This quintessential autumnal pudding can be cooked in wine, spiced honey or earl grey syrup

Brief letters: Journal of Controversial Ideas | Cojones and nipples | Global warming | Co-op champagne | The Tulip

Coffee and rum give rich mascarpone a boozy kick

Brief letters: Public toilets | Laughter while reading | Theatre intervals | Co-op champagne | Driving

Observer Food Monthly’s choice of reds, whites and fizz – from high street and online bargains to the best value at the top of the range

The rise in the popularity of cocktails – and particularly gin-based ones – means that the herby, fortified pleasures of vermouth are once again on our lips, says David Williams

Supermarket’s bubbly deemed as good as Mumm and best value for Christmas

With lovely locations, top-notch treatments and pampering at affordable prices, our selection scrubs up nicely

It’s the sparkling wine alternative that won’t break the bank

Antoni’s bolognese, Karamo’s jerk chicken, Tan’s carrot cake and Jonathan’s hamburger casserole. Plus Bobby’s tequila cocktail ...