Warning: this post contains the C word
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Oct 21st, 2008 |
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Oh come on, it’s what, the 21st October? That’s not bad for me – I usually start thinking about Christmas in September. I know, I’m sorry. I just can’t help it. Now I’m not saying I’m buying presents, or digging out the decorations or anything, just that I enjoy the thinking and the planning and the list-making almost as much as the main event. And this year, the whole bloody great clan of Englishes are coming over: me Ma, Sensible Uncle I, Mrs Sensible and the Fleas, and even Mad Uncle Ali, which means a big, huge, happy house party to look forward to and -even better – to cater for.
And the postie came yesterday with my new book:
How perfect do Nigella’s roastie’s look?…mmmmmmm roasties. I love Nigella. Oh oh – a celebrity chef that I actually like!!!
I love getting books in the post, on any subject.
Susan: Glad I’m not alone. Oh yes, I’m Amazon’s bitch alright. Oh and play.com too – they’re very good. x
The roasted spuds do look tasty, but I love the recipe that DBM passed on to me. Scrumptious, and on the menu for Christmas dinner.
*Pout*
*VOMIT*
Sorry, Podge and Rodge have started again, they’re a bad influence.
Have fun with Nigella! x
also, we will be on our own, just the two of use, and we will probably walk and sit on the beach for a while. We also have 2 christmases… Mrs M and Slovakia celebrate chrimbo on the 24th Dec…….
Glad to hear she’s back on form after the travesty of Express. Pah! Urgh!
Thrifty: Stop having pervy thoughts about Queen Nigella. Hubby thinks she’s yucky and looks like she needs a good wash. x
Kate: Ha! I’ve got my Mum’s old 70s Good Housekeeping recipe book. I still refer to it all the time x
Moon: Ooh two Christmases, excellent! Nope, can’t do Halloween, I’m afraid. We’re going to some friends so hopefully will avoid the motley procession of dwarf vampires, ghosts and mini monsters. I’d love to come and experience Thanksgiving – and eat all the food obviously.
Jen: I got it from play.com dead cheap. Some people on Amazon have slagged it because it’s got recipes recycled from Feast and How to be a Domestic Goddess, but I like all Christmas recipes in one place – new or recycled.
I don’t do halloween either, but I am going out armed with the camera to show you all hoe seriously they take it … but if the little shits come round to my place when I am chillin on the sofa … there will be HUGE trouble !
Sandra: Too right, it’s the best bit! Well last year I got hammered on champagne and it all turned out really well, so I might try that again this year.
Nah only joking its ok but what a kerfuffle !
x
Nigella: Christmas
or Nigella’s Christmas
or Nigella. Christmas. (if she must be trendy about it.)
But the way it is it makes it appear that Christmas is her last name.
Alg: Ah just wait until you’re woken at a disgustingly early hour by all your nieces and nephews. Even you will become imbued with Christmas spirit. That or there’ll be a large and messy massacre I suppose.
Baino: sounds wonderful. And I LOVE chocolate fountains! I’d love to have Christmas somewhere sunny for a change. Awesome.
Tara: Ah I thought the same thing. I love it when someone else is as pedantic about bad grammar as I am! I totally agree. Mind you, sounds like Thrifty would like her to be Mrs Christmas (with the outfit, obviously).
Tara: Yep. Absolutely no idea where we’re going to put everyone, but we’ll manage somehow! I know, I’m really excited. It’ll be mad fun.
Moon: Well okay, not EXACTLY everyone. Blimey, we’re all being pedantic today. Anyway, you’re welcome to come and squeeze in – the more the merrier!!
Aussie!! Where’s ye been? Hope you’re keeping well. I know, I read an interview and the journo said that she’s actually quite tiny in real life. I love the planning and the listmaking sooo much – thinking of the perfect pressie for everyone – I@ve got a bigger challenge this year as they’ll have to fly back with them on Ryanair so I’m having to find light things and no liquids!