Our latest Christmas Gift Guide is for Foodies. We all know people who love a good kitchen gadget, or an artisan product … what will you be getting the foodie in your life this Christmas? Here are some excellent gift ideas for inspiration x
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Espresso Machine from VonHaus
There’s no better start to Christmas morning than with a lovely coffee. This 15 Bar Pro Espresso Machine from VonHaus (£99.99) will provide just that, and also help you cut down on trips to the local barista. With this machine in your kitchen you’ll be able to enjoy the taste and aroma of full-bodied coffee whenever the mood takes you. The espresso machine itself features a double coffee outlet and a washable/reusable stainless steel filter. Built-in is a milk frothing wand with control dial. There is a cup warmer, drip tray, a 1.5 litre water tank and a spoon/tamper. There is a simple control panel featuring an ON/OFF button and indicator lights to notify you when the machine is ‘pre-heating’ or ‘ready to use’. Mine’s a flat white please 😉
Tension Foodies Edition from Cheatwell Games
Tension (£20.00) is a popular game played by millions. Here we have the special ‘Foodies Edition’. In this edition you’ll be trying to name food-related lists such as ‘10 Pizza Toppings’ and ‘10 Male Celebrity Chefs’… or possibly ‘10 Rum Cocktails’ and ‘10 Types Of Sausage’… it depends what’s on the menu! This is the perfect ingredient for a great evening’s entertainment, Tension Foodies Edition is certain to satisfy your hunger for fun! Can you handle the Tension? Can be played with Tension Family Edition or as a standalone game.
Ultimate Sushi Making Kit from KellyLoves
Everyone loves sushi. Well I do anyway 😊 This Ultimate Sushi Making Kit (£29.95) provides everything you need to make the best sushi … such as California Rolls, Norimaki, Nigiri, and many more. Kelly Loves kits provide everything you need to learn about and produce your own sushi. Their sushi sauces include punchy wasabi, rich spicy mayo, soy sauces, fried onion topping and pickled ginger to provide a professional look and a crunchy texture. This kit also includes an authentic bento box to display your finished sushi pieces; you’ll have the perfect authentic sushi meal to go!
Birchall Tea
I love Birchall Tea. They make a wide variety of teas, such as peppermint, fruit teas, green teas and of course popular black teas like Earl Grey and regular blend tea. Their range of fruit teas is particularly impressive – there really is something for everyone, and for every mood. Oh, and on top of that their UK factory is solar powered, their tea is carbon neutral and they are working hard to ensure all packaging is plastic-free or made from plant-based materials.
Cadbury Christmas Combination Hamper
Cadbury … as a child Santa used to put a Cadbury selection box in my stocking, along with a tangerine, and one or two small toys. It’s a vivid memory from a long time ago, and one I’ve tried to continue with my own children. And then the big tubs (or ‘back in the day’ the metal tins) of Roses passed around the family while we all sat and watched Christmas TV. Cherished memories of Christmas past. Cadbury is still Christmas present too (see what I did there?) This Christmas Combination Hamper (£20.00) has something for everyone inside … Roses, Heroes, Dairy Milk, Jingly Bells, Snow Balls, and a chocolate Santa! I nice gift to share … but I bet you won’t!
Virgin Wine Trio
Virgin Wine’s Christmas Day Mixed Wine and Prosecco Gift Box (£48.99) includes a red, white and gorgeous prosecco presented in a smart wooden gift box. Personally I’d pop open the clean and crisp Aussie Sauvignon Blanc once dinner is prepped and in the oven cooking. Then, I’d serve the Prosecco once guests are seated at the table. The gentle and elegant Pinot Noir would bring a calming end to the evening, maybe with some cheese and biscuits. Scrummy!
Knotty’s Peanut Butter
If you know a peanut butter fiend, then this is the gift for them. Knotty’s offer a range of nut butters, along with American Style peanut butter with jam, and peanut butter with chocolate. Yes you can pick the standard smooth or crunchy peanut butter, but there’s also peanut butter with crisp rice, peanut butter with banana, and peanut butter with popping candy. You can Build Your Own Bundle of three nut butters (£13.00) to customise for the recipients taste. This definitely brings a new exciting twist to peanut butter.
Tony’s Chocoloney Limited Edition bars
Tony’s Chocoloney is my childrens’ favourite chocolate, not just because of their flavours, but because of all the good the company stand for with their 100% slave-free promise. At certain times Tony’s produce Limited Edition flavours. This Christmas, these are Milk Chocolate Chip Cookie (£3.60/bar), and Milk Pecan Caramel Crunch (£3.60/bar) – both delicious I can contest to! A great gift for Christmas.
Chef’n FreshForce Can Opener from CookServeEnjoy
This Chef’n FreshForce Can Opener (£19.49 from CookServeEnjoy) is a space-saving can opener. It can fold into a compact shape, but that doesn’t stop it opening up the peskiest of cans without any trouble. You click it on to the rim of the tins and twist the grey knob. The stainless steel cutting wheel quickly and neatly cuts away the lids. When the time comes to store it away, this compact can opener’s turning knob folds flat, and its handles simply close to form a neat rectangle, making it a tidy fit for most kitchen drawer organisers. It’s also got a 5-year guarantee.
How to be a Taco Legend Cookbook Kit
This Taco Legend Cookbook Kit (£34.00) from The Spicery contains everything you need to master delicious Mexican food. With a substantial recipe book and four spice blends you can produce tacos to tortas, carnitas to calbacitas. All the family favourites are included such as chilli con carne, enchiladas and loaded nachos – as well as plenty of adventurous recipes you might not have tried (or even heard of) before! Mix and match all the dishes to suit. You can create anything from an ultra-simple midweek burrito to a stunning taco feast with home-made tortillas, rice, beans, salsas and more. Also, roughly half of the recipes in this cookbook are either vegetarian or can be converted to be veggie.
Green & Black Christmas Dark Chocolate Gift
I became a fan of Green & Black when I was pregnant with my son. Discontinued now, but they made the most luxurious choc-dipped fruit and nut muesli bars I’ve ever eaten. And I got a bit obsessed with them! Those bars made me a dark chocolate convert, and I loved that they are organic too. This Green & Black Christmas Dark Chocolate Gift (£12.00) contains full-sized bars of 70% and 85% plain chocolate, Maya Gold, and Ginger, along with two small bars.
B’liev Vegan Shakes
B’liev (£17.99 for pack of 6) are high quality protein vegan shakes. There are 3 flavours – Cookies and Cream, Chocolate Brownie and Blueberry Muffin. They are dairy-free, high in protein, full of vitamins and minerals, low in sugar, high in fibre, and low in calories. Ready to drink, wherever you are.
Chimney Fire Coffee – Christmas Discovery
Christmas Discovery (£12.00 for 250g) is a great blend of South American coffee just for Christmas from the specialty coffee roaster, Chimney Fire Coffee. Based in Surrey this artisan roaster uses ethically sourced coffee and compostable packaging. They donate 25p from every 250g bag and £1 from every 1kg bag of all Discovery Coffee sales to Re-Cycle, a small charity who recycle bikes from the UK and ships them to rural communities in Africa. Their 2022 Christmas Discovery Coffee is full of festive flavours and a big, rich body. Perfect with milk, this coffee will pair nicely with a late morning brunch, afternoon mince pie, or even an espresso martini if that’s your Christmas tipple (it is mine!)
Nutri Butter Gift Set
Here we have another brand that takes peanut butter to a new level. Nutri Butter is a range of premium nut butters that have been fortified with additional natural ingredients to support consumer health, wellness and performance. Across the range these natural additions include bee pollen, chia seeds, turmeric, maca, acai berry and lots more. Products are aimed at Defence, Energising, and Gut Friendliness. This Nutri Butter Gift Set (£14.95) contains one each of the above three nut butters.
