Prima ’s homes and food editor, Bella Evennett-Watts, shares her top advice and insider tips for this month

Our food editor Hayley reveals what’s in store this month

Buying fresh produce in-season means it’s usually more widely available, costs less and keeps longer. At this time of year, winter fruit and veg lend themselves to comforting, budget-friendly cooking

Indulge in a delicious dinner for two

The award-winning novelist on raw fish, pickled cucumber and Champagne, and drinking Latour ’85 on Hampstead Heath from a tin mug

SERVES 2 A wonderfully tasty chicken stew, topped off with a buttery pastry crust. YOU WILL NEED 1tbsp olive oil 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped into chunky pieces 4 rashers streaky bacon