Sammiboo Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Im feeling the pressure of christmas already! I am looking at Fudge recipes, the baileys and white chocolate was a winner last year, and i am looking at doing a chocolate orange batch too with a kick of orange liquor ideas for stocking fillers would be fluffy socks - always a winner for me, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Just looked at the Next Christmas collection, that's done it, I am now focusing on Christmas, ho ho ho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 For heaven's sake - I've had an email from Waitrose inviting me to 'reserve your turkey today'! I don't even know who's coming for Christmas dinner yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Me too... and have you seen the price of them?! Having said that, I have reserved my 'Christmas cockerel' with a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I didn't read any further! After last Christmas, I vowed never again to buy a whole turkey. I'm going for a crown roast or a boned one or similar this year. I still have a large bag of turkey in the freezer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'm not surprised! None of us like turkey, so I always get a large, free ranged cockerel. Depending on how many I am expecting, it is between 8 and 10lbs. We have some chicken left but not overly much, and I use the carcass to make soup. Chicken and ham/bacon pie is a favourite here after Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 We don't like turkey, I think we are getting free range duck from a local farm this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 No turkey for us either, goose/duck/beef instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 No turkey for us either, goose/duck/beef instead. Is that the new-style 3 bird roast Lucy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickendoodle Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I am sticking up for the turkey Love it with a crispy bacon cover and stuffed with chestnut, sausagemeat and bacon. It is never dry and to me is the smell of Christmas. Think I would get lynched if I tried to cook anything else. We always have Roast turkey with stuffing Roast parmesan coated parsnips - yum Roast potatoes Sprouts Carrots Chipolatas in bacon Home made bread sauce - have to make double quantity as it is very popular Have started buying my stocking fillers and will be making the first cake this weekend Now, is it too early to start playing my Christmas cd's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 How much are Waitrose asking per Kilo for Turkey, a Mum at school is offering Turkey at £7.00 a kilo and wasn't sure if this is good price or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Our quality free range guy charges £10.50 per kilo for turkey or goose and £5.10 for chicken and duck if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 No turkey for us either, goose/duck/beef instead. Is that the new-style 3 bird roast Lucy? Oi!!! Cheeky Mare! That was meant to be an either/or. I shall not be spit roasting a whole cow this year or any other year! However goose and duck do cook amazingly well on the bbq... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thanks for that Space Chick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 No turkey for us either, goose/duck/beef instead. Is that the new-style 3 bird roast Lucy? Oi!!! Cheeky Mare! That was meant to be an either/or. I shall not be spit roasting a whole cow this year or any other year! However goose and duck do cook amazingly well on the bbq... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 10, 2012 Author Share Posted October 10, 2012 We never have Turkey - I do a proper baked Ham instead,cooked in a spiced glaze & studded with cloves. It is so easy as most of the cooking is done the day before,it looks wonderfully festive,it is delicious & the leftovers are amazing We still have all the trimmings I have booked my Waitrose deliver slot this morning too,which is something else to not have to worry about any more. I just imported my entire trolley from last years Christmas shop,& will edit it to what I actually need a couple of weeks before the big day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'm not sure what we are going to have this year. Last year we had a Turkey crown & a cooked ham. The ham wasn't brilliant. So we have said we will have our Christmas meat from the butcher in Aberystwyth, instead of our nearest town. It's what to drink that I'm wondering about. I no longer drink alcohol ( it makes me very ill, just a teeny amount, after having \gallbladder out)..& will fancy something a bit different at Xmas. Any suggestions? Also if anyone has a recipe for non alcoholic mulled wine, I'd be really grateful. I've got a mocktail list & ginger beer & orange juice together is very nice. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I do mulled apple juice the same as mulled wine, but without any alcohol. Tis very tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 No turkey here either, we have a large fr chicken. Have started a little bit of shopping online. Only doing stocking fillers and home made hampers this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Mulled cranberry juice is lovely too. Must try mulled apple juice, I imagine it's like mulled cider, yummy! I will start thinking about what to do for my veggie Christmas meal soon. There are lots of lovely veggie Christmas recipes around (I looove Delia's parsnip roulade) but for some reason the recipes always seem to make 6-8 portions. I can't imagine many people cook for 6-8 veggies at Christmas, I wish they would make smaller recipes as I find it difficult to scale it down so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Could you cook the full quantity and freeze what you're not eating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I'd cook the whole thing - in my experience the meat-eaters all want to try the veggie main course as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 My daughter just has all the vegetables & trimmings,plus either a couple of Cauldron sausages or a Quorn fillet. I make a special veggie stuffing for her too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) Yes I usually cook enough for 3-4 people (usually halve the recipe) but even then there's leftovers. And I don't really want to cook the whole thing and freeze it - like turkey leftovers, I'd be eating it for evermore! I like Quorn suasages and fillets, but eat a lot on a regular basis anyway, so usually want something a bit more exciting at Christmas. Maybe I am being too fussy! ETA - Hooray, just found this recipe! Now that looks more promising! Edited October 12, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Shame you're not closer as I'd suggest sharing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
