National shortbread day

Clementine and spice - the new amazing sauce at Nandos

Christmas spiced Bolognese

Our annual mulled wine walk with Clare and boy did it get me into the Christmas spirit

Leftover cheats stew pies, delicious and easy

Christmas spiced beef stew has left the wonderful smell of Christmas through the whole house

Nigel Christmas arrived today

Finally I am thinking about mince pies

Isn’t it funny how some recipes just don’t work, clearly made to look like they do for a great pic in a book

A gorgeous spaghetti Bolognese sprinkled with Christmas spices