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!!
Happy Christmas Nagi and Dozer. Keep those fabulous recipes coming.
Much love from the UK xxx
Merry Christmas from Canada. Your recipes are the best!
Merry Christmas, Nagi and Dozer. You both make me smile. Due to stupid COVID restrictions, Christmas will be me and my dog Niko. I will be making your fondant sweet potatoes, baked salmon, your roasted veg, your glazed ham, your eggs Benny. Of course this will be spread out over the holidays. I refer a lot to your website 😀
Happy Christmas to you Nagi and thank you for lovely recipes this year and sharing your adventures with Dozer.
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer! Love the photos!
Merry Christmas, Nagi and Dozer! Nagi, You bring us joy in cooking, pictures, food blogging, and great recipes. May the true reason for the season being you joy throughout the year.
Merry Christmas to you & Dozer!! Very cute photo!
I’m making your “Red, Green and White Christmas Salad”.
Merry Christmas! The pictures are adorable! You look like you’re enjoying your life with Dozer.
Merry Christmas to you and Dozer, your family and your staff! I’m making your standing rib roast for Christmas dinner in our little corner of Tennessee, USA! Happy New Year, too! Can’t wait to buy the cookbook!!!!
Hi Nagi;
It’s Prime Rib roast with Au Jus, yellow beans from my garden, baked Russet potatoes with sour cream and chives with apple crisp and whipped cream for desert. Merry Christmas.
Wish I was coming to your house for Xmas lunch. That ALL sounds amazing
Hi Guys!!!! So happy to see you!!! I was thinking about you yesterday. I hope you have a wonderful Holiday Season!!! Much Love ❤️
Merry Christmas to you, Dozier and your family. Best Wishes for a happy, healthy and successful 2022 !
Merry Christmas – love your recipes – this Christmas I have made your Beetroot Cured Salmon (Gin) – looks fabulous.
Kota says Merry Christmas to both you and Dozer, our pup Kota is so darn scared of our antler/Christmas headbands, it is hilarious. She needs to learn from Dozer! Prepping Prime Rib Roast, garlic mashed potatoes and fresh cranberries with Gran Mariner, just for 2!! Merry Christmas!
Thanks Nagi for feeding me, my daughter and our neighbourhood throughout the year with the best food ever thanks to your recipes. We are all huge fans. Have a fab Christmas with Dozer and the family,,, We will be eating well thanks to you. We look forward to the cookbook and will be sharing it with everyone we know,
Merriest of Christmases to you! I’m
making your garlic and herb butter turkey breast, my grandmother’s dressing recipe and the other usual Southern USA sides. xo
Hi Nagi, wishing you and family plus Dozer a very Merry Christmas and blessed new year. You and Dozer are so cute! My kids love to see Dozer every time I check your website 😆
I made your mango cheesecake for my daughter’s birthday last year (her birthday is on 23 Dec) and everyone loved it, and I got a request to make it as a dessert for Christmas this year. It’s in the fridge now.
And for my daughter’s birthday this year, I made your flourless chocolate cake. Everyone loved it too and I was asked to make it again.
So thank you so much for your hard work! Take care.
Merry Christmas to you, Doze, your family and your team!! All the best for 2022!!! Xo
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer 🎄 I am so happy that I found this site and look forward to your wonderful recipes!
I have never made a recipe of yours that isn’t a complete success! So I am confident the Lasagna I am making for Christmas Eve is going to be fabulous. I love that it doesn’t have cottage cheese or ricotta in it. Thank you for all your hard work and excellent recipes!