First there was Twitter to distract me, and then I discovered Pinterest. Which is ideal for nosy people like me, always on the look out for new things, particularly tasty things. It’s been great for discovering new gift ideas, and new recipes, and even things where the two combine. I’ve got a whole section [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Christmas foodie gifts'
Pinning your hopes on a great homemade gift
December 22nd, 2011 · No Comments · Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts, Make your own
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Going nail bitingly last minute on the gift buying front
December 21st, 2011 · No Comments · Christmas foodie gifts
If you’ve read my blog before, you might know that I work in retail, and I will actually be working out in shops for the last couple of days of this festive season. But for my own shopping, you could not find me further from the high street, and the crowds. Although hopefully lots [...]
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A quick reminder of the spirit of Christmas
December 19th, 2011 · No Comments · Christmas foodie gifts
I know I’ve already written about my support for this, but just a reminder that the Military Wives Choir single went on sale today, and it’s now on the run into the Christmas number 1. This is not about just achieving that slot, but also about raising a heap of cash for two great [...]
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Adopt the King of the Ridge!
December 12th, 2011 · No Comments · Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts, Fruit & Veg
Come on, who doesn’t want to find the King of the Ridge in their stocking this Christmas time? Or the Black Knight, Bloody Warrior or the Southampton Wonder? If you’re not quite sure, then be reassured, these are just rare vegetables that the Heritage Seed Library are busy saving, and you can gift to [...]
If I was last minute shopping at St Pancras this Christmas
December 11th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts
I spend quite a lot of time at St Pancras, mainly as a way to avoid spending any more time than necessary at King’s Cross. I always like to imagine I’m about to get on the Eurostar to Paris, but the truth is I’m always on the train to Grantham. Not exactly the same. And [...]
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The Friday Five – Time for Christmas Cheer
December 9th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Alcohol free drinks, Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts, Friday Five, Spirits
I’ve written about Christmas cooking books, but it wouldn’t be Christmas without an interesting drink or two. Or perhaps you have a wannabe mixologist to buy for, who might appreciate some of these two. Either way, it’s a win for me. * Cocktails with Bompas & Parr – I’ve not been to one [...]
Why I’m backing the Military Wives Choir
December 8th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts
I know that this is not strictly food related, but does also speak to some of the things that I think sharing food does, or can do. Firstly, this is not about the politics of war. For me, this is about people. The people who do a job, and those that they leave behind. [...]
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What are people looking for this Christmas?
December 7th, 2011 · No Comments · Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts, Naff presents
Google Analytics. It’s where spreadsheet geekdom and out and out nosiness collide! I find it endlessly fascinating to look at the things that people have been searching for and somehow ended up here. Some I get, some are interesting, some really badly spelt (please, do you know what that does to me?) and some just [...]
Measuring cups that earn their keep
December 6th, 2011 · No Comments · Baking, Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts, Kitchenwares
When I wrote about the gifts I was really proud of from Boots this year, I had no idea that the most popular would be Rosie’s Measuring Cups. So popular that by now they are about as rare as hen’s teeth. Now, if someone has their heart set on them, then I would ring Boots [...]
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A culturally interesting Christmas
December 5th, 2011 · 3 Comments · Christmas foodie gifts, Foodie gifts
Culture Label is a great site, pulling together products and affordable art from hundreds of galleries, artists and museums around the world, and is also a good source of gifts for arty food lovers. Here’s some great choices for this Christmas: Every home should have a sandwich defender plate! A great way of [...]
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