On The Third Day Of Christmas… Bread sauce

…there was Bread Sauce. This one tends to divide opinion-you either love it or hate it, which I imagine has a lot to do with the cloves in this recipe, but in my house this is a definite Christmas dinner staple.  This is my Grandma’s recipe, which has been passed down to my Mum (getting [...]

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On The Second Day Of Christmas… Turkish Delight

Turkish Delight! There is a bizarre tradition in my parents’ house that we always buy my Dad Turkish Delight as part of his Christmas present, and it’s now got to the point where nobody is even sure if he likes it or not, yet we still carry on- this year will be no exception! This [...]

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On The First Day Of Christmas… Spiced Mulled Vodka

…my true love gave to me…some Spiced Mulled Vodka! This is first on our list for a reason…you need to give it a bit of time. This recipe originally came from BBC Good Food, but I’ve adapted it a little-the original recipe is slightly too sweet.  Prep Time: 10 minutes + 10-14 days to infuse.  [...]

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Bristol Foodie’s Twelve Days Of Christmas

Christmas means food – there are no two ways about it. And whilst we’d all love to be virtuous in the run up to the 25th, the reality of it is that the average Brit will consume a whopping 6,000-7,000 calories on the big day alone! So here at Bristol Foodie, we’ve decided to embrace [...]

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The best mulled cider in Bristol

Tis the season to be jolly tra la la la la… and trollied, which is why we have decided to give you the lowdown on the best mulled cider in Bristol! Well Clifton anyway. The Albion Boyces Avenue, Clifton Village Tel. 0117 973 3522 It is now officially difficult to walk home from work past [...]

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Delimann Christmas Hamper – An Absolute Festive Must!

W: http://www.delimann.co.uk/index.php                                                                                 When it comes to Christmas food gifts, the hamper is king. Nothing compares to the excitement and anticipation of rummaging through the packaging, discovering all manner of Christmas treats inside. But so often the standard hamper will be wadded out with rubbish…bits and bobs that you’ll never use, and will sit at the [...]

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Chez Iza: a French style home restaurant and cookery workshop in Clifton

What a brilliant idea and a fantastic find for those looking to brush up on their cookery skills – just in time for Christmas! Chez Iza: a French style home restaurant in Clifton Come enjoy authentic bistro-style cuisine in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere in Clifton. Iza will prepare a delicious three-course menu using local [...]

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