OS Christmas Support thread & timetable

rchddap1

Always make my own. Found a little recipe on a sainsbury's card that I generally use. I also miss out any nuts, but I do add cranberries and blueberries. Sainsburys have little bags of them and I simply add them to the mix.

A couple of years ago I stopped adding alcohol to the cake as one of the step-daughters had an 'aversion' to alcohol (don't ask). However, I still wanted the cake to have time to mature and wanted to add something. So instead I get a bottle of cranberry juice and add that instead.

Everyone who has a peice of my cake seems to like it and I intend to continue doing it...even though step-daughter no longer has the aversion to alcohol. Of course it doesn't have the alcoholic taste of a normal Christmas cake, but its different to what other members of the family have so they find that its a nice change.

I also don't see any point in buying a bottle just to add to a cake when people are happy with far cheaper cranberry juice instead.

sukysue

I am wondering where I can find the top ten of toys for 2006 want to get in early as I know Dr Who is going to be really big this year and want to get in before they all run out, any one any ideas where to find this out?thanks in advance
sukes

**purpleprincess**

sukysue wrote:

I am wondering where I can find the top ten of toys for 2006 want to get in early as I know Dr Who is going to be really big this year and want to get in before they all run out, any one any ideas where to find this out?thanks in advance
sukes

http://www.shopsafe.co.uk/buytop10toys.htm not sure if this helps or not hope it does!

**purpleprincess**

130 days until Christmas!!!! :xmastree:

furrypig

Managed to get a few more pressies yipee!

Boots had these hat boxes called Ms Makeup (Ithink!) and they were priced at £15 but in clearance section so got them priced up and they were £1.87 each! Also got a few bits in Debenhams as they are having 70% off clearance sale.

I love being organised, last year I had an op on Dec 1st so had to get all my pressies sorted before then, so I plan to do the same this year!

Also, I turn 40 this year and this will be my first ever Christmas in my own home and I have never cooked a Christmas dinner before so I am looking forward to all the cooking tips on here!!

Thanks everyone ho ho ho!

lilmisskitkat

Had a great shopping trip yesterday, got some great bargains There's a toy shop in town that is closing down and recently they have been knocking a few quid off all their stock, well it is closing down for good tomorrow and everything has now gone to HALf of the sale price! I got...

Barbie doll and cycle set - £2.50 instead of £8.99
Animal Hospital mobile rescue centre - £10 instead of £30!!!
Playmobil bakers shop - £12.50 instead of £27.99
Playmobil butchers - £6.00 instead of £12.99
Baby Annabel winter outfit - £6.00 instead of £15

Am really chuffed with myself, thats DD pretty much sorted for xmas with the few bits i've got already, just need jammies, slippers and a coule of dvd's for her.

Also got a few stocking fillers for 50p/25p each

Kate xxx

Caramelapplebetty

sukysue wrote:

I am wondering where I can find the top ten of toys for 2006 want to get in early as I know Dr Who is going to be really big this year and want to get in before they all run out, any one any ideas where to find this out?thanks in advance
sukes

Hi
https://www.dreamtoys.co.uk are announcing top 12 toys for 2006 on 11 October - which is probably a bit late for most people!

angel_babe_2

my local argos (dont know if it applies to all)have board games,and childrens games reduced to about £3,and one of those handheld arcade games for £5.plus i went to primark the other day.they had a little shrug cardigan reduced to a pound and a black pencil skirt with belt for £3.dorothy perkins has a buy one get one free on sale items and new look has jewlery and stuff like that at about £1.
perfect for teens.im getting some for my friends.

Smashing_Blouse

moggins wrote:

I think I will ask for a Pukka Pad for christmas, I still haven't got one yet

£1.29 in Tesco;)

EagerLearner

For anyone who likes an alternative Xmas dinner! :T

I don't like turkey (find it a bit boring) so always do something different - a couple of years ago I did:

Steak Marinated in Teriyaki sauce and Whisky

This is truly amaaaaaaazing and you won't believe me until you try it! :j

RECIPE:

All you need is:

• 4 steaks (really nice ones - we got ours from meat counter @ Sainsburys)
• I bottle Teriyaki Marinade (in most supermarkets in Japanese/Chinese section)
• 10 Rounds of sliced oranges
• Half bottle Whisky (can be cheap whisky)

Marinade the steaks in half a bottle of Teriyaki marinade , then top up with whisky until the steaks are covered. Add orange rounds (and maybe a little fresh orange juice) and seasoning as required.

Leave for 6-8 hours.This will soften the meat wonderfully and allow all the flavours to develop and be absorbed fully.

Grill to perfection and serve with:

- honey roast parsnips
- roast potatoes (the way Delia does 'em)
- brussel sprouts with chestnut (I added a buttery orangey sauce over the brussel sprouts)

BEST MEAL EVER - have never made it again in case I ruined the memories of that perfect 1st time!

Try it - you won't be dissapointed :beer: