Stacey Smith
Senior Food & Drink Editor
Stacey looks after all food and drink reviews — from coffee pods and veg boxes, to natural wine and tequila. Stacey is also founder of Crummbs, where she’s written nearly 2,000 restaurant and hotel reviews since 2013. Prior to this, Stacey wrote hundreds of in-depth buying guides for the Independent, i newspaper and BBC Good Food, as well as reviewing restaurants and interviewing celebrities in her column at Balance Magazine. Stacey has also appeared in BAFTA-nominated BBC documentary Blood, Sweat & Takeaways, where she investigated South East Asia's food production industry, appearing on both Newsnight and BBC World Service to share her findings. Regularly checking out the latest restaurants, bars and product launches, Stacey also loves experimenting with recipes at home, and is a WSET-certified wine and spirits expert, with over 10 years of experience in the business. You can follow Stacey on Instagram @crummbs_uk
M&S has turned its viral malt balls into two delicious new drinks – and this is when you can get them
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, now there’s a hot and cold drink
M&S’s new Black Forest-inspired mince pies are insanely delicious, and this genius hack makes them even better
Mince-pie purists, look away!
Everything you need to know about the Good Housekeeping Food Awards, plus how to enter
From supermarket staples and snacks to drinks and food innovations
The cheapest Quality Street deals right now – and how to grab a tub for £3.95
We've checked every supermarket
9 best baby play mats and gyms for babies and toddlers
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M&S launches THREE new ginger cookies so good they've replaced our Gingerbread Latte Whip obsession
Because cookies trump marshmallow...
The best Sainsbury’s Christmas food for 2026, from fox bao buns to Christmas pudding liqueur
Christmas starts here
This is how long flour really lasts in the cupboard
Your flour may not be as fresh as you think.
From mince pies to dog treats: The best Christmas food hampers for 2026, from £20
The best food hampers for gifting, whatever your budget
Tesco launches a Christmas pudding for people who normally hate them – inspired by Nigella's Guinness cake
This one will change your mind.
This is how long an open jar of pasta sauce really lasts in the fridge
It might go off sooner than you think.
Aldi is launching a £12.99 dupe of Moth's cocktail advent calendar – and it's six times cheaper
Run, don't walk
The original Dubai chocolate brand is FINALLY available nationwide – plus four bars tipped to replace it
Looks like there's a new Dubai Chocolate in town
6 easy ways to add more protein to your day according to a dietician
And, yes, there’s more to it than chicken breast
The best flavoured panettone of 2026 has been revealed and it tastes just like a toffee apple
And it's already in-store!
If you've found a mouldy slice of bread, here's what to do with the rest of the loaf
A food safety expert explains why one fuzzy spot means the whole loaf has to go
The one click that sorts your entire Christmas dinner, from the golden turkey to the perfect roasties
I’m never going back to shopping the old way again.
ASK Italian’s lasagne-stuffed garlic bread is the ultimate comfort food – but you’ve only got a week to try it
It's the best thing we've seen since sliced bread
M&S launches a frozen Big Daddy chocolate bar – and it’s 10 times better than Viennetta
Your freezer will thank you for it
The best Christmas gifts for girls in 2026, from fairy castles to the perfect PJs
Whether they're tiny tots or TikTok teens
Stop roasting chicken in the oven – try this quick midweek alternative instead
Here’s how to roast a beautiful chicken on a weeknight
M&S’s oozy double chocolate cookie dough pot is ready in 45 seconds – and it’s one of six new hot desserts
Move over, loaded cookies – these new hot treats are perfect for winter
The best turkey crowns for Christmas 2026, tried and tested
Which turkey crown took the, err, crown in our taste tests?
The best Christmas desserts for 2026, from cascading caramel stars to chocolate gonks
The showstopping puds to finish off your feast in style
The best turkeys for your Christmas Day dinner in 2026, from crowns to whole birds
Whether you prefer a crown or a whole turkey, these top-rated birds got the Good Housekeeping seal of approval
The best mince pies for Christmas 2026 revealed, and the winner might surprise you
Discover which buttery bake earned top marks from the Good Housekeeping Institute this year
Good Housekeeping's Big Christmas Taste Test: The best Christmas food and drink for 2026, revealed
From turkey to mince pies, the Good Housekeeping Institute’s tasted 660 festive buys
The best gingerbread house kits to buy (and build) in 2026, tested
Indulge your inner architect with these top-rated kits
Best brandy 2026: 10 expert-rated bottles to buy this Christmas, from £13.99
Our guide to the best brandy under £50
Best ports to enjoy with chocolate, cheese and more this Christmas, from £14.25
The expert-approved ports to buy now
Best Champagne 2026: 10 expert-rated bottles starting at £13.99, from Moet to Morrisons
These are the ones we’ll be stocking up on this Christmas
10 best Proseccos for Christmas, including a £5.25 bottle that beat its pricier rivals
Not sure where to get the best value fizz? These are our tried and tested favourites
The best Christmas cakes for 2026, from Waitrose, Aldi, Bettys and more, starting at £8.99
These are the best shop-bought Christmas cakes, taste tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute.
The best roast potatoes to serve with your Christmas dinner (and the winner isn't Aunt Bessie’s!)
The ultimate roasties, as rated by the Good Housekeeping Institute
10 best panettone for Christmas 2026, including toffee apple and Aperol Spritz versions
The fluffiest Italian festive treats, according to our experts
The best yule logs for your Christmas dessert, from Black Forest to salted caramel twists
All taste tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute
The best Christmas puddings for 2026 revealed, and the winner is only £7.99
From traditional to chocolate, The GHI reveals this year’s best puds to round off your feast
The best smoked salmon to kick off your Christmas dinner in style
The Good Housekeeping Institute tried 26 varieties to find the best for your table
The best pigs in blankets for Christmas 2026, revealed (and the winner is a bargain!)
Christmas dinner isn’t complete without this festive favourite, but which brand has the tastiest PIB?
The best Christmas picky bits, tried and tested, from polar bear bao buns to sausage roll wreaths
The tastiest ready-made, bitesize treats for your festive drinks party, tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute
M&S has launched a £7 Percy Pig advent calendar – but it's not what you expect inside
What were you expecting?
Best Amazon Prime toy deals, from Toniebox to Barbie – to buy before the sale ends tonight
We've found savings on some of the hottest toys for 2026
Tommee Tippee’s £29.99 pregnancy countdown calendar is packed with £260 worth of gifts – here’s what’s inside
Finally, an Advent calendar for expectant parents
Move over Terry's Chocolate Orange, M&S has launched a posh £5 alternative that's 10 times better
M&S's latest launch is set to be your new chocolate orange obsession.
From hatching sharks to the new Toniebox Lite, the must-have toys this Christmas, from £20
We asked the top toy buyers from Hamleys, Selfridges, Argos and more for the inside scoop
Move over Quality Street – M&S’s magical theatre chocolate box plays Christmas music and lights up
And inside are four utterly delicious chocolates
M&S’s adorable new 2-in-1 musical biscuit tin is its best yet – and has a very funny surprise inside
Wait until you see it!
25 best toys for three-year-olds, from ride-on cars to balance bikes
Unique, educational and – most importantly – entertaining gift ideas
39 toys for one-year-olds that they'll actually play with
Keep them entertained and engaged, with these top gifts
22 best toys for two-year-olds, according to parents
Including expert-approved puzzles, pretend props, games and open-ended play sets
‘Better than Baileys’: M&S’s creamy £12 liqueur tastes just like a Bounty – and wowed serious wine writers
It’s like a pourable Bounty!
This giant sharing mince pie serves 10 – and it’s the easiest dessert you’ll buy this Christmas
It’s the biggest mince pie we’ve ever seen!
Rise & Fall is the ultimate one-stop-shop for your A/W26 capsule wardrobe: 8 pieces to shop with 20% off
The jumpers are loved by fashion insiders
7 best fruit and vegetable delivery boxes for 2026
Bypass the shops and get your five-a-day delivered to your doorstep
The Traitors is on at 8pm: 3 M&S scratch meals ready in 20 minutes or less, you can make tonight
We’re remaining faithful to this simple cooking method
They've finally done it! 12 best non-alcoholic sparkling wines that are genuinely worth trying
Our experts' pick of the best booze-free bubbles for Sober October and beyond
Sainsbury’s is launching its first-ever Apple Crumble Sandwich and it’s only £1.85 – here’s what’s inside
If you loved the viral M&S Strawberry Sando, you’ll want to get your hands on this.
Sober October 2026: We've found the 19 best non-alcoholic wines that are actually worth drinking
Our experts conducted their biggest alcohol-free taste test yet to find the best bottles of red, white and rosé
Stop reheating pizza in the microwave. These are the best ways to do it
Say goodbye to sad, soggy crusts.
‘How did parents drink this stuff?’ Millennials taste-test 1980s ‘comeback’ wines, from Blue Nun to Lambrusco
The iconic blue bottle is returning to UK shelves. Here’s what we thought…
M&S has launched a £3 Pistachio Star that’s better than Dubai chocolate and a must-try for Big Daddy fans
We’re obsessed!
M&S is bringing back its iconic 50s biscuit box – with six biscuits you might recognise, launching this week
You might want to put the kettle on for this one...
Is it safe to use a slow cooker overnight?
Follow our advice to avoid any risk.
M&S has launched adorable chocolate penguins so good they could replace our Gingerbread Latte Whip obsession
M&S is really spoiling us this year