CHRISTMAS FOODIE GIFT GUIDE 2015
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Glor ious Gifts Most people love food, drink and presents – we sure do. So this year, combine all three and give an unforgettable gift that’ll have taste buds tantalised and chins wagging.
CHRISTMAS CRACKERED Our Christmas Crackered Collection is packed full of unique and exciting products you won’t find elsewhere, making it stand out from the standard hamper. Give the unexpected; a taste they’ll remember, supporting independent British craft producers. The collection includes: Blaisdon Red Plum Jam, Walnut & Cinnamon Brittle, Pilton Cider, Special Bru Coffee, Sloe Whisky Liqueur, After Dinner Tea, Sea Salted Caramel, Clementine, Black Cardamom & Saffron Marmalade, Madagascan Chocolate Bar, Orange and Cointreau Christmas Pudding, Highlander Shortbread, and Pear, Date and Ale Chutney.
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CHOCOLATE & BUBBLES Keep it simple and sophisticated with our combination of awardwinning English sparkling wine and the finest British bean to bar chocolate. A modern twist on a faithful classic. The collection includes: Brut Reserve, Honduras Indio Rojo Chocolate bar, Madagascan Chocolate Bar, and Rye Crumb, Milk, & Sea Salt Chocolate bar.
Keep it Independent We support independent producers – we love the characters, stories, passion and exciting products. Here are some reasons that inspired us:
• It strengthens the local economy – for every £1 spent in small retailers 63p is put back into the local economy, compared to just 40p from larger businesses. (1)
• It helps the environment • Buying local strengthens our –small producers relationship with food – you usually use high quality know who’s made it and ingredients sourced locally what’s really in it. It helps and seasonally. This helps create transparency in our farmers and decreases food chain, something we the polluting effects of value highly. pesticides and imports.
(1) Federation of small businesses
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Discover craft food and dr ink You can’t beat the feeling of discovery – finding something you’d never heard of, loving it, and wanting more. Join us on our journey and try some new flavours from indie producers this Christmas.
CRAFT CHRISTMAS BITES There’s nothing like a good selection box at Christmas. This year discover new craft food and drink, and mix things up with a selection box curated by us. Office Christmas party you say? More like party-in-your-mouth party. The large Collection includes: Hibiscus Cordial, Highlander Shortbread, Cherry & Almond Fruit Cake, Market Blend Espresso, After Dinner Tea, Pilton Cider, Blaisdon Red Plum Jam, London Marmalade, Stellacello Pompelmo, Vanilla & Smoke Chocolate Bar, Beetroot Sauerkraut Crackers, Glanduja Almonds, and Brut Reserve.
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BEAN TO BAR BUNDLE Perfect for the grown up chocoholic, these chocolates have deliciously distinctive flavours from their single origin cocoa beans. Step away from the Quality Streets – there’s some new Chocolate in town. The collection includes: Sheep’s Milk Chocolate, Smoked Sea Salt Chocolate, Rye Crumb, Milk & Sea Salt Chocolate Bar and a Honduras Indio Rojo Chocolate Bar.
What is bean to bar chocolate? The reason you should try a bar crafted from scratch. This is an exciting time for Chocolate. Challenging the traditional ‘Chocolatiers’ – who buy-in mass-produced bars to meltdown and transform – are a raft of cocoa purists. These grassroots makers follow a similar production process to coffee - buying their beans directly from growers and making the bars from scratch with as few ingredients as possible. The bean is their hero.
• It produces authentic, high quality chocolate • It uses transparent and ethical processes – Helping to keep the chocolate industry alive by providing incentives for bean farmers
Bean to bar chocolate is taking foodies
• It connects us to our food so we know what we’re feeding our bodies
by storm. Here’s our top four reasons for buying it:
• It tastes a whole lot better
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Made in London Inspired by a community of producers popping up in and around Bermondsey’s railway arches, these collections will help everyone discover small-batch food made in our Capital – unavailable on the high street or in supermarkets. Try these London collections for a slice of the Capital you’ve never experienced before.
CAPITAL COLLECTION “When a man in tired of London, he’s tired of Life.” So true Sam, so true. But we’re giving you another reason to love our splendid Capital – our London Capital Collection. The collection includes: Fiery Macadamias, Chipotle Ketchup, Beetroot Sauerkraut Crackers, Vanilla & Smoke Chocolate Bar, Chocolate, Caramel & Pecan Popcorn, London Marmalade, London Mead, and a Chocolate & Hazelnut Bar.
LONDON SPIRIT For an alternative spirit of Christmas look no further than our London Spirit Collection. With something to take you from aperitif to digestif and everything in between, you’ll be restocking in no time. The collection includes: Old Tom Gin, Stellacella Pompelmo, Spice Tree, Abbott’s Bitters, and Spiced Vermouth.
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BERMONDSEY BEST Bermondsey has built a reputation as one of London’s craft hubs. For a sneak peek into the tasty borough, the Bermondsey Best Collection should be at the top of your list. The collection includes: Bermondsey Dry Gin, Tonic Water, Cream Ale & Smoked brown beers, Pear Date and Ale Chutney, and Bermondsey Hard Pressed and Bis Cheese.
HACKNEY HANKERED The clue is in the title. The Hackney Hankered Collection contains 100% authentic East London flavours reflecting the borough’s unique character and tastes. The collection includes: Vanilla & Smoke Chocolate Bar, Cascara Club, Cured Beef in Ale, Gin Pickled Cucumber, Dalston Cola, Chipotle Ketchup, Beetroot Sauerkraut Crackers, Crate IPA, and Wu Gang Chops the Tree beer.
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Bottoms Up Opening presents and eating Christmas dinner makes for thirsty work. Good job we’re here with some tasty tipples to ease you through the festive season. All independent, of course.
OLD FASHIONED LONDON For an alternative post-dinner tipple or warming cocktail, look no further than the Old Fashioned. We love its simplicity and moreish taste. The collection includes: Artist Blend Whisky, Abbott’s Bitters, and exclusive Sugar Cubes.
LONDON NEGRONI Our Negroni love is unwavering. Try this exciting blend made with some of the finest spirits produced in London. The collection includes: Old Tom Gin, Amaro London, and Hibiscus Cordial.
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The Softer Side We’ve got a tasty range of drinks for those steering the clear of the sauce this Winter. All handmade in the UK with love.
Hibiscus Cordial Woodford & Warner
Tonic Water BTW
Dalston Cola Dalston Cola
Plum & Star Anise Cordial Urban Cordial Company
PARTY SEASON PICK-ME-UP Regretting that ‘one more for the road?’ If indulgent antics have left you feeling decidedly ropey, rejuvenate with this essential armory perfect for all party animals. The collection includes: Special Bru Coffee, Detox Tea, Soy Glazed Walnuts, Nookie power bars, and a Madagascan Chocolate bar.
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Winter Warmers As the nights draw in and the breeze stiffens we’re always looking for new things to keep us toasty warm. Snuggle up with these winter-proof collections.
SNOW SURVIVAL KIT This collection is made for cosy nights in front of Christmas TV specials. Get that fire going - you’ve got (gourmet) marshmallows to toast. The collection includes: Special Bru Coffee, Passion fruit and Ginger Marshmallows, Chocolate, Hazelnut & Orange Cantucci, and Aztec Spiced Hot Chocolate.
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NOT SO CHILLI Let taste buds do the warming by adding a fiery edge to winter dishes. The ultimate gift for those that can stand the heat. The collection includes: Original Hot Sauce, Chipotle Ketchup, Habanero & Lime Sauce, Smoked Chilli Sambal, Hot Banana Chutney, and Spicy Tomato Chutney.
CHOCOHOLIC TASTER Darker evenings lead to more nights in. And more nights in means only one thing – time to stock up on the chocolate. We’ve got it covered. The collection includes: Aztec Spiced Hot Chocolate, Glanduja Almonds, Vanilla & Smoke Chocolate bar, Rye Crumb, Milk and Sea Salt Chocolate bar, and Chocolate,
Caramel &
Pecan Popcorn.
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