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!!
Merry Christmas from the USA!
I simply adore you and have you to thank for compliments I get in the kitchen. Your emails are gifts I get all year thru, and make me smile like a Cheshire Cat. Thank you. Wishing you and yours, (especially Dozer), a Very Merry Christmas and healthy prosperous New Year!
Looking forward to seeing your cookbook. Have a great Christmas and a successful New Year from all in the UK
Thank you for your hard work, please take a break over the holidays!
This year, I’m making your Naan and Lamb Rogan Josh, although thanks to an exposure notice that caught my mother last night, it will now be a feast for me and the cat :p
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND DOZER. I MUST ADMIT I CHECK DOZER NEWS AND THEN THE RECIPE.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! Thank you for your yummy recipes and giving us a chuckle with Dozer’s antics. We are having Italian Beef sandwiches, cole slaw and fries. Not very traditional but yummy.
Thank you Nagi for ALL that you do, the photos of Dozer he always bring a smile to my face. I am making your Prime Rib, cheesy potato gratin stacks, Italian Cheese Loaf appetizer
Haha! Thank you Nagi and Dozer for all the laughs!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Christmas greetings, Nagi and Dozer. I Will be making your slow cooker turkey breast again this Christmas. It is the best ever recipe and a game changer on Christmas Day. Thank you SO much for all your wonderful recipes. Looking forward to your new cookbook, In the meantime, keep safe and love from Ottawa!
Merry Christmas to you both and thank for all the wonderful recipes you post. Some I use, some I just read but all I salivate over. You and Dozer make each morning more tasty and tastfilled. Thank you
Oh Nagi,
Thanks for the great annual Nagi/Dozer pics. We would be sorely disappointed if Dozer simply sat and posed for the perfect picture first take.
Wishing you and Dozer, all of your fam and friends a wonderful Christmas and an even better New Year.
I so very much enjoy your recipes and hearing about the life of Dozer. What a character he is ( and you are!!)
May you have a wonderful Xmas and a happy and healthy new Year 2022.
Thank you for all your great recipes during 2021,
Love Carol
Carnitas in the crock pot fueled the busy days of Christmas prep. Pavlova for Christmas dessert if the brisket comes out of the oven in time!
Thank you for sharing through your beautiful website! Christmas love to you and Dozer from Chicago, IL USA!
Great photos of you and Dozer, have enjoyed making many of your recipes, Merry Christmas Nagi to you and Dozer ,,all the best for a Happy New Year, hugs and ❤️ Sue Ottawa Canada
Merry merry Christmas to you and Dozer Nagi! I hope you have a fabulous day. I’m making your Garlic Butter Turkey. Prepped it today and after a shower I can still smell the garlic 🤣
HERE IN PENSACOLA fLORIDA. i’M A NORTHERN BEACHES GIRL FROM SYDNEY LOVE ALL YOUR TIPS AND RECIPES AND MUST LOVE DOGS AND RUGBY.
Wishing you, Dozer and the Recipe Tin Eats Team a wonderful festive season full of happiness, laughter, fun and special moments. Keep those delicious recipes coming, looking forward to new exciting recipe from you to try in 2022. As part of our Christmas feast I’m cooking your slow roasted leg of lamb and your chocolate cream pie is ready to go!
Cheers, Donna.
Merry Christmas 🎄 Nagi !
Wishing you a most joyous holiday season. Looking forward to your cookbook in 2022!
Making your Prime Rib Roast Beef for our Christmas dinner. I’m sure it will be delicious just like all your other recipes. Keep up the great work!
Merry Christmas to you and Dozer Nagi! May your bellies be full and your hearts be light. Here’s hoping 2022 brings you happiness and health. Thanks for all your wonderful recipes 💕🎄