Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, delivered to you the traditional RecipeTin way: with the annual dodgy Christmas Selfie!
Regular readers have heard me say it before, swearing that this is the year I will get organised to take “proper” nice Christmas photos of Dozer and I to send out with Christmas wishes. Yet somehow, as with every year (though this year, I do have an excuse of renovations. moving back home, and the cookbook!), here I am the day before Christmas, scrambling to take said photo.
And as always, it takes a few attempts. (Case in point: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) Here’s a peek into my camera roll for what really went down this year!
Stealing Dozer’s Christmas props
Firstly, my own Christmas props appear to have gone missing in the move, so I had to borrow something from Dozer’s stash. Pretty sure the horns are Halloween gear, but somehow it seemed fitting for me. 🤷🏻♀️
We started out with the the usual gentle cajoling, trying to get Dozer to co-operate….. “Good boy Dozer! Sit up Dozer. Look at the camera!”
Followed by giving up, and using brute force to try to get him to sit up for the photo…
…which I managed to successfully do, except my dress was pinned down under his considerable weight so I couldn’t sit up properly.
Dress free, back to trying to get him to face the camera, trying to maintain a serene-yet-happy smile on my face at the exact moment the camera timer goes off…. (#fail)
Out of patience, he breaks free and makes a run for it, resulting in this excellent shot….
And 20 takes later, one semi-acceptable photo. Except… Dozer! Eyes on the camera!! 🤭
🎄 Merry Christmas!! 🎄
Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year!
Tell me what you’re making for Christmas this year. I want to know!
~ Nagi and Dozer xx
PS And just a little new-recipes-update for those who are wondering! As explained in the last Cookbook Update, I plan to recommence publishing new recipes after my manuscript is submitted to my publisher at the end of January 2022. In the meantime, please enjoy browsing through my stash of over 1,250 recipes at your leisure! N x
Life of Dozer
I am 100% sure he hasn’t passed out in a sugar coma after stealing all of Santa’s cookies….
And a look back at Life of Dozer from Christmas’ in years gone by! It’s not his favourite holiday because it’s usually associated with props. 😂 He looks mighty unimpressed here:
And I think it’s just sheer embarrassment on his face here. Ohhhhh, the sniggering coming from me as I took this photo!! So cruel.
An excellent one for swimming, it sits securely on his head. This got much use last year.
Ohhh that’s right! That time I traded a doggie donut in exchanging for holding still so that very tall hat precariously balanced on his furry head would stay long enough for a photo!
One of his earlier Christmas shoot days. That little puff of brown fur between the reindeer ears just works on him!
Ahh yes. That time the gingerbread man’s arm went missing and everybody was so quick to blame Dozer!
But before you spend too much time feeling sorry for Dozer being dressed up in ridiculous outfits, let’s not forget that the volume of food surrounding him ramps up considerably around this time of the year…
The Christmas Tree Pavlova which he was heavily involved in taste testing….
All those Christmas Cookies that get made especially for him (albeit very, very small):
And those big shoot days when we do a whole table spread of Christmas food! He gets mighty comfortable under table on those days…
Yes, Christmas is very good to Mr Dozer. Just like every other day in #LifeOfDozer!!
Still adore you two. Don’t ever leave us 🙏 your recipes, you & Dozer are my go to…for the best recipes (including how they’re blogged), and guaranteed a smile 😃
Happy 🎄 Holidays. Miss you…
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer
Love it 😍
An update just before Xmas with Dozer
Care to share a dog treat recipe?
Have a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year Can’t wait to see what you bring in 2022
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. Thankyou for all the great recipes and all the smiles from your heart. Stay safe and healthy.
Hugs to you both.
Best wishes for the holidays from my family to yours. Your hot and sour soup recipe has become a classic tradition at our house. Many thanks!
Merry Christmas! Big hugs to you and Dozer!! Waiting impatiently for your cookbook!!
Thank you Nagi for all that you do. I know it must be all comsuming making all the wonderful videos, and new recipes, but we are all so grateful for everything you do and publish. Have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year <3
Christmas greetings from Ireland Nagi and Dozer.
Roast turkey and ham, loads of stuffing, carrot and parsnip mash, mash spuds, roast potatoes and loads of gravy. Trifle with no sherry and no custard just like my late mother used to make with loads of whipped cream.
Have a wonderful Christmas and best wishes fior a happy, healthy and successful New Year. Xx
Uh oh Nagi, looks like you might be on Santa’s “naughty list”? But you are so NICE to send us these wonderful recipes, I have shared some with my family and they love them too. I wish you and Dozer a joyous holiday season and a wonderful New Year in 2022.
Merry Christmas to you and Dozer 🎄🍷Love his head gear 👑 Can’t wait for your cookbook in the New Year.
Merry Christmas to you and Dozer, Nagi! Love the photo shoot! 🙂
Take care & stay healthy. Looking forward to the cookbook!
I adore these pictures of you and your dog!
We will be having Osso Bucco with Risotto Milanese here in Pennsylvania!
Kiss your beautiful pup and give yourself a big hug! I use your recipes so much, so grateful for your recipes and your JOY! Much love and Merry Christmas!!!!!
Merry Christmas, Nagi and Dozer from Alabama, USA.
I was going to ask Santa for your cookbook next Christmas. But I think I will order myself as soon as it comes out.
Merry Christmas, Nagi and Dozer from sunny Clermont, FL. We’ll be making homemade pasta to create your delicious Lasagna!!!
Full English Breakfast, + Roast garlic chicken with oyster dressing and a note from Santa for a copy of your book!
Merry Christmas to you and yours and may your new year be filled with wonderful recipes (how selfish of me). Really, wishing you the best.
Merry Christmas to you and yours. Can’t wait for the cookbook. Be safe and healthy.
Nagi, the best to you and Dozer this New Year. Have a wonderful Christmas! Dozer is sure a good sport. Beautiful dog.
Wishing Merry Christmas to Nagi, Dozer and your family! I tried to make The Christmas Tree Pavlova but it was eaten before I had a chance to finish it. Cannot wait to purchase your cookbook!