Foodie gifts
Will he like that CD? Would she want that book?
It can be a nightmare to choose something so subjective for someone you love - but if there's one thing that's certain about gift buying it's that everyone loves food.
Food and drink items are an obvious choice of gift as they are generally an indulgence and so not something people would necessarily buy themselves, and there is something out there for everyone.
I've put together a selection of some luxurious, amusing, practical, interesting and just down right delicious ideas for gifts this Christmas that you might not have thought of, and grouped them into sections to suit your intended recipient and, more importantly, your budget.
Stocking Fillers - Gifts for under £10.
FOR HIM
Hopeless in the kitchen - Fool-proof egg timer from iwoot.com £4.99
Both amusing yet practical.
Experimental chef - Heinz Tomato Ketchup book from Amazon, £5.99
A fascinating read - suddenly ketchup is not just what you dollop on your chips.
FOR HER
Traditional lady - Teapot set from Sainsburys, £7
This dainty teapot has a gorgeous tea cosy, and some luxury tea to test-drive it with.
Ice-cream enthusiast - Ben and Jerry's recipe book from Amazon, £5.59
I got this for my Mum on her birthday and our freezer has been a nicer place ever since.
FOR ANYONE
Dare-devil - Liquid Chocolat - Aztec Chilli - from Hotel Chocolat, £7
Did you know chocolate was originally savoury, with chillies? Perfect for a spice-lover.
Gadget lover - Whirlpool mug from iwoot.com, £9.99
Perfect for milkshakes and smoothies, this also helps those too lazy to stir their tea.
Just what they always wanted - Gifts from £10-20.
FOR HIM
Football lover - Retro Footie Print Hipflask from John Lewis, £19.50
A unique idea for a special man in your life.
Sophisticated gentleman - Flavoured Coffee selection from Whittards, £12
