mashedbanana wrote: » Table cloth is lovely. I had a santa one for the last few years. I would advise, be very careful what way you fold it, when putting it away. I used to fold mine, got 3 years out of it. Eventually the cracks started to appear. Probably had it folded for too long. I would suggest you roll it, when storing it. This year, I'm using the one my mother gave me. She got it shipped over from the US. It's cloth, but huge! I think she bought it for herself, but her table is a fraction too small. 'Tis a bad wind that doesn't blow good for someone!
dee_mc wrote: » Usually a Christmas grump but got in the mood a bit yesterday, bought a Christmas tablecloth in Feirin in Ennis, quite like this though a clearer, more crisp design http://www.tableprotectordirect.co.uk/christmas-tablecloths/215-christmas-baubles-vinyl-oilcloth-tablecloth.html and only €6 a metre!! Woohoo a Christmassy bargain! Already started picking up gifts in TK Maxx to take the pressure off come December, and my Boots Advantage Card points are up to €40 now so might treat myself to a nice perfume The countdown is on!
Love2love wrote: » Ham most definitely has to be done the night before!! Sure where else will you get your ham sambos coming out of midnight mass or pub or neighbours
Posy wrote: » I do the ham and the trifle the day before and have all the veg prepared on Christmas eve too.
banbhaaifric wrote: » Don't forget your turkey/chicken/goose whatever needs a good 30-40 minutes to rest after you take it out of the oven so that gives you plenty of time to do your veg, gravy etc. And leaves room in the oven for keeping things warm too. I prep the starter the day before (normally some kind of easy salmon terrine) and get as organised as I can with the veg. I also make a potato and a sausage stuffing in the weeks leading up so they just need to defrost. Having said all that, you'll be spending Christmas Day together so a turkey sandwich and a bottle of bubbly would probably do you fine Lots of mags do Christmas dinner recipes with timings and pre-preparation tips. I have about 10 if you want me to upload the instructions!
chickenbutt wrote: » I'm definitely doing a practice run! My main issue is getting everything done around the same time. If it's a total disaster, I'm just going to be sure to have pizzas in the freezer :pac:
banbhaaifric wrote: » Congratulations! You can start making your own traditions together now My husband is away a lot for work so I know that lovely anticipation of being together for a special time. And don't forget it's basically a roast dinner! I nearly passed out with the stress the first time I did Christmas dinner trying to get it perfect, but really that is all it is. Maybe do a practise run with a chicken... (And play some Christmas music in the background to get you in the mood ) Might do one myself :D:D
banbhaaifric wrote: » I nearly passed out with the stress the first time I did Christmas dinner trying to get it perfect
chickenbutt wrote: » Hi everyone! I am so excited for Christmas this year! I just found out that my fiance and I will be on our own for the first time this Christmas, so I get to do all the cooking and decorating! We are long distance currently so Christmas will be extra special for us... I've never cooked a fancy meal before so this will be a challenge for us! I will definitely be keeping up with this forum for ideas
mashedbanana wrote: » I mentioned ages ago that the Argos Christmas catalogue would be out the middle of October....well guess what people!
leahyl wrote: » Can't beat a bit of ol blue eyes at Christmas :-D
