Handpicked Collection of Gifts Blog.

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.

Tag: thomasina miers

Feel-Good February Giveaway

Today’s Facebook competition, we want you to tell us about any foodie tips that you have used or are planning for Valentine’s Day. We are giving away two of our Heart Chopping Boards to the comment with the most ‘Likes’ and also to our favourite comment. To give you inspiration, Handpicked Panellist, Masterchef winner, and [...]

Posted: February 9th, 2011 under Handpicked News.
Tags: Feel Good February Giveaway, thomasina miers, valentine's gift ideas
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Thomasina Miers’ Delicious Winter Warmer Salad

The Handpicked Collection’s expert panel member, Wahaca restaurateur and Masterchef winner, Thomasina Miers has cooked up the ultimate winter comfort food. Her easy Hot Chorizo Salad with Butternut Squash helps you laugh in the face of a snowed-in lunchtime.
Hot chorizo salad with butternut squash & baby tomatoes
This salad is packed full of flavour. Serve it [...]

Posted: December 2nd, 2010 under Recipes, Things we love, Top Tips.
Tags: cooking, Handpicked Expert Panel, thomasina miers, winter warmers
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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 [...]

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

Lucky us got to attend our Expert Panellist, Thomasina Miers’ launch of her brand new book ‘Mexican Food Made Simple’ last night at her restaurant Wahaca. We were plied with incredible taquitos, tortillas and tostadas and drank way tooo many of their brilliant margueritas* (1,500 were quaffed apparently – not bad for a Tuesday night).
The [...]

Posted: March 3rd, 2010 under Uncategorized.
Tags: mexican food, thomasina miers, wahaca
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