ALL IN GOOD TASTE

These gorgeous gourmet gift sets will be a welcome addition to any house party.

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These gorgeous gourmet gift sets will be a welcome addition to any house party.

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Santa’s Secret (Deluxe), from $248, from Angela May Food Chapters (www.dhm.com.sg/ \angela-may)

Festive treats can be guilt-free too. In line with Angela May’s “healthy lifestyle” philosophy, this hamper features some of her specialities, such as Caffeine Fueled Granola, Raw Almond Butter and her signature spice, Saigon Cinnamon. Other highlights include Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, Truffle Salt and Spanish Extra Virgin Reserve Olive Oil.

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Raffles Epicurean Hamper, $398, from Raffles Gift Shop (e-mail giftshop.singapore@raffles.com)

A Christmas hamper to rule them all, this stunner from Raffles Hotel Singapore brings together a wealth of delightful treats such as the festive Plum Marble Chocolate Cake, a box of nine Raffl es Kaya Chocolate Truffles and a bottle of red wine. A Raffl es Christmas Santa Tiger plushie adds a lovely finishing touch.

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La Boite Madeleine gift set, $42.90, from Hediard (www.hediard.com.sg)

A posh little metal box, adorned with prints of the famous La Madeleine church in Paris, holds small but indulgent jars of strawberry jam, bitter orange marmalade, pure cocoa butter shortbreads, Breakfast Tea and a Hediard tea blend. Perfect for lazy afternoon teas.

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Christmas Hamper Set, $188, from Awfully Chocolate (www.awfullychocolate.com)

This ultra-decadent gift set – think a rich Chocolate Marquise Cake, handmade double chocolate chip and white chocolate macadamia cookies, salted butterscotch brownies and other goodies – is the ultimate must-have for chocoholics. Get ready for a sugar rush.

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