Hope everyone has had a good Christmas! I've been lucky enough to have spent last week with my family and it's been grand! Plenty of food and drink, merriment and music has been had and I really don't want to come back down to earth ...! Just a few pics from last week to share with you ...
Somebody turn out a light ...?
Mum's Christmas Stuffing - a wonderful aromatic Anglo-Indian recipe passed down through our family - the highlight of Christmas dinner for myself and my brothers!
As usual we have enough confectionery to last until ever after - and it will last - mark my words ...
How cute are these choc boxes my bro brought over from France, (think these are specifically from Geneva airport!) ... bugs filled with smaller bugs filled with sweet stuff - almost too cute to eat!
A few of my pressies - Gatineau and YBF from Mum and The Body Shop Moringa bits/CDs from the hubby (already loving the James Arthur CD) ...
Annual family outing to the flicks to see The Desolation of Smaug - amazing - absolutely amazing it was ...
Followed by the annual biryani made with turkey stock ...
And last but not least a before ...
... and after pic of the three of us which caused a great amount of amusement on Christmas Day ... !
Yep I should apologise for the bedding drying in the background - forgot to move it amidst all the antics!
Can't believe it's almost over with for another year. No partying on our cards for NYE - just a bit of food/drink and Jools on the box. Then comes the business of getting out of the habit of the late nights and late mornings, cooking, eating and drinking loads and generally sitting around (don't do that as a rule!) with no exercise and actually being aware of what day of the week it is - sound familiar ...!
A Happy New Year to you all whatever you're up to! What are you up to by the way ...?
Jen x
Those choc boxes are super cute and that's a cd I still haven't got which I wanted the pete tong collection
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They are aren't they Laura! Get the cd it's fab! xx
DeleteHappy new year Jenny! Loved the pictures of you and your brothers :) x
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Gaelle - hope it's a good one! :) x
DeleteGreat pictures honey and your box of fudge has my name on it, I've had that one before and it is divine! The Pete Tong is excellent isn't it I've played it loads since I got it for my birthday. Happy New Year honey and thank you for your blogging friendship over the past year xxxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharron! Love a bit of fudge I do! Pete Tong is indeed excellent - takes me back! Happy New Year to you and don't mention it - I'm enjoying our blogging friendship! xxx
DeleteIt looks like you had a fabulous Christmas! Your food pics have really made my mouth water! That stuffing looks so yummy! Happy New Year to you all!
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We did Rachel - the stuffing is a favourite! Happy New Year! xx
DeleteI showed your chocolate photo to the kids and one of the twins said 'Oh my giddy aunt!' - had us in stitches here! Ok, a request - I want the recipes! The stuffing looks amazing and delicious. HAPPY NEW YEAR lovely and thank you for a wonderful year of blogging. I've loved reading them all - haven't always had time to comment but I read every post. Avril xx
ReplyDeleteOh and a PS and I hope your brothers won't mind but I'm finding it hard to believe you're the oldest? Looking fabulous Jenny.
Happy New Year to you and the family Avril and thanks for your lovely comment! Glad the kids liked the picture! The chocs will last for months really - we only have a little in the evenings! I'll try and get the recipes sorted although my mum is very protective over her stuffing recipe! Looking forward to another year of your lovely posts - I read them all too! xx
DeleteAbsolutely loved the photo of you and you brothers......just fantastic
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Thanks Gail we've had more than a few laughs over it! Happy New Year to you and the family! xx
DeleteWhat a hoot - love the photo of the 3 of you! My kids told me they didn't get enough chocolate this year so Id better not show them this!! Looks like you had a lovely time Jenny. Loved sharing the blogging journey with you this year my blogging friend! Hope we get to meet up in 2014! Happy New Year . XXX
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you Claire! I've really enjoyed sharing this blogging journey with you too and yes it would be great to finally meet up! xx
DeleteHappy New Year Jenny! Love the pics of the 3 of you (and I wouldn't have noticed the washing in the back if you hadn't mentioned it!). We had a quiet NYE, just the family, a thai green curry, a few games of cards and plenty of laughs x
ReplyDeleteOh Jenny I love the pictures of you & your brothers past & present! LOL at the sheet too! Its so cool to be so relaxed with family! One of my BFs is Anglo Indian & his Nan used to make the best chicken curry I've ever had! Such wonderful food! I'm coming to you next NYE! ;) All the best for 2014! <3 Ax
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