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 […]
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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 […]
1½ cups quick-cooking rolled oats½ cup flaked coconut½ cup chopped walnuts½ cup all-purpose flour¾ cup packed brown sugar½ cup butter or margarine2 tablespoons honey36 red or green candied cherries In large mixing bowl stir together first 4 ingredients. In heavy saucepan combine brown sugar, butter, and honey; bring to boiling, stirring frequently. Pour over dry […]
Local man-child and social group deadweight, Trevor Millson (33), has again attended a Christmas social bbq with his friends brandishing nothing but a $10 box of Cadbury favourites. Wearing a t-shirt and jeans combo recycled from his laundry hamper, Trev... Read More ›
“People generally have other things on”
It’s December so I suppose I should mention these books in case you might want to incorporate any of them into your Christmas shopping. ‘50 Ways to Score a Goal’ is a collection of poems, perfect for the football obsessive in your life, whether they’re aged eight or eighty (but not thirty-four for some reason).…
A festive survey by the Daily Mail threw up some surprises – just not the ones they reported
Continue reading...Earlier this month I hosted my annual Christmas party, The Holly Ball (a.k.a the Ball Party). At the Holly Ball, all the food is ball-shaped. This was the 4th Holly Ball*** (5th if you count the inaugural party, A Very Manny Christmas–a celebration for my friend Manny’s 50th birthday). Speaking of Manny, I am usingContinue reading Holly Ball 2022