In the December 2019 issue of Taste&Flair: Livia Tabone-Mangan’s luscious bakes and cakes; Andrew Azzopardi explores the world of Champagne; Claire Borg celebrates December’s golden citrus - Maltese oranges; Christmas presence - Mandy Mallia’s baked gift ideas; Heidesand cookies - Meike Peters’ fresh take on an old tradition; Swedish Christmas - Susanna Diacono and Michael Diacono prepare a Smörgåsbord; Christmas classics - Daniel Debattista’s celebratory feast; cocktail culture - low-alcohol drinks
are the new trend; and the pleasure of tea - Megan Mallia on the golden drink. Also in this issue: Beautiful Books - celebrating thirty years of Malta 360º distinctive publishing and fine books; artist Ernst Haeckel; the new Caravaggio Centre at Malta's St John’s Co-Cathedral; stunning new design in a St Julian's Loft apartment with DStudio; and Theresa Vella on Maltese architect Richard England’s iconic buildings.