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For a Very Special Romantic Theme at Christmas – for your loved ones!

Doesn't Christmas just bring out the romantic in you? Well, I certainly do feel that there is a lot more love in the air and this table setting ...
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French Beans Sautéed in a Rich Parsley Cream Veloute

Christmas side dishes are absolutely as important as the Grand Turkey, goose or ham ( or vegetarian version of the centrepiece) that you have ...
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Simple and Sweet Christmas Plate Settings

Here are some sweet and simple ideas for pretty plate settings and name tag ideas for your quaint Christmas table. If you look back at all my blog ...
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Christmas Ham

There are rituals that are attached to certain recipes and my 7 hour poached, smoked (optional) and fired ham certainly demands love, attention and ...
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Scandinavian Chic Christmas Buffet Table Setting Idea

For those of you entertaining a large crowd this year, get creative with your Christmas buffet table setting and impress your guests with some ...
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Easy to Make at Home Decorations – Especially for Chocolate Lovers!

This is one that is definitely going on my Christmas table this year, how delightfully scrumptious! Not sure how long it will last with my family ...
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Crispy Caramelised Bacon Bites – Perfect Nibbles!

This is a true hats off to my mum who really knows how to turn simple ingredients into wow factor! I have eaten these little molten delights, ...
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A Strawberry Sensational Christmas Centerpiece!

This is pure fun and although it looks a bit tricky, it is actually dead simple to make! Take some oasis sponge (the green colour sponge easily ...
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Crispy Skin Potato Roasties with a Buttery Garlic and Sage Paste

What is more comforting at Christmas than a large tray of little Jersey royals, tossed in a luxurious garlicky butter and sage paste, seasoned with ...
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Christmas Special Spiced Mulled Wine

I'm a girl who loves the sunshine, there's no doubt about that. I languish in the African heat and can spend endless hours writing in a sun dappled ...
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