It may be a bit quiet here on the blog for the next week or so. The Christmas markets have started and as a result we will have a steady stream of visitors over from home to visit them. Soon I’ll be sharing photos and tips for any of you who may want to… Continue reading Hitting The Christmas Markets
I don’t know why but Christmas is very much about food, isn’t it? Much more so than any other day of the year. We plan for ages in advance what we are going to eat, we do mountains of food shopping and we give and receive hampers. I love all of that, but I think… Continue reading Homemade Festive Food Gifts
By now I have made a fair few mentions of Advent and the traditions that go with it here. Since last week I have been busy as a beaver with all sorts of crafts projects as well general making and baking, with the result that the house looks great and smells delicious. My Husarenkrapfen –… Continue reading The Arrival Of Advent With Its Wreaths, Calendars and Cookies
The first of November is an important date to me. Up till Halloween, I am firmly in Autumn mode and cannot bear the sight of Christmas decorations in the shops or TV ads for anything related to Christmas. But once the 31st October has passed, my mind begins to race with ideas and plans for… Continue reading Pre-Christmas Thoughts
