No.3 London Dry Gin is owned by Berry Brothers & Rudd, Britain’s oldest wine and spirit merchants (established in 1698) and the Wine & Spirit Merchants by Appointment to both HM The Queen and The Prince of Wales. It was created with the aid of the holder of the only PhD in gin flavour - and has been crafted to 'taste as gin should' and to be the perfect gin for a G&T or Martini. With an ABV of 46%, it has a heavy 'punch' of juniper and just five other botanicals present (the flavourings which all gins contain) - which is in stark contrast to many other gins which can have ten or more. A top notch Christmas Gift for someone special.
Available from Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Selfridges £35.00/70cl.
The Lindt Master Chocolatiers have created this beautiful box of luxurious Lindor chocolate truffles. There are 20 smooth truffles in five delicious flavours - milk, hazelnut, white, extra dark and Irish cream. Also included in the box are three heart shaped milk chocolates. Beautifully presented - the perfect Christmas gift.
Available from lindt.co.uk - rrp £9.95 - 285g
Lindt Stracciatella Truffles
Especially for Christmas the Lindt Master Chocolatiers have created a limited edition flavour - the Lindor Stracciatella truffles taste just like cookies and cream - they have a smooth creamy white praline centre and there are crunchy cocoa nibs in the chocolate shell. I would buy two of these, one as a gift and one for me - they will also look fabulous as luxurious cake decorations or as a hidden filling inside cupcakes.
Available from lindt.co.uk - rrp £4.59 - 200g
BAKE
Foodies have gone baking crazy and are always seeking out the next recipe whether this is sweet or savoury. A delicious book for inspiration and encouraging us to get baking. There is something in the book for everyone from beginners to the more experienced cook. Recipes from around the world including classics such as English Victoria Sandwich from here in the UK to further afield including a Fraisier cake from France, Danube Wave cake from Germany, Maple and Pecan Bundt cake from America and Princess Cake from Scandinavia. There are 384 pages and illustrations for every recipe including step by step photographs.
Price: £25.00 Bake published by Parragon Books is available from Amazon, Debenhams, Sainsbury’s, WH Smiths and other outlets across the UK
Using traditional artisan techniques each nut is coated in a fine golden glaze and has a distinctive crunchy texture with a hint of salt. The recipe was perfected using a French copper roasting pan. Artisan methods used on the Continent were borrowed and their own distinctive brand of caramelised nuts were created using a fine layer of sugar and honey with a pinch of salt. The new Cambrook caramelised nut range includes Cashews, Sesame Peanuts, Macadamias and Mixed Nuts. The perfect gift for the foodie who has everything.
Prices from £1.79 RRP to £2.99 per 80g bag; available at delis, farm shops and speciality food stores, including Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and Wholefoods.
For further information, visit www.cambrookfoods.co.uk
Delicious 70% dark chocolate Divine After Dinner Ginger Thins are filled with soft ginger jelly. The After Dinner Mint Thins are chocolate squares filled with soft natural mint fondant covered in 70% award winning dark chocolate. Divine is the only fair trade chocolate company which is owned by its cocoa farmers. Both ginger and mint are said to aid digestion and I would happily share these chocolate squares after an indulgent Christmas dinner.
Available at Waitrose, Booths and Ocado RRP £3.50 - 200g boxes
Scottie dog shaped butter shortbreads fill this beautiful rectangle tin. The melt in the mouth shortbread is made using just four ingredients, flour, pure butter, sugar and salt. No additives or preservatives are used. They are baked in the village of Aberlour, Speyside, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Christmas wouldn't be the same without a tin of Walkers shortbread.
Available from Cargo Home Shop £10 -220g
Thank you to everyone for the fabulous samples.
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