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 South Coast of NSW. Christmas wishes from our Peppa to your Dozer too.
Merry Christmas! I love your recipes and Dozer has a place in my heart! Made mini Panettone’s for my friends and family. Looking forward to another year cooking with you!
Merry Christmas Nagi, Dozer and family! You’re a true inspiration, there’s nothing you can’t do! Now I’m off to glaze my ham with the brown sugar version. Looking forward to your cool book. Kerry from New Zealand (ps: it’s actually the traditional NEW ZEALAND pav…) 😜
I am making lomo saltado! A traditional Peruvian dish. I think you would love it.
Love your Christmas Selfies of Dozer!! Merry Christmas to YOU!!! I think you are the best Chef EVER!!!!
Happy Christmas from Canada to you and Dozer. Have a safe and healthy new Year. I certainly missed your recipes. Good luck with the cookbook
Love all the photos of you and Dozer! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from San Francisco!
I keep making your recipe on the black rice in coconut milk – soooo good!
Best wishes for a happy and safe Christmas Nagi. Loved all the photos of Dozer and wish you and your family and friend all the best over this now concerning time. I hope you came through the recent storm ok.
Looking forward to seeing your book. Missing your regular blogs but knowing what you’ve been doing, wondered how you managed all that with that beautiful smile still readily available to cheer everyone up.
Look after yourself and your beautiful Dozer.
Best regards
Diana Manwarring
Sorry, meant ‘friends’. You would have so many with all your good works. Than you again for your cheerful and informative, well written and fun blog. Love it.
Happy Christmas Nagi to you and Dozer and all of your loved ones, and wishing you a happy & healthy New Year. Thank you for all you do, may all the goodness you put out into the world come back to you! We will be making your Roast Turkey Breast tomorrow. Can’t wait for new recipes and your cookbook! Hugs & Love from California ❤
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer.Its Xmas eve here in England.Thankyou for all you amazing recipes.Have a Happy New Year too when it comes .Looking foreward to more delicious recipes in 2022 xx
Why are you wearing DEVIL ears in your pictures?
Hi Nagi and Dozer- A very Merry Christmas to you both!
Thanks for a year filled with exciting new foodie adventures from recipetineats.
I’ve made your delicious Strawberry baked cheesecake for our family to enjoy at Christmas this year-a true joy to create. :o)) Hope 2022 is a blessing for you.
Merry Christmas to you and Dozer….may God keep you both safe and I hope you have a wonderful New Year!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Nagi thanks for the wonderful recipes you so generously give to all of us. I will be purchasing your cookbook as soon as it’s available in Canada. Thanks for the fabulous photos of you and Dozer and please keep them coming.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Nagi and Dozer…
I made your Caramel Popcorn recipe yesterday for a family Christmas treat, adding 1/2 cup salted peanuts…soo good! My family and I really appreciate the effort you put into with your recipes. Thankyou!
My cat, Diablo, and I wish you and Dozer a merry Christmas and a happy New Year Looking forward to the resumption of your regular posting on Recipe Tin Eats in the new year :<)
The Christmas pictures are great!! Merry Christmas to you both!
Merry Christmas and Happy New year from London UK.
Your Christmas cake recipe was used yet again to great result.
Merry Christmas! I’m going to make your Tiramisu recipe for our First Christmas Day dinner tomorrow. We’ll hopefully have some leftovers for the second day of Christmas 😀
Seasons Greetings to you and yours from the North West of Ireland, thank you for the recipes and pics of Dozer.