Christmas gift guide: food

The gift of bread making

Richard Bertinet (left) has an approach to baking bread that's different from most other bakers. Precise measurements are the order of the day and a folding and slapping technique are key. That way you'll get the lightest dough hiding inside a really good crust. On the hands-on baking course at his cookery school in Bath, Richard introduces all the basic breadmaking techniques. It costs £195 which also includes lunch with wine. The perfect gift for the foodie in your life? It may well be...