Gourmet gifts

Save money and impress your family and friends with homemade edible presents this year. Be inspired by our hamper ideas for food lovers, from chocoholics to cheesoholics.

A basket of chocolate heaven

A box of chocolates can seem like a cop-out of a Christmas gift, but not when you've lovingly fashioned each truffle. If your friend adores hot chocolate, buy them a mug and fill with a little bag of chopped chocolate and marshmallows and a copy of the indulgent recipe below.

Cheese-lover's hamper

You won't win any friends by placing a whiffy Camembert under the tree, but cheese enthusiasts will love receiving all the bits and bobs to accompany their favourite fromage.

Spice-seeker's selection

If you know someone who drenches their pizza in chilli oil and orders their vindaloo extra hot, give them a present with punch this Christmas. Look out for different shapes and sizes of dried chillies to add to the box, along with the treats below.

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