It’s that time of the year again: the annual Nagi-Dozer Christmas Selfie (Fail!). Intentions were better than usual. Execution was about the same. Take a peek in my camera roll!
Annual Christmas Selfie (fail) 2022
Every year I swear to myself that this is the year I’m going to plan and take a FABULOUS Christmas photo of Dozer and myself to share with you.
There was chatter about it. Ideas were thrown around. Scouted around online for Dozer Christmas outfits. There was even talk about sneaking Dozer into the shopping centre to use the Santa set!
Then here we are on Christmas Eve, and as I have every other year, I’ve found myself in a fluster, stuck for ideas for a creative, fun photo. So as I do every year, I just grabbed my iPhone, grabbed Dozer, used some chicken as bait and started snapping away.
Here’s what went down!
A peek in my camera roll
Challenge #1: sleepy model. 2 hours at the beach will do that to you.
Solution attempt: I’ll lie down next to him! Except…. not so Christmas cheery with a dozing Dozer beside me….
Getting hot and sunny outside – let’s try it indoors. Except…. model is feeling slothy. Let me try to heave him up for the shot…….
Mmmm nope. Not happening, just looks like exactly what’s happening – me trying to haul up a 40kg dog!! Try again…..
Oomph. He’s too heavy! I can’t.
Starting to get frustrated…….
….wondering if all I’ll have to share with you is his hat peeking out from behind the kitchen bench…..
…….or maybe some excellent snaps of one of his best features:
Then at last! With the help of a little chicken, he finally popped up just as the timer went off!
YAY – an acceptable photo to say MERRY CHRISTMAS! Wishing you happy holidays filled with delicious food!
I’ll be taking some time out for the next few days but I will be back after Christmas to share something special to ring in the new year. Any urgent recipe questions, please leave them on the recipe in the comments section as I will check in occasionally.
Merry Christmas!!!
Lots of love,
Nagi & Dozer x
Loved your Christmas shots . The two with Dozer were really great! We can see why you love him so much.
Congratulations on getting to book out! What a masterful achievement.
I love everything about your website and, of course, your fabulous recipes. It such a pleasure to have such delicious recipes that really work. Your tips are also greatly appreciated. You are a true treasure! Happy holidays from our house to yours and many joys in the new year!
PS will be attempting individual beef Wellingtons along with your bacon and cheese topped mashed potato casserole for Christmas dinner…🎄🧑🏻🎄
Merry Christmas to you and Dozer from rainy Seattle. Always enjoy your photos (failed or not!) and of course your delicious recipes too.
The Photos are just beautiful thank you so much a lovely way to start our day.have a lovely restful,peaceful day whatever you both are doing and above all keep safe Happy Christmas
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer from Brisbane. Enjoy! I’m getting ready to make your slow cooked pork shoulder with crackling! Can’t wait.
Christmas Eve here, Merry Christmas to you Nagi, Dozer and your family. Thanks for sharing so much of your wonderful adventures. Can’t wait till we get the cookbook here in the “States”.
Καλά Χριστούγεννα! Merry Christmas! Thanks for sharing your delicious recipes and Dozer with us!
So lovely to see you and your beautiful dog Dozer. Life is only half lived if you dont love a dog. Mine is a Mini daschund called Polly.and with me 24/7.Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer! Thanks for the inspiration and all the amazing recipes. With all our Love
Merry Christmas to you, Nagi! Loved the pics. Have really enjoyed this year reading and trying some of the recipes. Can’t wait to see what the New Year brings.
Love your ‘stuff’ Merry Christmas to you and Dozer!!!!
Merry Xmas to you and Dozer
Thank you for all the beautiful meals I have enjoyed this year
Wishing your more success in 2023,
Wonderful photos of you and Dozer! REAL photos. Made me laugh! Very much appreciated that! You can’t get a smile from a professional photo shoot much less a laugh. Keep up the good work!
Just found your site and looking forward to trying out your recipes. They look so good!!
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer! Love your book and those wonderful recipes that keep appearing all through 2022! May they continue in 2023. Have a great day and don’t let Dozer eat too much!!
Merry Christmas Dinah! But…don’t let dozer eat too much? I have zero chance of that with family around!! He goes then his doe-eyes and they give him everything!!😂 N x
Your picture made my day start off with the best happy feelings and the biggest smile. Thank you
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer!!
From our family to yours,
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays ! 🎄
Dear Nagi
OVer thé passed few years, since I am been insisting your site, I have noticed Dozer aging. As I recent,y lost one of my four legged friends, I know how upsetting this is. Please take good care of him and love him always. Take care of yourself too.
Merry Christmas Nagi..I made your trifle for Christmas..looks fabulous. Love your recipes.
Thankyou!
Merry Christmas, Nagi, Dozer and Family. Wishing you All the Best of 2023.
Merry Christmas Nagi. I’m currently recovering from my Christmas eve party where I made 6 of your recipes, all were highly praised. Love your work, congratulations on a mighty year.