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Savour The Joy Of Christmas With Farro

However you plan on celebratin­g this festive season, discover our picks of tasty titbits to help you create a superb Christmas feast

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Order now at Farro.co. nz, or for more seasonal inspiratio­n, visit one of the 6 Farro food stores today. Mt Wellington | Orakei Bay Village | Epsom | Grey Lynn | Mt Eden | Constellat­ion Drive

THE MAIN EVENT The Stuff( ing) Of Legends

Take the easy route this Christmas with one of Farro’s legendary turkey roasts. Every de- boned, free- range turkey is pre- stuffed with one of Farro’s famous stuffing recipes, including Orange and Cranberry Sage, Onion and Apple, Bacon and Thyme, or Central Otago Cherry and Quinoa. Turkey roasts are a mixture of white and dark meat, and need to be defrosted before being popped in the supplied tray to cook. Pre- order your Christmas turkey from Farro. co. nz. $ 49.99 each for 1.8kg. Serves 6- 8 people.

A GLAZE OF GLORY

Serving dual purpose as a centrepiec­e and a meal, a beautifull­y glazed baked ham looks good and tastes even better. It’s perfect for feeding the extended family on Christmas Day, and the leftovers can be used in a number of recipes in the days following to keep the festive cheer coming. Opt to make your own glaze at home, or select from one of the readymade glazes available from Farro. Pre- order your Christmas ham today from Farro. co. nz.

All hams weighing 4kg and over receive a compliment­ary ham glaze. HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTEST

Party Essentials

A tempting platter of delicious bites is a sure- fire way to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. Make sure you have your fridge fully stocked with some artisanal cheese and dips, meaning you can whip up a platter in no time.

CHEESEBOAR­D MUST- HAVES 1. Over the Moon Black Truffle Brie

Each wheel is layered with black truffles, giving a richly aromatic, nutty and earthy taste. $ 34.50/ 250g

2. Whitestone Cheese Co. Shenley Station Blue

Made using a blue mould strain discovered on hay bales at Shenley Station in Fairlie, this South Island sensation boasts subtle mushroom flavours and a smooth, sticky texture. $ 8.90/ 100g

3. Meyer Cheese

If you’re after true pasture- to- plate New Zealandmad­e farmhouse cheese, then you’ve come to the right place. The multi award-winning range includes Cumin Gouda, Tasty Gouda, Amsterdamm­er, Cracked Pepper, Maasdam and Fenugreek Gouda. $ 7.49/ 130g

FOODIE GIFTS Loison Panettone Range

This range of Italian Christmas cakes, panettone and pandora make wonderful gifts for the food- lover in your life, or use them to create your own showstoppi­ng terrine. Made in Italy, Panettone Classico is a classic panettone crafted from scented soft dough, studded with raisins, candied peel and citron. Available in gift boxes. $ 25.00/ 250g.

Foodie Hampers

Take the angst out of present buying with Farro’s range of gourmet hampers, which range in price from $60-$200. Or pick out a gift card (with no expiry date) and load it with $10 to $100 to let the recipient choose for themselves. Cards, hampers and corporate gifts are available from Farro stores or at Farro.co. nz.

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