Melanie Giandzi
Senior Food & Drink Writer
Mel is the Senior Food & Drink Writer for Good Housekeeping UK, covering all the delicious new product launches that come her way, writing about food and drink topics, and curating gift guides for the best foodie products to buy. Alongside that, she can be found developing and creating cocktails for GH and holds her WSET Level 2 in Wine and Spirits. She was part of the Good Housekeeping Institute food testing team for over four years before moving over to the digital side, so knows a thing or two about great food products. You'll find her scouring the supermarket shelves in her spare time for new and exciting ingredients to experiment with in her kitchen.
Marie-France van Heel's chic quarter-zip jumper is the ultimate comfy winter style, shop the look from £30
The marketing executive wrapped up to enjoy a football match with her husband, Prime Minister Andy Burnham
M&S drops its best-ever Family Feast Dine In Deal today for 'Roast Dinner Day' and it generously feeds four for £20
Even if you aren't serving four - this is smart thinking for all the leftovers!
From a cosy fluffy robe to an at-home facial device, 27 Christmas gifts every woman wants in 2026
Thoughtful, unique and genuinely exciting gifts no matter your budget.
From cosy slippers to jelly lamps, 27 Christmas gifts every picky teen will love
Shopping for teens can be notoriously tricky but these gift ideas will certainly earn you the cool title! 🎁
No boring socks allowed! 23 stylish Christmas gifts men will genuinely love
From personalised treats to limited-edition goodies, we've hand-picked gifts he'll definitely love.
From protecting surfaces to absorbing moisture in shoes: 6 smart ways to use up old newspapers
Don’t toss them in the recycling bin just yet..
This supermarket Christmas cake came second in our taste test – and costs 73% less than our winner
This is a no-brainer!
John Lewis's Christmas 2026 ad is here! Kristin Scott Thomas debuts stylish 'grandma' look with iconic childhood toy
There's a few familiar favourites that pop up..
2 days to go! M&S is dropping brand-new Chocolate Cornflake Cookies and they're 10x better than its Gingerbread Cookies
Hallelujah for M&S Christmas food launches!
'A serve of Baileys for only 50p': This supermarket is selling 1L bottles for just £10 from today
This is the best deal we've seen in ages!
Primark's brand-new Christmas mug is a double for 'sell-out' Anthropologie bistro mug - but half the price
At this price, we're stocking up!
‘Better than an After Eight’: Starbucks is bringing its US fan-favourite Peppermint range to the UK
And a first look at its brand-new red cups for the festive season!
'Gold Fairy Dust' nails are the prettiest manicure trend for autumn – here's how to recreate them in 1-step
It has Taylor Swift's stamp of approval and we are a sucker for anything sparkly.
Move over Yule Log: M&S's 'Snow Much Fun' is a spectacular layered mousse dessert and serves 10 for just £2.50pp
This is going straight into our basket..
You're microwaving your leftovers all wrong – here's why you should always cover your food
A simple fix can help prevent rubbery leftovers and unevenly heated meals.
Primark's stunning £35 crimson Christmas wreath looks 10x the price and florist-made - plus 3 others to shop now
The easiest decoration trick to make your home feel festive.
Aldi drops limited Sticky Toffee Apple sausages for Bonfire Night – here's when to grab them before they sell out
Weird or wonderful? We're not sure what to think of these..
The best pigs in blankets of 2026 has been revealed – they're double-wrapped in bacon AND won last year
We cannot WAIT to devour a whole plate of these...
Forget the dry turkey dinner – M&S's new Turkey Feast Lasagne is the Christmas hero you need, topped with melty cheddar
One of the standout dishes we tried at their festive showcase.
M&S's £30 Christmas patchwork cushion is the must-have home buy this season – plus 8 stylish options to shop now
Dress up your home this festive season.
“Absolutely heartbreaking”: 28 "devastating" tearjerker films to watch on Netflix this week
From sad romantic films to emotional dramas based on true stories, these definitely require tissues.
Move over, M&S – ASDA's £3.35 Merry Munch Mix is more than 50% cheaper and packed with chocolate, fudge and pretzels
We're going to have to buy a couple of these..
Quality Street has given Monopoly an edible Christmas makeover – and it's set to be 2026's must-have gift
But only if you can win one...
Morrisons 3-in-1 Christmas sandwich is going to fly off the shelves - but its missing one crucial thing
They really missed a trick with this one...
A mini fringe is this season's chicest hair transformation - how to make it work for your hair type
The mini fringe is back – and it's softer than you think
Katie Holmes proves jeans are out with this chic, low-effort sequin look – recreate her style from £52
Consider me inspired to embrace a little more sparkle. Thanks, Katie!
‘Chewy, crunchy and delicious’: A new McFlurry has landed & it's flavoured with one of the best chocolate bars
We cannot wait to devour this one..
From a kitchen trivet to a DIY stamper: 6 clever uses for leftover wine corks
From the garden to the dinner table.
NEXT's magical projector musical candle tin is the ultimate 3-in-1 Christmas gift – and it's only £22
That's Christmas gifting sorted ✔️
The best mince pie of 2026 has been revealed – and it’s the cheapest of all 42 we tested
That's one product we'll certainly be stocking up on..
M&S has brought out a Christmas twist on its best-selling chocolate whips – and it’s 10 times better
Dare I say these are the best version yet??
Move over Jaffa Cakes – M&S's 'clever' 2-in-1 choc orange tin twists to reveal different Christmas characters
Their Christmas tins just keep getting better each year!