For many people, Christmas is as much about eating as anything else. In the run-up to the big day you’re bound to be burying your head in the chocolate tin, munching on mince pies and gorging yourself on gourmet nibbles. Snacking aside, there are also the festive family buffets and banquets, the meals out with mates and, of course, the compulsory, culinary get-togethers with work colleagues.
Food plays a major part in most people’s celebrations and it is the perfect accompaniment when getting together with acquaintances, friends and family. Whether it’s your turn to tackle the turkey and deal with dinner on the big day or you’ve managed to earn an invite elsewhere, chances are you’ll be entertaining at some point during the party season!
If you are expecting a significant number of visitors then why not make the prospect of entertaining as easy as possible? Christmassy canapés are perfect for feeding a crowd. Ready-made or prepared from scratch, stick to seasonal winter warmers and complement your cooking with cocktails or carefully chosen wine selections! You could always roast and slice a joint of meat to top up your table if you need to, or pass around a plentiful cheese platter. Read more about it here, get some great recipes for crowd-pleasing canapés and seasonal suggestions for making entertaining easy.
Starting on the seasonal baking is a great way to get into the festive spirit. Savour the aroma of Christmas with cinnamon and vanilla. Certain fragrances are evocative of the festive season, so fill your home with the warmth of winter baking in aromatic anticipation of Christmas. Mulled wine works wonders for kick-starting your seasonal spirit and is sure to have your home smelling a lot like Christmas.
You can enlist the help of your little ones and bake biscuits together, cutting them into festive shapes, such as stars and stockings. Make traditional titbits such as mince pies or gingerbread men. Chances are your cookies and cakes will be well-received in the run-up to Christmas. Home-baked goods also make great gifts, which is an innovative idea for helping to keep Christmas costs down to a minimum.
This is the time of year for spoiling yourself with sumptuous cuisine and great company. Indulge in your food fantasies, stick to the traditional or experiment with a modern twist on time-honoured classics. Whatever your culinary choices are, there will be plenty of time in the New Year to worry about weight gain.
