CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN
posted in Mydish's blog on Mon Nov 26 2007
My good friend Shirley Conran has given me her countdown tips for Christmas from her Superwoman Yearbook - here is a summary with a little of my additions thrown in.
I think we will do it in 2 parts - what are the first things you need to think about for Christmas aside from the food!!!
1. Cards - create your list and buy your cards
2. Advent Calendar - Only a few more days till we start opening doors
3. Presents - End of term teacher pressies (our class do a joint pressie which is a really good way of getting something the teacher likes)
4. Decorations - check last year's to see what is broken and needs repairing
5. For those of you who use replica trees - double check you have the all the bits and that the lights do not need replacing.
6. Drinks - plan and order at the beginning of December
Let me know if you can think of anything else to share
I think we will do it in 2 parts - what are the first things you need to think about for Christmas aside from the food!!!
1. Cards - create your list and buy your cards
2. Advent Calendar - Only a few more days till we start opening doors
3. Presents - End of term teacher pressies (our class do a joint pressie which is a really good way of getting something the teacher likes)
4. Decorations - check last year's to see what is broken and needs repairing
5. For those of you who use replica trees - double check you have the all the bits and that the lights do not need replacing.
6. Drinks - plan and order at the beginning of December
Let me know if you can think of anything else to share
Comments
#1
Oh and don't forget to organise xmas carols with your friends and family
posted on on Mon 26th Nov 2007 at 12:52:10 by Jacquie
#2
And order the turkey (goose or rib of beef) from the butcher now to collect a few days before Christmas..
If you haven't already then make your Christmas pudding so it has time to mature - feed it with alcohol regularly which will allow the flavours to fully develop.
If you haven't already then make your Christmas pudding so it has time to mature - feed it with alcohol regularly which will allow the flavours to fully develop.
posted on on Mon 26th Nov 2007 at 17:53:48 by Helgs
#3
Oh I forgot to mention the Christmas cake as this is always best made a few weeks in advance. And remember for a rich and moist cake, spoon over a few tablespoons of brandy every week until you are ready to ice and decorate your cake.
posted on on Mon 26th Nov 2007 at 17:55:23 by Helgs
#4
Could I put a case for inviting over friends and the darlings you never saw on Christmas Day, for a late lunch on Boxing Day?
It's a bit slower, more mellow and relaxed... expectations, perhaps, not so demanding.
It's a bit slower, more mellow and relaxed... expectations, perhaps, not so demanding.
posted on on Tue 27th Nov 2007 at 13:42:29 by Kitchen Angel
#5
How about making your own christmas decorations, I remember wonderful edible ones (like gingerbread men) hanging on the tree from my childhood. Does anyone have any good recipes for this kind of thing?