Foodies Christmas Gift Guide 2024
*This is a collaborative post.
For the food lovers in your life, Christmas is the perfect time to treat them to something truly delicious or delightfully unique. Whether they’re passionate home chefs, gourmet snack enthusiasts, or avid coffee connoisseurs, our 2024 Foodie Christmas Gift Guide has something for every taste. From artisanal treats and high-end kitchen gadgets to unique culinary experiences, this guide is filled with gifts that are sure to surprise and inspire. Let’s explore the flavours, tools, and tastes that will make this holiday season a feast to remember!
LAKRIDS BURLOW
Lakrids Burlow have done it again with a new amazing flavour combination: Double Chocolate!! Sweet liquorice smothered in chocolate with tiny crunchy bits of cocoa nibs all dusted in fine cocoa powder. A heavenly treat for everyone who cherishes the taste of delicate, rich chocolate. And definitely a winner for a stocking filler!
CHOPIN POTATO VODKA
There is something very special about Chopin Potato vodka, this hand crafted blend of Vodka is of a premium quality and made from organically grown potato in Poland. You absolutely have to try this whether you are a cocktail lover or just enjoy exceptional quality Vodka, you will not be disappointed!
JUST SPICES
One of our favourite places to be is in the kitchen being creative. And that is why we have chosen Just Spices to be on our Christmas list this year. The range is fabulous and we really like their sets and because we are foodies, we naturally have friends that are foodies too. So we know they would appreciate receiving a just spice gift set this Christmas. So we hope someone buys them some because we are not sharing.
HAIER
The Haier series 5 compact food processor is a must have kitchen essential. With its double stacked blades it can chop and purée effortlessly. It has a non-slip base and a lid and chops at two speeds for a truly professional result. Not only is it stylish but it is powerful and when the job is done, the blades and the glass bowl can be slipped into the dishwasher for ease of cleaning. Every cook's dream small appliance.
OPIES
Dorset County Life doesn't do a Christmas list that doesn't have Opies on it. Their quality and range of products are always outstanding and very much part of our Dorset Christmas gatherings. Yet this year they have excelled as they now have new jars that have a rubber seal and a metal clamp so after we have enjoyed the Opies luxury products we can reuse the jars for our home-made jams and pickles. Thank you Opies for the gift that keeps on giving!
HAIER
Haier has produced a fabulous multi air fryer that will look good in any kitchen. But not only does it look good but it cooks good. It has 9 food prep functions including baking, roasting, slow cooking and reheating and has a LED lit window so you can keep an eye on your food as it cooks. With its 2000 watt power and 7 Litre capacity this air fryer is ready to whip up a tasty meal for all the family! And when the cooking is done the basket goes in the dishwasher, what could be simpler. And we love quality appliances that tick all the boxes and this air fryer is definitely one of them!
LITTLE'S
Adults deserve an Advent calendar too because the holiday season is just as magical and meaningful for them as it is for children. As we grow older, responsibilities can sometimes overshadow the joy and anticipation of the season. An Advent calendar gives adults a daily moment of excitement and a little treat to look forward to. And we love the LITTLE'S BIGGER THAN COFFEE Advent calendar and think it makes a great gift to someone to remind them to slow down and savour the festive spirit and make the countdown to Christmas truly special for everyone.
LITTLE'S BIGGER THAN COFFEE flavour infused instant coffees are a real treat and the perfect size for a stocking filler. Whether to choose Rich Hazelnut, Christmas Spirit or Irish cream you know who ever receives them will enjoy every cupful!
LITTLE'S BIGGER THAN COFFEE trio gift sets are brilliant for any coffee lover at Christmas time. Whether you go Full on Festive, Cosy Classics or the cafe selection these flavoured instant coffees are such a treat to receive. A quick yet indulgent cup that goes beyond the ordinary. Which one will be your favourite?
HAYMANS OF LONDON
HAYMANS of LONDON Gins are beautifully hand gift wrapped and this just makes them all the more special when gifting at Christmas time. We have chosen the Dry Gin this year but don't forget they also sell the stunning Sloe Gin and Old Tom Gin and they also come gift wrapped too. If you like a G&T or maybe even a cocktail during the holiday season then you could even treat yourself!
DORSET GIN COMPANY
We are so proud to be Dorset ladies living in Dorset, where we can boast some exceptional producers. One of our favourites has to be the DORSET GIN COMPANY. Their PURBECK GIN is outstanding . A beautiful smooth crafted gin distilled in stunning Dorset using organic botanicals and triple filtered and CARBON NEUTRAL! It's smooth yet vibrant, with a perfect balance of botanicals that dance on the palate, leaving a crisp, refreshing finish that's both complex and satisfying. Gin just doesn't get any better than that!
ISACC CIDER
Some say it's something in the Dorset air, others say it's witchcraft. But we know it's because we are surrounded by incredible dedicated growers and brewers like ISACC CIDER that Dorset ciders taste so good. ISSAC CIDER make their fabulous ciders from apples grown and picked in orchards near Bridport and then the process starts. First pressing fresh apples to extract their juice, then fermenting it to create a crisp, aromatic cider that captures the essence of autumn in every sip.
ISAAC Cider produces award winning Ciders that are crafted to suit every taste. But which one will be your favourite? Fruity Anti – gravity a medium dry still cider 5% or will it be Refraction, a medium sweet sparkling cider? Maybe it will be Calculus, a beautiful medium dry sparkling or Alchemy Medium Sparking.
We just love these gift sets that make great Christmas presents that are available now at the farm shop or you can buy your favourite ISAAC CIDER by the case online.
If you are having a party over the Christmas period or New Year, we suggest you grab a 3ltr or 5lt pouch of ANTI-GRAVITY. You can also get their spice pouch to make mulled cider! That's proper Dorset.
But don't despair if you're driving because ISAAC also has OPTICS APPLE JUICE available at the farm shop 100% freshly squeezed and it's delicious!
MADEMOISELLE MACRON
We love a festive sweet treat and we love macaroons. Mademoiselle Macarons are the absolute bell of the ball in the macaroon world. These hand crafted beautifully presented Mademoiselle Macarons are said to be loved by A Listers as they features in the Barbie Movie. And we can confirm that they are not only stunning to look ate but luxurious to eat and this luxury Christmas box contains some fabulous combinations, with Cranberry and Orange, Mince Pie , Pear and chestnut, After eight, Chocolate mint and caramel ginger bread. And they are Gluten free! What a wonderful Christmas treat!
AENO
AENO smart kitchen scales are every budding chefs must have. Being able to pop a bowl on and add ingredients and then reset and add more makes cooking a dream. Choosing how you weigh with the touch of a button from pound to grams is only just the beginning. These Aeno scale are no ordinary scales. They are smart scales because they have smart app functionality. So if your watching your weight you can use the app and it expansive data base as an extensive part of your nutrition and health journey. Now that's SMART!
DAIRY DIARY
Who doesn't love a Retro Classic hitting the table? This cook book is filled with those classic recipes of days gone by that we all grew up on and love. This is a truly special cook book full of nostalgia and that is why we have RETRO CLASSIC on our Christmas list. As soon as you start thumbing through the pages, tales of wonder meals granny's would cook and the love put into them come to the surface and the book is just a joy!
I remember my mum having the dairy diary, and now its something I ask for every year. Its always has a beautiful cover and is filled with useful information for the garden about wildlife and of course food! I always love the little stickers that come with it to remember important dates throughout the year. This is a stocking must have. We are not saying that the guys can't have a copy but we would fight them for it!
DANILO
We are always happy as foodies to receive a food calendar at Christmas time and we really love the Pinch of Nom calendar for 2025 from DANILO and who does like the great British bake off!? This slim line calendar looks great and have some fabulous recipes and plenty of room to write beside the days. These two make great gifts. And for the gardener the RHS diary is always a hit.
SWIZZELS
Squashies are classic stocking fillers from SWIZZELS and the kids just love them (big kids and small) We think the drumstick flavour are perfect to munch when your busy wrapping presents. We love them as it takes us back to our childhoods, and the naughty and nice, well maybe we will save those as a surprise!
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