Christmas food gifts

There’s nothing like a Christmas present made with love. These homemade baked, pickled and bottled treats are special gifts that keep on giving.

William Meppem

There’s nothing like a Christmas present made with love. These homemade baked, pickled and bottled treats are special gifts that keep on giving.

Whipped brandy butter

Mulled wine pickled cherries

Christmas jellies and syrups

Christmas jellies and syrups

Peach and verjuice jelly

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Passionfruit, mint and ginger syrup

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Rose and lime syrup

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Little fondant-iced Christmas cakes

Almond shortbread wreaths with brandy glaze

Cinnamon-chocolate fruit mince tarts

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