In need of some inspiration about what to buy that special foodie in your life? Look no further.
Some tasty stocking fillers...
Chocolate Filled Star Tin 40g, €2.75. M&S
Cake Decorating Kit €10. Dr. Oetker.
Chocolate Filled Crackers €8.99, M&S
Linea Cheese and Wine Plates (set of 4). €31 House of Fraser
Magic & Sparkle Sequin Garland €22.50. M&S
Linea Ash Wood Cheese Gift Set. €43 House of Fraser
Faithleg House Hotel have a range of hampers and gift boxes available with some of their best produce. The hamper pictured costs €30.00 including the homemade brown bread. This does not include delivery and hampers vary in price depending on the contents.
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To get them out of the kitchen...
Afternoon Tea at the Dylan Hotel
Inspired by the naughty or nice Christmas list, Dylan has devised a mouth-watering menu where guests can choose from a selection of naughty or nice sweet treats. The Christmas afternoon tea menu also includes a delicious selection of savoury gourmet sandwiches including beetroot and goats cheese; turkey, cranberries and chestnut; smoked salmon, chive crème fraiche, pickled red onion and capers or the classic egg mayonnaise.
Dylan’s Christmas Naughty or Nice afternoon teas are priced at €40 per person, and can be enjoyed from Friday, 28th November until January, 6th January from 12 noon until 5pm every day. Pre-booking is required.
For more information contact reservations@dylan.ie or log onto www.dylan.ie
Cooks Academy gift vouchers
With cookery and wine courses taking place in the Cooks Academy facility six to seven days a week throughout the year, there are a selection of courses for every level of experience. Their vouchers can be used online or by telephone to book any course so if that foodie in your life has been thinking of trying their hand at a new cuisine, maybe this could be for them!
Afternoon Tea at the Morrisson Hotel
Afternoon tea includes a selection of the finest delicacies such as miniature desserts, classic sandwiches and home-made scones which is served with a choice of tea or coffee and a glass of bubbles! Priced at €50 per person, reservations can be made at info@morrisonhotel.ie or by calling 01 887 2400.
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A cookbook is always a good bet...
Keep It Vegan by Aine Carlin includes some fabulous recipes such as these Brussels sprouts perfect for the Christmas dinner.
Gubbeen: The Story of a Working Farm and Its Foods by Giana Ferguson.
The Art of Eating Well by Melissa and Jasmine Hemsley
See our interview with Melissa & Jasmine to get an idea of what they're about:
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If they're in need of some new toys...
Russell Hobbs Mix & Go €39.99. Available from independent Irish electrical stores nationwide.
Russell Hobbs Rosso Mini Chopper €29.99. Available from independent Irish electrical stores nationwide.
