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items: 5 reasons to buy our Feburary and March issue
items: Best wedding gifts for food lovers
items: Best waterproof picnic blankets UK for summer 2025 al fresco dining
items: Best Christmas markets in the UK, 2025
items: olive magazine Effortless competition T&Cs
items: olive magazine ‘Cook the cover’ challenge T&Cs
items: Best vegan Advent calendars 2021

5 reasons to buy our Feburary and March issue
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description: Discover the highlights from this month's issue of olive magazine, including trusted recipes and expert advice. Plus, find out how to subscribe.
encoded: olive is brought to you by the same team as Good Food, Britain’s leading food media brand. All our recipes are developed and thoroughly tested by experts, so you know they’ll work every time. Our writers are food experts, so when we make a restaurant recommendation or review a destination or product, you can trust our opinion. Order direct to your door, download the issue or subscribe AND get your first 5 issues for just £5! Out now in all supermarkets and newsagents. Five reasons to buy our February and March issue Season's best Celebrate winter produce with our vibrant Thai-style venison stir-fry, one-pot purple sprouting broccoli with barley and a stunning pistachio and rhubarb galette. Hottest travel for 2026 Discover the must-visit spots from olive trends expert Gurdeep Loyal – from sun-soaked Aix-en-Provence to Morocco’s ‘new Marrakesh’. Inventive twists on the classics Give popular dishes a fresh spin with a Peruvian-style roast chicken with a herby green sauce, crisp halloumi schnitzel and a cheesy French onion beef stew. Michelin-star Slovenia A two Michelin-star chef shares what makes the cuisine of his mountainous home region so unique. Clever matcha recipes This month we’re spotlighting matcha across three vibrant recipes – from a no-bake cheesecake with an ube swirl to moreish matcha and white chocolate cookies and a dinner party-ready ‘matchagato’. Subscribe to our magazine Save money vs paying in the shops and subscribe to olive magazine today AND get your first 5 issues for just £5! As one of our magazine subscribers, you'll also enjoy these great benefits: Free delivery direct to your door, so you never miss an issue Bonus digital access to the olive guide to making sourdough Get £5 off every order at the olive shop Discounts on tickets to Good Food Shows Risk-free shopping: cancel your subscription at any time Order now *UK, Direct Debit offer only Order direct to your door, download the issue or subscribe. Out now in all supermarkets and newsagent…

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Best wedding gifts for food lovers
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date: 2025-06-10T12:36:45.000Z
creator: Emily Lambe
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Gift guide
description: Looking for wedding gifts for food lovers? Explore our pick of the best presents, from decadent hampers and elegant crockery to luxe kitchenware, all at different price points
encoded: Treat the happy couple in your life to a top-notch foodie gift. We have everything from luxury food gifts to essential kitchenware, along with personalised and fun food activities. There's plenty of choice when it comes to picking a wedding gift for keen foodies. To start, we've chosen our favourite edible foodie gifts for a special treat they can share on a romantic date night. We've selected a range of truffles, macarons, jams, spreads and bottles of booze. For a more luxurious option, see our stunning hampers or a handmade pasta subscription. Looking for a high-end kitchen gift? We've also picked out a range of essential kitchenware they'll get daily use out of, from kettles to coffee machines and cookware. Treat the couple to a homeware gift like a punch bowl or chip and dip that they can use when entertaining guests. Or they can decorate a new space with potted plants and pretty kitchenware. Browse through our list for inspiration and check out our other guides for the best gifts to buy for foodies, such as our best champagne gifts for the celebratory couple See more ideas with our best coffee gifts, chocolate gifts, baking gifts, housewarming gifts and tea gifts. Treat the couple to a boozy gift with our wine gifts, beer gifts, whisky gifts and gin gifts. We've also tested out the best online cake delivery services for all the special occasions in your life. Best wedding gift ideas Jump to: Edible wedding gifts Homeware wedding gifts Food experience wedding gifts Edible wedding gifts Knightsbridge hamper with champagne Available from Not on the High Street (£141.20) Treat the lucky couple to a luxury gift with this hamper filled to the brim with sweet and savoury treats. From olives and chutney to chocolates, cherry cake, coffee and red wine, this will be a gift that keeps on giving with plenty to unpack and enjoy – perfect for relaxing post-wedding. And of course, not forgetting a bottle of champagne to toast the new marriage. Available from: Not on the High …

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Best waterproof picnic blankets UK for summer 2025 al fresco dining
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date: 2025-06-10T10:33:12.000Z
creator: Emily Lambe
subject: Guides
subject: Reviews
subject: Products
subject: Spring
description: Looking for picnic supplies? We've rounded up the best waterproof picnic blankets for al fresco dining including stylish wool, cotton and fleece options
encoded: Treat yourself to an alfresco feast this summer complete with a roomy picnic blanket to sit on. Looking for a new picnic blanket this summer? We've picked out the best waterproof versions that are as stylish as they are practical. Check out our top picnic blanket picks including large designs and tartan styles. There are a few things to consider when deciding on a picnic blanket, first of which is durability and waterproofing. We looked for designs with sturdy waterproof backing, protecting your picnic from the damp ground or sand on the beach. You'll also want to consider size so we've included a range of large blankets for the whole family and smaller options for couples and friends. All the picnic blankets are designed with portability in mind, as they roll up into a compact size complete with handles for carrying. Whether you're going for a hike, a family camping trip or having a beach day, there's a waterproof picnic blanket for every occasion. Complete your picnic kit with our best picnic accessories including dinner plates, tumblers, cool bags and picnic baskets. Try our best summer recipes including cocktails, barbecue ideas and fruity desserts. After, check out Celeste Wong's lowdown on how to make coffee while camping, so you can enjoy a barista-like drink anywhere you like. For more recipe inspiration, see our best picnic food ideas including sandwiches, wraps, pies and snacks on the go. Don't forget to pack a portable cocktail or a summer cordial with our best picnic drinks ideas. Next discover the best walks in the UK. Best waterproof picnic blankets at a glance Best check picnic blanket: La Redoute Aline 1-sided waterproof picnic blanket, £23.99 Best classic picnic blanket: National Trust Green Meadow Check picnic blanket, £45 Best on-trend picnic blanket: Oliver Bonas Pineapple Tile Blue Chequerboard picnic rug, £55 Best minimalist picnic blanket: Rains Carry picnic blanket, £69 Best patterned picnic blanket: H&M patterned picnic blanket, £19.99 Best …

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Best Christmas markets in the UK, 2025
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date: 2024-11-19T17:11:52.000Z
creator: Emily Lambe
subject: Travel
subject: UK
subject: Great Getaways
subject: Street food
description: Discover the top UK food festivals and Christmas markets for 2025. Mulled wine, mince pies and Christmas shopping galore
encoded: Looking for the best Christmas markets in 2025 across the UK? We've found the best German Christmas markets, Christmas fairs and festivals across the UK. For more festive inspiration, check out our 10 best London restaurants for festive get-togethers. Cooking up a festive meal yourself? See our ultimate collection of Christmas recipes for mains, sides, desserts and more. Best UK Christmas markets to visit 2025 Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market Winchester Cathedral Christmas market, 21 November – 22 December Known for its historic college and cathedral, Winchester and its surrounding villages are becoming something of a culinary hotbed. The cathedral grounds are transformed over the Christmas season, with the Winchester Cathedral Christmas market running from 21 November to 22 December. The cathedral provides the picturesque backdrop for the German-inspired market, with pretty wooden chalets serving mulled wine, street food and displaying crafts for Christmas presents. Where to stay: Just a short walk from the house Jane Austen once lived in is The Wykeham Arms, an apparent favourite of Colin Firth and Robert Plant. It’s an 18th century coaching inn with beautiful curved, Georgian bow doors, a cosy but bright bar that’s managed to escape modernisation (we loved the tankards hanging from the ceiling) and a separate dining room decorated with wonky framed photos, Persian rugs, gnarled oak chairs and more tankards. It’s easy to imagine Austen in here, scribbling away by one of the original fireplaces. There are rooms upstairs (including superior doubles with four-poster beds) and it’s a popular place for dinner – book in advance for prettily presented plates of ambitious seasonal food, including tempura oysters with wasabi ice cream; Hampshire ribeye steak; and chicken and pig’s trotter pie with mash and liquor. Doubles from £152, check rates and availability at booking.com or wykehamarmswinchester.co.uk Bath Christmas Market Bath Christmas market, 27 November – 14 …

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olive magazine Effortless competition T&Cs
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date: 2022-02-23T15:58:08.000Z
subject: Competitions
subject: Promotions
description: Share your effortless! ideas with us and WIN!
encoded: Each month on our effortless! feature we share three genius buys and clever tips to make entertaining a breeze. Tell us your own that you use at home for the chance to win a ProCook casserole set worth £279! How to enter Tell us your best effortless! idea that you use at home. Send a photo showing us what you do. Use #oliveeffortless! or email us on oliveweb@immediate.co.uk with the subject line “Effortless competition” We’ll feature the winner in a future issue! Win this stunning ProCook cast iron casserole set worth £279. A ProCook Cast Iron casserole dish is the perfect vessel for cooking casseroles, soups, stews and sauces, roasting various meat joints and even baking bread. Enamelled inside and out, each dish has a rich, glossy and premium finish, making it highly covetable cookware that looks great in any kitchen. ProCook’s Cast Iron casseroles boast exceptional non-stick qualities, even heat distribution, incredible performance on all hobs including induction and come with a 25-year guarantee. Terms and conditions The Promoter is Immediate Media Company London Ltd. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. The promotion is open to all residents of the UK, including the Channel Islands, aged 18 years or older (entrants under 18 must have parent/guardian’s permission) except the Promoter’s employees or contractors and anyone connected with the promotion or their direct family members. The closing date for each challenge is 23.59 on the final sale date of the month of that issue. For example, the March issue challenge will close on the 24 March 2022. The next challenge shall open for entries as soon as that issue goes on sale. Closing dates are as follows: 24 March (March issue close date), 21 April (April issue close date), 19 May (May issue close date), 16 June, (June issue close date), 14 July (July issue close date); 11 August (August issue); 8 September (September issue); 6 October (October issue); 27 Oc…

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olive magazine ‘Cook the cover’ challenge T&Cs
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description: Cook our cover recipe to WIN a prize from Le Creuset every month
encoded: Can you recreate this month’s gorgeous cover recipe? Send us a photo of your dish for the chance to WIN a Le Creuset roaster worth £119. Share a photo of your dish on #olivecookcover or email oliveweb@immediate.co.uk with the subject line ‘Cook the cover’. Want to sharpen up your photography skills? Gillian McNeill, olive’s art director, shares her top tips. Choose your angle. Show off the food’s most interesting features. While a salmon dish looks lovely from overhead, something else, like a burger, will look stronger from the side. Lighting. Bright and sunny? Moody and dark? Make sure your light source matches the mood. Daylight is great, but if you have to shoot indoors, consider using an out-of-shot table lamp. Props. Keep it simple – go for pale woods and neutral ceramics. Terms and conditions The Promoter is Immediate Media Company London Ltd. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. The promotion is open to all residents of the UK, including the Channel Islands, aged 18 years or older (entrants under 18 must have parent/guardian’s permission) except the Promoter’s employees or contractors and anyone connected with the promotion or their direct family members. The closing date for each challenge is 23.59 on the final sale date of the month of that issue. For example, the July issue challenge will close on the 15 July. The next challenge shall open for entries as soon as that issue goes on sale. Closing dates are as follows: 15 July (July issue close date); 12 August (August issue); 9 September (September issue); 7 October (October issue); 28 October (November issue); 2 December (Xmas issue); 30 December (December issue). Entries must meet the following criteria: the dish in the photo must correspond to the current magazine cover recipe. Photos must closely match the style of the dish as best possible. The winning photo will be chosen by an independent judge. The judging criteria is creativity, presentation…

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Best vegan Advent calendars 2021
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date: 2020-10-22T15:07:40.000Z
creator: Emily Lambe
subject: Guides
subject: Products
description: Treat yourself or a loved one to a festive vegan Advent calendar, from dairy-free milk chocolate to flavoured popcorn and fruit candy varieties
encoded: Looking for the best vegan Advent calendars? Try our ideas below, or check out our best alcohol Advent calendars and favourite Advent calendars for foodies. Looking for plant-based gifts? Check out our pick of the best vegan gifts. Following a plant-based diet doesn't mean you have to miss out on treats, so we've rounded up the best vegan Advent calendars to celebrate the festive season in style. Count down to Christmas with a traditional chocolate calendar filled with dark or milk chocolate, or discover fun alternatives featuring gourmet popcorn and fruity sweets. Best vegan Advent calendars Dark chocolate Advent calendar, £12.50, Hotel Chocolat Hotel Chocolat proves to be a reliable vegan option year after year. Dark chocolate fans will love the rich, silky 70% cocoa chocolate with its balanced sweetness. There's a festive message behind each door and the chocolate pieces are moulded into fun Christmas shapes. We also loved the sleek packaging with its silver metallic detailing. Buy now Vegan popcorn Advent calendar, £29.99, Joe & Seph's (Amazon) For an alternative to chocolate, try this gourmet popcorn Advent calendar from Joe & Seph's. Expect crispy, well-coated popcorn and must-try flavours, including toffee apple & cinnamon, orange chocolate and – our favourite – strawberry caramel. Buy now Dark chocolate Advent calendar, £9.99, Divine (Amazon) For a budget-friendly Advent calendar, look no further than this milk chocolate number from Divine. The beautiful red and gold packaging is equal parts festive and sleek, and the heart-shaped chocolates are made using 70% Fairtrade cocoa. We liked that each day contains an animal fact with eco-friendly tips on the back. Buy now Christmas Advent calendar tree, £12, Candy Kittens (Amazon) Assemble your own Christmas tree with this unique, vegan-friendly Advent calendar from Candy Kittens. The flat-pack kit arrives with everything you need to assemble, plus extra vegan candy to snack on along the way, with delicious fruity…

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