Popular in Victorian households. this delicately spiced delicacy was often served alongside cold meats and winter pickles.

This old Scottish recipe brings together the chestnuts from the trees around Joe’s forge in Great Expectations and the mincemeat that went into Mrs Joe’s ‘handsome mince-pie’ made before Pip stole the ...

This cold dessert made with layers of ladyfingers, fruit and flavoured cream, is believed to be named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III The Homes & Antiques team comprises some of the ...

Serve up a Dickens-inspired feast so delicious, the whole family will be saying, ‘I want some more!’ – starting with this Roast Goose recipe. In A Christmas Carol, the Cratchit children go wild ...

Maxine Harrison Sloss's tranquil Georgian property in the Scottish Borders with poignant echoes of The Secret Garden ...

Our annual lighting special is back, and more radiant than ever... As the evenings grow longer, it’s the perfect time to peruse our pick of the chicest designs around, and discover the fascinating ...

With Autumn upon us, it’s the perfect time for a bit of a rethink on the home front. Our Decorating Guide focuses on colour and pattern trends for 2025, the best eco paint brands, and picking the ...

The Davis family were living in a converted barn in East Sussex when they began to consider how they could make their lifestyle more sustainable. ‘It was a wonderful home for young kids, with a huge ...

We’re celebrating the glories of heritage this issue, with a round-up of European B&Bs that will have you making travel plans pronto, as well as six hotspots around the UK that are within easier reach ...

How do you identify a vintage engagement ring? You can tell an older ring by the way it’s made. Typically, the whole ring sits slightly lower on the hand and there is usually less metal visible around ...