Our food lovers' gift guide...

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Whatever’s happening in the economy, Christmas is a time for indulgence and treats, so enjoy our brilliant food lovers’ gift guide, featuring 12 of the very best food producers around the country: savour the creamy delights of award-winning Yorkshire Blue cheese from Shepherd’s Purse; feast on the finest organic meats and game from Eversfield, tailor-made for the recipient; fill those stockings with scrumptious caramel sweets from Burnt Sugar and quality chocolate from Divine and Thorntons. Foodieboxes are another treat: hampers of mouthwatering Scottish produce (below right).

Men are notoriously difficult to buy for, so you’ll be pleased to learn that Duchy Originals is offering The Gentleman’s Hamper, while coffee lovers will thrill to a coffee plant, Palenque beans and chocolate-covered coffee beans from Cafedirect and Gluttonous Gardener. Those who enjoy hearty, traditional fare will love quality pies from Toppings and wonderful preserves from the English Provender Company (above left), presented in hessian gift bags.

Thinking further afield, lovers of Italian food would be thrilled to receive a gift voucher for a Tuscan cookery holiday from Flavours of Italy (right), while party lovers everywhere can enjoy socialising without stress with a selection of authentic frozen tapas from Tapas in a Box: just heat and serve for an relaxed evening of Spanish food!

Click here to solve your present-buying dilemmas, or to find treats for Christmas eating