Christmas gift guide: Food and drink gift inspiration from our food writer
Drink Williams Leslie Christmas And Food Shares Gifts For Top His
Jameson's Taste Table experience includes a tour of the Jameson Distillery at Bow Street in Dublin, a tasting of four of their top Irish whiskies (including Midleton Barry Crockett and RedBreast 27) - each paired with a hand-painted chocolate from Bon Chocolatiers in Tullamore, crafted exclusively for this experience.
Plus, a cocktail of your choice. €140 per person.
Wine tastes better out of a proper wine glass.
Riedel ‘O’ stemless glasses from Austria are practical and dishwasher safe.
The 4-pack ‘O’ Cabernet & Decanter set has 4 glasses and a decanter. €50.
Cocktails have never been more fashionable and to make the most interesting ones you absolutely need a cocktail shaker.
There are many fancy options in Brown Thomas and similar department stores, but I particularly like the 8-piece set stocked by Bradleys Off-Licence on Cork's North Main Street. €23.
Seedsavers in County Clare have been preserving Irish crop diversity since 1991.
They sell heirloom seeds for every plant imaginable including a heritage Irish Apple tree. €30.
Blasta cook books are fully Irish-owned, written and produced and have won praise from Nigella Lawson and just about everyone else.
The next four books will be delivered in January, May, July and October 2025 and are entitled: Larder, Tango, Jibrin and Messy.
Pre-order the 2025 collection at a special discounted price of €58.
There is no greater expression of Ireland than Irish Farmhouse Cheese.
One of my favourites is Lost Valley Dairy made from just four native breed cows using raw milk - the quality is outstanding.
Prices start from €25 but I recommend the Classic Cheese Box, €50.
Brigid O'Hora's Home Sommelier is an excellent practical guide to navigating the world of wine without breaking the bank. €21.