Pot roast beef with Shrewsbury Sauce
Every year our Christmas ritual takes us past Shrewsbury to the village of Edgemond, for a huge family get together involving a rotating cast of children – anywhere from 10 – 15 under tens. They rampage about in the nicest possible way while we eat lunch, then they open presents amid much excitement and occasionally a little drama; “I like PINK not PURPLE. Honestly. Do you people know me at all?!†Continue reading
The Wednesday Tipple – Steaming Bishop
Back in the UK to Christmas the way Dickens surely intended it. Shopping in Kingston with my Mum, a curry with my sister, and a car ride to Edinburgh with a break in scenic Wigan to see my Grandparents and have a cup of tea. Continue reading
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The Monday Treat – Gingerbread Cookies, breaking and entering and leaving New York
The Christmas party was in full swing when someone suggested that we all go and check out the “awesome penthouse with the million dollar views†that was currently for sale in the building. Continue reading
This dinner will get you laid – post Christmas shopping burger and martini
Martinis and Burgers are easily the best thing about Christmas shopping.
Before. After. Whichever. It’s all good. Continue reading
Clementine Cake
How many clementines would you say were too many for a person to eat while watching Charlie Brown Christmas?
Actually, better not tell me. Continue reading
The Wednesday Tipple – Candy Cane Hot Chocolate
There’s nothing like a carol concert to put people in a festive frame of mind. And this was a concert and a half; brass band, a harpist, an organ, a children’s choir singing descants, percussionists playing jingle bells, the whole nine yards. Continue reading
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Cranberry Chocolate Bark
The Christmas tree is basically one strong draft away from mulch. Continue reading
The Monday Treat – Christmas cookies
Christmas baking can feel like a step too far sometimes. Too pressured to be any fun– a source of work rather than a source of joy. Continue reading
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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Duck Rillettes
Big news from Rachel at choir. Her movie has been released!
In selected cinemas. For a limited time. Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, cranberry, Delia, duck, ramekin, romance
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