How to decline Christmas party invitations
I know lots of people feel guilty about not wanting to attend every festive event they’re invited to – including me. So in this blog post I’m sharing techniques to help you decline Christmas party invitations quickly, easily – and without feeling bad. When you think about it, promptly and politely saying ‘no’ to an […]
Christmas food ideas from around the world
Wherever you live in the world, Christmas is about tradition, family and friends, fun and…food! But it’s not all about turkey and roast potatoes. Traditional festive delicacies vary widely, with only a few other countries serving up a turkey roast dinner like we do. So if you fancy trying something completely new on Christmas Eve […]
Delicious alternatives to turkey for Christmas dinner
Eating turkey on Christmas Day remains a popular tradition that’s observed by most people – but if it’s not your favourite meat, there are plenty of delicious alternatives to choose from. Whether you find turkey dry or bland, or you fancy trying a vegetarian or vegan option this year…I say go for it – it’s […]
Christmas traditions inspiration from around the world
Every year I look forward to Christmas traditions that my family and I have celebrated for as long as I can remember – some of them since my childhood. But it can be good to introduce some new ones from time to time, especially if you’re not finding your existing ones enjoyable anymore! For example, […]
How to cook a stress-free Christmas dinner
My guilty TV pleasure of the moment is Celebrity Masterchef – it’s one of my favourite shows. I think I enjoy it because (a) I love food and (b) there’s something weirdly addictive about watching celebs get stressed about soufflés! Cooking is also one of my favourite things to do – but only when I’m […]
How to make sure you enjoy Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year….or so they say! Is it a magical time for you, or do you dread the stress of it all? I’ve always loved the idea of Christmas, but for many years I was unable to create the idyllic festive season I remembered from my childhood. Instead, it was […]