The festive period is almost upon us and it is a time where we always over indulge - no matter how many times we promise ourselves that we aren't going to get too carried away this year.
Christmas Food & Drink Guide
But there are just so many tasty treats and tipples to tempt us that we soon forget the promise that we made... and 2015 is going to be no different.
- Tesco's Turkey in Ten 500g - £5
Tesco has come up trumps with this Turkey in Ten. The first of its kind, this succulent turkey breast rolled in traditional sage and onion stuffing and has been evenly slow-cooked 'sous vide,' making for mouthwateringly good meat that can be microwaved, carved, and served from frozen in just ten minutes.
Tesco's Turkey in Ten makes for the perfect 'fuss free' solution to turkey with all the trimmings. With a rich roast turkey gravy included, Tesco's Turkey in Ten is high in taste but low on price at just £5.
-Duck Éclairs
If you're looking for something a little different this holiday season, the Tesco finest Duck Éclair might be the one for you.
Stuffed with tender duck and marinated with Chinese 5 spice and star anise, the supermarket chain has gone for authentic Asian flavour with this unique and delicate dish.
Accompanied with finely cut carrots and onions, the whole thing is seasoned with a sweet and soy sauce encased in a pastry éclair, crisp on the outside with a soft interior.
Fiona Carter, New Product Development manager at Tesco comments, "We wanted to create an innovative party snack for our customers this Christmas - something that would be both delicious and the talking point of Christmas get-togethers and parties. Our Duck Éclair will hopefully do just that - plus there's the added bonus of little prep time, so party hosts will have more time to mingle and enjoy themselves".
A pack of eight duck éclairs has an RRP of £5.
- Tesco finest Two Tier Winter Enchantment Cake 1.9kg - £20
Tesco finest limited edition Two Tier Winter Enchantment Cake is the perfect signature sweet. Only 4,000 of these stunning all-butter lightly spiced family Christmas Cakes have been made, All have been elegantly decorated by hand and frosted pine cones and foraged winter berries, making for a sensational show stopper.
This gorgeous cake's based tier cake is packed with whole almonds, roasted hazelnuts and dried fruit soaked in oak matured French brandy while the top tier contains deliciously moist fruit and amazing natural Florida orange oil, complementing the rich chocolatey batter.
- Tesco Finest Prosecco Sponge Pudding 400g - £8
All butter sponge with Prosecco and light in texture, Tesco Finest Prosecco Sponge Pudding is the perfect party pud to serve on New Year's Eve. Each pudding has been hand-decorated with juicy cranberries and a drizzle of sweet Prosecco sauce, accompanied with a sachet of silver popping glitter to ensure you New Year's Eve really sparkles.
- Tesco finest Black Forest Roulade 588g - £5
For an original twist on a Christmas classic, Tesco fines Black Forest Roulade is the ultimate hassle-free pudding. Decadent, delicious and packed full of seasonal fruit and filled with softly whipped smooth cherry compote, and blended with kirsch this hand-rolled, chocolate meringue roulade crowns any Christmas occasion.
- Tesco Finest Bisol Prosecco 75cl - £8.99
Get your party started with a bang by popping the cork on a bottle of Tesco Finest Bisol Prosecco, Fabulously fresh and delicately elegant, Tesco Finest Bisol Prosecco is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Made using carefully selected grapes, this sparkling wine with its just-ripe pear flavours is the perfect budget-friendly alternative to champagne, with all the lightness and fruit you would expect from a top-notch bottle.
- Tesco finest Salted Caramel Irish Cream Liqueur 70cl - £8
For a Christmas night cap that's truly the cream of the crop, serve Tesco finest Salted Caramel Irish Cream Liqueur, Silky-smooth, sumptuous and the most decadent of after dinner drinks, toast y our loved ones this year with a glass of this twist on a yuletide classic.
- Delicious Art Afternoon Tea Set - £25.00 www.nationalgallery.co.uk
This delightful Afternoon Gift Set has been carefully combined by The East India Company London exclusively for the National Gallery. It includes the finest Earl Grey Black Tea, scrumptious Milk Chocolate Enrobed Raspberry and satisfying Shortbread & Clotted Cream biscuits. It is the perfect gift for tea lovers and will definitely be the centre of attention of any 'Tea Party'!Painting featured on the label: The Fighting Temeraire by Joseph Mallord William Turner, 1775 - 1851. Granted a Royal Charter by Queen Elizabeth I in 1600, the East India Company was founded to explore the mysteries of the East.
In the process, it mapped trade routes, discovered exotic goods and established trading ports which would grow into the cities of Singapore, Hong Kong and Mumbai. It changed customs, tastes and ways of thinking, influencing the very fabric of our lives today
- Delicious Art Luxury Hamper - £70.00 Available: In store and online www.nationalgallery.co.uk
The contents of this delightful Delicious Art Hamper have been carefully selected to give you the finest selection of products from our Delicious Art range. Presented in traditional wicker hamper with leather look and brass trims, this hamper makes an ideal gift for the food connoisseur or anyone who enjoys the finer things in life.
- Delicious Art Pink Dusted Marc De Champagne Truffles £5.99 www.nationalgallery.co.uk
Our Pink Marc de Champagne Truffles have at their hearts a truffle with a rich whipped-cream dark chocolate ganache piped inside a pink chocolate truffle shell that is dusted with fine icing sugar - the perfect treat for a loved one! In 1895 the chocolate truffle was created by Prestat's founder the Dufour family. Since then Prestat chocolates have been enjoyed by royalty and nobility, by stars of stage and screen and, even, by bishops and abbots. Indeed by anyone who delights in the pleasures that only the finest chocolate brings.
- Lemon Curd £4.95 Available: In store and online - www.nationalgallery.co.uk
Produced by The Bay Tree Food Company exclusively for the National Gallery, this delicious Lemon Curd is made with fresh lemon juice and butter. A perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea or as a filling for a great lemon tart. Painting featured on the label : Still Life with Lemons and Oranges by Luis Meléndez, 1716 - 1780
- Delicious Art Winter Liqueur £18.50
Produced by Friary Liqueurs, Winter Liqueur is a winter warmer of French Brandy blended with Honey and Christmas Spices. Painting featured on the label : A Winter Scene with Skaters near a Castle (detail), about 1608-9 by Hendrick Avercamp, 1585-1634.
- Delicious Art Sloe Gin £33.00
Made from London Dry Gin, wild sloes and British sugar, this slow gin is slightly paler, stronger and drier than most. Traditionally served neat, it is also delicious served mixed with tonic or lemonade for a long summer drink or with Champagne at any time.
- Cîroc's Limited Edition Gift Pack
'Tis the season to be... sipping Cîroc Ultra-Premium Vodka.
Served in the world's most exclusive clubs and party hot-spots, Cîroc Ultra-Premium Vodka adds a touch of glamour as a gift to any party. Cîroc is unlike any other vodka, made using fine French grapes which offers an exquisitely smooth taste.
The new limited edition gift pack will be available on the run up to Christmas and has been especially designed to embody celebration, an occasion at the center of the luxury vodka's heart.
Cîroc Blue Stone, Red Berry and Pineapple are all available in70cl or treat-sized 20cl bottles as well as exclusive 5cl bottles, which make the ultimate stocking filler.
Cîroc Blue Stone and Gift Pack - RRP £39.45 - Waitrose, Tesco, AsdaCîroc Blue Stone 20cl - RRP £14.55 - Drink SupermarketCîroc Blue Stone, Pineapple & Red Berry 5cl - RRP £4 - Waitrose, Tesco, Asda
- anCnoc Whisky
Are you a whisky lover and like nothing more than to sit back and enjoy a quality single malt at this time of year? If so, anCnoc whisky is what you could be looking for - or would make the perfect gift.
For someone new to whisky, anCnoc's 12 year old is the perfect choice. Soft and aromatic on the nose it has hints of anCnoc's signature flavour notes of honey and lemon, resulting in a long smooth finish. The 12 year old's gentle amber colouring comes from its maturation in American oak ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks, which deliver a fantastic flavour profile with a surprise at each twist and turn.
This is the perfect entry level dram, set to convert anyone into a whisky lover. Perfect for: First timers and those in search of something for all occasions, RRP for a 70cl bottle: £34.
Unique and distinct in flavour, Rascan is a whisky with a difference that will titillate the taste buds. Part of anCnoc's Limited Edition Peaty Collection, Rascan derives its name from the tool used to harvest peat which gives this whisky its distinctive smokiness.
This expression embraces anCnoc's signature sweet and citrusy notes, yet the warmth of spice and smooth leathery undertones gives Rascan a unique floral finish encased in a rich smokiness. Rascan's dark but delicate spirit is the ideal dram for connoisseurs looking to explore a different side of whisky. Perfect for: Seasoned peat-lovers or those who are open-minded and looking for something surprising. RRP for a 70cl bottle: £52.
If you're looking for something more exclusive, the exquisite 22 year old from anCnoc is sure to be the perfect choice. With flavour notes combining sweet honey and full bodied spice in the form of crushed cloves and blood orange flavours, all wrapped in an additional leathery smokiness, this whisky is a standout from anCnoc's traditionally silky style. Perfect for: The refined whisky drinker looking for complexity and something more exclusive. RRP for a 70cl bottle: £90.
Drawn from just three casks at anCnoc's picturesque Knockdhu Distillery and brand new to the market this year, the 1975 Vintage certainly tops any seasoned whisky drinker's wish list. Spicy on the nose, this single malt has a full bodied, intense and complex flavour with notes of fruit cake, sticky toffee and leather, leading to a long, sweet finish.
With only 1,590 bottles available worldwide, the 1975 Vintage single malt is one of the most exclusive whiskies on the market, and with its distinctive taste makes it an extraordinary gift for an extraordinary person. Perfect for: Scotch connoisseurs and those deserving of a truly exceptional gift. RRP for a 70cl bottle: £300.
- Grand Marnier Le Cafe Parisien
Launching just in time for Christmas celebrations, Le Café Parisien is the latest addition to Grand Marnier's limited edition collection.
Dressed in a festive red and gold casing, the new Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge bottle is the perfect choice for elegant Christmas cocktails with a Parisian flair.
Available nationwide, RRP £18 for 50cl.
- Tanquerary No.10
Add a hint of elegance to Christmas this year with Tanqueray No. 10. A fragrant and sophisticated gin, it provides the ideal base for classic cocktails during festive celebrations.
Whether you are having friends round this Christmas or heading out to some festive parties, make sure you have a bottle of Tanquerary No.10 to toast this time of year.
Presented in a beautiful Art Deco style bottle and gift box. RRP £33.62. Available at Selfridges and Harrods.
- Mr Lyan Bottled Cocktails
International bartender of the year, and the man behind award-winning bars Dandelyan and White Lyan has released a range of bottled cocktails just in time for Christmas. Take the fuss out of creative cocktails at home with his pre-made top bar-quality cocktails including:
- Spotless Martini: Created with Mr Lyan's own gin and crisp vermouth, combined with both olive and lemon peel distillates £27.95
- Rainy Day Spritz: Combining raspberry eau de vie, crisp vermouth and bitter rhubarb liqueur £29.95
- Candlelit Manhattan: Using Mr Lyan's bourbon, sweet vermouths, bitters and infused with wax £46.95
- Diamond Rickey: A blend of Mr Lyan's Gin, a lime and almond liqueur and grapefruit distillate £26.95
- Bonfire Old Fashioned: Using Mr Lyan Whisky, cola bitters and rare lapsang souchong tea, adding an inventive smoky core to the cocktail £26.95
The Mr Lyan bottled cocktail range is available at Selfridges, The Good Spirit Company or online at www.mrlyan.com and Master of Malt.
- The Regal Rogue Bold Red Christmas Bottle
The ideal gift for vermouth-quaffing Rogues and Roguettes alike, Australia's first native vermouth brand Regal Rogue is introducing a special festive bottle to its range this Christmas.
Merry Rogues can enjoy it in a 'Rogue Cooler', served over ice with warming ginger beer, and garnished with an orange wedge and fresh ginger, or enjoyed at its best, quaffed neat over ice. RRP £19.99.
Available at Selfridges and across Nicolas stores from 1st November.
- Campo Viejo Gran Reserva
A must have for any red wine fan, the Campo Viejo Gran Reserva is a delicious Rioja which is ruby red in colour and full of the flavours of ripe red berries with a hint of spices at the end.
Availability: Most supermarkets nationwideRRP:£16.79
- Jacob's Creek Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir
A delicious alternative for those who aren't a lover of champagne - the Jacob's Creek Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir is a premium wine made from selected Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes with classic citrus flavours with a delicate crisp finish.
Availability: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Ocado, Co-op and Asda. RRP: £10.39
- Brancott Estate Terroir Sauvignon Blanc
Keen to impress the in-laws? Treat them to Brancott Estate's Terroir Series Sauvignon Blanc featuring strong flavours of fennel and apple combined with ripe grapefruit to produce this luxurious white wine.
Availability: Tesco RRP: £12.49
- Kopparberg Spiced Apple Gift Pack
As the winter chill begins to take hold, Kopparberg is bringing something extra cosy to cider lovers this festive season, with the launch of the Kopparberg Spiced Apple Gift Pack. The newest addition to the Kopparberg range, currently available in Boots stores across the UK, is the ideal stocking filler for those friends and family keen to enjoy the ultimate festive tipple this Christmas.
Inspired by the earthy surrounds of Kopparberg's Scandinavian forest, the stylish set includes a bottle of delicious Kopparberg Spiced Apple, a selection of delicately spiced cinnamon sticks and a limited edition Kopparberg mug, the perfect combination for thawing out the coldest of winter nights.
Served warm in a mug and garnished with a cinnamon stick, this aromatic Swedish drink offers a refreshing yet wintery twist on flavoured cider, and a subtle note of spice guaranteed to warm up any frosty evening. Kopparberg Spiced Apple can also be served the traditional chilled way, poured over large chunks of ice for that intensely refreshing and gentle spicy taste.
The Kopparberg Spiced Apple Gift Pack is priced at £12 and is available now in Boots stores. Kopparberg Spiced Apple is available in individual 500ml bottles (RSP £2.29) from Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and selected pubs and bars across the UK.
- Baileys® Chocolates
If you are a Baileys fan then we have the perfect treat for you this Christmas as a new range of Baileys chocolates have been created by award winning chocolatier Lir.
Feel your taste buds come alive when you experience a sweet pop of flavour dancing on your tongue with Popping Candy. Take yourself on an adventure through the sweet and salty avenues of Liquorice or awaken your senses with the indulgent crunch of crispy Hazelnut.
- Baileys® Glittering Collection Box
Baileys® Glittering Collection Box is the perfect item for any host this Christmas. An ideal gift and conversation point, each mouth-watering truffle consists of its own unique artwork to match the five unique flavours including, Baileys® Original, Coffee, Liquorice, Popping Candy and Hazelnut. The beautiful packaging is the icing on the cake.
The Baileys Glittering Collection is available at major retailers for £9 RRP.
- Baileys® Shimmering Star
Treat your loved ones to a Baileys® Shimmering Star this Christmas. The intricately designed festive packaging filled with Baileys® -infused milk chocolate truffles, makes this the perfect stocking filler or party gift for friends and family.
Baileys Shimmering Star is available from Tesco for £5 RRP.
- Baileys® Golden Christmas Tree
A beautiful tree, adorned with golden sequins to create festive theatre in homes this Christmas. The tree stands 32cm high and contains 450g of deliciously smooth milk chocolate truffles with a creamy Baileys® Original Irish Cream liqueur flavoured filling.
Baileys Golden Christmas Tree is available at major retailers, including Debenhams for £22 RRP.
-The Collective's Gingerbread Limited Edition Yoghurt
Gourmet yoghurt brand The Collective are spicing things up a little this Christmas, with their Gingerbread Limited Edition flavour, RRP £2.39 for a 500g tub.
Inspired by freshly baked Christmas gingerbread biscuits and Jamaican ginger cake, the Limited Edition special pairs yoghurt with a double layer of golden brown spiced compote that balances the sweetness of soft brown sugar with fragrant notes of seasonal stem ginger, ground spice and cinnamon.
A double layer of this sweet and spicy conserve is folded through ridiculously thick live yoghurt. Made using the finest West Country milk, it has the silky smooth texture and creamy taste that makes The Collective's gourmet yoghurt the best tasting in Britain. This Gingerbread yoghurt has a unique warming flavour, making it an invigorating breakfast on cold winter mornings and the ideal way to round off a festive feast.
At only 5% fat, the yoghurt is guilt-free at a time of over-indulgence, and suitable for vegetarians ro those on a gluten-free diet, free from artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
The yoghurt is available now nationwide from Waitrose.
-Stoli Salted Karamel
Stoli Salted Karamel is the world's first salted caramel vodka, RRP £21, available nationwide.
The ideal Christmas gift, Stoli Salted Karamel offers the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. Indulge loved ones' taste buds with flavours of caramelised sugar and soft English toffee, complimented by a light saltiness and a smooth elegant finish.
Delicious on the rocks by a warm fire on Christmas day and perfect in a festive cocktail to ring in the New Year, Stoli Salted Karamel is a gift everyone will enjoy.
Just one from Stoli's range of premium flavoured vodkas, Stoli Salted Karamel is triple distilled, blended with artesian water and four times filtered for an award winning Alpha grade spirit.
- Swizzels Sweets
Whether you have a sweet tooth yourself or looking for a great stocking filler gift, Swizzels Sweets are perfect this Christmas.
The iconic British sweet manufacturer's extensive collection includes the number one selling sugar confectionery tin - Swizzels Sweet Shop Favourites. The hugely popular tin is available alongside the Sweet Shop Favourites gift box - both filled with a selection of the most popular and well-loved sweets from Swizzels, including Drumstick Lollies, Refreshers Chews, Love Hearts, Double Lollies and Fruity Pops.
The Swizzels Sweet Treats tub is new for Christmas 2015. The festive tub contains an array of classic Swizzels sweets including Drumstick Lollies, Love Hearts and Parma Violets.
The hugely popular Drumstick, Love Hearts, New Refreshers and Parma Violets festive gift tubes are perfect as low-cost stocking fillers. All products are available from supermarkets nationwide.
- Limited Edition Quality Street Tin
We all love diving into a tin of chocolates at Christmas and Quality Street has always been a favourite at this time of year.
Taking inspiration from beautifully illustrated winter Christmas cards, Quality Street have created an enchanting midnight 'winter wonderland' scene. A limited edition tin that's perfect for festive sharing with family and friends or as a gift for someone special.
RRP is £8.99 and is available from all major retailers.
- Limited Edition Butterkist Gingerbread Popcorn
Tuck into some popcorn this Christmas as Butterkist had released a limited edition Gingerbread flavour for the festive season.
Popping with festive flavours, Butterkist's gingerbread flavour popcorn new to shelves this year.
Whether your usual Christmas treat is a mince pie or Christmas pudding, this limited edition flavour mash up is a moreish addition to the Christmas cupboard.
To share with family and friends or munch all to yourself. 150g bag £1.49.
- Candyland Sweets
Christmas is the perfect excuse to dive into a tin or box of sweets that you love and Candyland are on hand to give you your sweet fix this festive season.
Candyland bring us the ultimate nostalgia-fest as sweet-lovers will have their taste buds taken back in time for a flavour of Christmas past.
Bursting with memories, the Sweet Champions tine will have all the family feeling like kids as they settle in for a classic Christmas film or night of gift-wrapping and tree decorating. The Sweet Champions Tin £5.
And for those that know exactly what they like, the giant tubes of old favourites will be sure to raise a smile on Christmas morning. Tuck into favourites such as Fruit Salad or Wham - tubes just £1.
- Bahlsen Festive Treats
Enjoy the traditional taste of German this Christmas with Bahlsen and their terrific range of biscuits and cakes.
Bahlsen is bringing the taste of the German markets to you with a wide range of goodies to snack on and share this festive season.
Entertaining family and friends this Christmas? Lebkuchen Mischung are the ideal treats for you - indulge in a scrumptious assortment of gingerbread pieces, decorated with beautiful glazing and Bahlsen's delicious signature chocolate.
No German Christmas is complete without Stollen. With two to try this Christmas, Bahlsen has This premium Poppyseed Stollen is packed with a tasty poppy seed filling, which perfectly complements the traditional sweet fruit and icing sugar - a real must have for anybody seeking a taste of a traditional German Christmas.
This traditional Marzipan Stollen is synonymous with the festive season, and you will find it at all the German Christmas markets - it is made using only the finest ingredients and filled with delicious dried fruits and a marzipan centre.
If they all sound too delicious and you can't decide between them - then Zum Fest is for you - a delicious assortment of Bahlsen's seasonal specialities... there will be a treat that all your guests can enjoy!
The Bahlsen range is available from Waitrose and Ocado.
- Guilt Free Pralines
If you want to indulge this Christmas but don't want to regret it in the New Year then these high protein peanut butter pralines could be what you are looking for.
Award-winning Master Chocolatier to Royalty, Barry Colenso, has created these decadent, GUILT FREE, protein packed Peanut Butter Pralines for Musclefood.com
The pralines are crammed with creamy peanut butter and unlike regular chocolate treats, they contain just 42g of carbs per 100g and 2.8g of sugar and 71 calories per serving. Price: from £3.
- Guilt Free Snacks From The Protein Works
We can all get a little bit carried away at Christmas - something that we all usually regret in the new year.
However, The Protein Works have got some terrific guilt-free snacks for you to tuck into this festive season. There are great truffles and biscuits to enjoy without feeling quite as guilty.
- Diet Protein Truffles
Diet Protein Truffles™ could be the greatest diet-inspired creation to ever leave the TPW™ Bakery. This is a bold statement we know, but just one look at the awesome flavours, nutrient profile and unrivalled ingredient list and things become clear. Freshly made by hand and scientifically formulated, these high protein gems are creating a real stir across the sports nutrition industry.
Diet Protein Truffles™ are hand-crafted using our award-winning premium whey protein to a highly formulated in-house recipe. This includes infusing the protein blend with microencapsulated CLA, acetyl L-carnitine, chromium picolinate and fat-reduced cocoa powder to create a great-tasting snack you can consume any time of the day.
- TPW Protein Cookie
TPW™ Protein Cookies are premium soft baked cookies with as much as 50% protein content. Designed with an optimal balance of protein and carbs, Protein Cookies from The Protein Works™ are a nutrient dense snack incorporating our much acclaimed & innovative all natural flavours.
Engineered with up to 37g of pure protein per cookie, TPW Protein Cookies™ are the ultimate snack to help your muscles repair and regrow. Not only can they be consumed on the go or between meals, but Protein Cookies are also ideal before or after your workout to boost protein intake during the key nutrient window.
- Naked Protein Popcorn
Naked Protein Popcorn™ is a little bit different to say the least. Alongside the high-performance bespoke formulas we create for elite teams and athletes, we like to have fun with some of our favourite foods and snacks. This time, we've taken classic popcorn and given these nutritional gold nuggets the TPW treatment!
Harnessing TPW™ breakthrough protein fusion technology, Naked Protein Popcorn™ is made with premium grade Whey Protein Isolate, Organic Popcorn, Organic Coconut Oil and Stevia Extract to create the ultimate high specification protein snack. Rest assured, this audacious popcorn contains zero soy or artificial flavours and is the ideal snack to boost your protein intake when the munchies strike.
- Protein Brownies
Luxurious Protein Brownies are what happens when the finest traditional baking methods meet cutting-edge nutritional science in a protein supernova! Baked and boxed fresh, the unique tri-protein blend recipe is exclusive to the TPW Protein Bakery and will remain a closely guarded secret by the TPW™ Bakery Ninjas.
Protein Brownies possess nutritional greatness to match their awesome taste. Low in sugar, yet high in premium protein and fibre, they are the ideal snack to consume when the munchies strike. In short, performance snacking has never tasted so good. 1 jar contains 22 brownies.
- Taylors of Harrogate Christmas Coffee
Taylors of Harrogate are one of the best known companies when it comes to coffee and tea and they have captured the taste of Christmas with the new festive blend of coffee.
A blend as magical as the festive season itself, the coffee is a combination of Latin American and East African beans, which have been expertly roasted at a medium to dark level to release smooth chocolate and crisp citrus notes.
The blend offers a full-bodied, silky blend with a delicate hint of sweetness, ideal for serving to friends during seasonal celebrations, or as a Christmas treat! Taylors' Christmas Blend is available to buy from Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Morrisons from October, RRP £3.49 for a 227g pack.
- Taylors of Harrogate Spiced Apple Speciality Tea
But do not fear tea lovers as Taylors have created a fantastic spiced apple speciality tea for the festive period.
Spiced Apple blends sweet apple pieces with the warmth of punchy ginger root, cloves, and star anise, to make a sweet and spicy infusion. With an aroma as pleasing as the taste, sit back and enjoy the moment with this deeply satisfying blend. The Taylors of Harrogate Fruit and Herbal Infusions range is available in Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Ocado and Morrisons, RRP £2.99 for 20 teabags.
- The Berry Company Special Tea Range
Calling all tea lovers... if you are looking forward to relaxing over the Christmas period then the The Berry Company Special Tea Range could help you do just that.
The Berry Company Special Tea Range are a great alternative to traditional British iced tea and best served chilled, the Special Tea collection is bursting with an aromatic fusion of floral notes, berries, tropical fruits and carefully selected extracts from black, green, red, white and now yellow tea. The complimentary flavours of these exotic ingredients make Special Teas the perfect thirst-quencher to be enjoyed straight from the re-sealable carton whilst out and about, or served in a chilled glass with ice-cubes and a slice of fresh lemon.
The Berry Company's Special Tea range includes:
- NEW Yellow Tea & Coconut Water - a luscious mix of tropical coconut water,citrus fruits and yellow tea
- Green Tea with Aronia & Blueberry - a refreshing infusion of blueberry, arionaberry and green tea
- White Tea & Peach - a delicious mix of juicy peach and white tea
- Black Tea & Elderflower - a floral infusion of black tea, elderflower extracts and lemon
- Red Tea with Hibiscus & Cranberry - a soothing berry mix of rooibos tea, cranberry and herbs
The Berry Company's Special Tea range has an RRP of ?1.30, available from goodnessdirect.co.uk, with a selection of 1litre flavours available to purchase via Ocado, Sainsbury's and Whole Foods Stores.
-Teapigs Spiced Winter Red Tea
There's also the new teapigs spiced winter red tea, which is like Christmas in a cup! It's a caffeine-free rooibos tea with orange cloves and cinnamon. Think mulled wine, mistletoe, winter coats and rosy cheeks… You can drink it as a caffeine-free chai latte or add a drop of brandy to make a hot toddy. Perfect stocking filler.
From £4.49 at www.teapigs.co.uk Waitrose, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and key retailers across the UK.
- Elizabeth Shaw's Christmas Chocolate Treats
While chocolates do make the perfect gift, we can also use them as a great way to bring the family together and are perfect to share over Christmas. Look no further than much loved chocolate brand Elizabeth Shaw.
The Christmas Creations Gift Box, Winter Warmers Truffle Collection and the limited edition Milk Chocolate Orange Spice Crisps are all newly designed to ensure you can taste the Christmas spirit all season long.
The Christmas Creations Gift Box is a real festive feast of seasonal favourites, think Gingerbread Crisps, Dark Orange Crème's, Milk Chocolate Amaretto and Dark Chocolate Caramels.
Adding to the festivities even further and for those who prefer their chocolate with the warming twist of alcohol, Elizabeth Shaw has created a brand new gift box full of indulgent truffles infused with popular liqueurs, including whisky, rum, cognac and amaretto.
The Milk Chocolate Orange Spice Crisps are a delicious combination of quality milk chocolate with a delicate, warming orange spice flavour and melt in the mouth honeycomb crisp.
- Gu Festive Bars
We all like to indulge ourselves over the Christmas period and the limited edition Gu Christmas Bars will allow us to do exactly that.
From early December to the beginning of January, the Spectacularly Festive Salted Caramel Bar, Fabulously Festive Belgian Bar, and Snowy White Chocolate Festive Bar will be available nationwide - perfect for celebrating the winter holiday season with friends and family.
For the Spectacularly Festive Salted Caramel Bar, Gü head chef Fred Ponnavoy has combined irresistible layers of velvety Belgian milk chocolate mousse, tonka bean infused salted caramel crémeux, light chocolate and almond sponge on a crisp praline base.
The Fabulously Festive Belgian Bar comprises luxurious layers of rich Belgian dark chocolate mousse, delicate chocolate and almond sponge on a crisp praline bar.
The Snowy White Chocolate Festive Bar is topped with an indulgent layer of velvety Belgian white chocolate mousse, fresh raspberry coulis and decadent almond sponge on a white chocolate and crisped rice base.
So whether you share with family and friends or kick back and enjoy the Gu Festive Bars all to yourself, they are a great treat this Christmas.
-Limited edition Terry's Chocolate Orange
Terry's fans will of course be able to treat themselves to a Chocolate Orange, and this year they're styled like baubles!
Given as a gift, stocking filler or treat for yourself, Terry's Chocolate Orange will be dressed as a festive bauble for a limited time, adding a special twinkle to the much-loved classic.
Limited Christmas design Terry's Chocolate Orange 170g available now (RRP £3.65.) Find your regular Terry's Chocolate Orange at retailers nationwide all year round.
-Limited edition Toblerone
The Chocolate Orange isn't the only treat getting a makeover, with this Swiss chocolate and honey almond nougat snack being given a new home in festive wrapping.
There are currently four different flavours of Toblerone available to suit everybody's tastes: Milk, Dark, White and Fruit & Nut.
The limited edition Toblerone bars are available from stores nationwide (RRP £4.99).
- Applewood Cheese Bake & Nibbles
I don't know about you, but it's not all about chocolate at Christmas for me, I also like something savoury to enjoy.
If you are looking for a change from chocolate or holding a party this festive season, the two new additions to the Applewood range could be what you are looking for.
Rich, thick and delightfully creamy, the new Applewood® Cheese Bake is sure to add excitement to any occasion. Perfect for adding some pizzazz to a party buffet, warming your cockles in the cold weather, or for impressing at a dinner party - Applewood® Cheese Bake and winter are a match made in heaven. Simply pop in the oven until golden and melting - or opt for a one-minute spin in the microwave if you just can't wait - grab your favourite bread for dipping and enjoy the smoky taste sensation.
Deliciously smooth and perfectly formed in bite-sized chunks, new Applewood® Nibbles are ideal for grazing in-between meals or adding to meal times. Whether looking for an easy snack to team with a family film night or a tasty partner to pineapple in a festive canapé, Applewood® Nibbles are a wonderfully tasty, hassle-free pick-me-up.
- Prosecco Minis from Premier Estates Wine
With all the food we will be eating over the next few weeks you will need something to wash it down with... and Prosecco Minis could be just the beverage that you are looking for.
This is a spirited, crisp Italian sparkling wine with good acidity and a light creamy flavour, aromatic with a zesty lemon freshness and fruity aromas. It has pleasing bubbles and a marvellous dry, refreshing finish.
The intensity of the bubbles in this award winning Prosecco Spumante offers a different textural dimension with a wide variety of food. This is an incredibly food friendly sparkling wine option. The Mini Prosecco bottles are perfect for a party or as a gift.
If you buy online: One Box includes 24 Mini Bottles of Sparkling Wine - with the discount code MP60 at the check-out customers can buy the Mini Proseccos for just £60 including FREE next day delivery! - these are usually £71.76. If customers buy from store (available at independent retailers across the UK) the Prosecco Minis are just £2.99.
- Piccini 1882 Spumante Sparkling Wine
Much-loved Italian wine brand, Piccini, launches its new 1882 spumante sparkling wine to offer the UK an affordable alternative to Prosecco.
As demand for Prosecco continues to soar and rumours of a potential 'Prosecco shortage' continue, 1882 has been innovatively produced with a blend of 75% prosecco (glera) grapes and 25% Chardonnay grapes to offer an equally delicious taste profile to the popular Italian sparkling variety. With an accessible introductory price offer of £6.50, 1882 allows Italian bubbles to be enjoyed at any occasion.
Cultivated in the cool climate and sea-fossil soils of Triveneto, including the traditional prosecco regions of Veneto and Fruili, Piccini retains its authentic Italian roots in winemaking by using the traditional Charmat production method to give 1882 its uniquely delicate fizz. Undeniably fruity, with zesty citrus and tropical fruit flavours, 1882 is the perfect accompaniment for dishes such as succulent seared scallops, grilled fish and chicken salads. Named after the year the Piccini family first began wine production, the launch of 1882 continues to establish Piccini as an innovative, exciting Italian brand that combines authenticity and heritage with industry innovation.
Available from Sainsbury's with an ongoing RRP of £9.00. 1882 OFFER (available exclusively at Sainsbury's): From the 9th of December for 3 weeks, 1882 will be on offer, 2 bottles for £14.00.
- Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon & Chardonnay
There are plenty of wines to sample this Christmas and Dark Horse have a bold Cabernet Sauvignon and rich Chardonnay that will light up any table this Christmas.
For those looking for something new, Dark Horse is a complex yet versatile wine which is bold in flavour and stylish and contemporary in design. A premium wine under £10 that surprises and delights by exceeding expectations with exceptionally good tasting wines that outperform in price.
Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon heroes dark, earthy flavours of blackberry, black cherry and a hint of nutmeg. Full-bodied and rich, the wine delivers a dry, smooth texture that leaves a taste of dark chocolate espresso finish. Made from a blend of hand-selected grapes from California's Lodi and Delta winegrowing areas for a silky, deep flavour.
Dark Horse Chardonnay offers bright, sweet aromas of baked apple and peaches, layered with buttery notes of toasted oak and caramel. Its rich, creamy essence is perfectly complemented by a refreshing crisp acidity,
Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon and Dark Horse Chardonnay are available nationwide leading retailers for an RRP of £8.99.
- Tequila Rose
Is a cream liqueur your tipple of choice this Christmas? But are you looking for something a little different? If so, than Tequila Rose could be what you are looking for.
Tequila Rose is a luxurious blend of premium Mexican tequila and real strawberry flavoured cream liqueur. It's an ideal alternative to traditional cream liqueurs at Christmas time and makes a fabulous gift for female foodies and cocktail lovers.
Imported from America where it has a huge following, Tequila Rose is priced £14.99 for 70cl from drinksupermarket. For more recipe suggestions and further information please visit the Tequila Rose Facebook page.
- Sacred Gin
We've also got a couple of suggestions for those who enjoy their gin! Tate has collaborated with London based micro-distillery, Sacred Gin, to craft its fourth exclusive seasonal gin. This limited edition blend is available nationwide through the Tate shop and online - making it the perfect, decadent gift for Christmas.
RRP: £32 available online from www.tate.org.uk
- Sloe Gin
Chase Distillery have marinated Hereford hedgerow sloe berries in a bespoke gin blend to create their delicious Sloe and Mulberry Gin. Incorporating a selection of botanicals to augment the rich flavour of the fruit and sourcing rarely seen mulberries, the sloes were left to marinade for an initial period of eight months.
RRP: from £27.50, found in selected independent retails and online at www.chasedistillery.co.uk.
- Nyetimber
If gin's not your thing, you can toast Christmas by raising a glass of the CSWWC 2015 Gold Medal winning Classic Cuvee 2010. Gentle bubbles pervade this pale golden wine. With toasty, spicy aromas supported by honey, almond, pastry and baked apple flavours, this is a very fine and elegant wine with intensity, delicacy and length. An outstanding aperitif to delight your guests.
Nyetimber Classic Cuvee 2010 - RRP: £31.99. Stockists: Waitrose & Majestic. Size: 75cl
Nyetimber's Blanc de Blancs 2007 will be a talking point this Christmas. This lovely pale, straw-yellow wine has the essence of purity and a rich nose of bergamots, philadelphus and Granny Smith apples followed by citrus fruit and focused minerality on the plate.
Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 2007 - RRP: £39.95. Stockists: Berry Brothers. Size: 75cl
Indulge Father Christmas this year with a glass of Nyetimber's Demi-Sec. Light golden hues illuminate this delicately effervescent wine with aromas of lemon, mineral and honey. A sweet, lemon start on the palate balanced by a crisp acidity creates a lovely, clean and pure structure. The perfect pairing for fruity, festive cakes and desserts.
Nyetimber Demi-Sec -RRP: £32.99. Stockists: Majestic & Harvey Nichols. Size: 75cl
- Graze Christmas Pudding
The expert ingredient hunters at graze have devised a truly tempting Christmas pud with a difference for all of us to enjoy. Using some fantastic and unique ingredients, the delicious dessert is infused with champagne, delectable Belgian white chocolate sauce and fruity freeze dried raspberries to pack an extra punch!
RRP: £8, serves 8-10 people and is available from www.graze.com
- Tyrrells Poshcorn Pillows
We all like a good munch over the Christmas period and Tyrells have a great snack in the form of their Poshcorn Pillows. The bags are bigger than usual... meaning that there's plenty to around or you can eat it all to yourself!!!
This popcorn extravaganza from Tyrrells comes at a time when frankly, the larger the lovelier, especially where snowfall, Christmas trees, fancy festive cocktails, dangly decorations and of course tasty popcorn shaped nibbles are concerned.
Available in Tyrrells best-selling Sweet & Salty variant and now made with golden caster sugar to ensure an even richer caramelized taste, these butterfly shaped morsels of popcorn are large, light and truly irresistible. You won't be able to resist sinking into this pillow. The Pillow of Poshcorn comes in 270g has an RRP of £2.99 from Co-op stores nationwide and quality independents.
- Soreen Festive Loaf
If you like tucking into a bit of Soreen, then treat yourself to the festive loaf over the Christmas period.
Bursting with raisins, currants, cherries, citrus and winter spices, it can be accompanied with a hearty dollop of brandy butter, custard or cream for added festive cheer and naughtiness.
The Soreen Festive Loaf is available as a limited edition across the Christmas period and will be on supermarket shelves with an RRP of £1.
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