In tonight’s newsletter - the recipe for my cheddar, cumin & nigella seed straws (perfect to have up your sleeve - or in the oven - for guests) and my top Christmas gift recommendations. Newsletter subscribers can find out why I’ve picked @laurajgood’s ‘The Joy of Snacks’ as best food book, @indiaknight’s ‘Darling’ as best novel, @claireratinon’s ‘Unearthed’ as best non-fiction and @palaceculture’s incredible plant based vegan cheese as best food hamper - if you’re not already a subscriber, it’s free to join, just hit the link in my bio ✨ Video by the wonderful @thevisualsteam and photograph from India Express by the fab @davidloftus. Terribly lit photograph of the kitchen bookshelf by me (or can I hold Pepper responsible?!)