Shortbread is a biscuit which originated from Scotland and is now made in various parts of the world.

Secret Santa's are a fun and inexpensive way of allowing a group of people to give presents to each other.

Your Christmas Party is normally pretty lively and good fun, but as an Employer what should you consider before-hand so there are no problems?

A cherry pie is always a winner with guests in Winter or at Christmas time. Making a cherry pie is very easy and is even more impressive with a lattice pie top.

Using a lattice pie cutter will save you time when creating a lattice pie top. It will also give your pies a professional look each time.

An iced Christmas cake is a Western institution, the icing invoking the magic of the snow-covered world outside while inside the festive spirit can be found.

Christmas is a time of indulgence; embrace the festive season with an authentic home-made Christmas cake. This rich, spicy and moist cake will stand out from any shop-bought version.

Though initially slightly odd-sounding, bread sauce is the last remnant of medieval British cuisine. Bread sauce is now part and parcel of the authentic Christmas dinner.

You may have a cake recipe that requires an orange flavour to it and you want to decorate it with candied orange slices. But you don’t fancy buying the candied orange slices from the shop.

If you really want to show off to your guests for Christmas day, you can flame your Christmas pudding and wow them. Flaming a Christmas pudding can be done safely once you know how.

Just because you are vegan it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on enjoying a Christmas pudding. Christmas pudding is usually made with suet which is made from animal fat.

Making paper snowflakes is a fun and cheap way to decorate your home for Christmas. This an activity you can do with children which they will enjoy and it will definitely keep them busy.

Christmas should be a time of joy and fun, of celebration and parties and spending time with those you love. But Christmas can become a time of stress and arguments.

We all know that “it’s what’s on the inside that counts,” but when it comes to giving a Christmas present, it doesn’t hurt to put a little thought into the gift wrapping as well.

When you want to have the perfect traditional Christmas its all too easy to let your spending run away with you and end up paying for it through out the year.

Eggnog could well be called the official beverage of the cold festive season! Made in batches, Eggnog is a creamy, thick, rich and satisfying Christmas speciality worth making at home.

When you are stuck to know what to buy someone for Christmas, a hamper is a good choice. You can make it to any size or budget and adapt it to personal taste.

With more people becoming vegetarian, it is important to know how to cater for your veggie guests, so no-one has to feel awkward or embarrassed.

Setting up a nativity scene can be part of the Christmas preparations in your house and can help focus on the original meaning of Christmas.

You know its getting near Christmas when you start eating mince pies. You can buy pies in the shops, but it's much more fun to make them - and cheaper too!

It's getting nearer to Christmas and your thoughts are turning towards carols and church. You are tempted to go to your local church for a Christmas service, and may be even on a Sunday.

Cranberry sauce is synonymous with turkey and therefore with the festive season. Avoid the artificial, mass-produced cranberry jellies by making your own tangy accompaniment to Christmas dinner.

Brandy butter is the perfect accompaniment to the sweet tastes of the festive season. Served with mince pies or Christmas cake, brandy butter will add an element of richness and luxury.

Pigs in blankets are a simple, easy and delicious starter or accompaniment to autumn, winter and festive season food.

Mistletoe is the plant most often associated with Christmas and long linked with the tradition of 'kissing under the mistletoe'.

Dating back to the 15th Century, Stollen is a dense, spicy bread-like German cake crammed with the flavours of the festive season.

Turkey with stuffing is the centre-point of every traditional Christmas dinner.

Eggnog is a dairy-based drink made with milk, sugar and eggs.

Traditional Christmas wrappings can be expensive and aren't very environmentally friendly.

Do you have a vegetarian friend or relative who loves their food? Are you struggling for Christmas gift ideas? Then look no further!