Stir up what? I’m sorry to admit that I’d never heard of stir up Sunday before… but it is a tradition that harks back to Victorian times when the family would gather together to ‘stir up’ the Christmas pudding before the start of Advent and allow flavours to mature before the big day. The opening...Continue Reading

Turkey Stuffing for Thanksgiving or Christmas Yes yes, you can buy ready mix turkey stuffing, but it is just not the same as homemade stuffing for your turkey at Christmas Chestnut stuffing – Ingredients large tin of chestnut Puree I egg I onion (chopped and sauteed) 2-3 slices of wholemeal bread ground to breadcrumbs knob...Continue Reading

Peppermint Creams Recipe Our deputy CEO – Jonathan Spencer’s mother made these Christmas peppermint creams when he was a boy, half dipped in chocolate they are even better.   Christmas sweets I don’t know about you but alongside spending time with family, my favourite part of Christmas is the food! From something sweet for breakfast...Continue Reading