Still looking for that perfect Christmas present? Jade Wright suggests some great gifts for gourmands

f WHERE once we might have had all our recipes neatly bound in cookbooks, now more and more of us are using recipes we’ve torn out of newspapers and magazines, printed off the internet, or even written out by hand.

A simple way to hold recipe pages so they are easy to read, the Recipe Rock, pictured left, is an inspired idea. The two-inch rock and magnet holds up to eight pages so they stay upright and are easy to read. Available from Christopher’s of Heswall and the Steamer Trading Company, in Chester, priced from £7.99

f HAVE a fairytale Christmas with these colourful condiment wands right. Using pink for salt and turquoise for pepper, enchant family and friends with a flick at the Christmas table. Perfect for spreading a little magic this festive season. £4.99 from www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/ kitchen-gifts- magic-wand-salt-and -pepper-shakers.html

f CLAREMONT Farm Shop is a haven for foodies at any time of the year, but at Christmas it’s extra special. They’ve got homegrown stalks of sprouts, a fantastic range of cheeses for after your festive dinner, and gifts. We love their gift sets of preserves, oils and seasonings.

Best of all, they make up pretty baskets of gourmet goodies to order, so you can personalise your present. They also offer gift vouchers in £5 and £10 denominations, which you can spend in the shop, on their cookery courses or use to pick your own fruit and veg.

Claremont Farm, Old Clatterbridge Road, Wirral CH63 4JB. Tel 0151 346 1796

f SCORE heaps of brownie points with the scrumptious new baking set from Joseph Joseph. The collection includes adjustable rolling pin, timer, and Elevate spatula and pastry brush – which are balanced so they don’t leave marks on your worktops. They are sure to inspire baking brilliance this winter. £39.99 from www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk/ kitchen-gifts-joseph-joseph-baking-set .html

f IF YOU’RE looking for an interesting, interactive and unique gift to give this Christmas, then a Gorge’Us gift voucher will make any food lover’s Christmas.

Vouchers can be spent on luxurious afternoon teas, Ceri’s signature baking workshops, the popular Gorge’Us pudding clubs and a range of award-winning cakes, as well as delicious home made and locally sourced produce. Vouchers are sold in various denominations, are valid for six months from date of purchase and can be personalised and posted out gift wrapped. To find out more, pop into the Bebington or Spital shop, or call 0151 334 4353.

f STELLAR’S Rudolph Nut Cracker is a fun, seasonal way to enjoy a tasty treat. Dish washer safe and easy to use, it’s £18.99 from www.onestopcookshop.co.uk

f IT MAY sound more at home on a space station than in the kitchen drawer, but surface glide technology makes a real difference when it comes to grating. Cuisipro’s range offers more gratings with less effort, and they look good, too. Each blade is colour coded, with five grades of rasp from fine to coarse. They’re from Wirral kitchenware producers PHA, and available from Christopher’s of Heswall, from £11.99.

f THE Italians call this panettone, right, Il Panbriacone, which loosely translates as “The Drunken Cake” . . . and, being soused in a sweet dessert wine, it's quite an apt name . . .

Baked traditionally by the Bonci Pasticceria, in Tuscany, using a mother yeast matured for 50 years, it is incredibly moist and so light that it practically melts in your mouth. £18.99 from Lakeland, in Liverpool One.

f MONTEZUMA has relaunched its popular gourmet chocolate club. Their new “chocolate by post” concept – which sees you or a loved one receive a box of chocolates and truffles delivered to your door every month. £19.99 per month gets you 600g of chocolates and truffles. For details, see www.montezumas.co.uk

f POP some fizz into your festive season with the Harvey Nichols “hatbox” style gift box, main picture, which contains a set of four newly designed “mini” Champagne Piccolos – two Rosé and two Brut. £45 from Harvey Nichols’s Pop-up shop, Liverpool One.

f PROCOOK, the UK’s specialist retailer of cookware and kitchenware, has some lovely gift ideas for Christmas.

Their beautifully handcrafted Glass Cheese Dome, £19, right, will present your choices perfectly, whether you’re entertaining family or friends. Available from www.procook.co.uk

f FROM basic kitchen skills and tasting evenings to delicious dinners and party food, Harthill Cookery School has something for everybody. Owner Brian Mellor is offering gift vouchers which allow the recipient to choose from a wide range of half-day or full-day courses and events for six months. Book online at www.brianmellor.co.uk or call 01829 782097.

f A DECENT spice rack is a staple in most kitchens, and Judge have introduced two good- looking racks that come filled with 12 or 16 different herbs and spices. Each carousel revolves through 360 degrees for easy spice selection. The easy grip flared glass spice jars can be opened to either pour or shake. Packed and displayed in a gift box perfect for Christmas, the 12 jar size is £32.99 and the 16 Jar set is £55 from /www.4yourkitchen.co.uk

f PORCELAIN espresso cups, left, by Gilberts, come lovingly gift-packed in sets of four. Each cup has a unique design and the silicone ring around the middle of the cup allows you to hold your hot drink, without needing a handle. £19.99 from Gilberts on 0845 230 0681.

f WITH the sparkling lights on the Champs-Élysées and wintry strolls alongside the River Seine, nothing is as romantic as Christmas in Paris. This year, La Maison du Chocolat has rediscovered its roots with a gourmet collection paying tribute to the capital of France. The Christmas in Paris coffret is a veritable delight for the senses. With five delicate bonbons, La Maison du Chocolat has captured the essence of Christmas in chocolate form. Prices start at £40.50, from www.lamaisonduchocolat.co.uk