It's now the middle of January, which means that we've been in the New Year now for two weeks and if you're like me then you've been breathing a sigh of relief as you start to get back into your regular routine, as you've waved goodbye to that festive devil that is otherwise known as Christmas.

How big was YOUR Christmas lunch? Mine was the perfect pocket-sized offering - complete with mince pie - courtesy of a Middle Eastern airline, who were suitably as immune to the charms of a Christmas bauble as they were an Albert Square knees-up. This is what happened when I went in search of the festive spirit, at 30,000 feet.

'Tis the season to bicker all the way to the in-laws, or is it? Here's some popular disputes and how to prevent them.

Fed up of turkey sandwiches on Boxing Day? Transform your Christmas dinner leftovers into a veritable feast with these tasty recipe ideas from food bl...

So, you've got the Christmas dinner essentials but what about the delicious extras? TV chef and Saturday Kitchen frontman James Martin gives us his to...

Let's face it - the turkey is the main attraction on the Christmas Day dinner table. So make sure you don't let your hungry guests down and follow ...

Cooking a delicious festive feast for the family can be a challenge to say the least. So, if you've been lumbered with the pinny and are preparing...

Our four-legged friends have become as much a part of the family as any human member, so it's understandable that we like to include them in the festivities. Many owners even admit feeding them a Christmas dinner. So what harm can it do? Well as it turns out, quite a lot. By giving into the desire to treat our pets with human food, we may well be putting their lives in danger. This may all sound a bit 'Bah humbug' but several ingredients in our annual turkey-stuffing ritual can actually do serious damage to pets.

Now I appreciate everyone's Christmas is different and it's quite personal what needs to happen to get you in the mood, that's why it seems pointless advertising Christmas goods early. It definitely dosen't get me in the spirit.

From the number of years it takes to master the perfect turkey roast with all the trimmings to the real reason people hate Brussels sprouts, plus the ...

Christmas is traditionally a time of peace and goodwill to all 'men', but sadly other animals fair less well during the festive season.

Forget all the turkey trimmings and Marks & Spencer ‘It’s not only a pudding, but an M&S pudding’ this Christmas – if you're feeling the pinch...

Love them or hate them, the humble brussel sprout has always been regarded as a Christmas dinner staple. But despite this year's bumper crop, it would...

Anyone who knows me well will be aware of my mild obsession with edible glitter. However it seems glitter is so last year with this new make-food-glis...

When you sit down on Christmas Day to get stuck into your dinner, consider the fact that it's been a long journey for our festive vegetables and meat ...