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. I’m doing Miso Salmon. Yum!!
Merry Christmas you two from my fur baby and myself. Love getting your emails! ( and photos) Waiting patiently for THE BOOK . Have a very pleasant and safe holiday with friends and family. 🇨🇦
A VERY Merry Christmas to you and Dozer. I miss your recipe e-mails so was happy to receive your Christmas message. Best of luck with “The Cookbook”. And just to let you know that I haven’t forgotten you and your devine recipes, I will be making your absolutely spectcular Huli Huli chicken 2 times this season. Ron
Merry Christmas to you, Dozer and the family! These photos are amazing 😂
My Chrissy lunch contributions are your pulled pork, slaw, and some shortbread if I can muster some last minute energy. Thank you for the incredible catalogue to pick from.
Safe travels to anyone hitting the road tomorrow
Just perfect Love you guys!
5 recipes this Xmas 2021
Merry Christmas to you Nagi and Dozer and your whole extended family! Your recipes have been lifesavers for me and I simply love your posts. How old is Dozer? Such a cutie-patootie! Thank you for helping us all out with your wonderful recipes! A very Merry Christmas to you and a Happy 2022 with plenty of blessings!!
A very Happy Xmas to you and your family, and wishing you everything your heart desires for 2022.
Special wishes to Dozer from my pooch, Tallulah. 💞🎄🎅🏻🐶🐶
Dear You, thank You for constant effort to satisfy
Us. The times are unpleasant
but You always keeping up.
THANK a MILLION. DEAR NAGI
from Montreal CA cmok, cmok
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing and funny Christmas photos with all of us devoted followers of your RecipeTinEats. I’ve come to love following your recipes, they’re down to earth, delicious and so easy to create. I wish you and Dozer a very happy Christmas and an extra special New Year. I look forward to many more temptacious food in 2022. Yeah, temptacious is a word, because I invented it!! :)) kindest regards, Marilyn
Merry Christmas Nagi you amazing woman, cook extraordinaire, and to the gorgeous huggable Dozer. Your inspirational deliciously easy recipes have saved me so many times from kitchen boredom. Look forward to many more wonderful recipes in 2022.
Sandra x
Merry Christmas both of you! Thank you so much for what you do, your recipes have ‘saved my bacon’ so many times this year I’ve lost count 🥰. Big hugs to Dozer too x
We love you Nagi and Dozer. Thank you for another lovely year of recipes and inspiration. Please stay safe and I’ll see you in the new year.
I’m wishing you both a very merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer.
Happy days and success in 2022!
You make me smile!
Happy Christmas Nagi and I hope you and Dozer have a great 2022. I am anxiously awaiting the publication of your cook book. Take care and be kind to yourself. Fondest, warmest regards Joy❤️🤗
Thank for your outstanding mentorship. We are so numerous which count on you for new ideas, exotic or very classical, but trusting you at all time to guide us around the traps of these very different cooking styles. Never boring!!!!!!
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer, and to all those who are dear to you.
Dom
Happy Christmas Nagi and Dozer. Found your blog several months ago and simply love the recipes I’ve tried. All the best in the New Year. Take care xx from Scotland
You’re my first stop for recipes, never had a fail yet. Merry Christmas to you and Dozer 🎅😁
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE your recipes. This year adding Vietnamese chicken salad to the Menu which I know will be a hit. Can’t wait to get your Cookbook. Hugz to you and Dozer
HAPPY CHRISTMAS
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Look forward to all the fab recipes and sure dozer is a great help. Best to you all. Can hardly wait for cook book
All the very best of festive cheer to you and yours. My turkey is brining in its cling film wrappings as i type.
Superb food made easy,happy christmas and thankyou so much.
Lee,xxx