FeatureThe HTSI holiday food and drink guideHow to savour it this Christmas, from fizz and chips to dim sum and dips© Rasmus Weng KarlsenThe new cool of cognacThe quintessential after-dinner digestif has had a modern makeoverDim sum is for life, not just for ChristmasThe tradition of eating dumplings on Christmas day is time-honoured. But what makes a good one?Dinky-sized drinks for boozy stockingsHoliday hooch for the one you loveFizz and chipsWhy do bubbles pair so well with burgers and other junk food? Turns out there’s a science to itHow to host it: a feasting special Jackson Boxer, Laila Gohar, Rejina Pyo, Whitney Bromberg Hawkins, the Bille Brahes and the Delevingne sisters on celebrating the season in styleIcing lessons at the Ministry of BiscuitsA masterclass in piping proves the perfect way to chill outMore from this SeriesThe slippery ascent of the olive-oil MartiniFind out why the mixologist’s favourite new ingredient is a dash of extra virginParty dips you’ll want to dive intoGive your guests a taste sensation this seasonOn the hunt in white-truffle countryThe cookery writer Emiko Davies heads into the Tuscan woods to seek one of gastronomy’s great luxuries