Who doesn’t like getting something to eat for Christmas?  Whether it’s homemade fudge or truffles, some shortbread, or a whole hamper of goodies, everyone enjoys receiving edible treats.  I have a friend who makes pickled onions or shallots for me most years, usually from their […]

Christmas food can be anything you want it to be.  You don’t have to cook turkey.  I cooked turkey for years.  I didn’t even eat it, and not all of my family were that keen either.  I did it because, well, it was tradition.  One […]

In the 90’s I worked for a company that thought a frozen turkey was a great ‘Christmas bonus’ for their staff.  For some it was perhaps, but this poor vegetarian would rather have had a tenner in her pay packet!  I took the turkey anyway […]

If you’re panicking about cooking Christmas dinner for the first time, or the fiftieth, there’s plenty you can do to get ahead rather than having a melt down on the big day. First, however, ask yourself a few questions: Do I need to do a […]