Eat, Drink And Be Merry

Whether you are looking for gifts, stocking fillers or treats to have over the festive season. You will find it all here. it is time to eat, drink and be merry and hopefully find some tasty treat in my latest gift guide.

Bebeto Giant Cables

Vegan Approved Bebeto Giant Cables are a supersized version of our popular sweet pencils. Deliciously fruity chewy pencils with soft creamy fondant filling. Each 400g pack contains 12 cables in 4 fruity flavours including

• Strawberry
• Apple
• Raspberry
• Blueberry

Availability: Iceland, Amazon each cable measures 50+ cm! All Bebeto sweets are also Halal Certified.

Bobby’s Gin & Tonic

Treats For Our Furry Friends

We can not forget our furbabies at Christmas, Jollye’s have some lovely treats so they can enjoy the Christmas fun, including –

• The Snowman and The Snowdog Crunchie Advent Calendar for Dogs
• Jolly-Bix Turkey & Cranberry Dog Biscuits 300g
• Pets Unlimited Christmas Steak Treat Box 290g

Guylian

You know the name but may not know the packaging, as the packaging has changed. They still have that original taste we all know and love. Everyone loves Guylian chocolates and with their new packaging they are also much more eco-friendly.

Haribo

Whether you are young or old, everyone loves Haribo. With us all having our favourite sweet, which is why Haribo Megastars covers every ones favourites. As you get 4 of their mixes in one box –

• Starmix
• Tangfastics
• Supermix
• Giant Strawbs

Perfect for popping in dishes if having family and friends around. Or as a stocking filler.

Baiji Tea

Christmas is a lovely magical time, but can also be stressful. Where sitting down to have a relaxing cuppa is just what we need. Baiji teas are perfect for when you need to take a break, with their range –

• Relieve -Raspberry Leaf Tea
• Revive Green Tea
• Relax -Chamomile Tea

The tea comes with a re-usable tea bag, which you fill with the tea and then wait until you have the desired strength. Perfect for homemade hampers, or to have for you or your guests to enjoy.

Dina Foods

Whether you are looking for a gift for someone who loves something more than a box of chocolates. Or a treat for you and your family. Dina Foods have just the Christmas treats, Including

• Baklawa Classic
• Luxury Baklawa Selection
• Seasonal Assorted Baklawa
• Filo Delights® – Mincemeat
• Filo Delights® – Mint & Choc Chip
• Filo Delights® – Orange Zest & Almond
• Plain Dates
• Chocolate Dates
• Stuffed Dates and more

Dina Foods Baklawa on sale at: Sainsburys, Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, EH Booths, TJ Morris and other smaller independent shops.

Scrapples

You will have seen me mention Scrapples in a previous post. If you are wanting to add something a little healthy to kids stockings. Scrapples, will make the perfect stocking filler. Made from 100% Scrapples come in three great flavours

• Apple
• Apple and Mango
• Apple and Strawberry

Ca’ di Rajo “Rosé Brut” Prosecco Treviso DOC Millesimato 2019 

Ca’ di Rajo “Rosé Brut” Prosecco Treviso DOC Millesimato 2019 – Elegant pink Prosecco with touch of Pinot Noir bursting with flavours of summer berries. Featured in Forbes: “Ca’ Di Rajo Treviso Prosecco DOC Rosé is like springtime in a glass with notes of freshly picked strawberries, rose petals and a balancing tang of pomegranate.” – Nicole Trilivas. Featured in Decanter as part of “Best Prosecco under £20: Top picks”: “Warm, spicy, earthy red fruit scents with a lick of cream. Mouthfilling and creamy with ripe red fruits, it has some peppery spice and apple in the background. It has a very definite rosé character and that Pinot Noir is clearly making itself heard. Good texture and balance.” – James Button

This pink Prosecco is light, elegant and fresh, with an added sophistication from the Pinot Noir grape that makes it a bit special. This red grape gives the wine a vivid pink blush, as well as adding delicate tastes of wild strawberry and fresh raspberry. With its tiny bursting bubbles it almost feels like popping strawberry candy – a delicious sensation. The Glera and Pinot Noir grapes for this Rosé come from the village of Rai, near the Piave river, 30 miles north of Venice.

Tasting notes: 

Fresh pink colour, flavours of wild strawberry, cranberry, fresh raspberry, and a sweet smell of candy. It’s a delightful summer drink, with a lower-than-usual alcohol (11.5%), and a light body. This pink Prosecco bursts with pleasant tiny bubble. Beware – the wine disappears from the glass faster than you can notice. A delight!

Awards: Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 – Bronze Medal (2019 vintage) | Falstaff – 90 points (2020 vintage)

Loacker Schwarhof Morit

2. Loacker Schwarhof “Morit”, St Magdalener Classico, Alto Adige DOC 2020 – Fresh and juicy Schiava wine bursting with flavours of wild strawberry, raspberry and eucalyptus. St Magdalener is possibly the best sub-zone for Schiava wines in the whole of Alto Adige. “Morit” has more body and flavour than a regular Schiava, because it is blended with 15% Lagrein – Alto Adige’s iconic red grape. A small addition of Pinot Nero amplifies the fresh forest fragrance of red berries and herbs. The famous Italian food and wine magazine Slow Wine named Morit one of top wines of Trentino-Alto Adige. A fine recommendation, indeed!

Tasting Notes: Refreshing and vibrant, with notes of wild strawberry, red cherry, cranberry and raspberry. Herbal undertones of eucalyptus and mint, supported by undertones of sandalwood and raspberry jam. Racy, mouth-watering and pure.

Awards: Luca Maroni – 92 points (2020 vintage) | Gambero Rosso – Two Glasses (2019 vintage) | Slow Wine 2021 – Top wines of Trentino Alto Adige (2019 vintage) | Falstaff – 92 points (2019 vintage)

Opies

Christmas would not be Christmas without Opies. Their range of fruits in alcohol offer that something special. Whether eating on their own, or adding to desserts or cocktails even. Or trying new recipes including stem ginger or pickled walnuts.

A great stocking filler or adding to a hamper, you can find the fruits with alcohol range can be found in Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and Morrisons.

Neitiv

Launched in 2021, Neitiv is the UK’s first Coconut Flower Drops beverage innovation company. Focusing on three key areas; taste, sustainability, and drink with purpose. Neitiv introduces a unique flavour profile to the beer category with the launch of its first product, Coconut Flower Lager. Sustainability is also key to the brand, and it aims to be the most sustainable option on the market through its fully recyclable packaging and harvesting techniques – It’s kind to our planet! As a business that advocates empowerment, Neitiv have launched its our charity programme – ‘Neitiv Red Dot Project’ with the aim to eliminate period poverty. Neitiv products are ethically produced and supports farmers and artisans from marginalised communities. It promotes mindful drinking i.e. cultivating a responsible drinking culture by becoming more aware of the present moment.

Agua de Madre

If you are looking for something a little different this Christmas, Agua de Madre can offer just that. It is –

• Vegan, naturally fermented, sparkling & low in sugar
• Certified Organic by the Soil Association
• Packed with billions of live cultures – great for the gut
• Great for the gut as packed with live cultures which are easily absorbed
• Comes in 5 flavours Blood Orange, Elderflower & Apple, Passion Fruit and Raspberry, Lemon & Ginger, Pomegranate & Hibiscus

The globally recognised International Wine & Spirit Competition is one of the world’s largest and most influential drinks awards. All the IWSC awards are blind tasted by an expert panel and Agua de Madre Blood Orange Bitters kefir water secured 95 points out of 100 and was awarded a gold medal.

In the blind taste test judges found “Strong citrus notes that help create a sparkling drink with a delicate character. It has a light and gentle carbonation, great structure, an attractive bitterness, and wonderful punch. A real delight.”

Agua de Madre is at the forefront of a new and exciting category of live feel-good drinks; this is a wonderful accolade for the brand. Blood Orange Bitters is created in partnership with Mindful drinks expert Camille Vidal and is one of the best selling flavours.

About Agua de Madre

Fermented in London, Agua de Madre is founded by foodie and film producer Nicola Hart.  Packed with flavour, this is the only water kefir on the market with billions of live cultures per 100ml and trace alcohol.  It’s new recipe means that it has less than 9 kcals per 100ml. A wonderfully sophisticated thirst quenching drink, it is packed full of goodness, organic, vegan, naturally fermented, sparkling and low in sugar.  Agua de Madre has the same amount of live cultures as most milk kefir, with none of the vinegary mouth feel of kombucha, it is the ultimate super food promoting a healthy gut and positive mental wellbeing.

The key ingredient is the mother culture discovered 2000 years ago in Mexico. Following the Madre’s secret recipe, the live culture is added to organic fruit and ginger and left to do its thing, creating a naturally probiotic water kefir.  It also becomes delightfully effervescent.

A study conducted by the University of Huddersfield confirmed the dominant strains of lactobacillus culture within Agua de Madre.  These natural live micro-organisms are easily absorbed, helping to restore or improve the gut flora.  Water kefir is currently regarded as one of the best sources of dietary probiotic, which studies have shown boost cognitive and mental wellbeing, reduce IBS symptoms and improve digestion.

Fruit Bowl

Young or old we all like to snack and pick between meals. Especially during the festive season when all routines and rules seem to be forgotten. One way we can ensure that our kids our having healthier snacks without necessarily realising is an old favourite of ours Fruit Bowl. Great to have around the house or add to stockings as stocking fillers. With a lovely range of

• Fruit Peelers
• Fruit Flakes
• Yoghurt Flakes
• Dino Yoghurt Eggs
• Unicorn Fruit Flakes

Knottys

If you love peanut butter, you will love to try Knotty’s. Smooth or crunchy? On toast or spoon it straight from the jar? Knotty’s transforms the world of nut butters as we know it by introducing daring, delightful and – most importantly delicious – jars of joy to the tastebuds of millions.Knotty’s range of premium nut butters from peanuts to pistachios and almonds to cashews with a focus on fun-filled branding and superior ‘kickass’ taste for an irresistible treat.

Have you seen my other Christmas Gift Guides for 2022

Christmas Gift Guide – For The Children

My Christmas Gift Guide – For Her

Christmas Gift Guide – For Him

My Christmas Gift Guide – Eco-Friendly