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16-10-2019, 03:18 PM
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Christmas is coming . . .

I know it is early yet, but is anyone already planning their Christmas cake, or pudding, or any other special Christmas baking or cooking.

It would be good to exchange recipes maybe - and to hear your traditions around Christmas food.

I have just been reading a recipe for a clementine and chocolate Christmas cake - it is in the new edition of the Sainsbury's magazine. It sounds wonderful and I am very tempted to try it
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16-10-2019, 03:35 PM
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Re: Christmas is coming . . .

Yes,I am just starting to organise myself...

I have various orders from friends and family.

From....Christmas cake.

Frangipani mince pies.

Chocolate gateau.

Sausage rolls.

Many more..all home made of course.
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16-10-2019, 04:15 PM
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Re: Christmas is coming . . .

Christmas?

Christmas cake:

Ingredients:

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups candied fruit
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
lemon juice
nuts
1 bottle whiskey (sample the whiskey to check for quality)

Directions:

1. Take a large bowl. Check the whiskey again - to be sure it is the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink. Repeat.

2. Turn on the electric mixer, beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.

3. Add one teaspoon of sugar and beat again.

4. Make sure the whiskey is still okay. Cry another tup.

5. Turn off the mixer.

6. Break two leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of candied fruit.

7. Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers, pry it loose with a drewscriver.

8. Sample the whiskey to check for tonsisticity.

9. Next, sift two cups of salt. Or something. Who cares?

10. Check the whiskey.

11. Now sift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.

12. Add one table. Spoon. Of sugar or something. Whatever you can find.

13. Grease the oven.

14. Turn the cake tin to 350 degrees. Don't forget to beat off the turner.

15. Throw the bowl out of the window, check the whiskey again and go to bed.

Enjoy!

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16-10-2019, 04:22 PM
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Re: Christmas is coming . . .

Originally Posted by Mags ->
Christmas?

Christmas cake:

Ingredients:

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups candied fruit
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
lemon juice
nuts
1 bottle whiskey (sample the whiskey to check for quality)

Directions:

1. Take a large bowl. Check the whiskey again - to be sure it is the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink. Repeat.

2. Turn on the electric mixer, beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.

3. Add one teaspoon of sugar and beat again.

4. Make sure the whiskey is still okay. Cry another tup.

5. Turn off the mixer.

6. Break two leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of candied fruit.

7. Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers, pry it loose with a drewscriver.

8. Sample the whiskey to check for tonsisticity.

9. Next, sift two cups of salt. Or something. Who cares?

10. Check the whiskey.

11. Now sift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.

12. Add one table. Spoon. Of sugar or something. Whatever you can find.

13. Grease the oven.

14. Turn the cake tin to 350 degrees. Don't forget to beat off the turner.

15. Throw the bowl out of the window, check the whiskey again and go to bed.

Enjoy!

Hahaha brilliant
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16-10-2019, 04:27 PM
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Re: Christmas is coming . . .

Brilliant LQ! So funny - may I borrow it please?
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16-10-2019, 04:30 PM
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Re: Christmas is coming . . .

My dear wife is so organised. There will be 11 of us for Christmas dinner. Three grand daughters, two daughters, two husbands, my sister (aka Mrs Bouquet) us two, and that bloody great dog.

I think I'll hide in the shed.........
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16-10-2019, 04:36 PM
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Re: Christmas is coming . . .

Every family has a Hyacinth! Be grateful for the entertainment she provides. I hope you have a wonderful time - and do not forget to compliment your wife on her cooking of Christmas lunch.
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16-10-2019, 04:59 PM
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Re: Christmas is coming . . .

Originally Posted by Katerina ->
Every family has a Hyacinth! Be grateful for the entertainment she provides. I hope you have a wonderful time - and do not forget to compliment your wife on her cooking of Christmas lunch.
She is excellent - had her own food blog. I think it's why why we are Central Station at times like the hols. And most will stay over.
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16-10-2019, 05:00 PM
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Re: Christmas is coming . . .

Cheer up, it's only once a year my dear!
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16-10-2019, 06:26 PM
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Re: Christmas is coming . . .

Originally Posted by Katerina ->
Cheer up, it's only once a year my dear!
Actually, we get seven of them on quite a regular basis. We must be doing something right...........
 
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