We started Handpicked to give people a trusted source of unusual and inspiring gift ideas. There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a present well received and it’s our mission to make that simple. Our Expert Panel make sure we stay on track but we hope, with our blog, we’ll hear more from you too. Comment away!

Our buying team have trying to track down all the loveliest souvenirs with which to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. Our favourite so far is this gorgeous jug by Jan Constantine. See all our ideas here.

Support Mexico with Wahaca

Handpicked’s favourite Mexican restaurant, Wahaca, are getting all excited about the football. If you fancy showing some dedicated support to Mexico, then make sure you put on your best Mexican shirt and head down to one of their restaurants in Canary Wharf, Covent Garden or White City where, if they spot you sharing their enthusiasm for their favoured nation, you get free food! Click here to go to the Wahaca blog for more details.

Or if you can’t face betraying your support for England try Mexican Food Made Easy by Wahaca’s founder, Handpicked Panelist and original Mexico fanatic, Thomasina Miers. Available from Handpicked Collection for £19.95.

Posted: June 14th, 2010 under People and Places, Product Reviews, Recipes.
Tags: Mexican Food Made Simple, Mexico, thomasina miers, World Cup