ponder…
if I was going to offer any advice for the festive season, it would
be with one sole aim in mind – to try and prevent you becoming a
demented person, disappearing under the weight of wrapping paper and
the fancy dressings we now expect – twice the amount of work
requiring time that we haven't got to begin with. Which, of course,
does not take into account the shopping – on-line or not you still
have to plan it. Is there steam coming out of your ears yet – if
not it won't be long. It's like a pressure cooker – remember them
– you have to release the steam or it'll blow up (only kidding
about that).
So,
to try and avoid spontaneous combustion decide how your holidays are
going to pan out. The more you ponder and plan the less stressful it
will be – just sit and think about what you want to serve.
Last
year's suggestions on the blog cover everything from breakfasts to
suppers, canapés et al, beginning with The dreaded
“C” word! - right
through to Lunch or Dinner? … on New Year's Day.
I
make no apology for repeating – create your own store
cupboard/secret stash of ingredients that won't spoil whether in the
pantry, fridge or freezer but will enable you to produce food quickly
and easily when unexpected guests appear.
This
is personal to you because only you know the likes and dislikes of
your friends and family. If Great Uncle Fred is the only person who
likes Christmas Pudding then why buy a large one when you can buy him
an individual pudding – you don't have to buy for the sake of it.
With
luck and a following wind you might even finish up sane enough to
enjoy it!
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