Finding hygge
Born out of a love of drinking chocolate, a desire to share the principles of hygge with more people, and more than 40 years’ experience in food manufacturing, Hygge Hot Chocolate is available online and at food markets this festive season. Single servings come in dark, milk and white varieties – with bundles and fabulous drinking bowls also available. From £4 at www.hyggehotchocolate.com
In a winter wonderland
The Northumberland Cheese Company’s Winter Wonderland box is brimming with delightful cheeses and exquisite treats. The expertly selected hamper captures the essence of the season and is perfect for sharing with family and friends or giving as a gift. See the website for other hampers at various price points. This one is £60 at Northumberland Cheese Company, www.northumberlandcheese.co.uk
Pick of the best
The Turnbull’s team has created one of the great foodie shopping experiences, and you can now have your pick of the very best and build your own hampers in the Alnwick food hall. Choose a stylish gift box or wicker basket and fill it with treats from the likes of Lindisfarne Mead, North Chocolates and many, many more this festive season and throughout the whole year at The Loft at Turnbull’s Northumbrian Food Hall, www.turnbullsfood.co.uk
African star
With notes of strawberry and cream, Baristocracy’s naturally processed Ugandan coffee is grown in the stunning Rwenzori mountains. It’s available again now at the North Shields roastery, and online, following its star performance in this year’s Great Taste Awards. £14 per 250g at Baristocracy Coffee, www.baristocracycoffee.com
Grand style
Experts in cheese and its myriad accompaniments for more than 30 years, the Fine Cheese Co also sells fabulous ceramics including Camembert bakers, celery jugs, butter dishes, sets of cheese plates, and a wonderful cheese platter. From £21.50 at grate, Jesmond, www.gratenewcastle.co.uk
