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A woman is in a critical condition in a Sydney hospital after taking an overdose of smug whilst declaring to her friends that she had completed all of her Christmas shopping several weeks before the event. “A female was admitted... Read More ›
Is it too early to be thinking about Christmas? Almost certainly, yes. Is this year going to be THE year in which you get all your shopping sorted way ahead of time? Probably not, no. Is there a book publishing today which could solve many of your Christmas shopping headaches? No idea, tbh. Regardless, I…
I’m delighted to share with you some exciting – if somewhat unseasonal – news … I have a new poetry collection coming out in October, perfectly timed for Christmas: which is a good job really because it’s a book of Christmas poems. It’s called ‘And So This is Christmas’ and is now available to preorder.…
Cooking time: 6-8 hoursPreparation time: 45 mins.Main cooking utensils: 1 or 2 ovenproof bowls, foil or wax paper For 12-16 servings:1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup fresh soft bread crumbs1 teaspoon each mixed spice, cinnamon, and nutmegScant cup shredded suet½ cup brown sugar1 dessert apple, grated1 small carrot, grated¾ cup chopped candied peel2 eggsScant cup currants1⅓ […]
Preparation time: 15 min.Cooking time: about 15 min. Easily-made, this unusual confection is wonderful as a holiday treat. Include it with other candies for a welcome gift. For about ¾ lb. of candy you will need:½ cup pure maple syrup or maple blended syrup½ cup sugar1 Tbsp. Butter or margarine½ tsp. Cinnamon¼ tsp. Ginger⅛ tsp. […]