese shavings (you can...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sherlock stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman time...
Fans of Sherlock are in for an extra treat when the world-famous detective and his sidekick Watson are transported to Victorian Britain for one-off special. British actors Benedict Cumberbatch and...
View Article
