We have a bumper of a giveaway this Christmas for one lucky reader. This ultimate foodie Christmas hamper has something for everyone, from books to festival tickets; party tipples to gluten-free beer; meats and sweet treats. This really is the hamper that keeps on giving, and to be in with a chance of winning simply fill in the form below and cross your fingers.
Tequila Cocktails by Brian Van Flandern
Love tequila? Love cocktails? We thought so…
There’s enough in this wee treat of a book to keep you muddling and mixing right through to New Year. World-renowned mixologist Brian Van Flandern has earned a reputation for creating innovative libations and he will guide you through a selection of exquisite cocktails using fresh and exotic ingredients and, of course, tequila. This book is not only features 60 classic and innovative cocktail recipes but also shines a light on the history and production of this much-loved spirit. The book features Casamigos, crafted by George Clooney, the Rande Gerber, and six variations on the Margarita.
Personalised Children’s Cookbook by Amelia Thorne
Get the kids cooking…
When Christmas rolls round, there’s an inevitable landslide of books to choose from. Buying a book for a child can be tricky at any time of year, which is why this particular one caught our attention. Mission Cookpossible is not only a super-star children’s cookery book that is sure to keep them hooked through a wild story of daring adventure (and of course afternoon tea!), it’s also personalised. Author Amelia Thorne has blended fact and fiction in a novel new way, with a book that not only engages children with cooking but also allows them to do so via familiar characters from their real world. Parents simply visit the website to add their child’s name, the name of a friend, a fictional enemy and then choose from a wide selection of recipes (there are 15 ranging from full afternoon tea, a choice of supper dishes, all the way to a snappy pre-bedtime snack) and lo and behold you have the best recipe book you could get at Christmas.
4 Adult Tickets to the River Cottage Food Festival in 2017
Spring sunshine…
We’ve even tackled the prospect of post-Christmas blues. Our hamper includes four adult tickets to the River Cottage Spring Food Fair in May 2017. There’s nothing like a dose of countryside air, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s unswerving passion for top-notch fruit and veg, and plenty of activities to make a weekend great. Pull on your wellies and gather three of your besties to take down to the farm for talks, live music, foraging, local artisans and of course the most delicious fresh food. River Cottage HQ is set in stunningly beautiful Devonshire countryside and is worth visiting on its own merit.
Ross & Ross Salmon Curing Kit
“Men are quite easy to buy for really. We just want feeding or given something to make.”
Following this mantra, a curing kit really knocks the nail on the head. This awesome little box has been created by curing specialists Ross & Ross; a thoroughly British food company based in the Cotswolds. Their Salmon Homemade Curing Kit is your chance to try a new skill and make your own gin, smoky and beetroot-cured salmon at home. Perfect for a treat for a Christmas morning and ideal for festive canapés. There are plenty of other meaty gifts on their website – check out Ross & Ross’ Christmas Gift Guide for a range of lip-smackingly good foodie gifts.
Turkey
The prize Christmas turkey…
A free-range bronze turkey from master butcher Donald Russell will be delivered straight to your home in good time for Christmas Day. That means no last minute sprints to the supermarket, and you can rest assured that this fine turkey is prepped and ready to just pop into the oven, straight from frozen. Donald Russell turkeys are reared in the great outdoors in the Loue region of France and are fed an all-natural diet.
Patisseries
The 12 desserts of Christmas…
Here is one pud for each of the days of Christmas, of course. Hand-crafted in Didier’s Patisserie in London, every mouthful is a dream. You’ll find tarts, whipped fancies and sublime French classics. But I won’t give too much away, you can see the decadence for yourself – but can you guess which one is sweet potato and marshmallow? You know you want them.
Lovely Ginger Beer
Clue’s in the name…
This sparkling ginger beer is a fiery favourite and a gold star winner at the 2014 Great Taste Awards. The lovely people at Lovely take root ginger, lemon juice, British sugar, stevia and sparkling water to create this full-flavoured drink. It’s handmade by passionate people who spend as much time in the hedgerows and gardens of our beautiful countryside as they do blending and making these scrumptious drinks. Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without a selection of these ginger treats.
Bellfield Brewery Gluten-Free Beer
Beer for all…
Bellfield founders are coeliac and so appreciate the importance of delicious, gluten-free ale. They are passionate about what they do, and they’re pretty darn good at it too, with the beer produced by people, with love, rather than by machines. That’s why we’ve included half a dozen bottles of this golden liquid, and you’ll be the toast of the table when your gluten-free friends arrive for Christmas festivities.
Bellfield’s brewing process has been optimised to reduce gluten at every stage so the beers are certified gluten-free, without the need to add anything. It’s natural, great tasting gluten-free beer. Bottoms up!
Vineyards Direct
Tis the season to be merry…
What would Christmas be without wine? You need plenty of good reds for mulling; light, crisp whites for the table and plenty of bubbly to toast the big day. Our hamper includes a varied selection of quality wines courtesy of Vineyards Direct, among which you’ll find a limited edition Rioja.
Greenalls Sloe Gin
Let it sloe…
Greenall’s Sloe Gin is made with hand-picked sloe berries, slowly macerated in Greenall’s The Original London Dry Gin, for a rich, deep naturally flavoured sloe gin. The eight unique botanicals in Greenall’s, with their rich juniper notes and mature citrus and spice combine with the sloes to create a warming drink that’s perfect for Christmas and winter drinking. This festive gin will be a real hit at Christmas – maybe mix with Prosecco for easy but impressive party drinks.
Franklins & Sons Tonics and Mixers
You’re going to need some mixers for that gin…
This smart box contains some pretty special tonics and mixers that are just the perfect partners for gin. The box contains natural Indian tonic water and a light Indian tonic water, which contains half the amount of sugars. There is also a Sicilian lemon tonic, which is going to be just dreamy with that sloe gin, and an original ginger ale to complement a spicier gin. Franklin & Sons have been successfully blending and creating flavours for over 100 years and supply Harrods and Selfridges. There are no preservatives, artificial colours or anything but the best in their products. Chin, chin.
Gusto Organic Cola
Fairtrade and natural…
This drink is a new release for 2016. It’s a low-calorie, Fairtrade cola that can be used as a mixer or just as an alternative to the high-sugar brands (after all, there’s already an excess of sugar at this time of year). A lovely blend of organic botanicals, including African Cola Nut, Fairtrade Madagascan vanilla, nutmeg, coriander and neroli, create an authentic cola taste and the sweetness comes from organic stevia leaf extract.
Feeney’s Irish Cream Liqueur
Just a splash for me…
A Christmas drinks cabinet wouldn’t be complete without an Irish cream liqueur. Feeney’s Irish Cream is a luxurious Irish cream liqueur and contains 100 per cent Irish whiskey masterfully distilled in the heart of Ireland and matured for at least three years. Pour yourself a tipple after a day’s festivities and put your feet up in front of the fire, or try one of these indulgent recipes:
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