It’s been quite a year, but it looks like we’re going to be allowed to spend time with loved ones over Christmas. But that doesn’t mean it’s all going to be plain sailing – in fact, after so long apart and so many opinions on everything from the pandemic to Brexit, it may not take much time for tempers to fray. Here’s what the experts suggest to help you avoid arguing with friends and family this Christmas…

Everyone knows one of the best things about Christmas is the leftovers. Whether you’re flying solo on a furtive fridge forage or have been put in charge of Boxing Day lunch, there are some techniques and fillings that will take your sandwich from good to great. From a festive twist on a reuben to a deep-filled cheese toastie, eight chefs share their favourite recipes…

The financial fallout from 2020 is going to be felt for years to come. As the government tries to get on top of its new mountain of debt, Olly Cheng of wealth manager Saunderson House and Simon Collins, chairman and boardroom adviser, discuss what might change in 2021 and how best to look after your personal finance.

Left it a bit late to go Christmas wine shopping this year? SLMan asked expert Will Sandbach to recommend a dozen wines – including some sparklers – for under £30. Here’s what he went for…

Few things have the ability to alter the taste of bland food quite like salt, but health experts remain divided on the harmful effects it can have on your body. While excessive intake is never to be advised, a little in moderation may have more benefits than you think. Here, four different experts from the worlds of health and fitness debate the pros and cons.

2020 is set to be remembered for all the wrong reasons. But, in the teeth of a global pandemic, a few good men stepped up and did something a bit special. From a GOAT sportsman to the world’s smoothest negroni maker, here are SLMan’s best men of 2020…

Dating back to the 1800s, the Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail. Calling on whisky, bitters, sugar and water, it balances sweet and smoky, and comes into its own at this time of year. We asked four top bartenders what makes it so good and how to make the ultimate Old Fashioned at home.

Whether you’re a turkey novice or seasoned Christmas cook, it always helps to have some expert advice to hand ahead of the big day. With that in mind, we asked the head chefs at some of the UK’s best restaurants to shares their tips for tackling the turkey, sorting out the sides and – most importantly – creating the best roast potatoes…

Joe Swiers and Ollie Pudney took over the Bull & Last in Highgate in the noughties and turned it into a cracking north London pub. They were about to add rooms for overnighters when 2020 hit. Joe spoke to SLMan about what’s happened this year and why the future is still bright…

In 2003, a 23-year-old Jonny Wilkinson kicked the drop goal that won England its only Rugby World Cup – against Australia, in Australia. When he retired from the sport in 2014, he’d scored more points for England than anyone else in the history of the game. He spoke to SLMan about why achievements don’t change anything and mental health is everything…

Eating healthily doesn’t have to mean salad at every meal. Whether your cold-weather go-to is a cheesy bowl of pasta or a homemade pie, nutritionists believe it’s possible to put a healthy spin on your comfort food favourites. From clever ingredient swaps to store cupboard essentials, here are their top tips.

Whether you unveil it as the final flourish of Christmas Day lunch or bring it out to graze on through Boxing Day, a cheeseboard is a festive essential. But how many different cheeses do you actually need? Are they all best at room temperature? And what do you serve them with? For anyone who’s been put in charge of the cheese this year, here’s how to make it your best spread yet…