Recipe of the Week

Recipe of the Week: Festive Glories

Festive Glories

Festive Glories

These little puds are really easy to make and the perfect idea for using up leftovers.

Yum!

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5 Ideas for Festive Fun

Christmas markets

Forget shopping for a while – try some of this festive fun instead!

We’re all so busy trying to find the perfect gifts for Christmas it’s hard to stand back, take a breather, and think about what really matters.

For me, that’s spending quality time with loved ones, enjoying the festive period. And there are SO many lovely things that you can do together at this time of year.

Here are a few suggestions that I think make the Christmas period really special.

  1. Light Fantastic: visit somewhere nearby with fabulous Christmas Lights (we go to Dunham Massey, our local National Trust, which is incredible). Or, if you have young children, bundle them into the car in their pjs with popcorn and drive around your neighbourhood enjoying the lights people decorate their houses with – they do seem to become more flamboyant every year.
  2. Most towns hold their own Christmas craft market. Sip mulled wine or hot chocolate and wander the stalls, marvelling at local talent.
  3. Attend a carol concert – it may be at a stately home or your local church – both equally lovely.
  4. Light candles at the dinner table every evening until Christmas. Magic.
  5. Take a morning wintry walk in your favourite woodland. Wrap up warm and enjoy the frosty foliage. Take a flask and a slice of Christmas Flapjack (recipe below).

 

Christmas flapjacks

 

Christmas Flapjack

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St Andrew’s Day & Recipe of the Week

St Andrew's Day

Today, Scots all over the world celebrate St Andrew’s Day.

St Andrew, the Patron Saint of Scotland, was not actually Scottish at all, but one of Jesus Christ’s apostles, who was chosen for his charitable and ‘saintly’ characteristics. And, bizarrely, the celebration of St Andrew’s Day actually began in the US!

 

Scotland.org shares the story:

Despite the fact that St Andrew has stood as Scotland’s patron saint for so many years, it wasn’t until the 18th century that the popular celebration of his day became commonplace. What might surprise you even more is that the tradition of celebrating on November 30th was not even technically started in Scotland, but by a group of ex-pats in the USA who were keen to reconnect with their Scottish roots.

It all began with the creation of the ‘St Andrew’s Society of Charleston’ in South Carolina, which was founded in 1729 by a group of wealthy Scottish immigrants. The organisation is actually the oldest Scottish society of its type in the world. They became famous throughout the region for their work assisting orphans and widows in that area.

This was followed by another society, this time in New York, which was founded in 1756. ‘The St Andrew’s Society of the State of New York’ is the oldest charity of any kind registered in New York and was founded by Scotsmen who were looking to relieve the poor and distressed in the town. From these seeds, St Andrew’s societies have spread around the world as Scots have travelled and settled in the far reaches of the globe.

More recently, St Andrew’s Day has become more and more special to Scots and ranks as one of three major dates during the winter period. Starting off Scotland’s Winter Festival each year on November 30, people across the country gather together to celebrate St Andrew and share good times. The day is usually marked with a celebration of Scottish culture, including dancing, music, food and drink, with parties going on long into the cold winter night.

 


 

Recipe of the Week: Dundee Marmalade Flapjacks

Try this absolutely delicious flapjack, made with Scottish marmalade – you could even give it as a gift to a Scot (wrapped with tartan ribbon of course!)

Dundee Marmalade flapjacks

 


 

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Recipe of the Week: Chorizo Fried Rice

Fantastic Food for Less

Chorizo Fried Rice

The perfect mid-week meal, this Chorizo Fried Rice is so quick and easy. Just add in anything you have left over in your fridge! A Dairy Diary recipe. For more delicious recipes visit the Dairy Diary Recipe Collection.

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Recipe of the Week: Falafel Pittas with Fruity Crunchy Salad

Falafel Pittas with Fruity Crunchy Salad

Falafel Pittas with Fruity Crunchy Salad

These Falafel Pittas with Fruity Crunchy Salad are perfect for leftover fruits, salad, veg and bread. Mix and match what you have! This is a Dairy Diary recipe. For more delicious recipes visit the Dairy Diary Recipe Collection.

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Recipe of the Week: Broccoli & Apple Soup

Broccoli & Apple Soup

Don’t be put off by the unusual combination – it really is delicious!

Broccoli & Apple Soup

This surprising combination of ingredients work beautifully together to create a light soup with subtle flavour. Broccoli is an often forgotten vegetable, but this fab Broccoli & Apple Soup recipe revives it into something scrumptious. A Dairy Diary recipe. For more delicious recipes visit the Dairy Diary Recipe Collection.

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