Xmas Home produced Nibbles

Takethedogalong
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edited December 2020 in Food & Drink #1

Any ideas for things to nibble at over Xmas?

I am going to have a go at these, bit different from sweet truffles, might even count as one of your 5 a day😁

https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/fruit-and-nut-mini-christmas-pudding-bites-recipe-3070193

 

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  • Bakers2
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    edited December 2020 #2

    They sound nice. Might try myself.

    Which tier are you in now? Will you be able to share?

     

  • moulesy
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    edited December 2020 #3

    I always threaten Mrs M with some chocolate coated Brussels Sprouts on Christmas Day! Don't think it would be too difficult to rustle up a few! wink

  • Bakers2
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    edited December 2020 #4

    YUK 🤢

    Nice ideas only please! As Billy no mates there may be several to get through so they must be indulgent and calorie free 😂😂😂

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited December 2020 #5

    We went into the last lockdown in Tier 3, did November lockdown, then back out into Tier three. Our rates plummeted during that lockdown, continued going down up to last week, now rising slightly. Only family we see at moment is my Mum and Sister, been like that since March. Keeps my Mum and OH as safe as possible. Same over Christmas, our little bubble, means I can help out caring for Mum. So close to that vaccine now, we are happy to carry on as we are. 

    That recipe only makes 15, they won’t last long😂

  • Bakers2
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    edited December 2020 #6

    Yep you're so right on safety! We've kept very tight for OH and DIL but distance means not seen them hence the disappointment- but better safe than sorry. No jab for DIL at the mo, probably irrelevant as by the time she 'qualifies' that should no longer apply. Better to be around for the future.....

    15 for one in my case is generous 🤣🤣

  • moulesy
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    edited December 2020 #7

    Sorry about the sprouts idea! wink

    But to make up for it, I've just knocked up some brandy and mincemeat ice cream, ideal for topping the pud on Christmas day. Shocking how my hands shook when measuring out the brandy though!  laughing

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited December 2020 #8

    Sounds yummy M. I made ice cream for our last two Xmas day puds, so having a rest this year. Sister is making a Crouquembouche!

    I did a Christmas Spice Ice Cream last year, Marmalade and Burnt Toast year before. That one doesn’t use eggs, absolutely delicious.

  • brue
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    edited December 2020 #9

    As it's just the two of us I'm quite enjoying not having to think up any extras for the hordes but my fall backs were the Delia type things like this...here's a trip down memory lane. winksmile

  • brue
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    edited December 2020 #10

    Ooh, haven't we come a long way since then...laughing

  • EasyT
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    edited December 2020 #11

    Not in my case. laughing

    Until about 10 years ago thee were never more than 5 or 6 to cater for. Up until about 5 years ago and for around 20 years before I used to throw two parties a year with a table full of nibbles for up to 20 people or so. I would spend 2 days preparing. One in December and one in August. Also threw a dinner party every year with a choice of main course and deserts

  • Goldie146
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    edited December 2020 #12

    I thought Brue meant that we had come a long way on in the “nibbles” we considered party food. Most of us now know what Pesto and Bruschetta are

     

  • brue
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    edited December 2020 #13

    Yes I did Goldie. smile

  • brue
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    edited December 2020 #14

    But I admire EasyT's past catering efforts! laughing

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