FOR those unlucky souls unable to make it to Foodies at the Festival, bring them back a souvenir of what they missed.
A LINDSAY GRIEVE HAGGIS www.angus.co.uk/haggisWhat's a better gift than Scotland's national dish? At Foodies Lindsay Grieve will be selling his championship haggis, made using the traditional family recipe of Border mutton, wholesom
e oatmeal and a special blend of seasonings. So get out the bagpipes and "if ye wish her greafu' prayer, Gie her a Haggis!" (Address to a Haggis by Robert Burns)
FOODIEBOXES www.foodieboxes.co.uk Breathing a new lease of life into the traditional hampers, these boxes are exclusive, funky and include the very best products Scotland has to offer. They support young Scottish manufacturers and promote their food to the world. Favourites include the Wee Sweetie Foodiebox containing hand-made biscuits from Island Bakery Organics and dark chocolate bars made from 72 per cent cocoa bars from Kshocolât and the BBQ Foodiebox, with all you need for alfresco dining including a tomato ketchup containing fine malt whisky.
THE CHARTERSTONE MARK www.charterstone.com Wish you could shout your loved one's name from the rooftops? A more practical option is to use Charterstone. It specialises in creating bespoke labelling for whisky, champagne and wine, creating personalised chocolates or specially tailored hampers.
PAMPERED CHEF www.pamperedchef.com Pampered Chef produces premier essential kitchen tools, helping families and bachelors alike prepare quick, delicious meals. From quirky serving devices and multi-purpose kitchen gadgets which any Foodie will love, to fancy serving essentials worthy of showing off a dinner parties.
LAST-MINUTE TICKETS Better still, buy your friends and loved ones tickets to Foodies at the Festival and they can join the fun too, look out for ticket offers and giveaways. www.foodiesfestival.com
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