The idiosyncratic and richly intentive Filter Company are one of my favourite theatrical outfits.

Whip up a tasty beverage with these sophisticated machines

The Way I See It: Altitude training is not a health risk – so how then could it possibly be against the spirit of sport?

A raft of new products claims to take the shakes and pains out of making cocktails. John Walsh puts the potent pretenders through their paces.

If Marks & Spencer's Christmas figures are anything to go by, the pixie dust Marc Bolland sprinkled on Morrisons to make it fly has been in short supply. Yesterday's trading statement was no Christmas cracker and the shares would have taken a beating had it not been for a bravura performance by the retailer's food halls. That saved Mr Bolland's bacon, at least for now.

Outlook If Marks & Spencer's Christmas figures are anything to go by, the pixie dust Marc Bolland sprinkled on Morrisons to make it fly has been in short supply. Yesterday's trading statement was no Christmas cracker and the shares would have taken a beating had it not been for a bravura performance from the retailer's food offering. That saved Mr Bolland's bacon. At least for now.

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Food giant's line of 'enhanced water' falls foul of critics at Children's Food Campaign

Serves 10 as canapés

Do you remember that scene in Fawlty Towerswhen an American guest asks for freshly-squeezed orange juice?

Serves 4

Last week I gave you recipes for festive roasts – so this week I'm showing you how to cook all the accompanying bits and bobs in advance, so that you won't have to do too much last-minute rushing around in the kitchen.

Serves 6-8

Serves 6-8