Top Picks This Festive Season
Written by: Rosie Collins
The festive season can be very overwhelming, and with so much choice it can be difficult to know where to start. So, to help you on your way, we’ve selected some of our favourite products from our Food Hall this festive season…
Macknade Classic Panettone
Our signature Macknade Panettone, created by the Vergani family in Milan, brings festive magic to any table. This traditional Italian "valuable bread" is filled with dried fruit and candied peel, perfect with a Vin Santo or coffee… and it’s delightful toasted, too. Its light, buttery texture is a refreshing treat after indulgent meals, guaranteed to leave you feeling like you're "Walking in the Air"! Available in-store or online here.
Macknade Christmas Pudding
Introducing our very own Great Taste award-winning Christmas pudding. This pud is packed full of delicious ingredients including ginger, apricot, almonds and vine fruits. Perfect for rounding off your Christmas feast! Plus, it was recently featured in The Times as one of the ’16 best shop-bought Christmas puddings and cakes’ for 2024. Available in-store or online here.
Walnut Tree Marzipan Miniatures
This leading brand specialises in elegant, edible gifts at Christmas and their charming miniature marzipan fruits are a clear Macknade favourite.
They really are a feast for the eyes and tasty too! Lovingly hand-packed in regal boxes and topped off with festive red and gold ribbon, they pair well with a hot drink or a cheeky glass of wine!
Amazing Grace Bakery Pistachio Cherry Panettone
The Amazing Grace Bakery have conjured up a special Pistachio Cherry Panettone for Christmas, adding a modern twist to a timeless classic. A pistachio paste is whirled through the buttery dough, which is also bursting with Amarena cherries, whole pistachios and white chocolate. We’re sure you’ll be lining up for seconds!
Chapel Down’s A Touch of Sparkle Rosé
We think this crisp, light, sparkling Pinot Noir will get you in the razzle-dazzle Christmas mood. It’s brimming with flavours of blackcurrant, rosehip and wild strawberry. Ideal for kicking off your canapés with!
Written by Melissa Dawson-Bowling - Customer service team and writer - Home grown at Macknade)!
