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!!
The majority of our Christmas dinner was comprised of your recipes – standing rib roast, Paris mash, and green bean casserole! It was my first time hosting my family and it turned out wonderful thanks to you. I can’t wait for your book to come out next year, I’ll be one of the first to buy it. Cheers!
OMG Nagi, that dog’s a legend! The “sugar coma” pic just made my day :).
Happy holidays to you both and all the best in the New Year: health, love, laughter, and of course… a bunch of excellent (doggie) food!
Love that dog!
Soon as I see a recipe by Nagi… I know it’ll be a winner! As are your photos with Dozer. You’re both much loved! (yes, and your baking skill for sure:) Wishing you all the best in the coming New Year! Thank you for being you. . .
Wishing you and all your family a Merry Christmas 🎅🏼 and a 🥳 🍾🥂
🐶 and to that cutie Dozer a big 😘 and a big 🤗
Merry Christmas! You and Dozer are awesome! Thank you for sharing 😊🥂
Season’s Greetings to you and Dozer Nagi.
I love you blog and always try to see if you have a version of whatever I’m making beforehand.
My latest inspiration was Tom Kah Curry shrimp with a seasoned vinegar/ simple syrup cucumber slaw side.
It is the “best” thing I ever ate. I wish I could send you a pic but I guess I can’t.
I made the Baked Salmon for my family for Christmas Day and we love love loved it.
Wishing you joy for 2022.
Thank you for making our day extra special xx
Hi a Merry Christmas to you and of course Dozer. I made your baked Salmon main course for Christmas this year and it went down a treat, thank you.
Merry Christmas to you and Dozer. I so enjoyed all the pictures.
From my family to yours 🙏have a wonderful time over the holiday season 🤞plenty of R&R, stay healthy, happy and safe..& thank you for creating T.H.E best recipe site…wishing you many years of continued success.
Blessings of the Season to you!
Thank you for wonderful wishes, wonderful pictures (thank you for your contributions Dozer) & wonderful recipes. You’re an amazing person. Love it all! HAPPY CHRISTMAS! Cheers x
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer. Love the Christmas Selfies. They look so natural.
Best wishes to you both and look forward to your recipes in 2022!! Happy New Year!!
Thank you Nagi. I followed your great instructions for baked glazed ham. It turned out absolutely amazing. The family loved it Bless you ❤️
Great photos Nagi! Thankfully no lockdown for you this year.
Thankyou for our vegetarian marinated pasta salad, lemon potato salad, mini quiche 4 ways and our easy and very moist Christmas cake ! All delicious and fail proof with oodles of compliments to the chef.
We have a 6 month labradoodle , Gertie , who is learning to love the ocean as well !
I wonder if you would be interested in researching the best pickles, chutney’s relish and jams ? I love to make my own out of seasonal fruit and veggies! Just a suggestion!!
Wishing you a happy new year !
Merry Christmas to you & family & a cuddle for Dozer. So looking forward to your coookbook. Stay safe & may 2022 be a healthy & prosperous year for you. 🎄💐
Your pics of Dozer and you are a “hoot”. : ) So many smiles they provide. Nagi, he deserves some homemade pup treats! Merry Christmas and wishing you the very best in 2022. So many recipes that I’ve tried but love the Greek lasagna!
Merry Christmas! Love the photos and your delicious recipes. Yum!
Merry Christmas to you & your family & Dozer 🎅🎄💕