Its that time of year again! It seems to come around so quickly. Here in the Cotswolds the festive lights and trees start appearing in late November just as the nights have started drawing in. Many of the local National Trust properties and other stately homes in the area go full out and decorate in […]
Preparing for Christmas
Christmas for me is about spending quality time with however many of my family I can see and enjoying great hassle free food. So whilst I feel that the roast turkey, or any other bird or joint is actually quite easy, it is the only time of the year we spoil ourselves and indulge in […]
Christmas Mincemeat Recipe
This Christmas I am making mince pies to leave in our welcome basket for our guests and I decided to make my own mincemeat. I thought I would share the recipe here as it is so easy but really you can taste the difference! Ingredients 250g raisins 375g currants 100g glace cherries 100g chopped almonds […]