Christmas is just around the corner, so it’s time to pick up those last-minute gifts for the foodie in your life. Whether it’s the latest cookbook, an indulgent sweet treat or something to sip by the fire, here is a selection of gifts that are sure to delight…
The Japanese Larder by Luiz Hara, £14.08, Amazon
Learn how to add Japanese ingredients to your home cooking with chef, author and blogger Luiz Hara’s second book, The Japanese Larder.
Christmas Old Fashioned Cocktail, £25, Melrose & Morgan
Handmade in London, this potent classic cocktail includes premium vodka infused for 12 weeks with cardamon, vanilla, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, mixed spice and bitters. It makes around five cocktails and is best served over ice with a slice of orange.
Midnight in Paris Red Tea Rooibos, €26, Mariage Freres
Part of the Thé Parisien trio, this special Midnight in Paris rooibos tea has gourmand notes of warming vanilla and hibiscus and a deep red hue. Find it at the new Mariage Frères flagship store in Covent Garden with its splendid boutique, restaurant and tea salon.
The 2018 Christmas Collection, £24.95, Cocoa Runners
Cocoa Runners has carefully selected four chocolate bars from around the world for its Christmas Collection. Enjoy a milk chocolate bar by Menakao, dark chocolate from Taza and Pump Street Chocolate and white chocolate from Bertil Akesson.
Il Terzetto, £17.95, Carluccio’s
Give festive dining an extra touch of luxury with this Carluccio’s trio of truffles – tritato for crostini, oil for pasta and honey for cheese.
Lina Stores Panettone Milano, £25.95, Lina Stores
Nothing beats a Christmas pilgrimage to Soho’s iconic deli Lina Stores, with its home-made fresh pasta, Italian meats and cheeses and amazing cannolis. Whether you’re gifting or simply indulging, at the top of your list should be a Lina Stores Panettone Milano tucked inside the signature turquoise box.
Jansz Cuvée, £18.90, The Australian Cellar
Christmas is the perfect time to try new wines and impress guests with a well-chosen bottle. The Australian Cellar offers an interesting selection of New World wines, including this lovely Jansz Cuvée from Tasmania with notes of honeysuckle, citrus, nougat, roasted nuts and strawberry.
Box of 16 Victoria Beckham Hearts, Christmas Edition, £45, Pierre Marcolini
The award for the sweetest collaboration of the year goes to Pierre Marcolini and Victoria Beckham to celebrate the fashion house’s tenth anniversary. The stunning hearts collection continues with this limited edition Christmas collection of iridescent gold chocolates in a luxurious box.
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