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Post by emseypop on Nov 10, 2008 18:45:47 GMT 1
Very tempting, I see they take paypal too.  |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Nov 10, 2008 18:56:55 GMT 1
I don't like citrus peel...my sister Pat makes the yuletide puddings for the family and always leaves out the peel in mine....  I wouldn't mind having a go at making ours this year...there are some good recipes on-line and I have a couple of Delia cookbooks.... |
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 10, 2008 18:59:36 GMT 1
I used to make one every year....no one but me likes them really.....in those days I used to make my own mincemeat and all the other stuff associated with Christmas...it was much more fun then too....we used to make our own cards too......a home made Christmas is more meaningful I think anyway...
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Post by emseypop on Nov 10, 2008 19:02:01 GMT 1
I shudder at the thought of homemade Christmas puddings, my nan has been known to make them in old stockings, yuk.  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 10, 2008 19:04:58 GMT 1
Ooh, they're much nicer than shop bought, and easy too Emsey....um, did she wash the tights??
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Post by Sleepy on Nov 10, 2008 19:07:57 GMT 1
Ooh, they're much nicer than shop bought, and easy too Emsey....um, did she wash the tights?? That brings back fond memories of Christmases past. I used to make the Christmas puddings. I haven't bothered for years now though |
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 10, 2008 19:16:53 GMT 1
Nor have I. That's maybe why I hate it! I don't have time though...I make mince pies for Santa and that's about it now.
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Post by Sleepy on Nov 10, 2008 19:21:27 GMT 1
Nor have I. That's maybe why I hate it! I don't have time though...I make mince pies for Santa and that's about it now. It's really not worth it for one  |
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Post by elsie on Nov 10, 2008 20:24:18 GMT 1
I always make a Christmas cake and a Christmas pudding There is a lovely recipe for Christmas pudding in the December issue of the Good Food magazine - think I will try it I use Delia's recipe for the cake with a couple of additions When the boys were small I would ask if they wanted custard,cream or ice cream with their christmas pudding and they would say "yes please" ;D |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Nov 10, 2008 21:02:01 GMT 1
When I'm not working on December 25th I always have my Dad over for the yuletide feast. He can put away half a pudding with my OH...and they always have cream and custard too..  |
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Post by goth on Nov 10, 2008 21:49:10 GMT 1
I can highy recommend Aldi's Holly Lane Festive Connoisseur Christmas pudding! We've had it for the past 3 years running ;D It's not too rich, with big chunks of nuts and big pieces of cherry...delish!  |
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Post by maggyd on Nov 10, 2008 22:59:05 GMT 1
 Ive still got a big one (shop bought) in the cupboard!! do you think it will be alrigth? mind you O.H. wont eat it or Christmas cake that is why I have stopped making it I buy my cake from M&S but I do feel useless but if you end up throwing half of it out its a waste of time.
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Post by bogmyrtle on Nov 11, 2008 10:11:14 GMT 1
I used to make the Christmas Pudding and hubby the cake, although I would always marzipan & ice the cake. For the last couple of years we have bought both. Duchy Christmas puds and the cake has to be with Royal Icing not fondant (I think last year it was from Waitrose) and there aren't that many shops who sell them.
Mince pies, we have made our own mincemeat in the past using a victorian recipe which actually uses mince meat (lamb I think it is). HFW's of course - no surprise there. You cannot taste the meat, the pies are just not over sweet and sickly!
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Post by debbiem on Nov 11, 2008 11:19:35 GMT 1
Ive still got a big one (shop bought) in the cupboard!! do you think it will be alrigth? mind you O.H. wont eat it or Christmas cake that is why I have stopped making it I buy my cake from M&S but I do feel useless but if you end up throwing half of it out its a waste of time. We've still got an Asda's Smart Price one from last Christmas and we've got until April 2009 to do something with that! ;D They're tasty too. I should think yours'll be fine too Maggy, isn't there a date on it somewhere? |
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Post by madonplants on Nov 11, 2008 12:09:37 GMT 1
I nearly always get a small individual, C. Pudding for my Christmas from a friend, as she knows I'm the only one who likes them in our family. It's virtually the same with 'proper' Christmas Cake, though I don't like too many cherries.
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Post by Sleepy on Nov 11, 2008 17:49:31 GMT 1
5oz??? That's hardly enough to stain the plate!!!
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 11, 2008 17:50:45 GMT 1
You just had to use the word 'stain' didn't you? : |
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Post by Sleepy on Nov 11, 2008 17:52:14 GMT 1
You just had to use the word 'stain' didn't you? : Now look 4P, the fact that you dribble when you eat is NOT MY problem!!! |
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Post by 4pygmies on Nov 11, 2008 17:53:31 GMT 1
Oooh I could say something back but I mustn't......I'm a lady you know.......  |
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Post by plocket on Nov 13, 2008 19:52:46 GMT 1
My mum usually makes our Christmas pudding but she's going away this year so hasn't bothered. So I've ordered one from LP's school because they are highly recommended by friends. Obviously I can't report yet |
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Post by maggyd on Nov 15, 2008 23:54:58 GMT 1
Ive still got a big one (shop bought) in the cupboard!! do you think it will be alrigth? mind you O.H. wont eat it or Christmas cake that is why I have stopped making it I buy my cake from M&S but I do feel useless but if you end up throwing half of it out its a waste of time. We've still got an Asda's Smart Price one from last Christmas and we've got until April 2009 to do something with that! ;D They're tasty too. I should think yours'll be fine too Maggy, isn't there a date on it somewhere? Probably I think I did look and it was alright ;D anyway Ill douce it with brandy or rum and that will perk it up wont it??  I also make tiddly mince pies ;D 2 and you cant drive.!!! |
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Post by debbiem on Nov 16, 2008 8:42:38 GMT 1
Sounds good to me! Oh I just rechecked the date on this Asda pud and it's June 2009 - that means from the time I bought it to its use by date is about 18-19 months, can't be bad. |
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Post by karenwl on Nov 16, 2008 12:27:23 GMT 1
I used to make christmas cake i did a lovely one a few years ago but x had 1 piece and i ended up having to throw half of it away, so now i dont make them i buy a cheap small one from the shop.
I do make mincepies but not a lot they get left too.
I dont like xmas pud i never have not sure why.
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Post by maggyd on Nov 16, 2008 14:30:21 GMT 1
Sounds good to me! Oh I just rechecked the date on this Asda pud and it's June 2009 - that means from the time I bought it to its use by date is about 18-19 months, can't be bad. Just checked mine and its a Mathew Walker of Derbyshire with Rum and Brandy its date is April 2010 ;D so thats fine it should be all the better for keeping! (Ill still douce it though  ) |
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Post by maggyd on Nov 16, 2008 14:32:22 GMT 1
I used to make christmas cake i did a lovely one a few years ago but x had 1 piece and i ended up having to throw half of it away, so now i dont make them i buy a cheap small one from the shop. I do make mincepies but not a lot they get left too. I dont like xmas pud i never have not sure why. O.H. doesnt like it either K but I do although its a bit heavy after a big dinner I would rather have pavlova which is what I usually do. |
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I also make tiddly mince pies ;D 2 and you cant drive.!!!
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