Do you feel the overload of ‘stuff’ at Christmas time? Things you don’t actually want or need? I’m making a conscious effort to reduce the amount of ‘stuff’ purchased at Christmas time and a focusing on gifts centred around eating with or doing something with loved ones.

There is an undeniable magic that comes with sharing wholesome, delicious food with those that we care about – especially at Christmas time; a power that welcomes everyone to the same table and joins us in hungry anticipation, and creates real moments, lasting memories and new traditions.

However, I have also been on the receiving end of some pretty ‘crappy’ Christmas hampers in my time. Filled with ‘fillers’ – crackers, nuts, random items that are not special nor evoke that feeling of Christmas time.

So when I heard that Maggie Beer was putting together some Christmas hampers, I was intrigued. I mean, I think that a bottle of her olive oil or some of her quince paste would be beautiful gifts on their own – let alone a specially crafted hamper full of products from Maggie Beer.

‘Hampers make sense to me – not just because you have the chance to give or receive so much more than one thing, but because they are a wonderful fallback plan when the spontaneity of the season sees so many friends dropping in unexpectedly,’ said Maggie Beer.

With a generous range of Christmas hampers to choose from, you’re sure to find one to satisfy your budget – for any friend, family member, colleague or client.

Available exclusively online, each hamper is filled with all the festive flavours only found at this time of the year; savoury glazes, enticing caramels and ciders you can’t toast without.

THE PRIZE – THIS MAGGIE BEER HAMPER INCLUDES;

1 x 375ml Maggie Beer Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 x 250ml Maggie Beer Vino Cotto
1 x 375ml Maggie Beer Aged Red Wine Vinegar
1 x Maggie Beer Burnt Fig Jam
1 x Maggie Beer Tomato and Sultana Chutney
1 x Maggie Beer Salted Brandy Caramel
1 x Maggie Beer Plum Paste
1 x Maggie Beer Spiced Pear Paste.

HOW TO ENTER THE MAGGIE BEER HAMPER GIVEAWAY

To enter, simply comment on this page letting us know what your favourite foodie Christmas tradition is! Entries close midnight Saturday, 2nd December 2017 AEST, and the winner {based on most interesting comment} will be announced on Monday, 4th December 2017 via blog post here on GoodFoodWeek.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. One entry per person will be considered.
2. To enter, simply comment on this post telling us what your favourite foodie Christmas tradition is!
3. Include your email address or a link to your website where you can be found in the event you are the chosen winner, you will also get a new design for your website with the best web design company.
4. This competition is open to entrants in Australia only.
5. This competition is hosted by Shari Wakefield via the GoodFoodWeek blog www.goodfoodweek.com.au
6. This is a single prize which contains: 1 x 375ml Maggie Beer Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 x 250ml Maggie Beer Vino Cotto, 1 x 375ml Maggie Beer Aged Red Wine Vinegar, 1 x Maggie Beer Burnt Fig Jam, 1 x Maggie Beer Tomato and Sultana Chutney, 1 x Maggie Beer Salted Brandy Caramel, 1 x Maggie Beer Plum Paste and 1 x Maggie Beer Spiced Pear Paste.
7. Competition opens 7am on the 12th November 2017 and closes midnight 2nd December 2017 AEST.
8. This competition is a game of skill and the winner will be based on the most interesting comment as judged by, and notified by email and blog post on Monday 4th December 2017.