Chrissie Walker

For the first time we have two wines from the Ukraine on the shelves in Lidl GB – a first for the UK – and the first time that mainstream wine shoppers will be able to sample unique bottles from this lesser known, yet historic, wine producing country, and Bolgrad Winery.

This is quite one of the most charming baking books I have seen in a while. Sarah's Slice presents classic recipes, some with a twist and all of them suitable even for the enthusiastic novice baker.

If we are fortunate, we have been spending several weeks of convivial get-togethers, and these being liberally laced with alcoholic libations. That's grand, but sometimes we need to set a slower beverage pace – and that's where Le Rendez-vous Alcohol-free Muscat from Famille Fabre comes to the rescue.

Banana Tree is an award-winning Southeast Asian restaurant group, celebrated for its street food-inspired dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, and founded in Maida Vale over 30 years ago. It now has some new menu items.

Château Haut Gléon, located in the heart of the Corbières, benefits from an exceptional location, with its celebrated micro-climate and terroir with natural springs on the estate. Château Haut Gléon has won several awards and their Corbières 2021white wine does not disappoint.

Lena Lu Donuts has opened in Primark in London's Oxford Street. It brings an Australian sweet treat to central London.

It's cold out there and we crave comfort food… hot comfort food. Winter meals don't have to be complicated, and especially when it's close to Christmas and we all have so many other calls upon our time. Idahoan Perfect Mash is a delicious support, and One-pot Veggie Moroccan Shepherd's Pie is bound to become a family favourite, even for those meat-eating members!

It's winter and we crave warming desserts. Nature's Path offers delicious and healthy products for breakfast and beyond. Here we have a recipe for Maple Sunrise Crumble. It's one of those flexible dishes which can easily be adapted to suit what you have in your pantry. It is gluten-free and vegan, so suitable for all the family!

Radhika Howarth has penned a beautifully presented cookbook with a very practical twist. Radikal Kitchen: Flavours Without Borders: 80 dishes connecting cultures and cuisines is divided by ingredient rather than style of dish or cuisine. It's easy to find a recipe that takes advantage of what you have in your pantry.

The colder months are here and it's also the season when we enjoy wintery meals together with friends and family. We look for wines to complement robust dishes, and here we have the excellent Château Haut Gléon Corbières 2018 Rouge.