Food Gift Hamper

Imagine lying back in a warm bath, bubbles up around your chin, soft candles glowing around the room and reaching out for a tall cool glass of bubbly, it won’t just be the bubbles in the bath tickling your nose if you treat a friend (or yourself) to a gift of chocolate and champagne. Go on, indulge in the gift of the finest Belgian chocolates, gift wrapped, along with a bottle of sparkling Brut champagne gift, this is a gift which can be indulged alone or in the company of a loved one for that romantic evening for two.

Why not treat yourself or a friend to a taste of luxury with a beautiful willow hamper basket complete with carrying handle. Filled with some of the most sumptuous foods imaginable to entice your taste buds the willow basket holds a bottle of Baron Bordeaux Rouge, a mouth watering brandy Christmas pudding, a decorated rich Christmas fruit cake, strawberry preserve and selections of tea and coffee from the finest tea and coffee suppliers. This luxury traditional wicker hamper is sure to delight at Christmas time and makes an excellent gift for that someone special.

Here are some suggestions:

a perfect gift for him: the worlds beers selection - surfing weekend – Deluxe wine set – port and stilton tray

a perfect gift for her: Christmas Sparkle – Chocolate Delight – Claret Gift Hamper

Christmas time!

• Always prepare your stuffing well in advance and allow to cool
• Store the turkey at the bottom of the fridge to avoid cross-contamination.
• Don’t buy your turkey too early – two days in the fridge is plenty.
• Allow 24 hours in the fridge to defrost a frozen turkey.
• Ensure the bird is clean by running it under the tap.
• Never cook the turkey the night before, but you can marinade it then.
• Cooking time: 1/2 hour per kg plus an extra ½ hour
• Always make sure that when you stuff your turkey you only stuff the neck cavity
• Cut and slice two or three onions and place these on the bottom on the dish and place your turkey on top of them, not only will they keep the turkey from resting in the juices they will also add flavour
• Before stuffing the turkey, you could use sliced lemons, oranges or onion to add flavour by placing them in the body cavity of the turkey.
• Make sure you season the skin of the turkey with salt and pepper and smear butter all over the skin.
• Place strips of streaky smoked bacon over the turkey about half way through the cooking time.

• If having hot food then warm the plates before filling them with food, if having cold then rest the plates over bowls of ice before using
• Never add fresh food to platters that have been used, always replace them with fresh platters
• If you are having a buffet don’t be tempted to put out food earlier than 2 hours before your party
• If you are having a large number of people around then choose plastic throwaway plates, cutlery and napkins to save on washing up
• To encourage safe driving always provide plenty of soft drinks as an alternative to alcoholic beverages but is always good to have a bottle of french white wine to share.
• Try adding flavour to buffet sandwiches by adding garlic, chives, herbs or cinnamon

The ultimate in indulgence for that special occasionThe ultimate in indulgence has to be the smoked salmon and champagne gift box, if you want to say a very special Thank you or Merry Christmas in fine style then splash out on this gift consisting of a fine bottle of Brut champagne partnered with mouth-watering Scottish smoked salmon, pre sliced and vacuum-packed, presented in a traditional wooden box. This is the ultimate gift for lovers of food and wine and there is no better way to express your wishes to that special person in your life than presenting them with this unique unusual gift.