A Manhattan Fruitier hamper

Food is always a welcome present at Christmas. The ultimate symbol of sharing, the perfect food present can bring manifold dividends. It can be the centrepiece of a spontaneous and memorable holiday midnight feast. A hamper or gift box that contains the makings of a main course or, better yet, a whole meal can give the busy host/hostess an hour or two off. An unfamiliar ingredient or a cooking course can jolt the recipient on to a whole new path of culinary discovery. A box of chocolates can pleasantly prolong a meal and the conversation long after the food has been cleared away.