(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 01, 2009 ) HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK – Whatever your budget, Walkers Shortbread makes gift giving and entertaining only a click away at www.walkersus.com. The exclusive offerings include such charming creations as:
Walkers Snowflake Basket – A beautiful metal holiday basket embossed with little silver snowflakes is topped with a white wicker trim that comes with an individually handcrafted wreath by The Painted Rose Floral Design Company. The wreath features hand-painted red roses that will always be in bloom along with evergreen and shiny ribbon trim. The basket contains a 12.3 a 12.3 oz carton of Festive Shapes Shortbread, a 7.0 oz carton of Royal Chocolate Shortbread, an 8.8 oz carton of Mini Oatcakes and a 7.9 oz carton of Mini Mincemeat Tarts. Available at $49.99.
Walkers Snowman Jar – Friends and family won't be able to resist this frosty fellow, who is ready for the cold weather with his checkerboard patterned scarf and snowflake trim on his hat, cuffs and socks. Standing almost 10" high, he brings nine two-packs of shortbread. Teachers and bus drivers will be among his many fans this year. Available at $9.99.
Two for Tea Lovers - "Tea & Crumpets" Gift Set – Margaret M. Johnson's newest book, "Tea & Crumpets," has been very well received. Walkers is favorably and endearingly mentioned in the exquisitely formatted book, which features 50 mouth-watering recipes and covers the history of British-inspired afternoon tea. The book and an 8.8 oz. carton of Walkers Assorted Shortbread make a lovely set at $19.95.
Walkers Afternoon Tea in a Box – Everything needed for more than a month of perfect afternoon teas is included in this all-dressed-up-in-tartan covered box that's ready to go with its own handle. Forty tea bags each of Red Rose Earl Grey and Red Rose English Breakfast are accompanied by an 8.8 oz box of Walkers Scottish Biscuit Assortment, an 8.8 oz box of Walkers Scottish Biscuits for Cheese, a 5.3 oz box of Walkers Shortbread Fingers, a 5.3 oz box of Walkers Shortbread Rounds, 3 individual Twin Packs of Walkers Highlanders Shortbread, a Walkers luxury plaid tea towel and an "Afternoon Tea" booklet by noted tea authority Ellen Easton. Available at $39.99.
Mincemeat Tarts- Perhaps no other baked delicacy embodies the taste of the holiday season as much as Walkers Mincemeat Tarts. Made to a traditional recipe, the succulent blend of traditional mincemeat ingredients combines with a light, melt-in your mouth short crust pastry to create the definitive taste of Christmas. The 13.1 oz carton of six luxury mincemeat tarts is $8.99. A 7.9 oz. carton of Mini Mincemeat Tarts is available at $7.99 as well as a Glenfiddich Whisky Mincemeat Tart with a generous "tot" of 12 year old Glenfiddich Malt Whisky in a 13.1 oz carton for $11.99.
Festive Shapes- Buttery and delicious Festive Shapes have become one of the most popular Walkers holiday shortbread treats. The cookies are in the nostalgic shapes of Christmas trees, Santa faces, stars and bells. Available in a host of sizes included a 6.2 oz. for $5.99, a 12.3 oz carton for $10.99 and a 16.0 oz octagonal tin at $28.99.
Visit Walkers Recipes to find how easy it is to use Walkers Shortbread Cookies to create desserts perfect for seasonal entertaining. Our Walkers Shortbread Holiday Treats, Sweet Potato Pie, Chocolate Peppermint Bars and Chocolate Shortbread Truffles are just a few of the many delightful, delicious and surprisingly easy to make recipes visitors to the site will find.
About Walkers Shortbread, Inc.
Walkers was founded in 1898 and is the leading brand of food exported from Scotland. The family continues to operate its original retail shop in Aberlour in the Highlands to stay in touch with its roots. In addition to receiving the Queen's Award for Export on three occasions, Walkers has earned numerous British, Commonwealth and International awards, including a Grand Gold Medal award from Brussels-based "Monde Selection." Walkers offer the widest range of shortbread, traditional cookies, cakes, oatcakes, meringues and puddings to over 65 countries internationally. The company's products contain no artificial flavorings, colorings or additives and are certified kosher OUD. Consumers unable to purchase Walkers products at nearby fine food stores can now order them by visiting www.walkersus.com.
