Christmas 16 mega index/christmas chat!!!

pigpen

zippychick wrote: »

wow! you're all over it! is OH a hard one to buy for Pigpen?

Not really.. I just resort to tools or gym gear for him.. I have got him a couple of jewelry bits the last few years

zippychick

pavlovs_dog wrote: »

I can't speak from personal experience as it was eaten so fast, the the recipe says up to a month in an airtight container

if you felt like sharing the recipe i can add it to the original post

Up to you my sweet.

zippychick

pigpen wrote: »

Not really.. I just resort to tools or gym gear for him.. I have got him a couple of jewelry bits the last few years

Happy days!!! we have a mutual agreement on gifts that i set when we got together. If we're doing presents we set a budget we both stick to. That way no one is outdone/underdone/dissapointed etc

We honestly prefer experiences together (blowout night at our favourite chinese/asian restaurant) but sometimes do token gifts.

I think as long as everyone's happy it doesn't matter what you do

pavlovs_dog

zippychick wrote: »

if you felt like sharing the recipe i can add it to the original post

Up to you my sweet.

Happy to share

biscotti HERE

if you make the biscotti, a pizza wheel is good for slicing the fingers. Tip I pinched from the GBBO

chocolate orange brownies HERE

zippychick

thanks, both added under "desert sweet related"

Ill have to do some work on this thread but today isn't the day for it!

the original post is just at the limit of characters so might add another post in at the start. Do some searching for current christmas threads s o do PM me with ideas, suggestions or actions required

Zip

pollyanna_26

I shall sign up for this . I've lurked and read over the years but never jumped in . I craft a lot for Christmas and this might just keep me focused and on track .
Sounds as though you have a magic Christmas to look forward to .
I well remember Pink pulling your leg each year . I often think of her and Squeaky and so many people across the boards no longer with us but here for always on mse .
polly

cbrown372

pavlovs_dog wrote: »

Happy to share

biscotti HERE

if you make the biscotti, a pizza wheel is good for slicing the fingers. Tip I pinched from the GBBO

chocolate orange brownies HERE

What a great tip about using a pizza cutter, never thought about that for a tray bake!

zippychick

pollyanna_26 wrote: »

I shall sign up for this . I've lurked and read over the years but never jumped in . I craft a lot for Christmas and this might just keep me focused and on track .
Sounds as though you have a magic Christmas to look forward to .
I well remember Pink pulling your leg each year . I often think of her and Squeaky and so many people across the boards no longer with us but here for always on mse .
polly

aww lovely to see you're happy to join in !!! the threads are fantastic and grow each year. I promise to spruce up the indices at the start!!!!

That's so nice you remember her. Being her always makes me sad, it's where we met

Squeaky, rosieben, the list goes on doesn't it?

Pink loved christmas with all the family but i'm sure she's rolling her eyes somewhere at this thread :rotfl:

My friend has been making this pistachio fudge for years. It's fantastic and can be made months in advance as it lives in the freezer. It's so yummy and rich.

luxor4t

Exactly the right time to start thinking about Christmas - plenty of time to plan and work things out so that you avoid the last minute rush that takes away the chance to enjoy the simple things.

I bought a couple of bits for the annual Shoe Box appeal this morning.

I have a couple of unfinished cross stitch Christmas items to work on as my grip allows, maybe this year will be the year they get finished!

I collect gifts as I go through the year but make a firm list around now as the summer sales can be a treasure trove.

And, as always crackers, cards and gift wrap were bought in the January sales.

maryb

Every year I say I'm going to cut back on Christmas and every year I get excited all over again:j:j

DDs get money and a stocking which they love. It's DD2s 21st birthday this year and we are going to give her money for a really nice holiday after she graduates next year but I decided to do a 'birthday stocking' for her so she'll have some nice little bits and pieces to open as a surprise - smellies, make-up brushes, that sort of thing. But I'd like to put a few jokey ideas in as well so will be watching for ideas