Chrismas dinner? - Page 2

Kitten · 17-10-2009, 11:36

I'll give it a miss with all that shellfish

We only have 3 in our family (me, mum & gran), but we still always have Christmas lunch. It's the only time of the year we ever had a roast dinner, and now we just make it with what we like, so it's always a nice relaxed affair. Now we have Chef Matt who cooks a roaring roast, so any excuse is a good 'un

. Usually good for soaking up the birthday celebrations too

Princess Griff · 17-10-2009, 12:21

Its mine and Jingos first christmas in our lil housey

Will · 17-10-2009, 12:34

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Originally Posted by lostkat

Can I come to your house for Christmas please?

Hehe - we don't have ALL of that, it's just an example of what we'd typically have.

lostkat · 17-10-2009, 14:44

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Originally Posted by Will

Hehe - we don't have ALL of that, it's just an example of what we'd typically have.

Disappointed TBQFH

Jingo · 17-10-2009, 18:45

Mini Crimbo in Maison Jingriff!

I haven't a clue what we'll be doing yet- my family will be moving into their new home in Kernow around this time, Princess Griff is heart-bound to her family home, we haven't had a christmas to 'ourselves' before and it's all just a bit in the air!

I vote for any location, but with the caveat of much mulled cider, cheesy christmas music, the usual christmas television, lots of effort with presents for everyone and a damn good spoiling of my little star Princess Griff x

Fayshun · 17-10-2009, 22:48

Rear Admiral Sir Fayshun Sr, RN Rtd. always always has goose for Christmas dinner.

I'm sure he's really a reincarnation of Charles Dickens.

Lomster · 17-10-2009, 22:52

My mum usually does beef and gammon for xmas

we have only had one xmas at faylom's mansion and we had turkey but we were all ill and Josh had only been out of hospital a couple of days and was still really poorly so none of us ate it really.

Flibster · 17-10-2009, 23:12

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Originally Posted by Fayshun

Rear Admiral Sir Fayshun Sr, RN Rtd. always always has goose for Christmas dinner.

I'm sure he's really a reincarnation of Charles Dickens.

Goose is so much nicer than turkey. Although, I'd rather have chicken than turkey. Really don't know why turkey is so popular.

I've already ordered the meat for the meal I'm doing this year.
5kg rib roast beef joint.

My excellent local butcher too so he was more than happy for a bit of a special order. Going to be hung for 8 weeks.

Probably going to cook it extremely slowly, probably over 18-24 hours. Other than that - haven't decided yet.

Princess Griff · 18-10-2009, 21:08

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Originally Posted by Jingo

Mini Crimbo in Maison Jingriff!

I haven't a clue what we'll be doing yet- my family will be moving into their new home in Kernow around this time, Princess Griff is heart-bound to her family home, we haven't had a christmas to 'ourselves' before and it's all just a bit in the air!

I vote for any location, but with the caveat of much mulled cider, cheesy christmas music, the usual christmas television, lots of effort with presents for everyone and a damn good spoiling of my little star Princess Griff x

Awww! You just made my eyes wee a little bit!!! Miss u - come home sooooon! x

Glaucus · 28-11-2009, 01:36

hey guys I need some inspiration.

First of all what's hat word beginning with S for like a food taste course.

But on to the real deal, I have got no inspiration on a starter.

Main course is Venison haunch, fondant potatoes, roast beetroot and celeriac puree with either red wine or port gravy.

Desert is Zuppa Inglese (apparently popular in Italy for Christmas) it's a layered sponge with confectionery custard. Going to serve it with some Christmas pud ice cream and sugar work.

But I'm just uninspired by at least tentively Christmas starters

edit - how about something like cheese and mushroom filo pastry things with a cranberry sauce.

17-10-2009, 11:36	#11
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	I'll give it a miss with all that shellfish We only have 3 in our family (me, mum & gran), but we still always have Christmas lunch. It's the only time of the year we ever had a roast dinner, and now we just make it with what we like, so it's always a nice relaxed affair. Now we have Chef Matt who cooks a roaring roast, so any excuse is a good 'un . Usually good for soaking up the birthday celebrations too __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

17-10-2009, 12:21	#12
Princess Griff Buns'o'Steel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Maison Jingriff in North Somerset Posts: 600	Its mine and Jingos first christmas in our lil housey __________________

17-10-2009, 18:45	#15
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	Mini Crimbo in Maison Jingriff! I haven't a clue what we'll be doing yet- my family will be moving into their new home in Kernow around this time, Princess Griff is heart-bound to her family home, we haven't had a christmas to 'ourselves' before and it's all just a bit in the air! I vote for any location, but with the caveat of much mulled cider, cheesy christmas music, the usual christmas television, lots of effort with presents for everyone and a damn good spoiling of my little star Princess Griff x __________________

17-10-2009, 22:48	#16
Fayshun Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Adrift in the Orca Posts: 6,845	Rear Admiral Sir Fayshun Sr, RN Rtd. always always has goose for Christmas dinner. I'm sure he's really a reincarnation of Charles Dickens. __________________ We must move forward not backward, upwards not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling...

17-10-2009, 22:52	#17
Lomster Custom Title Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fay-Lom mansion Posts: 2,787	My mum usually does beef and gammon for xmas we have only had one xmas at faylom's mansion and we had turkey but we were all ill and Josh had only been out of hospital a couple of days and was still really poorly so none of us ate it really. __________________

28-11-2009, 01:36	#20
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	hey guys I need some inspiration. First of all what's hat word beginning with S for like a food taste course. But on to the real deal, I have got no inspiration on a starter. Main course is Venison haunch, fondant potatoes, roast beetroot and celeriac puree with either red wine or port gravy. Desert is Zuppa Inglese (apparently popular in Italy for Christmas) it's a layered sponge with confectionery custard. Going to serve it with some Christmas pud ice cream and sugar work. But I'm just uninspired by at least tentively Christmas starters edit - how about something like cheese and mushroom filo pastry things with a cranberry sauce. __________________ Last edited by Glaucus; 28-11-2009 at 01:49.