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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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3 days before and night before xmas as waitrose and places all have good offers night before like I will shop day after boxing day that's a good day too . And I have a lot to feed over the holiday . xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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will be doing our xmas shop next wkend.allready got quite a few treats and resisted the temptation to scoff it all.got 5 tins of sweets but sadly all the mince pies have gone  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is it just for you cheeky or do you have guests ?
My parents and a few others  "
Ah better be a bit keen then! Maybe Friday night do the shopping then you have a few days to prep as much as you can. I think this year, the only thing we are cooking on Christmas day are the roast potatoes and the gravy. I'll be cooking and freezing / chilling everything else in advance. Less hassle ! |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Is it just for you cheeky or do you have guests ?
My parents and a few others
Ah better be a bit keen then! Maybe Friday night do the shopping then you have a few days to prep as much as you can. I think this year, the only thing we are cooking on Christmas day are the roast potatoes and the gravy. I'll be cooking and freezing / chilling everything else in advance. Less hassle !"
I'm making the cranberry sauce on Christmas Eve and the bread sauce then just re heat it on the day...I'll make the trifle as well on Christmas Eve and cook the ham |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have already bought some of the food and drink for eating and drinking on Christmas and Boxing Day.
I shall do my big shop on Thursday, as the duck will need to be marinated for a few days. This will also give myself a few more shopping days in case I miss anything.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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best day is Christmas eve. it takes guts to hold out that long but u pay less than 1/4 if the price. As shop are closed they get rid of perfectly good items reduced. super scrimper |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"best day is Christmas eve. it takes guts to hold out that long but u pay less than 1/4 if the price. As shop are closed they get rid of perfectly good items reduced. super scrimper"
I get loads of lovely things from waitrose on xmas eve .. I will have done most in the week but get lots of nice treats on top of the treats I have in. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Got the main bits, duck veggies ( I will prep and freeze). Might do a 2am Tesco shop at some point. However 'christmas day' will not be until 28th as the kids are at thier dads til then.
I will be doing a Christmas shop just for me that will mainly be cheese and chocolate |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Late night when life and limb are not in danger. I witnessed a Tescos shop assistant tell one of her colleagues that some one had run into with a trolly and not even apologised earlier this week. You can't beat that christmas spirit ....  |
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Meat ordered to collect before I go to the Hairdessers on Christmas Eve. Will then go to grteengrocers for fresh veg.
For me it's another meal, I'm used to cooking 7 course meals with accompanying wines, so to me it's a normal Sunday Roast. I cannot comprehend why people get so freaked out by a meal |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Get our Christmas eve when we order our Indian we will order an extra one for Christmas dinner
Really? Thought it was dangerous to reheat rice?"
Get naan instead |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Meat ordered to collect before I go to the Hairdessers on Christmas Eve. Will then go to grteengrocers for fresh veg.
For me it's another meal, I'm used to cooking 7 course meals with accompanying wines, so to me it's a normal Sunday Roast. I cannot comprehend why people get so freaked out by a meal"
7 courses?...  |
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"Starter,
Soup
Fish Course
Meat course
Cheese
Dessert
Coffe and petits fours
Ok not every day, but for special occassions
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Oh and will sometimes put a champagne granite between the fish and meat course to cleanse the palate |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Christmas eve is not like it used to be .... it was quiet in the Tesco near me last year
Seriously? Right I'm off the tescos by you then "
Ah thank goodness someone see's me ... I was beginning to think I had offended the whole site
Yes empty on Christmas Eve - come along |
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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago
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"Well, I'm just cooking for me, so any suggestions???
Maybe some sort of small bird?
A poussin....you can get them in sainsburys roasted they are lovely "
That's what I was going to say, but couldn't bloody spell it lol  |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
The land of grey peas and bacon |
"Well, I'm just cooking for me, so any suggestions???
Maybe some sort of small bird?
A poussin....you can get them in sainsburys roasted they are lovely
That's what I was going to say, but couldn't bloody spell it lol "
My iPad did it for me lol |
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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago
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"Well, I'm just cooking for me, so any suggestions???
Maybe some sort of small bird?
A poussin....you can get them in sainsburys roasted they are lovely
That's what I was going to say, but couldn't bloody spell it lol
My iPad did it for me lol "
Mine kept coming up with poison! |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
The land of grey peas and bacon |
"Well, I'm just cooking for me, so any suggestions???
Maybe some sort of small bird?
A poussin....you can get them in sainsburys roasted they are lovely
That's what I was going to say, but couldn't bloody spell it lol
My iPad did it for me lol
Mine kept coming up with poison! "
Oh don't poison yourself lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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On Christmas Day, as soon as I get up, I shall make a Bucks Fizz with Asti as I do not like champagne.
I shall then make some snacks in the form of (a) prawns on sesame and poppy seeds thins, topped with a home-made Marie Rose sauce and lumpfish caviar; and (b) smoked salmon with a dill sauce made with crème fraiche and mayo, and topped with lumpfish caviar.
Starter will be a baked mini garlic infused camerbert with toasted ciabatta.
Main course will be a roast duck, marinated with a marinade made out 5-spice powder, garlic, ginger, light soya sauce, freshly ground black pepper and a dash of oil, to be served with a spicy tangy plum sauce, with roasted parsnips, potato and stir-fried vegetables.
Cheeses and crackers to follow, with Roquefort and Époisses or Camembert.
Dessert will be my home-made Tiramisu or chocolate mousse.
To be washed down with red wine, port with the cheese, and a cocktail or two with the dessert.
On Boxing Day, I shall have a nice steak dinner.
Leftover duck will be made into a fried rice dish, and duck noodle soup.
I love this time of the year.
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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago
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"On Christmas Day, as soon as I get up, I shall make a Bucks Fizz with Asti as I do not like champagne.
I shall then make some snacks in the form of (a) prawns on sesame and poppy seeds thins, topped with a home-made Marie Rose sauce and lumpfish caviar; and (b) smoked salmon with a dill sauce made with crème fraiche and mayo, and topped with lumpfish caviar.
Starter will be a baked mini garlic infused camerbert with toasted ciabatta.
Main course will be a roast duck, marinated with a marinade made out 5-spice powder, garlic, ginger, light soya sauce, freshly ground black pepper and a dash of oil, to be served with a spicy tangy plum sauce, with roasted parsnips, potato and stir-fried vegetables.
Cheeses and crackers to follow, with Roquefort and Époisses or Camembert.
Dessert will be my home-made Tiramisu or chocolate mousse.
To be washed down with red wine, port with the cheese, and a cocktail or two with the dessert.
On Boxing Day, I shall have a nice steak dinner.
Leftover duck will be made into a fried rice dish, and duck noodle soup.
I love this time of the year.
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Is all this in your tent? |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
The land of grey peas and bacon |
"dont buy anything different for xmas ...really dont understand all the fuss..we just have a normal sunday dinner"
Because my parents have provided me with love and stood by me for 33 years and I want to thank them by cooking a proper slap up dinner |
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Because my parents have provided me with love and stood by me for 33 years and I want to thank them by cooking a proper slap up dinner "
wasnt meaning you specifically and understand you wantiing to make a special day for your folks ...was meaning more how people strip supermarkets bare as if they were shutting for a week |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
The land of grey peas and bacon |
"Are you doing traditional English or Dutch cheeky?!"
English my mum will do the Danish one Christmas Eve but I've got work so can't really make it back. My dad who is English has not had a proper turkey dinner in years and years and he misses it so I said to him that I would cook a slap up dinner for him....he was dead chuffed so it was just a nice way of saying thank you....I cooked a Danish one last year and according to my mum the duck was done to perfection |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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Because my parents have provided me with love and stood by me for 33 years and I want to thank them by cooking a proper slap up dinner
wasnt meaning you specifically and understand you wantiing to make a special day for your folks ...was meaning more how people strip supermarkets bare as if they were shutting for a week "
Ohh ok yes I understand you think that they are shopping for a year lol x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Are you doing traditional English or Dutch cheeky?!
English my mum will do the Danish one Christmas Eve but I've got work so can't really make it back. My dad who is English has not had a proper turkey dinner in years and years and he misses it so I said to him that I would cook a slap up dinner for him....he was dead chuffed so it was just a nice way of saying thank you....I cooked a Danish one last year and according to my mum the duck was done to perfection "
Oh well that sounds really lovely. Theres something very satisfying about giving a good party. I don't know why but I thought you were half American half Dutch, but I think I can see my error now! Have you got the Xmas crackers, port and cheeseboard ready?! |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
The land of grey peas and bacon |
"Are you doing traditional English or Dutch cheeky?!
English my mum will do the Danish one Christmas Eve but I've got work so can't really make it back. My dad who is English has not had a proper turkey dinner in years and years and he misses it so I said to him that I would cook a slap up dinner for him....he was dead chuffed so it was just a nice way of saying thank you....I cooked a Danish one last year and according to my mum the duck was done to perfection
Oh well that sounds really lovely. Theres something very satisfying about giving a good party. I don't know why but I thought you were half American half Dutch, but I think I can see my error now! Have you got the Xmas crackers, port and cheeseboard ready?! "
lol it's ok my ex husband is American...I'm getting that in the week xx |
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"Oh and will sometimes put a champagne granite between the fish and meat course to cleanse the palate"
Thatll break your palate not cleanse it  "
It may have lost something without the French accent. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Is all this in your tent?"
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No, as I have cancelled the camping trip over Christmas and volunteered to work a full day on Fri 27 Dec, in order to let the younger ones in the team who are travelling some distance to visit their families to have that day off.
On the upside, I shall be at home and be able to use the kitchen to cook up some lovely meals. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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wasnt meaning you specifically and understand you wantiing to make a special day for your folks ...was meaning more how people strip supermarkets bare as if they were shutting for a week "
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I don't, as I just buy enough for the week as per usual, plus some seasonal treats.
I do not cook a roast dinner very often being on my own, therefore, having a duck on Christmas Day will be a treat.
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By (user no longer on site)
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You never ate left over Indians the next day, and if it's bad to reheat rice how come they sell curries in supermarkets that just need to be chucked in the micro |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"You never ate left over Indians the next day, and if it's bad to reheat rice how come they sell curries in supermarkets that just need to be chucked in the micro "
no I've no ever eaten leftover Indians the next day.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Always Christmas eve morning.. Go into the village and its always a lovely atomsphere.. Buy extra carrots to take to the horses on the fields nr the road we pass .. Go see friends then home to prepare for the big day  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ssssoooooooo hungry reading this thread!
Someone said previously that rice is dangerous re-heated; is that true???"
Yes it was me.. If the rice is cooked and not cooled quickly then the bacteria present can cause shits and vomit. as read on the NHS pages |
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"Ssssoooooooo hungry reading this thread!
Someone said previously that rice is dangerous re-heated; is that true???"
Even the NHS website says so...
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/Can-reheating-rice-cause-food-poisoning.aspx?CategoryID=51&SubCategoryID=215 |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I get the non perishable things bit by bit, snack things chocolates what my lot like.
Then im out about 3am christmas eve for the big shop, stop by at a local farm for the friut and veg.
Back home with that lot, and hopefully a trip to the seaside, for some seafood, for starters and christmas night.
Her |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Monday 23rd for me .....all meat though ordered and getting delivered from local butcher fresh on Christmas Eve day time ...soooo ready for time off can't wait"
22nd you mean ? |
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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago
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"I get the non perishable things bit by bit, snack things chocolates what my lot like.
Then im out about 3am christmas eve for the big shop, stop by at a local farm for the friut and veg.
Back home with that lot, and hopefully a trip to the seaside, for some seafood, for starters and christmas night.
Her"
3am on Xmas eve? Are you fooking mad? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I get the non perishable things bit by bit, snack things chocolates what my lot like.
Then im out about 3am christmas eve for the big shop, stop by at a local farm for the friut and veg.
Back home with that lot, and hopefully a trip to the seaside, for some seafood, for starters and christmas night.
Her
3am on Xmas eve? Are you fooking mad? "
Lol i have done those 9 am ect trips,tiring, but so easy, all done, and packed away and back to bed for an hour or two
Her |
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By *oxy_minxWoman
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"I get the non perishable things bit by bit, snack things chocolates what my lot like.
Then im out about 3am christmas eve for the big shop, stop by at a local farm for the friut and veg.
Back home with that lot, and hopefully a trip to the seaside, for some seafood, for starters and christmas night.
Her
3am on Xmas eve? Are you fooking mad? Lol i have done those 9 am ect trips,tiring, but so easy, all done, and packed away and back to bed for an hour or two
Her"
Bugger that! That is just pure madness! x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I get the non perishable things bit by bit, snack things chocolates what my lot like.
Then im out about 3am christmas eve for the big shop, stop by at a local farm for the friut and veg.
Back home with that lot, and hopefully a trip to the seaside, for some seafood, for starters and christmas night.
Her
3am on Xmas eve? Are you fooking mad? Lol i have done those 9 am ect trips,tiring, but so easy, all done, and packed away and back to bed for an hour or two
Her
Bugger that! That is just pure madness! x "
lol try it, and watch everyone rush round, then christmas eve is chilled x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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we have most of it as me and the kids have the ultimate pig out on xmas eve - thats all in the freezer - leg of lamb in the freezer with little piggy squishes - the rest is just fresh veg - get a couple of days before -
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"I'm trying to decide when to do the shop for the dinner on Christmas Day. The thought of doing it on Christmas Eve brings me out in a cold sweat...when are you doing yours?? "
That's why I eat at dad's, he does all the shopping and all the cooking lol |
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