abwsco Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I was going to go to M&S on Christmas Eve and pick up a nice trifle. Mentioned it to my sister, who cooks everything from scratch, she was appalled that I could even consider buying one when a home made one is so much easier and tastes so much nicer. So now I have to go off to the shops again and get all the ingredients for that as I doubt M&S would sell vanilla pods. Sometimes I should just keep my mouth shut There's no way on earth I'd be making one if I was you. Tell her to make one if she's that bothered. Cheeky mare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Olly - you have a point. OH has just gone to pick up the turkey and other meat to beat the Christmas Eve rush. In previous years we've put it in a plastic storage box and left it it the shed. Not cold enough out there to do that. Should be fun trying to fit it all in the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I was going to go to M&S on Christmas Eve and pick up a nice trifle. Mentioned it to my sister, who cooks everything from scratch, she was appalled that I could even consider buying one when a home made one is so much easier and tastes so much nicer. So now I have to go off to the shops again and get all the ingredients for that as I doubt M&S would sell vanilla pods. Sometimes I should just keep my mouth shut What a nerve I am afraid I would be out tracking down the worst possible bought trifle to give her - if she didn't like it she could always wear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Couldn't agree more. How rude! If you really feel pressured into making one, a dead easy and absolutely delicious one is Rhapsody's Chocolate Trifle. It is more of an assemblage tbh, but it goes down a storm at Egluntyne Towers and has a wow factor if you bling it up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I agree, how very rude! My sister doesn't cook (or do anything domestic for that matter!) her children live on microwaved freezer food, which I won't have in my house. Luckily that means that they don't visit any more... well, that and the lack of TV/computer games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Gone are the days of Christmas past eh Dogmother? Such a shame! Proper home cooked food & board games - a real Christmas! I'd have asked her to make the trifle as you've got enough to do! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I agree, how very rude! My sister doesn't cook (or do anything domestic for that matter!) her children live on microwaved freezer food, which I won't have in my house. Luckily that means that they don't visit any more... well, that and the lack of TV/computer games I dont have a microwave ... well its in the loft. No microwave food in my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I meant to post that I am having a really stressful evening! got home not too long ago and i havent wrapped a thing, i have loads to do, put a wash on. started making chilli. currently listening to radio two with simon mayo drive time and christmas tunes which is helping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I'm fully finished for xmas. Had work xmas party last night, and have been chilling on the sofa with a box set of 'the thick of it', blissful going to our favourite pub for christmas eve dinner tomorrow night. aaaaahhhh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 I'm watching 'The Nutcracker'. I love it if there's ballet and opera on at Christmas. One year there was loads of Mozart. When the kids were younger we used to always watch the Royal Institute Christmas Lectures. Those sorts of things and a good disaster movie are my ideal Christmas TV - and dear OH has just wandered in with a musical Christmas biscuit tin with chocolate cookies in it. Happy me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue_F Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 2 sleeps til Christmas!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Christmas cleaning all done! Were given a nice bottle of wine & a big bunch of Mistletoe off our neighbours today. Mistletoe hung up & has been tested! All ready for the man in red now. Down the local pub tomorrow night with the locals. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Well we have visited the relatives cuddled the little nephews, caught their cold and tummy bug (mildly thankfully so far) OH went to work today for the last day and I spent 2 hours working from home and the rest of the time cleaning. Children have been secretly ferretting about in the kitchen and various trays and pots are sitting in the bulging fridge with mystery contents We had a 2 hour Scrabble game tonight with a visit from a friend half way, going to see a local theatre production of the Borrowers tomorrow afternoon then church at 11.30pm then it will be Christmas Oh and all of the presents are wrapped and food bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Oooh just noticed, it is Christmas Eve already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Everything ready here. Braved Asda at 5pm yesterday for the last few bits and it was quiet . Got everything needed except for Pringles which had sold out, DD will not be pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Bah humbug, Waitrose Online delivered last night- no Prosecco, no turkey foil, no puff pastry, no kitchen rolls, no red cabbage. An unscheduled trip to Waitrose proper at 8.00 am this morning enabled me to buy all of these, so I'm baffled as to why they weren't available in the online shop, however I did pick up Delia's 18th Century stuffing for £2.50 instead of £9.99 - I had no intention of buying it, but a bargain is a bargain! I won't be using Waitrose Online again, who on earth thought McCains Chunky Chips would be a suitable substitute for Aunt Bessies' roast poatoes? Today I need to make mince pies, prep the veg, and finish a bit of sewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sadietoo Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Thanks for sharing I'd forgotten about Tom Lehrer, very amusing and appropriate... Just also want to take this opportunity to wish all fellow omleteers a jolly and joyous Christmas and an exciting New Year xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 who on earth thought McCains Chunky Chips would be a suitable substitute for Aunt Bessies' roast poatoes? Got cake decorated yesterday also did an early trip to Morrisons to get the ordered turkey and salmon. It looks nice so fingers crossed it tastes ok. Need to give the kitchen and dining room a good clean and write out lists for timing tomorrow. I have a jumper to finish knitting (it may not get finished ) and a drinks and nibbles do later at a friend's house. I would also like to wish all my Omlet friends a peaceful and happy Christmas. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 soon as it was light enough i went out to clean the cube and classic. quite enjoyed it, dont normally clean them out first thing. all done in time to watch saturday kitchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I have given the cube a Christmas clean Christmas is saved , OH got DD's Pringles at the Spar shop . Merry Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Christmas is saved , OH got DD's Pringles at the Spar shop . Hurrah Well done OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 YS has just gone out to start his Christmas shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Finalised the christmas day menu with a quick trip to the local co-op to see what was on offer. Found some half price free range chicken breasts so starters will be a spiced chicken salady concoction. Got oranges and lemons to do Nigel Slaters mincemeat trifle for pud and main course will be pot roast beef with all the trimmings. It's all coming together nicely now. Just need to do the mountain of ironing on the dining room table so that we can actually sit at the table to eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 YS has just gone out to start his Christmas shopping. I thought mine was bad when he announced he was off to Leicester for late night shopping on Wednesday, then rang very late still there to say he couldn't find DVD for his sister and could I get it from Amazon, well ordered it that night and it came yesterday. I am just about ready final house tidying to do and then I want to clean out the and . Then it is into the preparations for the cooking Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
