Delicious UK - (11)November 2020

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Whata yearit’sbeen(ifevertherewasa needfora newemoji...).Butwiththefestivities

fastapproaching,it’smoreimportantthaneverthisyeartomakethecelebrations

special whilekeepingyoursanityintact.Here’sSueQuinn’sadviceondoingjust that

WAYS

TO MAKE

Christmas

happier & better

4.DE-CLUTTER

Clearoutthefridge(you’llneedthe

space)andgoallIndianaJonesby

exploringyourcupboards/larderto

digouthalf-emptypacketsofglacé

cherries,citruspeel,driedfruit,

floursandgrains.Usetheseodds

andendsinyourChristmascooking

tosavemoneyandreducewaste.

1.PAREBACKMakethecentrepiecethemain

focusofthemeal,whetherit’sturkey,beef,

seafoodorvegetables,anddon’tgooverboard

onthesides.Anyway,ifyougettheroasties

rightandmakeloads,themealwillbea success.

5.EASETHEGIFT

SPENDSeta modest

pricelimitforpresents.

Ordoa SecretSantaand

geteachadulttobuyjust

oneotheradulta gift.

6. DISCOVER BRIOCHE ROLLS
   Stash a load of these lovely buns in
   the freezer for quick festive meals
   and snacks. Quickly defrost and
   stuff with cold cuts for a savoury
   bite or with mincemeat and ice cream
   for an impromptu festive dessert.


7. STOCK UP ON SPICE PASTES
   Keep jars of harissa, chipotle and
   curry paste on standby for whipping
   up turkey curry or punchy bubble and
   squeak – perfect for jaded palates.


8. USE VOUCHER POWER
   Avoid crowded shops and go online
   for unusual gifts. How about a
   virtual French cookery course with
   Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux
   junior? (learningwithexperts.com).
   Maybe a fascinating online lecture
   about Rome (understandingrome.
   com)? Or do your bit to support
   the high street with a gift voucher
   from a local restaurant.


9. TAKE IT EASY
   “Give yourself permission not to do
   too much,” says psychologist Dr
   Gregory Warwick (questpsychology
   services.co.uk). It’s OK to say no to
   extra guests, invitations or excessive
   spending, he says. Loosen the reins
   a little, let others help out – and
   take shortcuts (whisper it: shop-
   bought custard is wonderful).


10. COLLABORATE
    Team up with friends and buy wine,
    coffee and essentials in bulk
    to reduce costs. CrowdFarming
    (crowdfarming.com) is great for
    oranges, pomegranates and olive oil.