It's the season of peace goodwill and scrumptious foodie gifts. Here are 10 must-haves for any gastronome this Christmas. By Humayun Hussain
Restaurateur Oliver Peyton knows a thing or two about well-made British cooking, and his bakery demonstrates no less verve and imagination. The pretty-looking festive fairy cakes are made with sponge filled with candied fruit and topped with berry or vanilla icing, and decorated with green or red stars. The individually priced cakes are appropriately wrapped in a candy coloured box or tin for no additional cost.
Peyton and Byrne at Heals, 196 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7LQ (020 7580 3451)
Peyton and Byrne at The Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE (020 7611 2138)
www.peytonandbyrne.com
Produced in Northern Italy using a combination of traditional and modern methods, these marrons are widely regarded as the best in Italy. Sourced from hills close to Naples, the marrons are left in great tubs of water and glacéed without the use of chemicals.
Air dried in caves, they are coated in cane sugar syrup and lightly flavoured with vanilla for a soft and delicate finish.
109 - 125 Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RJ (020 7235 5000)
www.harveynichols.com
Former Blur bassist Alex James seems to be doing quite well as a farmer these days, even having brought out his own cheese, now available at Selfridges and other selected quality stores. With some assistance from a champion cheese-maker, James has developed the fresh goats cheese with cider brandy and wrapped it in chestnut leaves for that extra mouldy flavour.
400 Oxford St, London, W1A 2LR (0800 1234000)
www.selfridges.com
Those fine purveyors of nostalgic British sweets are offering their own version of a hamper this Yuletide. Chock full of hand-made childhood favourites, the cornucopia of sweet things includes everything from sherbet fountains to refreshers, black jacks, flying saucers, banana splits and a whole lot more. Wonderful stuff.
20 North Cross Road, London SE22 9EY (020 8613 1777)
www.hopeandgreenwood.co.uk
Tim d'Offay’s treasure trove of a shop is a must for tea lovers and this year sees the launch of the innovative coffee blossom scented white tea and black tea. With a memorable aroma, the coffee flowers are used in the same way as jasmine flowers are used to scent tea, culminating in a fabulously soothing and relaxing blend. 9 Dering Street, London W1S 1AG (020 7629 3654) www.postcardteas.com
The countdown begins! From gift ideas to ideal recipes from 4Food chefs, we've got Christmas sorted
Cook up a yummy yule from breakfast to bedtime with Christmas recipes from Gordon
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