Merry Christmas everyone! To those of you spending it with friends and family, I wish you a fabulous time at home. For those stranded anywhere because of the snow-pocolypse or for any other reason, believe me, this year in particular, my heart goes out to you. I was *this* close to missing Christmas with my friends, but alas, I’m home and grateful for everything.

To everyone, wherever you are, I hope there’s lots of good food involved!

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Remember Top Treats? Top Treats is what happens when American Express and toptable get a little too friendly and create a baby whose 100% focus is to bring us good food and good value. And now they are going one step further to help brighten your holiday season – want to win £200 to spend on any Gordon Ramsay Restaurant?

Sure you do! And it’s easy!

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It’s that time of the year again when you’ve got to dig deep into the recesses of your mind (and pocket) and shell out for some Christmas presents. Don’t get me wrong, I actually love buying presents for people, even more so than for myself I promise, but what stresses me out the most is buying a present that your nearest and dearest will love.

Because isn’t that the whole idea of buying presents? Yes, yes it is.

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This time last week, I was reeling from the after effects of having consumed one too many chocolate desserts at Green & Black’s launch of their new cookbook, ‘Ultimate’.

This time this week, I’m sharing the LOVE! It’s FRIDAY! and out of the kindness of my own heart, I’m giving away some G&B goodies and a copy of their new scrumptious cookbook – a book that will no doubt whip you into the chocolate mistress (or master) of your kitchen. Or boudoir. Whatever tickles your fancy 😉

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WOW it has been competition week in bloggersphere this week! Thanks to American Express, some of us bloggers have been able to give away tickets to awesome events during London Restaurant Festival, hopefully bringing some foodjoy to our readers!

I had two scrumptious giveaways: a dinner at The Criterion Restaurant and even more excitingly, an exclusive invite to a special 10-10-10 event at The Blueprint Cafe, pairing chefs Jeremy Lee with Michael Smith from The Three Chimneys in the Isle of Skye for a fabulous lunch valued at £200.

So with over 30 entries for each competition, I handed the fate of my readers over to random.org

… and our winners are…

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