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Luckily I’m one of those people who LOVE Christmas and who, irritatingly, start humming carols in early November. I, and all the Sainsbury’s magazine team, have to be as we’ve been kneedeep in fake snow and glacé cherries for months to bring you this bumper issue stuffed with tempting recipes for treating friends and family. We’ve also made more helpful videos for tablet and smartphone users – follow the instructions on page 6, then scan our cover for new ways to decorate your Christmas pudding; and learn Christmas kitchen secrets from our team by scanning page 13 (or watch the videos at sainsburysmagazine.co.uk). As Christmas presents go, a Sainsbury’s magazine subscription should be high on the list. This month we have a great gift for new subscribers – see page 216. You can also get a digital subscription on the Apple newsstand at bitly.com/sainsburysmagazineapp. Whether you’re catering for two or 22, I wish you cooking success during the festive period. Merry Christmas!

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This month

I want... To be treated to a hearty pub lunch after a long winter’s walk one Sunday. I’ll be scanning my new The Good Pub Guide 2013 (Ebury, £15.99) for ideas.

I love... A classic Martini. This one, made with Grey Goose vodka and Noilly Prat, had oil from the lemon zest squeezed in and rubbed around the glass rim – delicious!

I’ve got to have... A handy tube of Sacla squeezy tomato pesto in the fridge. I use it to garnish canapés or to add a trendy drizzle to soups, £2.55 at Sainsbury’s.

PS Win one of five £100 Sainsbury’s vouchers Find a mince pie like this one hidden in this issue, then track down another in the January issue. Enter at sainsburysmagazine.co.uk/ competitions from 28 November.