Though they both represent a variety of cherries packed in syrup, there's a world of difference between maraschino and ...

Glacé cherries have an affinity with almonds, lemons, chocolate, butter and richly spiced dried fruits. Almond-flavoured maraschino cherry stones are used to make kirsch and Maraschino liqueur.

Christmas is almost upon us, and it's a time when loved ones gift each other. One of the hardest family members to decide on a gift for is one's father.