Christmas Dinner

[lorna]

Baggy  I am sure like me he appreciates all that you do for him.. Lorna jnr only next door but if I go to sons or other daughters son John always offers to take me and pick me up so that I can enjoy a drink with the family. (quite nice having a son who is teetotal..... like father like Son).Lorna told me to leave plenty of room in my freezer and fridge so that she can load it up with her food.. One of the nicest things in my life is to have a loving, caring family. Don't tell them I told you so as they already think I am an old softy ;D ;D
Now Baggy a visit to Kent is quite a thought, but don't think I would get back in time for the evening do ::)

[lorna]

[BAGGY]

I'll post the spotty pink mash then shall I ?  You would't want to miss out  ;D

[TULIP-23]

Hoi Derek ;)

Just a quite time .....and a GOURMET...with the Daughter and Boyfriend....and a Lovely Ole Bird [ Her indoors ]

E.J Absolutely  BLOODY LOVE CHRISTMAS

Whatever you all decide to do.....Have as Good One

[Derekthefox]

Quiet is how I want it Tulippa, but somehow it never ends up like that ...

Derekthefox :D

[lorna]

Baggy. Yes please  ;D

[moonbells]

Reading this thread, is there anyone here who doesn't prefer bubble and squeak to the actual Christmas Dinner ?!??!!!!!

;D ;D

moonbells

[the_snail]

Christmas dinner it in my eyes the best if it is no hassel.

We have forgoten the true meaning of christmas. To show off your lottie stuff to your friends and familly :D

Well mines from supermarket as I had a bad year this year :(

O well roll on 2006 :D

The_Snail

[Derekthefox]

Well Moonbells, I am a bit of a turkeyaholic ...

Derekthefox ;D

[moonbells]

Well Moonbells, I am a bit of a turkeyaholic ...

Derekthefox ;D

We B&S that too!

;)

moonbells

[Derekthefox]

My preference is for turkey and pickle butties, with assorted relishes ... very little preparation (once the turkey is cooked), whereas of course the big dinner involves a whole morning of preparation in the kitchen, plus a lot of planning time beforehand. Also by the time I sit down, I will have consumed copious quantities of tequila sunrise, so will have little enthusiasm left to wade through 4 or 5 courses ...  ;D

Derekthefox :D

[TULIP-23]

Derekthe fox ;)
Really love those Red Cabbage Sandwiches Hmmmmmmm
Cold shredded Turkey with BranstomHmmmmmmmm ;D

[boris]

Ahhh yes, bubble and sqeak cooked in lard.  Mmmm. Who needs turkey?
Oh dear, must go now...

[Derekthefox]

Ha ha ha Boris!

Tulip - sounds lovely - but why do I only ever think of pickled red cabbage at Christmas .. ?

Derekthefox :D

[BAGGY]

Derek the Fox - It's because it is the law to have red cabbage at Xmas.

[Derekthefox]

Thank you Baggy, you have put my mind at rest now, I can stop feeling self-conscious about raiding the jar, along with the Branston and the pickled garlic ... (6 cloves).

Derekthefox :D

[Carol]

Forgot all about the red cabbage last year!!!!

;D ;D ;D

[wardy]

All this talk of Christmas dinner.  Has there ever been a virtual A4a Christmas Dinner?  If not, then I think we should have one.  Bags I make the brandy butter, hic.  I'll also be in charge of wine choices!  No Anjou Rose for starters  ;D Who's doing the bird?  What bird?  Sprouts - Kitty as she;s had hers on for the longest  ;D

[Robert_Brenchley]

I fancy doing a leg of mutton (more likely two so there's one for Boxing Day as well) rubbed with chili, black pepper, cumin, coriander and cloves, wrapped in foil and left overnight for the flavours to soak in, then roasted in a slow oven. They may insist on Chinese instead though.

[lorna]

I could supply the Brandy (had five bottles amongst my birthday presents) and after all it is only going to be a virtual party ;D

[Derekthefox]

Does that mean we will only get virtually drunk ... ?  ;D

Derekthefox :D