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When it comes to Christmas cooking, it’s not just the food you need to think about – especially if you’re entertaining. T ere’s nothing worse than getting to Christmas Eve and realising that you’re missing a vital piece of kitchen or
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dining table kit that’s going to make hosting a struggle. We spoke to Jon Dart of Dorset-based cookware specialists Harts of Stur for his top tips…
I’ll confess I’m a bit of an ostrich when it comes to Christmas. At the start of November I bury my head in the metaphoric sand and pretend Christmas isn’t happening, only to open a wary eye come mid-December with a sickly feeling in the pit of my stomach that I’ve leſt things too late. Again. T ankfully, an extremely organised (and understanding) wife takes present buying, food shopping, card writing, present wrapping, school nativities, tree decorating and carol concerts in her stride, with barely a feather ruffl ed. T ere are countless websites
and blogs out there to help you get organised for the festive season, but working for a kitchen shop as I do, I have come up with ten tips and ideas for the kitchen and dining room that will help make for a hassle-free Christmas.
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❤ Roasting pans – Make sure your pan is big enough for the bird (and that it will fi t in the oven!)
❤ Carving - Add the juices that collect on your board or tray to your gravy for extra fl avour.
❤ Serving boards – A great way to serve party food and nibbles.
❤ Stir Up Sunday – Takes place on Sunday 20th November this year – make sure you have a big enough bowl!
❤ Cutlery – Expecting family and friends? Make sure you have enough cutlery. Add individual pieces to existing cutlery or buy an extra set – you can get them in varying place settings – from four people up to 12.
❤ Christmas cookie cutters – Use these to
make your own edible tree decorations.
❤ Placemats/tableware – Have you got a colour scheme for your Christmas decorations? Co-ordinate your placemats and tableware to tie in with the theme.
❤ Glasses – Make sure you have spare glasses (wine, tumblers etc.) for impromptu parties/guests.
❤ Candles – A relatively cheap and easy way to create a festive atmosphere, and a must at the table for Christmas dinner.
❤ Buff et servers – A great way of keeping food warm at the table.
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