A Gift For: The Foodie
Wednesday 10th October 2007 by Shopping Mistress
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What can I get for my foodie friend’s birthday?
Shopping Mistress likes a good meal as much as the next person, but we all have a friend who goes the extra mile when it comes to entertaining; mouth watering canapés before you sit down to dinner; a pudding that even Delia would be proud of...
So what do we get them when we can’t quite stretch to a trip to The Ivy for their birthday? We’ve got a few courses that should whet their appetites...
 First stop, you’re going to need a cheeky aperitif. And there’s no better way to remove that cork than with the king of all waiters’ friends by Laguiole . Handmade from polished black buffalo horn, they’ll never use anything else again.
 Side salad? Yawn. Mizuna, rocket and rainbow chard from your own organic garden? Different story. Rocket Gardens deliver seedling packs to create your own vegetable or herb patch. No Nigella could resist.
If the main course is likely to be messy then a smart apron will go down a treat. This Brissi master apron (pictured above left) that's reminiscent of French Bistros might only cover the bottom half but it'll ensure they're cooking in style.
 Sadly, even the keenest of foodies can get it wrong. Without wanting to drop any hints about their culinary expertise, this is a great gift to give them. A two-hour cooking masterclass at Daylesford Organic Farmshop might get them practicing on you again and again.
 We’re guessing that they have most regular kitchen gadgets to hand, but they might not have seen one of these before. The stylish answer to where to keep cheese if the fridge is too cold, or too full.
The cheese coop has mesh panels that’ll protect the cheeses from flying visitors and allow them to breathe.
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