Celebrate Christmas 2024 with these delicious edible gifts

Christmas is time of joy and giving. Pick up the following edible gifts for your loved ones this festive season, or get them for your own holiday table.

Marymount Bakehouse

Marymount Bakehouse, which is famed for its naturally fermented sourdough loaves, brings something new to the table this Christmas with a centrepiece that leverages on its sourdough expertise: the Marymount Wellington. Good for six to eight people, the dish is unique in that it replaces the usual beef with tender Hungarian turkey breast, brined in-house for maximum flavour. The turkey is layered with an earthy mushroom duxelle and burnt leeks, before being encased in delicate sourdough crepes and wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry. The dish is finished with a fragrant thyme and maple glaze, paired with house-made cranberry sauce and a luxurious truffle port jus.

For dessert, there’s the Apple and Rhubarb Custard Pie with housemade custard and tangy rhubarb puree, nestled within a delicate sourdough tart, and finished with a luscious maple glaze. If you’re looking for additional gifts, the bakehouse’s new cafe at Farrer Park has a whole slew of curated sourdough creations at its Boulangerie section, with unique yet familiar flavours like Tomatillo Salsa Verde, a special take on herbed bread with the intermingling aromas of house made tomato salsa, garlic confit, coriander, and lime zest; and the Oolong Chocolate Chip Sourdough, a Lunar New Year festive offering that has turned into a mainstay feature, with subtle notes of oolong tea and 75% Dark Chocolate Chip. For more information, visit: www.marymountbakehousesg.com

Lush Platters 

Lush Platters Artisanal boutique caterer Lush Platters offers a unique way to spread joy and deliciousness to loved ones. Their festive gift boxes are packed with a sumptuous array of cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruits, nuts, and artisanal crackers — all artfully arranged and ready to impress. For
an indulgent treat made for sharing, opt for platters that include gourmet dips, antipasti, and handcrafted sweets. You can also add a personal touch with a custom message or upgrade the gift with fine wines and specialty items.

If you’re putting together your own festive feast at home, elevate the celebrations with Lush Platters’ signature grazing tables or a hot dish buffet which features warm dishes like baked salmon with fried capers, creamy lemon garlic and dill sauce, slow cooked beef cheeks with carrots in red wine, and tamarind pumpkin, tofu and spinach curry with toasted coconut and lime. the main courses are accompanied by fresh salads such as the quinoa superfood salad or baby gem wedge salad. finish on a sweet note with desserts like chocolate ganache tartlets or mini caramel donuts. Check out the full Christmas menu that includes turkey, ham, and other holiday classics at lushplatters.com

Swiss Butchery 

This year, Swiss Butchery is focusing on unique flavours like maple, truffle or alcohol-infused products. These will be featured across sausages, hams, and roast chicken. The roast line-up includes new products such as crackling roasted porchetta and truffle roast chicken. There’s also the classic favourite of roasted beef ribeye.

Choose from three exclusive bundles designed for festive gatherings. The Jolly Holiday Bundle Set A ($88) includes roasted chicken and stuffing, honey-baked ham, spicy Italian sausages, brown gravy sauce, and mushroom soup.  The Joyful Noel Bundle Set B ($188) consists of a roasted whole turkey (4.5kg), pork chestnut stuffing, Virginia ham, porchetta, signature truffle cheesy sausages, cranberry sauce, and mushroom soup. The Festive Family Feast Set C ($288) comprises a whole roasted turkey (4.5kg), roasted ribeye beef (1kg), pork chestnut stuffing, beddar with cheddar smoked sausages, champagne ham, smokey streaky bacon, mushroom soup, cranberry sauce, and brown gravy. Pre-order now at: swissbutchery.sg/collections/christmas-specials

The Caramelier

For those looking for something beyond the usual chocolate gifts, The Caramelier has a fine collection of handcrafted soft caramels. Made in small batches with European milk and French butter, the caramels come in six signature flavours, ranging from savoury and nutty to floral and fruity. The original Pink Salt caramel (above) delivers the perfect balance of sweet and salty, while the Roasted Pecan adds a nutty richness with buttery undertones. Coffee lovers will adore the Coffee caramel, made with premium Ethiopian coffee beans for a creamy yet slightly bitter finish. A love letter to Singaporean heritage, the Gula Melaka Coconut caramel (pictured right) marries rich palm sugar with tropical coconut and fragrant pandan. Sophisticated options like Raspberry Rose and Earl Grey add a touch of elegance to the festivities. Don’t miss the limited-edition Vanilla Spice that evokes the nostalgia of the holidays, with its aromatic blend of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and premium Madagascar vanilla. Find out more at: thecaramelier.com

Nespresso

Nespresso rings in the festive season, with a new selection of coffees co-created by world-famous chef Jean Imbert. Embark on a festive odyssey with the three new limited-edition coffees (available in both the Original and Vertuo range): Unforgettable Espresso, Almond Croissant, Peanut and Roasted Sesame. After multiple luxury projects around the world, and his appointment as head chef of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, the French chef has lent his gastronomic expertise to Nespresso coffees and treats.

As part of the collection, Nespresso offers a variety of gifting options. One of them is the Nespresso Advent Calendars which unveils one coffee behind each door. The Advent Calendars include the limited-edition festive coffees co-created with Jean Imbert and an exclusive limited-edition decorated mug in porcelain for the last day. Visit nespresso’s website.

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Text by: Eris Choo