Thursday, 6 October 2022

Make your Christmas a Devon Hamper Christmas

Filled with delicious produce sourced from the West Country's finest artisan suppliers, Devon Hampers has a fantastic choice of Christmas hampers for this year's festive season.

All prices shown include free standard delivery. The last date for Christmas delivery is December 22. All Christmas hampers have a 10% discount if delivered by December 1. Use code DHXMAS10

Devon Hampers is open between Christmas and New Year for those missed presents, thank you gifts and for New Year gifts. 

Here is a selection of our favourite hampers and for the full range visit www.devonhampers.com.

Create Your Own Hamper with Devon Hampers

Create your own wonderful parcel of joy this Christmas and fill it to the brim with wonderful treats (and love!) handpick by you.

This unique gift for family, friends, colleagues or valued clients will be even more meaningful with your hand-picked items showing how much you care.

There are so many products to choose from across a wide range of carefully selected products, all hand made in Devon and Cornwall by the West Country's brilliant artisan producers.

Make your selection from chocolates, biscuits, preserves, wine, champagne, Prosecco, wine, beer and much more until you've curated the perfect hamper for the special person or people in your life.

It's so easy to get started. First, pick your hamper. Classic carton, printed box or wicker hamper, and then select your products.

With a few clicks of your keypad, you'll have created a wonderful gift they'll remember for ever.

For more information on creating your own hamper visit here https://www.devonhampers.com/create-your-own-hamper/

Gifts Under £500

The Christmas Extravaganza Hamper - the ultimate indulgence (£495.00)

Guaranteed to provide the WOW factor, Devon Hampers Christmas Extravaganza Hamper is created with the very best festive treats that are decadent, indulgent and delicious.

Included are the finest French wines such as Chablis Saint Martin Domaine Laroche 2018/2019, Nuits St Georges Louis Labour 2014/15, Pol Roger Brut Reserve, Taylors 2015 Vintage Port, Salcombe Gin, Devon Rum, and a sumptuous range of gourmet cheeses, biscuits and chocolate that will delight any recipient.

This fabulous hamper is the perfect treat for that special person in your life, and it's great for valued clients and employees too.

Christmas Extravaganza Hamper 

Wicker Hamper £495.00

GIFTS UNDER £250

The Spectacular Christmas Hamper - for a dazzling Christmas surprise (from £189.95)

Devon Hampers Spectacular Christmas Hamper is filled with the loveliest treats that are sure to make friends, loved ones or valued clients and employees feel thrilled with their festive surprise.

Included are two bottles each of the finest French red and white wines, a bottle of champagne and a bottle of port to round off celebrations. There's also a sumptuous range of gourmet cheeses, biscuits and chocolate that will delight any recipient.

The Spectacular Christmas Hamper 

Classic Box £189.95

Wicker Hamper £224.95

GIFTS UNDER £125

The Devon and Cornish Hamper - bringing you the joyous tastes of the West Country (from £99.00)

Celebrate the very best of Devon and Cornwall produce with a luxury hamper filled with the most delicious treats and made by the West Country's most renowned artisan producers.

This hamper is packed with scrumptious delights that ooze with the tastes and flavours of Devon and Cornwall's landscapes.

Just some of the delights included are mouth-watering chocolate made by Willie's Cacao in Exeter; Hogs Bottom Jam, handmade in Lifton; Dartmoor Jail Ale, brewed in the shadow of the moorland's famous prison at Princetown, Earl Grey made by Devonshire Tea; Rattler Original Cornish Cider; and Padstow-based Buttermilk's rum and raisin fudge. This impressive hamper has it all and is the ultimate hamper to give to someone who loves the West Country and its wonderful food.

The Devon and Cornish Hamper 

Classic box £99.00

Wicker Hamper £125.00

GIFTS UNDER £100

The Caring Package - for that special person in your life (from £89.95)

This wonderful hamper will show that special person in your life that you really care about this Christmas with its carefully curated array of treats that will make them feel spoiled, cherished and loved.

They'll enjoy the sublime tastes of fudge, chocolate, biscuits and popcorn, all made by carefully selected artisan producers from Devon and Cornwall, and the incredible flavours of Tarquin Cornish Dry Gin mixed with Fevertree Tonic Water. 

Put a spring in the step and make them feel they really do matter with The Caring Package this Christmas.

CONTENTS 

Cornish Tea Smugglers Brew 40 bags 

Fevertree Tonic Water 20cl 

Foxcombe Bakehouse Chocolate Chip Butter Shortbread 

Handmade Devon Vanilla Fudge

Kernow Hot Chocolate Caramel & Sea Salt Spoon 

Kernow Milk Chocolate Cornish Pasty

Caramel Sea Salt Popcorn From The Popcorn Shed 

Slimline Fevertree Tonic Water 20cl

Tarquin's Cornish Dry Gin 70cl

The Cornish Coffee co 227g

Willie's Cacao Lime & Milk Chocolate

Willie's Cacao Milk Of Stars 

Classic Box £89.95

Printed Box £93.95

Wicker Hamper £97.95

Gifts £50 and under

Chocolate Indulgence Hamper - for the chocoholic in your life (from £44.95)

Indulge the chocolate lover in your life this Christmas with a hamper full of the most exquisite chocolate.

Delicious, decadent, and selected from the West Country's finest chocolatiers, this hamper will have the recipient starry eyed and grateful as they nibble on the many eclectic flavours.

From Kernow Creme Brulé to Willie's Cacao Ginger and Lime this hamper will bring a whole new chocolate tasting sensation this Christmas.

Chocolate Indulgence Hamper

Classic box £44.95

Printed Box £52.95

Wicker Hamper £62.95

Jingle Bells Jail Ale Hamper - bring the pub to your home (from £45.50)

Bring the pub to your home this Christmas with the Jingle Bells Jail Ale Hamper. It's all singing, all dancing and full to the brim with delicious snacks and sweet treats as well as two bottles of Jail Ale from the Dartmoor brewery. What more could your friends, family or work colleagues want this Christmas?

Contents:

2 x Dartmoor Brewery Jail Ale 500ml Bottles: A full-bodied, golden-brown beer with a well-rounded flavour and a rich aftertaste.

Butterscotch Popcorn - Popcorn Shed: A sweet, buttery, smooth classic flavour popcorn with a hint of sea salt.

Mr Filbert's Mexican Sweet Chilli Mixed Nuts: The perfect fusion of sweet and spicy. Peanuts, almonds and cashews with red chillies and hints of fennel and garlic.

Mr Filbert's Chilli and Black Pepper Olive Snack: Greek Halkidiki Olives marinated with Chilli and Black Pepper.

Kernow Chilli Dark Chocolate: Rich and velvety dark chocolate infused with chilli powder.

Cornish Charcuterie Pulled Pork: This succulent and delicious pulled pork is finished with honey, pimenton and garlic salt.

Popti Multi Seed Crackers: A rich, buttery cracker accented with a flavourful crunchy mix of seeds. 

Devon Handmade Strawberry & Cream Fudge 150g - Handmade to the finest quality this incredibly tasty fudge simply melts in the mouth. 

2 X Taste of Game Wild Boar & Apple flavour potato crisps: Made with 100% British potatoes, sliced with their skins on and batch-cooked to produce very tasty crisps.

Jingle Bells Jail Ale Hamper

Classic Box £45.50

Printed Box £49.50

Wicker Hamper £74.50

Elves Christmas Hamper - luxury West Country Delights (from £44.50)

The divine Elves Christmas Hamper from Devon Hampers features exquisite gifts that have been created by West County artisan producers. They've been carefully selected to delight the recipient on Christmas Day.

Each hamper contains Devon Handmade Prosecco and Strawberry Fudge; Burts Crisps Thai Sweet Chilli, Luxury Deep Brandy Mince Pies, Milk Chocolate Coated Cranberry Biscuits, Mini Cheesy Bites with Chilli, Mr Filbert's Dry Roasted Peanuts, Red Chocolate Hearts, Waqi Malbec and Whiskey Cream Christmas Pudding.

Elves Christmas Hamper 

Classic Box £44.50

Printed Box £53.50

Wicker Hamper £62.50

Dartmoor Legend Ale, Cheese and Chutney Hamper (from £27.00)

Give a proper taste of Devon this Christmas with a Dartmoor Legend Ale, Cheese and Chutney Hamper. This hamper offers the perfect combination for beer lovers with two bottles of Dartmoor Brewery Legend Ale, a classic cask-conditioned beer which is smooth and balanced, providing a great taste and aroma to accompany the Cave Aged Traditional Cheddar. 

The cheese is matured in the historic caves of Wooky Hole to give it a delicious rich and tangy taste. With the Jail Ale Chutney and Popti biscuits its the perfect combination on a cold winter's night.

Cave Aged Traditional Cheddar

2 x Dartmoor Brewery Legend Ale

Hogs Bottom Jail Ale Chutney

Popti Cracked Black Pepper Crackers

Classic Box £27.50

Printed box £35.00

Wicker Hamper £43.00

Gifts £25 and under / Stocking Fillers / Letterbox Gifts

Devon Cream Tea For Two Hamper (from £13.95)

Come rain or shine, winter or summer, the Devon Cream For Two Hamper is a real winner whatever time of year and this Christmas a classic taste of the countryside is sure to delight. This hamper is made with locally sourced ingredients and award winning scones. 

It's the perfect treat for a couple, and delivered right from the heart of Devon to your doorstep.

The hamper does contain fresh ingredients, so please ensure that these are removed from the hamper and stored in the fridge. 

CONTENTS 

2 x Large Fresh Baked Scones 

Hogs Bottom Strawberry Jam 227g 

Langage Farm Clotted Cream 113g 

Classic Box £13.95

Printed Box £18.26

Wicker Hamper £23.80

The Kernow Chocolate Sweet Treats Stocking Filler - proper Cornish chocolate (from £9.95)

The perfect little gift for those who love Cornwall, the Kernow Chocolate Sweet Treat Stocking Filler, is a nod to Cornwall with three bars of Kernow Chocolate - Bakewell Tart, Creme Brulé Chocolate and Cream Tea Milk Chocolate

Classic Box £9.95

Printed Box £15.95

Wicker Hamper £22.95

Devon Chocolate and Fudge Letter Box Gift - its fits through the letter box 

Devon Hampers Devon Chocolate and Fudge Letter Box Gift is the perfect gift to surprise a loved one as it fits right through the letter box, just remember, the last day to order to ensure delivery is in time for Christmas is December 22.

Delivered in a printed box, it contains the tastiest Devon sweet treats that are made by artisan producers and guaranteed to delight the recipient.

Willie's Cacao Venezuelan Milk Chocolate

Willie's Cacao Strawberries and Cream

Willie's Cacao White Chocolate

Devon Fudge Handmade Ginger Fudge

Devon Fudge Handmade Chocolate Fudge

Devon Chocolate and Fudge Letterbox Gift 

Printed Box £19.50

Cornish Chocolate Letterbox - its fits through the letter box 

Devon Hampers Cornish Chocolate Letter Box Gift is the perfect gift to surprise a loved one who loves Cornwall as it fits right through the letter box. Just remember, the last day to post to order to ensure delivery is December 22.

Delivered in a printed box, it contains six bars of delicious Cornish chocolate made by Kernow Chocolate - Honeycomb Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate and Organ Milk Chocolate - that are guaranteed to delight the recipient.

Cornish Chocolate Letter Box 

Classic box £18.95

Gin and Fudge Letter Box Gift

Surprise your loved one this Christmas and let them know you are thinking about them with a Gin and Fudge Letter Box gift.  Two miniature bottles of Wrecking Coast Gin, a unique gin that is distilled with Rodda's clotted cream, and a Devon Gin Fudge, a crumbly and indulgent treat, are sure to delight this Christmas.

Gin and Fudge Letter Box Gift £20.50

Devon Hampers gives the choice of in excess of 100 hampers, delivered direct to your door, ir the door of a loved one, with a popular Create Your Own Hamper option too.

Vegan gluten free and low sugar options are available and there are a choice of three packages - classic cardboard box, printed box and a traditional wicker hamper.

Devon Hampers works with more than 30 local artisan suppliers and offers over 2000 products to ensure it supports other thriving local businesses.

It was founded in 2014 by its CEO Adam Fox-Edwards, starting in a small building at his family's hotel on the Devon/Cornwall border before moving, in 2020,  to much larger premises at Milford Farm near Lifton in Devon.

Sustainability plays a big part in the Devon Hampers ethos with electricity coming from PV panels on the roof, water from a borehole. All cardboard is recycled and the bubble wrap used is decompostable.

Devon Hampers founder Adam Fox-Edwards, 60, is an ex RAF Tornado fighter pilot and flying instructor who served for 20 years including during the Gulf War.

When he left the RAF, he moved to London and joined PriceWaterhouseCoopers as a management consultant which gave him a great business background.

In 2008 he took over running he Arundell Arms at Lifton following the retirement of his mother Anne Voss-Bark.

The hotel was initially purchased in 1961, with 17 rooms and three bathrooms but it had 15 miles of the best fishing rivers which proved the perfect starting point to transform it into a  leading country sports hotel.

The hotel was sold in 2020, with Adam focusing on his burgeoning hamper business. Which was a wise decision as the business is a thriving and growing concern.


 

Bags of gifts from Fiorelli

Fiorelli is a non-leather accessories brand and they are justifiability proud that they don't use animal products. 

It's their belief that a Fiorelli handbag isn't a mere accessory, it’s the finishing touch to an outfit and a trusty companion to carry your essentials in style. Fusing fashion with function to elevate your everyday style is what Fiorelli does.

So if you have someone in your life who would look good with a Fiorelli bag this Christmas, please take a look here!

The Agatha is a recent addition to their range. It's  our a hero grab bag. It features an origami fold detailing at the corners.

It's a spacious grab bag which is separated into three compartments offering optimal organisation capabilities.

The central compartment provides extra security with a zipped top and the front of the handbag has a handy zipped pocket adorned with a beautiful pull. 

This classic black bag suits any occasion. It can be worn on the shoulder using the detachable strap when you're on the go or as an elegant top handle work bag. £79


Fiorelli’s iconic and popular Anna backpack has been refreshed for this season with some brand new colour mix options. The Anna can be worn as a work backpack or carried by the top grab handle. 

The multi-functional bag with discreet side and back pockets will fit a laptop (or a Chromebook. Or is that just me?) in the main compartment plus all your daily essentials. Practical and elevated, the Anna is their favourite everyday commuter, work or school bag. £75



Or if the crossbody style of this Rami bag is more to your liking, then there is Fiorelli's newest crossbody. It  features padded detailing, their embossed logo and a functional front pocket. 

When you want to travel light, this black crossbody bag with two interior slip pockets and  one interior zip pocket will keep your valuables organised and secure. £45.




This is an interesting design. It's stylish, yet also "slouchy". It's in a heavy grain fashion and eminently practical. 

It's a timeless design with one main compartment which has a funky zip top closure which is perfect for keeping your essential bits and bobs safe and secure. 

It has soft pleats and is, of course, crafted with non leather materials. It's perfect for when you are on the go. £75.



And if the person you are looking to buy a Christmas present for needs a nice new purse, then the Finley will be ideal for them. Or you, too, should you need a purse.

It's an integral part of their iconic Finley range, this purse in enchanted forest is a stand-out style. The Finley purse has two note compartments, a back slip pocket for your travel card, a wristlet strap and a zipped coin pocket. 

It's an absolute must for the Christmas party season, slip this handy purse into your handbag or carry as a wristlet. The Finley makes a great, fun gift. £29.

Visit www.Fiorelli.com to order or to learn more.

Preparing the Ultimate Butter Board for Christmas

This is something I wasn't aware of, and I'd liked to thank Trewithen Dairy for bringing this to my attention. 

What am I talking about? The new phenomena of Butter Boards!

Butter boards, topped with vibrant, delicious delights are sweeping the nation. If you haven't already seen this trend on TikTok, a butter board is all about fresh butter being spread onto a board, before being decorated with an assortment of toppings, served with bread for dipping. 

These sharing platters are perfect for gatherings and a novel way of serving bread, especially at Christmas time, we at That's Christmas feel.

As butter is the star of the show, it's worth sourcing the good stuff. Trewithen Dairy's Salted Butter is luxuriously smooth textured with a silky richness. It's the high butterfat content in the Cornish cream that gives it such an exceptional mouthfeel and transforms a hunk of bread into something very special indeed.

Trewithen's butter is enhanced further with the addition of Cornish Sea Salt, which is hand-harvested from the ocean waters west of the Tamar. The salt's unique, concentrated flavour enhances anything it is paired with. It is this rich, complexity of flavour that brings Trewithen Dairy butter to life.

How to make a butter board

Soften a block of butter so it is spreadable but still firm

Take your favourite wooden board or sharing platter and spread the butter onto the board

Using a spoon, create ripples and grooves in the butter to fill with your toppings

Top with an assortment of delicious delights

Serve with a cut-up french loaf for dipping

Butter board flavour ideas 

Savoury

Chilli flakes, anchovies, rosemary, lemon zest, crispy bacon

Olive tapenade, sun dried tomatoes, red onion slices, fresh basil, olive oil

Chutney, walnuts, crispy sage, balsamic glaze, orange zest

Sweet

Banana slices, caramel sauce, digestive biscuits

Caramelised figs, orange zest, maple syrup

Raspberry jam, crumbled shortcakes and desiccated coconut

Trewithen Dairy Salted Butter

Raspberry jam

Fresh raspberries

Orange Zest

Maple syrup

Croissants for dipping

The Appetiser Butter Board

Trewithen Dairy Salted Butter

Gordal olives

Marinaded red pepper

Crispy sage leaves

Toasted pine nuts

Olive oil for drizzling

The Sunday Brunch Butter Board

Trewithen Dairy Salted Butter

Nutella

Toasted hazelnuts

Slices of banana

Toasted french bread


A Trewly Cornish Christmas by Trewithen Dairy

Those great folks at Cornwall's Trewithen Dairy has created a collection of recipes for the festive period, with each dish featuring a uniquely Cornish twist.

Their 'A Trewly Cornish Christmas by Trewithen Dairy' collection presents dishes that all share a deep rooted sense of Cornish regional identity, with foundations of tradition and seasonality. 

With showstopping centrepieces, prep-ahead party dishes and irresistible side dishes, the recipes contain everything you need to create the perfect Christmas feast. 

The Trewithen Dairy website contains further festive recipes including edible gifts, crowd-pleasing leftovers and traditional favourites. These unique dishes are sure to help you find the magic along the way.

Francis Clarke, MD at Trewithen Dairy says: “I'm really proud of our 'Trewly Cornish Christmas' collection. Each dish celebrates the sense of belonging and pride we feel for Cornish culture and I'm sure you will love these dishes as much as we do.”

The main event

Try your hand at a Red Onion Tarte Tatin with Blue Cheese and Cornish Clotted Cream. Layers of flaky pastry topped with buttery, caramelised onions makes the perfect vegetarian Christmas dinner or a great Boxing Day buffet centrepiece. Crowned with rich blue cheese and Cornish Clotted Cream for a luxuriously festive finish.

The all-important sides

No Christmas dinner would be complete without the requisite Brussels sprout dish, so we've come up with a Creamy Brussels Sprout Gratin with Cornish Gouda. The humble sprout comes alive when swathed in a rich and velvety sauce of Cornish clotted cream, Cornish Gouda and a generous twang of mustard. This wooly blanket of a dish is the perfect winter antidote - perfect served simply with crusty bread or as a festive side dish for the main event.

This year it's all about the Saffron Bun Stuffing. This Cornish twist on a classic stuffing is bound to steal the show this Christmas. Plump dried fruit and the golden glow of saffron makes Cornwall's famous treat, the saffron bun, a terrific alternative to bread for a very special festive stuffing. Combine with salty bacon, onion and hardy herbs for a flavoursome side to your main event - don't forget to make extra so there's plenty for the ultimate left-overs sandwich!

And for pud 

Get ahead this Christmas with a Festive Meringue Wreath with Cornish Clotted Cream, Spiced Apple, Fudge and Salted Caramel. It can be made in advance and simply constructed on the day - saving your kitchen from mess and washing up. This delicious dessert centrepiece is a fun alternative to traditional Christmas pudding and sure to impress your guests. Decadent Cornish Clotted Cream marries perfectly with spiced apples, salted caramel and is topped with crumbly fudge that's sure to put a smile on everyone's face.

Finally, the ideal dessert for handing out at parties - introducing Cornish Mead Christmas Jellies with Cornish Clotted Cream. Festive fruit, honeyed mead and warming spices combine in these Christmas jellies. This easy, no-bake dessert is perfect for making in advance and serving at gatherings - complete with a spoonful of unctuous Cornish Clotted Cream and a twist of orange. 

Visit www.trewithendairy.co.uk/recipes for A Trewly Cornish Christmas collection and their entire recipe catalogue.

The image is credited to Kate Whitaker. Recipes by Harry Hook for Trewithen Dairy.


 

Heavenly Devon-Baked Flapjacks Delivered to Your Door For This Christmas

Carol Myott and Sally Jenkin, founders
Flapjacks are the best ever treats, and perfect for polishing off a festive Christmas meal, or even starting the festive days. (Flapjacks for breakfast? Yep. I'm good with that!)

Packed full of the best British ingredients, gluten free and delicious, and delivered to your door in a recyclable box, Flapjackery have elevated these humble treats to the most decadent status and their selection of Christmas gifts are sure to have their recipients licking their lips in joy.

The full range of Flapjackery Christmas gifts are available here (https://www.flapjackery.co.uk) and we've selected some of the most popular ones.

Create your own Flapjackery box and add a special message!

Flapjacks are one of the most treasured sweet treats around the world. Thrill your loved ones and create a bespoke flapjack box full of delicious flavours and add a personal message written in white chocolate on a giant Millionaire's flapjack.

There's a huge selection of gluten free flapjacks to choose from that are handmade in Devon using the finest British oats and locally sourced ingredients.

This delicious and thoughtful gift adds decadence and status to a humble household favourite and is sure to tantalise the taste buds.

Millionaire's Message Plaque with 4 Additional Flapjacks £34

Millionaire's Message Plaque with 8 Additional Flapjacks £50 

Add £2.50 for gift wrapping

Shipping is £6.50

Santa's Favourites Flapjack Box

Flapjacks are one of the most treasured flapjacks around the world and Santa's Favourite Flapjack Box is a delicious and thoughtful gift.

Flapjackery adds decadence and status to a humble household favourite and is sure to tantalise the Tate buds. 

Santa's Favourites Flapjack Box contains three giant pieces of gluten free flapjack, made with the finest British ingredients, and each individually wrapped with a shelf life of three months and suitable for freezing.

Box of 3 £12.00

(Dark Chocolate Orange, clotted cream & Granola)

Box of 6 £24.00

(Dark Chocolate Orange, Clotted Cream, Granola,  Raspberry Millionaires, Chocolate Fudge & Millionaires)

Add £2.50 for gift wrapping

Shipping is £6.50.

Christmas Flapjack Family Sharing Box

Flapjackery's 12 Piece Christmas Family Sharing Box is filled with the most decadent and delicious flavours, hand-made using British oats and topped with mouth-watering flavours. There's something to suit everyone's taste so grab your family, snuggle up together and delve in, or pull on your warm, woolly jumpers and coats, and fuel an outdoor winter adventure with flapjacks.

The 12 gluten-free flavours are individually wrapped with a shelf life of three months and suitable for freezing.

Box of 12 £48.00

(Millionaire's, Chocolate Fudge, Raspberry Millionaires, Granola, Clotted Cream, milk Chocolate Orange, Caramel Latte, Dark choc salted caramel, Florentine, raspberry millionaires, Mince Pie & creamy hazelnut)

Christmas Taster Flapjack Box £35.00

Give your loved ones the gift of experiencing Flapjackery's delicious award-winning flapjacks with this brilliant flapjack selection box pack full with 16 amazing flavours. From decadent Ginger & Dark Chocolate Flapjack to the classic Clotted Cream Fudge Flapjack, each flapjack is handmade in Devon with British oats, locally sourced West Country butter and fairtrade brown sugar. The flapjacks are all gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians. They come individually wrapped and are suitable for home freezing.

Christmas Taster Flapjack Box £35.00 16 half pieces of flapjack

All these wonderful Flapjackery flapjacks are available in the Christmas Taster Flapjack Box.

Dark Millionaire's Flapjack

Golden Millionaire's Flapjack

Caramel Latte Flapjack

Chocolate Fudge Flapjack

Granola Flapjack

Chocolate Orange Flapjack

Clotted Cream Fudge Flapjack

Creamy Hazelnut Chocolate Flapjack

Florentine Flapjack

Ginger & Dark Chocolate Flapjack

Millionaires Flapjack

Mince Pie Flapjack

Ruby Millionaires Flapjack

Salted Caramel Fudge Flapjack

Traditional Flapjack

Raspberry Millionaire's Flapjack

 

Sleigh this year’s Christmas gift giving with ARRAN Sense of Scotland

Gift a slice of Scottish island life this Christmas and put a smile on the face of your loved one with a sumptuous range of self-care products from ARRAN Sense of Scotland.

The countdown is on to Christmas 2022 and soon the gifting season will be in full swing. According to Retail Week, health and beauty is one of the only sectors expected to be in growth during the festive season as people look for indulgent gifts, stocking fillers and host gifts as Christmas parties and events return with a bang. 

Available from as little as £10, discover gorgeous gifts and stocking fillers for every member of the family. From luxurious wellness products and popular home scents to travel must-haves and bath and body care, there’s something to delight everyone on Christmas morning. Plus, ARRAN's relaxing range of high-quality cruelty-free products will ensure that even your eco-conscious and notoriously difficult to buy for recipients are impressed.

Gifts for her

Treat her to a little luxury in her own home this Christmas with ARRAN’s signature scents of After the Rain, Glen Rosa and Glenashdale. 

Glen Rosa’s velvety fragrance combines the warmth of ripe, honeyed fig with the freshness of crushed green leaves. ARRAN’s soothing glen rosa body care gift set is the perfect gift for your loved one. Presented in a beautiful ARRAN Gift Box proudly inspired by their island home, with fully recyclable gift presentation boxes.

Always on the go? ARRAN’s After the Rain Wash Bag is perfect for those travel lovers. Made from durable cotton canvas with a water-resistant inner, this expertly crafted Female Wash Bag contains a full-sized Bath & Shower Gel, Body Lotion, Hydrating Hand Cream and Eau De Parfum in ARRAN’s most-loved fragrance, After the Rain.

Looking for stocking filler ideas? ARRAN has a selection of hand creams, rollerballs and body mists across their scent ranges including Glenashdale. Invigorate your senses with the energising zest of rasped lemons, oil of grapefruit, uplifted with the fresh, citrus notes of bergamot. 

Glen Rosa Body Care Gift Set, £30; After the Rain Female Wash Bag, £60; Glenashdale Body Mist, £15; Glenashdale Hydrating Hand Cream (40ml), £12

Treat a lucky lady in your life to ARRAN’s gorgeous gift sets such as the Hydrating hand cream set  everything you need for nourished, hydrated hands all in one collection. Featuring ARRAN’s most popular fragrances, After the Rain, Glenashdale & Glen Rosa. 

Looking for something simple? Introduce her to the citrus notes of Glenashdale with ARRAN’s Glenashdale Discovery Set. An awakening blend of grapefruit and green leaf. Each Set includes a 30ml Bath & Shower Gel, Shampoo, Body Lotion and Soap.

Hydrating Hand Cream Gift Set, £30; Glenashdale Grapefruit Discovery Set, £10

Gifts for him

Indulge him in the scents of Lochranza. A delicate fragrance from ARRAN Sense of Scotland, combining patchouli and anise to create a spicy base note, peppered with aromas of a warmer floral scent. The Lochranza Eau de Toilette is a great gift from ARRAN’s best-selling range, guaranteed to put a smile on his face. 

For avid travellers, the Lochranza Wash Bag is a great option this Christmas. The stylish grey carrier will keep bathrooms clutter-free, and he can enjoy a full-sized Bath and Shower Gel, After Shave Balm, Shave Gel and Soap Bar in this warm earthy fragrance.

Lochranza Men’s Eau de Toilette (100ml), £42.50; Lochranza Men’s Wash Bag, £45

Create an ARRAN shaving experience for that special man in your life with ARRAN’s Machrie collection. A clean, crisp scent, designed for men, Machrie combines essential oils of sea salt, labdanum, myrrh, clary, sage, patchouli and rockrose. An awakening and refreshing fragrance, ideal to set him up for the day ahead.

Can’t decide? Introduce your loved ones to the spicy warmth of Lochranza or the mineral freshness of Machrie with the new ARRAN Mens Discovery Set. Includes Lochranza 30ml Shower Gel & 30ml Shave Gel and a Machrie 30ml Shower Gel & 30ml Shave Gel.

Machrie Mens Shave Stone & Soap, £25; Machrie Mens Shave Cream (100ml), £16; Machrie Mens Shave Gel (100ml), £16; Machrie Mens Shower & Shave Gel Discovery Set, £10

Gifts for them

ARRAN Sense of Scotland offers a gorgeous unisex Apothecary range, inspired by the ancient crafts of alchemists. The three scents in this range are tried and trusted, the perfect antidote to modern living with cleansing, restorative, and healing properties.

Apothecary Seaweed and Sage Discovery Gift Set, £10; Apothecary Seaweed & Sage Body Lotion (200ml), £14

Or give them the full luxury experience with ARRAN’s Home Fragrance Gift Set in their signature After the Rain fragrance. Bringing the beautiful aroma of rose, sandalwood and lime to the front room, ARRAN’s reed diffuser uses essential oils to provide an awakening and enlightening scent to the home.  

After the Rain Home Fragrance Gift Set, £40

Transport them to the south of the island with ARRAN’s newest fragrance, Kildonan.  A blend of sweet and delicate violet warmed with the glow of velvety orris. Encapsulating the tranquillity of Kildonan basking in the later, summer sun. Escape to paradise with ARRAN’s Kildonan Hand Wash, Bath & Shower gel and Hand Cream products. 

Kildonan Hand Cream (300ml), £16; Kildonan Bath & Shower Gel (300ml), £16; Kildonan Hand Wash (300ml); £16

Looking to create your own ARRAN gift bundle? Try out ARRAN’s gift builder. Choose your products and ARRAN will wrap everything up in their personalised gift boxes, perfect for creating a unique ARRAN scent experience for that someone special this Christmas.

You can shop ARRAN Sense of Scotland’s full collection at www.arran.com.

Find ARRAN’s gift builder here: https://arran.com/collections/personalised-gift-builder 



Get in the Festive Spirit This Winter With Double Dutch Christmas Cocktails

As we move ever more quickly into the Festive season and get ready for those colder winter nights, it's time to spice up our go to cocktails and discover new Christmas flavours and tasty winter warmers. 

See you later summer fruits, it's time to welcome ginger, cinnamon and cranberry back into our cosy homes and taste the most wonderful time of the year with this range of new cocktail recipes from female-founded Double Dutch. (The real meaning of Girl Power as far as That's Christmas is concerned!) 

Double Dutch is the award-winning producer of some delicious premium tonics and mixers that are first-class, fabulous and eminently flavoursome. 

Led by twin founders, Raissa and Joyce de Haas, the brand's range of refreshing soft drinks are the perfect pair to any event, or sister serve to any spirit. 

A favourite amongst bartenders, their drinks take inspiration from the world of natural flavours, and are double the fun with unique, bold and unexpected flavour pairings, made with high quality ingredients and no artificial flavouring, colours or preservatives. 

To try the Double Dutch range, but also try some of the season's most festive cocktail recipes, turn your hand to these easy to make delicious cocktails perfect for making at home for Christmas parties and family gatherings.

Double Dutch European Highball 

INGREDIENTS 

Double Dutch Ginger Ale 

50ml Irish Whiskey

Dried Orange Wheel 

Ice

METHOD 

Pour 50ml of Irish whiskey into an ice filled highball glass. 

Top with Double Dutch Ginger Ale. 

Stir gently to combine.

Garnish with a dried orange wheel.   


Double Dutch Limoncherry 

INGREDIENTS

Double Dutch Cucumber & Watermelon 

50ml Limoncello  

Maraschino Cherry 

Long Lemon Twist 

Ice

METHOD 

Pour 50ml of Limoncello into an ice filled wine glass. 

Top with Double Dutch Cucumber & Watermelon. 

Stir gently to combine. 

Garnish with maraschino cherry and long lemon twist.  


Double Dutch Gin Pom Pom 

INGREDIENTS 

Double Dutch Pomegranate & Basil 

50ml Dry Gin 

50ml Fresh Pomegranate Juice

Fresh Basil 

Slice of Lime 

Pomegranate Seeds 

Ice 

METHOD 

Pour your dry gin and fresh pomegranate juice into an ice filled highball glass. 

Top with Double Dutch Pomegranate & Basil. 

Stir gently to combine.  

Garnish with a sprig of basil, a slice of lime and a few pomegranate seeds. 


Double Dutch Blood Orange Gin-ger Spritz 

INGREDIENTS 

Double Dutch Ginger Beer 

50ml Blood Orange Gin

Blood Orange Slice 

Cinnamon Stick 

Ice

METHOD 

Pour your blood orange gin into an ice filled highball glass. 

Top with Double Dutch Ginger Beer. 

Stir gently to combine. 

Garnish with a fresh orange slice and a stick of cinnamon. 


Double Dutch Paloma Negra 

INGREDIENTS 

Double Dutch Pink Grapefruit Soda 

30ml Coffee Liqueur 

25ml Mezcal or Tequila 

Pink Himalayan Salt 

Grapefruit Half Moon 

Ice

METHOD

Salt the rim of a highball glass with pink himalayan salt and fill the glass with ice. 

Pour your coffee liqueur and tequila or mezcal into the glass. 

Top with Double Dutch Pink Grapefruit Soda.  

Stir gently to combine. 

Garnish with a grapefruit half moon. 


Double Dutch Winter Tonic (alcohol free) 

INGREDIENTS 

Double Dutch Cranberry & Ginger 

50ml Fresh Apple Juice 

Cranberries 

Slice of fresh Apple or Pear 

Ice

METHOD 

Pour your fresh apple juice into an ice filled wine glass. 

Top with Double Dutch Cranberry & Ginger.  

Stir gently to combine. 

Garnish with cranberries. 

The full range of Double Dutch flavours are available via the Double Dutch website, with some of the brand's mixers available at Waitrose or Ocado as well being available to purchase via Amazon.

https://doubledutchdrinks.com.