TOP of the SHOPS

Mernie Gilmore finds out what’s hot to shop this week

EAT

We all love Dairy Milk, but if you’re on a mission to follow a more plant-based diet then why not try this new bar, £2.50, from Cadbury’s? Made from a combination of cocoa, almond paste and rice extract, this dairy-free treat is delicious.

Available from Sainsburys in original almond and salted caramel flavour.

PLAY

If you have a mini James Bond in the making at home, then this could be the perfect present for them to find under the tree.

The Spy X Micro Gear Set, £20, contains a utility belt and four micro spy tools including a light, listener, invisible ink pen and motion alarm.

Find it in Argos.

DRINK

Is it ever too early for mulled wine? We don’t think so. Now you can make it in a jiffy with this frozen Mulled Wine Mix, £2, from Morrisons.

Simply add to a pan with red wine or cider and the tasty combination of orange, apple, cranberry and spices will infuse the beverage with festive flavour.

HOME

Get cosy with the St Ives collection from bedding experts Dusk. This chunky knitted range includes luxurious throws in three stylish shades – grey, charcoal and our favourite, natural – with matching accent cushions in two different sizes.

It’s an easy way to give your bedroom a cosy makeover this winter. Prices start at £23 from dusk.com.

HEALTH

It’s officially sniffles season, and with a “super cold” doing the rounds as well as all the usual winter bugs, you may want to take extra steps to boost your immune system.

Manuka honey contains antioxidants that are good for health and wellbeing, and this Comvita Manuka Honey MGO 83+, £13.99 (comvita.co.uk) is packed with goodness and delicious too.