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PLANNING a garden or barbecue party, but don't fancy catering for everyone all by yourself?

Marks & Spencer has launched a new Alfresco Eating range with a delicious range of dishes to impress your guests, including Lamb and Feta Burgers and Jalapeno Burgers (pounds 5.99), see cover, a King Prawn Selection (pounds 17.99), and Mediterranean Deli Italian Selection (pounds 19.99).

Order them in advance direct from your local store or call 0800 302 1234.

CAPTURE summer flavours, despite the changeable weather, with a table wine that will appeal to most tastes. Arniston Bay Pinotage Rose has hints of strawberry and violet, and is excellent served as an aperitif, or with grilled prawns, salads and cocktail snacks.

Rose's back in favour - sales shot up by 35% last year - and this South African wine, which is pounds 4.99 from Sainsbury's, could be a popular choice with guests at al fresco meals or picnics.

WHEN you've gone to all the effort of baking a cake at home, rather than just buying one from a shop and guiltily hiding the box, then you don't want to run the risk of it getting stale.

This set of three cake tins, pounds 15 from John Lewis, will keep your baking fresh as well as being a decorative addition to the kitchen. The pattern is based on fabric which comes from the store's archive and dates back to 1925.