To help you get things ready we have released our December issue, which is packed full over 70 fabulous festive ideas for food, gifts and decorations for you to try.

The cooks among you will love the Christmas-themed food, especially the free bonus cookbook on the front of the mag, which includes tastebud tempting treats like Pistachio and cranberry baklava, Lemon and sultana puddings, Almond and ginger cake and a sensational White chocolate and cranberry pudding.

We also tell you how to keep your cool in the hot summer months, grow your own flavour-packed vegetables and decorate any blank walls you may have in your yard with a vertical garden. There's also a guide to Digital TV, book and DVD reviews and lots of great competitions.