The FEAR of Christmas

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THE FEAR OF CHRISTMAS

Christmas comes but once a year...., thank goodness for that!

Ever since my Mum passed away, and a number of friends including Huw from Cardiff, John from Bridgend, and a few others; the magic has vanished from what is supposed to be a joyous time of the year.

For a number of years now I've had something to look forward too, dog and house sitting down in Wallington in Surrey.

This year however its not happening. A trip to the big city seems to have become a big part of making Christmas something.

So what am I embarking on?, a trip to London for a few days, taking one of my friends with me so we can explore.

A Christmas at home means I will need to attempt some kind of festive meal.  My roast potatoes leave a lot to be desired I have to say.

For the past few weeks, I have been trying to perfect my roast potatoes, I think I am close.

Here's the method!

Part boil with onion in a pan. 

Heat up the roasting tin with oil and some garlic.

Drain the potatoes and before turning out in to the roasting tin, add salt, garlic granules and parsley, then shake the pan and then empty out into the hot roaster. 

Turn half way through.

Then consume!

I probably won't be the first to wish you this, but hope you have a very Merry Christmas and a safe start to 2024.

 

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