Each December the pressure of Christmas can get to all of us. It doesn’t take much for the financial strain to show and it all culminates in the big split. That’s right – splitting the bill. Picture the scene – it’s the work’s Christmas do. Three courses have been consumed and the drinks have been…
Welcome to December’s books round-up, are you ready for Christmas? Are you an ‘organise everything in advance’ person like me, or an ‘up wrapping on Christmas Eve’ type of person? Books always make it into my children’s Christmas present pile, they have a selection of fairytales, fact book and my son has the new David…
Well, this year has gone fast, hasn’t it! I can’t believe that it is now just a few days before Christmas. Are you all prepared? I for one am not and it’s going to be the usual rush to get it all done. If you are anything like me then I am sure you will…
Avoid becoming a Christmas statistic by swerving these common festive accidents. In this article, first aid expert Emma Hammett shares the things we need to be aware of. Each year our hospitals see a festive swell of more than 80,000 people needing treatment for injuries such as falls, cuts and burns during the Christmas holidays.…
This meaty pot pie is great for using up leftover turkey and hame or you can start afresh. Either way, it’s an entire meal in one. Planning Preparation time: 30 minutes + cooling Cooking time: 50 minutes Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes + cooling Serves: 8 Ingredients 2 tbsp unsalted butter 300g cooked gammon (preferably…
Get inventive with your leftover gammon or ham with this hearty risotto. Planning Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 – 3 Ingredients 700g pack frozen risotto 125g leftover gammon, cut into small dice 125g frozen petit pois or peas 2 tbsp finely chopped dill 3 tbsp full or…
