On the 9th Day of December – how we do Christmas Dinner in N Ireland
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On the 9th Day of December – how we do Christmas Dinner in N Ireland

One of my favourite meals of the year has to be Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day, although the leftovers on Boxing Day (26th December). I love the turkey, ham and all the trimmings – stuffing, gravy and of course Brussell Sprouts! (no-one else in the family is so keen on them).  My mum usually provides…

Christmas Cupcakes on the third day of December
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Christmas Cupcakes on the third day of December

This afternoon I really enjoyed attending a cupcake decorating class at Angel Cake Bakery in Coleraine. We piped buttercream Christmas trees and swirls and wreaths and roses (loved learning these) Afternoon tea was served – cucumber sandwiches, victoria sponge and tea served in vintage china (my granny had this Royal Albert Country Roses set) It …

On the 17th of December……dinner is served…at least it will be on 25th!
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On the 17th of December……dinner is served…at least it will be on 25th!

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post about traditions, cooking (and eating) a traditional Christmas Dinner is one of my highlights. My daughters usually help set the table in the dining room, one of the few times we eat in there! We usually have some fun writing out the menu and  making place cards.  Planning a…