Christmas gift guide: food

Smoked salmon

Using a stock created from local wild salmon isn't the only reason this smoked salmon from Hebridean Smokehouse tastes good. It's also the fact it's allowed to grow slowly giving a firmer, meatier texture. The fish is smoked with the island's peat, then hand sliced with a knife. Christopher, the general manager, told us: ‘We're extra fussy about every stage of the process which means we ensure the highest quality is achieved at the end.' It's a real treat at Christmas. Available at www.hebrideansmokehouse.com, from £14.95 for 250g.