Tag Archives: christmas

Mulligatawny Soup

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Ben

So that’s it. Christmas is over. The wrapping paper is in the recycling and the piles of kids toys consigned to the bedrooms. The good news is it’s Boxing day and the secret chef’s finest day of experimentation. This is … Continue reading →

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Eggnog Recipes: A Brief History of the Popular Christmas Drink from our friends at TIME.com

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Ben

Not sure about you but I simply don’t get eggnog…I mean how did humans first think chugging a spiced and spiked egg-yolk-and-milk mixture was a good idea? Time magazine online takes an amusing and historical look at the origins of … Continue reading →

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Christmas Mincemeat

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Ben

This has been the first year I have made my own mincemeat. Yes, I dare say it is cheaper and certainly more convenient to buy the shop own brand, but there’s nothing like the taste and smug satisfaction of handing … Continue reading →

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