Sunday, 31 January 2010

Crackers... Christmas All Over Again...

Well as I told you on Thursday, one of my dearest friends Tanya came to stay with her children for a long weekend.
We've all had such a laugh even the kids.
Now Tanya was supposed to come up for Mick's 40th Birthday, but Ayden caught Swine Flu so they couldn't.
Then I ended up in Hospital.
Then they were supposed to come at Christmas, but Tanya's car broke down so again a no show.
So you can imagine the relief for all of us, when they made it this weekend.
I'd saved a tin of Quality Street and other assorted sweets for them all and we recreated Christmas Dinner. (Look Mags told you we had Prawn Cocktail LOL). Well everyone except Ayden who had Pate, he doesn't like Prawns. Turkey Crown, Gammon, Roast Potatoes, Roast Parsnips, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Pigs in Blankets, Stuffing, Yorkshire Puddings and lovely thick gravy. We even wore our paper hats after pulling the crackers.
And if your wondering after all that baking I did, well there is not a crumb left in the house...




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11 comments:

  1. kathi31 January 2010 at 19:43

    What a wonderful plate of food you have there! You are making me very hungry!!!
    I love peas and carrots. My grandmother (from Wales) made them every single Sunday along with her mashed potatoes and gravy, roast and mint jelly. Did you have that too? :D

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  2. Michelle31 January 2010 at 19:55

    It looks like you had a wonderful time and I am so glad that you got to celebrate your 'Christmas' with friends at last! :o))

    I'm not surprised all the cakes went, you had a houseful and the cakes looked delicious!
    Michelle xxxx

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  3. Debbie31 January 2010 at 20:15

    Kathi yes we do have Roast Lamb with mint jelly, roast potatoes and gravy.x

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  4. nikkinikkinikki7231 January 2010 at 20:26

    Well you know i love cakes, can't get enough of them, and would have helped to demolish them all for you.
    I also love roast dinner and want to eat that one on here... looks yum.
    I hate cooking it so sitting here drooling over it and wishing, lol.
    I love mint sauce too! Yum!
    Nikki xxx

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  5. Crafts From The Stash31 January 2010 at 23:43

    I am so glad you got to spend time with your friend and her family. Shame on you for posting piccies of that food LOL I have a hungry belly now LOL.

    (((((((( hugs ))))))))
    Debie xxxxxx

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  6. Mercedes Spencer @ Liberty Biberty1 February 2010 at 03:35

    What fun! I'm so glad you all managed to finally get together.
    Now you've made me hungry!
    Mercedes

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  7. Eva Russo1 February 2010 at 10:18

    That's always so fine when friends come for a visit...and the menu looks delicious!
    Take Care
    Eva

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  8. Ara1 February 2010 at 17:52

    Looks like a lovely time with fun friends! Yum to all the food! hugs, ara

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  9. Tallulah Belle1 February 2010 at 18:39

    I am pleased you finally made it all together...and how much fun to o Christmas all again.

    The roast dinner looks divine...and some Americans say English food is boring....pfffttt.

    I love mint sauce but it is hard to get here...mint jelly is easier but it looks, and tastes, like hair gel to me :-)

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  10. thomi2 February 2010 at 10:40

    Oh, wonderful! I'm looking and my hunger become bigger and bigger -LOL.

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  11. Creager Studios3 February 2010 at 15:00

    HOW ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!! Richard and I sat this morning viewing your 'Holiday Feast' and I must admit.. each of us drooled just a bit..well... a lot!!!
    It is one of those times when we wish the powers of clicking ones heels to make you magically appear elsewhere were a reality...then you would surely see us *pop* up at your lovely table...there to enjoy good food and good times with friends....

    Thanks for sharing

    Hugs,
    Jodi and Richard

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