Diary: 31 December 2015
We may be leaving 2015 behind but not before creating some new festive desserts.
Leftover Christmas mincemeat and chocolate truffles require some imagination to be turned into something else.
Recipes
The Many Meals of Christmas – Starting from the Beginning
Diary: 30 December 2015
In the past few days we have been entertaining many of our friends and family.
For large numbers, Ottolenghi’s salads are a real must.
The Many Meals of Christmas – Christmas Day
Diary: 25 December 2015
An early morning is required to get the turkey ready for lunch.
It is still dark as we head into the kitchen to start preparing the Christmas meal.
The Many Meals of Christmas – Christmas Eve
Diary: 24 December 2015
‘Tis the season to be jolly.
We start with a Moroccan-inspired dinner on Christmas Eve.
Chocolate and Cherry Yule Log
It is three days before Christmas and the main job today is to clear some space in the kitchen.
There will be vegetables and jars, tins, packets and bottles to store for the big day.
- Film and TV
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May the (dumpling) Force be with You – Part 1
Jedi Gochugaru and Young Padawan Gochugaru have gone to the cinema.
This leaves me time to write up a recipe for dumpling wrappers.
- Film and TV
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With a Little Help from My Friends – Part 2
Here are the recipes from yesterday’s lunch with friends.
There were seven of us and fortunately we were of the same mental age.
With a Little Help from My Friends – Part 1
It is 16 days to Christmas.
This year I am aiming to get by with a little help from my friends.
My Minestrone
Diary: Sunday 29 November
A cold morning calls for a hot cup of tea.
Today, this is served from a flask at a lacrosse match.
Christmas Cranberry Sauce
In four weeks’ time we will be waking up to Boxing Day.
It’s time to start eating mince pies.