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. […]
Cooking time: see stage 5Preparation time: mincemeat 35-40 mins., mince pies depending upon dough usedMain cooking utensils: deep pay pans, cookie cutters For 8-12 servings you will need:For 2½ lb. mincemeat:1 applescant cup shredded suet½ cup brown sugarfinely grated rind of 1 lemonjuice of 1 lemongenerous 3 cups mixed dried fruitscant cup chopped candied peelscant […]
Preparation time: 15 min.Cooking time: about 1 hr. Luscious caramels make a welcome gift at Yuletide. They can be made a week to 10 days ahead of presentation, as long as they are wrapped airtight and stored for the interim in a cool, dark place. For 64 candies (about 1½ lbs.) you will need: 2 […]
4 servings You will need3 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced2 tart apples, cored and thinly sliced1 cup cooked, sliced beets (reserve liquid)1 cup pineapple slices or chunks2 bananas, peeled and sliced4 large radishes, thinly sliced1 head lettuce, shredded½ cup peanuts, chopped½ cup pine nuts, chopped (optional)Seeds of 1 pomegranate, or ¾ cup fresh cranberriesDressing: ½ […]