If you want to plan ahead for next year you may find a copy of the November Waitrose magazine or google Waitrose fig, sherry and almond Christmas cake.
Sunday 29 December 2019
Wish upon a star
A few weeks ago, well before the main event, I wrote about Stir up Sunday for Christmas puddings and cakes. I used a new recipe this year, published in the Waitrose magazine. Well, my wish was actually for the cake to turn out well and be moist, tasty and attractive. If I do say so myself, the cake has been a great success. I chose to make it starry rather than their suggestion of decorating with a wreath of fondant balls but otherwise followed the recipe to a tee.
If you want to plan ahead for next year you may find a copy of the November Waitrose magazine or google Waitrose fig, sherry and almond Christmas cake.
If you want to plan ahead for next year you may find a copy of the November Waitrose magazine or google Waitrose fig, sherry and almond Christmas cake.
Sunday 15 December 2019
Christmas Candy
Candy is the North American word for sweets or confectionery. We tend to think that candy canes come from America with the first recorded Candy sticks dating from 1837. They were white to begin with and later the red stripes were added as well as peppermint flavouring and were referred to as candy canes in 1866.
In 1874 they were connected to Christmas and since then have been given different interpretations, ie the "J" shape stands for Jesus with the white representing his purity and the red his blood.
Another story connects the canes to Germany in 1670 when a choirmaster gave them to the children attending a nativity service. The shape was meant to symbolise the shepherds crooks.
Whatever the truth is, they make good Christmas decorations, stocking fillers and sweet treats. Whilst okay for vegetarians, they are not recommended by dentists!
Most chocolates are suitable for vegetarians but you need to check sweets as marshmallows and anything gummy contain gelatin.
Check these out. If you shop around there are plenty of non-gelatin sweets out there - just as tasty without being nasty.
In 1874 they were connected to Christmas and since then have been given different interpretations, ie the "J" shape stands for Jesus with the white representing his purity and the red his blood.
Another story connects the canes to Germany in 1670 when a choirmaster gave them to the children attending a nativity service. The shape was meant to symbolise the shepherds crooks.
Whatever the truth is, they make good Christmas decorations, stocking fillers and sweet treats. Whilst okay for vegetarians, they are not recommended by dentists!
Most chocolates are suitable for vegetarians but you need to check sweets as marshmallows and anything gummy contain gelatin.
Check these out. If you shop around there are plenty of non-gelatin sweets out there - just as tasty without being nasty.
Sunday 8 December 2019
Short Cuts
Such a busy time of year - shopping, cooking, baking, wrapping, decorating and, of course, socialising - sometimes there is no time for the simple things.
This is when a short-cut meal comes into its own. Something warm, comforting and quick. Here is one of my easy-peasy cheats teas.
A vegetable and bean chunky chilli soup strained
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A packet of quick-cook rice
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A tub of plain yogurt or sour cream
+
A few tortilla chips
Warm through, cook, dollop & place on the side.
Not the healthiest but definitely convenient and okay just occasionally.
Now, time to write those Christmas cards.
This is when a short-cut meal comes into its own. Something warm, comforting and quick. Here is one of my easy-peasy cheats teas.
A vegetable and bean chunky chilli soup strained
+
A packet of quick-cook rice
+
A tub of plain yogurt or sour cream
+
A few tortilla chips
Warm through, cook, dollop & place on the side.
Not the healthiest but definitely convenient and okay just occasionally.
Now, time to write those Christmas cards.
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