The X-mas Files: Why I Hate Christmas Food

Last night, for reasons un-discussable, my Step Father sent me a video of three lovely middle aged, tinsel adorned ladies singing a comically sweary festive ditty urging one not to be unpleasant over the Christmas Period. It’s never a bed of roses for any one over the age of 12, is it? I think I’ve […]

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The X(mas) Files- Really Easy Rocky Road

There are many things that mark Christmas, and many points of argument about what is essential and merely nice to have. Turkey, mince pies, even a Christmas pudding can all come under dispute but I’m prepared to bet all the money in my pockets (about 97p FYI) that no one would argue that Christmas just […]

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The X(mas) Files- Candy Cane Vodka

Spoiler alert!!!! Friends and family are warned that what you read in this section may well end up under your tree so if you don’t like to know what’s coming, come back here in January. Like so many various sweet shop themed shots, I read about candy cane vodka on the interweb quite a bit […]

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The X(mas) Files- Turkey, or not tur-key?

Is there any question? Apparently so. Not every one goes for the traditional bird at their Christmas table, it has been a hot topic of debate around my yuletide on more than one occasion. I mean, do we have to have turkey? What does it have to do with the birth of Christ or the midwinter […]

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The X(mas) Files- Chocolate & Ginger Fudge

Spoiler alert!!!! Friends and family are warned that what you read in this section may well end up under your tree so if you don’t like to know what’s coming, come back here in January. Chocolate and ginger always strikes me as a Christmassy combination, from memory rather than any great tradition I think. My […]

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The X(mas) Files- Limoncello

No need for a spoiler alert on this one as we all know I’ll be taking the old man a bottle of this zesty knock out juice for Christmas. To be quite honest I might fear for my own safety if I didn’t. But while we’re here, let’s talk about dads. What the damn hell […]

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The X(mas) Files- Peanut Butter Fudge

Spoiler alert!!!! Friends and family are warned that what you read in this section may well end up under your tree so if you don’t like to know what’s coming, come back here in January. Now I’m not one for early Christmas celebrations, I don’t believe in tinsel on the shelves before Halloween decorations or […]