do, they end up getting trapped into a cycle of debt." Last week a Which? report revealed that almost half of those borrowers who take out a payday loan find they cannot afford to repay it. Meanwhile research by VoucherCodes showed that almost half those who put Christmas on credit last year are yet to pay off their seasonal loans. The Office of Fair Trading is currently investigating the payday lending and high-cost credit industry, examining accusations of irresponsible lending and pushy marketing. Game on: Oliver Thring joins a partridge shoot Everything but the turkey: Best Christmas trimmings What makes a cracking Christmas meal? It's all in the details, says Christopher Hirst, who has chomped his way through a mountain of supermarket and specialist food Bangkok reigns supreme for street food Every city in the world is now getting in on the street-food act, but Bangkok is still the best, says John Brunton Can you cook perfect fried chicken at home? The vogue for fried chicken has us all lusting after crispy wings, but is it achievable at home? Armed with a thermometer and some expert tips, Samuel Muston takes the plunge. Cabin fever: Cabane  Sucre There is a wooden house in the middle of Canada's snowy countryside where food of such sublime richness is served that getting a table there is more difficult than at a Michelin-starred city restaurant Christmas uncorked: The finest reds and whites Anthony Rose reveals his festive guide, from the best party red to wines