Majjie's Blog

What better kitchen related gift than food? Especially with everyone tightening their belts and worrying about their finances - gifts of speciality food could be very welcome. Or you could give yourself the gift of some ready prepared food ... and work slightly less hard in the kitchen this Christmas.

Have a look at our Foodie Section in Majjie's Shop ... or click on the pictures below to go straight to the supplier for more information.

1. Chocolate Box £34.99 - from Virginia Hayward

I don't know why I put this one first ... well, actually I do ... it's because I'm a bit of a chocaholic myself. It's not all solid chocolate ... but it has a very chocolatey theme. The box looks good too.

2. Australian Celebration Cake - reduced from £14.99 to £11.99 - from Lakeland

This would make a great alternative Christmas cake. It's full of apricots, pineapple, pears, peaches, cherries, sultanas and dates; not to mention almond, brazil and cashew nuts; and a slug of light brandy. Did I mention that I'm a cake-aholic too?

3. Donald Russell Christmas Food for Entertaining - from £10

Donald Russell is famous for supplying gourmet meat but they have expanded to include fish and seafood and also some prepared food. In their Christmas Food for Entertaining section they have all sorts of goodies, including

Canapes Quiches - with five different flavours
superior quality Gravadlax salmon
mini gourmet steak burgers
packs of smoked salmon
luxury whole langoustines
Queen scallops on shells ... and lots more ... make your Christmas entertaining easy!

4. Just Add Cheese - £37.99 - from Virginia Hayward

A lovely present for cheese lovers - it comes with the slate cheese board, the cheese knife and the biscuits - plus a little bottle of port and a jar of sticky onion chutney ... you really do just have to add cheese.

5. Adnams Beer Gift Pack £10

A replica wooden box (actually made from cardboard) containing six different bottles of Adnams beer ... one each of Broadside, Bitter, Explorer, East Green, Lighthouse and Gunhill. Ideal present for the boys (the older ones that is) and all ale enthusiasts.

6. Pheasant and Partridge Selection - reduced from £29 to £22 - from Donald Russell

If you do know anyone who's on their own this Christmas - or there's just going to be two for lunch - especially if they're a bit hard up ... then these birds would make a great present. There's a pheasant that feeds two and two individual partridges - all boned, stuffed and tied by hand. A lovely succulent meal - not too gamey - and without lots of bones to pick out.

7. Christmas Gift Box £32.50 - from Virginia Hayward

This wooden gift box has Christmas baubles printed on the top - together with a special message from you. Is there anyone you won't be able to see this Christmas, who would appreciate a personalised gift? The contents look pretty interesting too - including a half bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon, deep filled mince pies, crackers, biscuits and chocolate pudding truffles.

8. Flavoured Syrups for Coffee £6.99 - from Lakeland

These Monin flavoured sryrups are what's used to flavour coffee in a coffee shop. Good present for a coffee lover ... but they can also be used to flavour milk shakes, ice cream, cocktails - or even cakes.

9. Black Label Matured Balsamic Vinegar - from £13.85 - from Gift of Oil

If you know anyone who likes balsamic vinegar, they're likely to swoon over this one. £13.85 buys you 100ml or, if you're feeling more generous, you can buy a bigger bottle. Just click on the picture and read the reviews of this vinegar!

10. Mulled Wine Gift Box - £27.99 - from Victoria Hayward

A bottle of Grand Gaillard Merlot, five bags of mulled wine spices and a "Moled wine" mug are included in this gift set. It'll keep the recipient warm on cold winter evenings and even when the wine has gone, the mug is for keeps.

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