The Perfect Ham
December 20 2017 Tips and techniques
I have never lost my delight in Christmas! Since I was a child it has always been about a feast and having family around, and that's what has continued in my family. Read the rest...
Maggie’s Kitchen Diary
Christmas at the Beers'
December 16 2017 Food wise
Ever wondered what Christmas Day at the Beers' looks like? Well, here's a glimpse... Read the rest...
Good Reads
December 15 2017 Maggie’s favourites
I've been meaning to tell you about these books for a while now, but only just had the chance to sit down and pen my thoughts. If you know me well, you'll know that the only thing I ask for Christmas is books, books and more books! So, if you have somebody in your life who shares this with me, one (or all) of these books might be just the gift for them... Read the rest...
Christmas Entertaining
December 14 2017 Food wise
Christmas time almost always means a fuller social calendar. If you're hosting a Christmas party this year, there's no need to be overwhelmed! We've pulled together a list of our favourite Christmas inspired finger food that will keep your guest fuelled. The best advice we can give you is to plan ahead - a stressed host is never fun! Once you have your menu sorted, sit down and make a list of which components can be pre-prepared, and what needs to be done on the day. That way you know you've done everything in your power to avoid stress on the day and leave you more time to enjoy the celebration! Read the rest...
All the Trimmings!
December 05 2017 Food wise
Now that we’ve picked up the pace in our run towards December, there’s no getting around Christmas being here in a minute. Which also means it's time to start thinking about what delicious goodies will be filling our tables on the day! It's likely you've mentally checked off what meats will be featuring on the menu, but what about the sides? We've picked out four of our favourite trimmings to help you along... Read the rest...
