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 Nagi and Dozer, and thank you for a year of inspirational cooking ideas. Your emails always bring a smile to my face. Enjoy the xmas break
Merry Christmas to you and Dozer. Have a Blessed and Safe Christmas.
Wish you a Dozer a Beautiful Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year! Can’t wait for the cookbook to be printed. Good things ahead! Thanks for all your great recipes! I live in the USA, Summit, New Jersey!
Merry Xmas to you and Dozer. I love your humor and wit. Pics are great. I am in USA, California. Love your emails. Have a wonderful Holiday season.
Thanks Nagi, for a another year of fantastic recipes to try, and entertaining us with pics of you and Dozer. Last weeks family dinner I cooked your 12 hour lamb which everyone loved. Today is Pork Belly and Roast Turkey with all the veges, gravy etc. Followed by Mums plum pudding, brandy sauce and cream . And the kids are making a nutella christmas tree for their dessert. Merry Christmas xo
Merry Christmas to you & Dozer. I’m Canadian but live in NZ. We always have a traditional Canadian Christmas dinner, your dry brined Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, carrots, asparagus, corn, stuffing & homemade stock reduction (instead of thickened stock). Pav with berries, chocolates & butter tarts (the real Canadian butter tarts as they have been made in my family for over 75 years at least). Am really hanging out for you recipe book Nagi. Will be buying it for sure. Lynne & Bear (the crazy Cavoodle X Maltese that shares his love with us). xx
Thanks you for awesome recipes Nagi. Last night ( German tradition) we had your wild rice salad and the best ever stuffing. Both the bomb! Awesome recipes and can’t wait to try more this coming year!
Merry Christmas
Thanks you for awesome recipes Nagi. Last night ( German tradition) we had your wild rice salad and the best ever stuffing. Both the bomb! Awesome recipes and can’t wait to try more this coming year!
Love having you beside me for my Christmas cooking. Your suggestions for the pavlova were great. Loved the detail about separating the fresh eggs. But these suggestions and tips are so numerous that it makes me want to read them all even if I’m not cooking that recipe.
Thank you.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Nagi & Dozer.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes. Sending Love and good Health your way. 🎄🥂🎁💋
Merry Christmas Nagi!
I’m making a nice Christmas salad, baked ham with baked mashed potatoes, sautéed carrots and green beans, brussel sprouts, and your chocolate lava cakes!🥳🥂
Mmmmmmm………
Lovely to see such wonderful photos of Dozer.
Beautiful photos of you and Dozer Nagi. Love your recipes, love your stories and love you! Have a great Christmas with your loved ones and thank you for all that you share with us all 🙏❤️😘
Thank you for your recipes throughout the year I have not done as many as I should being laid up not well but I have tried merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family dozer. mainly
Happy Christmas to you Nagi, and Dozer. Keep up the good work.
Have an amazing Christmas. I use your recipes at least 4 times a week and have passed them on to many people. Love your food! Thank you and I love the hints section on the back and alternative ingredients. 😊
Merry Christmas Navi and Dozer🎅🏻
Just a hint for getting Dozer to look at the camera – tape a piece of smacko (or similar food he loves) to the camera once you are ready.to take the shot.
Thank you Nagi. Absolutely luv Dozer and you of course. The best of health for 2022. I will be making trifle and celebrating our Lord’s birth today with my family.
Love your blog. Love Dozer
pictures also. Such a wonderful dog.
Have made your divine salmon gravlax again this year. A special request from those I made it for last year. Thank you x