Lynne Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Sainsburys is now selling Christmas cake and Christmas puds. Buy early to beat the rush Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Thanks for the tip. Will pop by this afternoon. Are they knocked down in price?Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1044437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules-and-Boo Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 we make them at home, but I will definitely start early... sooner the better. got my Christmas Carols out already. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1044459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I plan to ignore it until 1 December at the earliest, otherwise the four months of relentless commercial nonsense these days means you've had enough long before you get to the day itself. One of the things I liked about living in the Netherlands was that until Sinter Klaas on 5 December no mentioned the C-word. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1044538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules-and-Boo Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I was being sarcastic. I can't abide the Christmas fuss.We have birthdays in December and Christmas planning doesn't start until 13th Dec - although we've usually worked out whose house we're all going to.... that's pretty much it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1044578 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Might make an exception if Waitrose has got some panforte in though as just finished the last of the Xmas 2015 stockpile. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1044598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsaboy Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Just put my sprouts on the stove. They should be ready in time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1044692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Expectations of a perfect day several months in advance leaves me cold when any day before it could be your last. Try enjoying them. They won't happen again either. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1044693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Salsaboy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Just put my sprouts on the stove. They should be> ready in time.You must have been taught to cook by my mum.She put the sprouts on before the turkey :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1044697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Did she ever use a pressure cooker (de rigueur in the 70s)? I remember sprouts came out khaki and interestingly flattened. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1044699 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 Unfortunately my fridge/freezer broke down yesterday. By the time I get a replacement there will be only about 14 weeks left to get supplies in. The pressure is mounting. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1045174 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphinstone's Army Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Salsaboy Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Just put my sprouts on the stove. They should be> ready in time.well thank you for the laugh - my erstwhile MIL who cooked us Christmas dinner just the once - did this. She was up at 4 to get the turkey in, the size of a capon (remember those) till it was quite desiccated then piled all the flesh up on a white plate, I suppose now it would be 'pulled turkey' 'while getting the sprouts on' to get them out of the way. Then she tipped them into a colander and pressed them with a potato peeler with all her might to remove the moisture they had just spent 45 mins soaking up - sprouts dear? - no thanks!I was as though she hated them and was teaching them a lesson. Just wanted to share (vent)My mother had a pressure cooker, for Christmas Puddings and leek soup, not at the same time mercifully, the most terrifying noise, hiss and rattle, contrasted with my MIL slow cooker, quiet and deadly. OMG where did I put my therapists phone number Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1045254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphinstone's Army Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Lynne Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Unfortunately my fridge/freezer broke down> yesterday. By the time I get a replacement there> will be only about 14 weeks left to get supplies> in. The pressure is mounting.Lynne, how soon can you fix this, do you need any help? this is bumping up my anxiety levels, 14 weeks??????is that all???????? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1045258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 I think the fridge has gone where good fridges go (no flowers, thank you).If we parcel the time out into 98 days and get the non-perishables first, Christmas shouldn't take us by surprise in arriving on 25th December this year. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1045339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Can you put this thread on hold for a few month's please? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1045359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elphinstone's Army Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Isn't that just like a man, out shopping on Christmas Eve you will be, complaining that there is no choice /mince pies /sherry / totally unsuitable presents left, whimpering outside M&S. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1045455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabag Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Turkey or Goose?Or Cockerel even, most deliciousThat said I'm aiming to be skiing this year, so couldn't give a toss Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1045866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Definately Chicken... Dhansak of course.. Foxy Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1045867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules-and-Boo Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 skiing sounds fab! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1045885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender27 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 And I just had a look at the use by date for Mince Pies - October 2016. Early Christmas Day anyone?Lynne Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Sainsburys is now selling Christmas cake and> Christmas puds. Buy early to beat the rush Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1051849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Do they need cooking? I heard you were good at it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1051863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender27 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 ha ha, unless you want a burnt offering. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1051869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleglen Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 The eve of the winter solstice was celebrated as 'Modraniht' which is what is supposed to be the now Christmas eve....so you could bring it forward a few days if you are not convinced about Jesus's birth Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1051897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Poste's Child Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Does anyone really like mince pies? Those, Christmas cake and Christmas pudding seem to be made mainly from compost. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1051958 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siousxiesue Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I do RPC! Seriously love good mince pies and xmas pud. Cake not so much but probably because it's always bee made by an elderly, very heaver smoker, aunt and I never fancied that! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/122041-christmas/#findComment-1051978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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