FOOD: Enjoying a Vegetarian Christmas

A big focus on Christmas day is the turkey, goose fat roast potatoes and of course the obligatory pigs in blankets (all of which are my husbands idea of heaven) - so what can us vegetarians enjoy over Christmas? You may know from my blog but I'm a big foodie and I'm certainly not going to let a big event like Christmas pass by without lots of delicious vegetarian `food! When I was a child I'd always have nut roast on Christmas day and since growing up I've tried various pies, tarts and roasts all of which have been enjoyed with the usual trimmings of a Christmas dinner. Below I've put together lots of inspiration if you're struggling to think of what to cook for yourself or a vegetarian guest this Christmas. Let the mouth watering commence...

 
 Truffled Parsnip and Broiche Pudding with Hazlenut & Thyme Butter

CHRISTMAS: 20 Last Minute Homemade Gift Ideas

Only a couple of days to go until Christmas Day and inevitably there will be a neighbour/friend/relative that was somehow lost in the gift buying process. It's a nightmare! Last minute homemade gifts are perfect for entertaining children, adding that personal touch and many can be whipped up in less than an hour. Here are 20 ideas for last minute presents that can be made in the comfort of your home, therefore no battling the shops on Christmas Eve...thank goodness!

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