A very big Merry Christmas from Team RecipeTin!!
We really did try for a respectable photo. Think – iPhone set up precariously on a DIY tripod involving a ladder, upturned bucket and jam jar to hold it upright. She sets the timer, yells “SMILE EVERYONE!”, dashes into the shot.
Multiple takes later, with feedback such as “STEPHEN WHY DO YOU LOOK STRESSED” and “HERRON, STOP HIDING!!!”, this was the best of the bunch:
Which, truthfully, looks entirely awkward and is not us at all.
THIS is us:
One take was all it took!
The RecipeTin Crew
So there I am with my motley crew on the last day of work at our new RecipeTin Meals food bank kitchen. Starting from the front left:
RecipeTin’s head Chef JB who has become very much a part of the face of RecipeTin over the past year, touring Australia with me for food demo events and working alongside me every single day to create, test, photograph and film the recipes on our website and other publications;
Mama RecipeTin aka the Queen, the voice, cook and photographer behind RecipeTin Japan and the one person who will tell me off without hesitation, in front of anyone, at any time;
Me!
Dan-the-Man, our Kitchenhand at RecipeTin Meals!
Herron my video editor, hiding on the very left, our shy, innocent one – until she unleashes her wicked sense of humour….
Elke, the most recent addition to our team, my new assistant. Only with us for 2 months, but it feels like 2 years!
Chef Hannah, part of our RTM team, trying to hide. Do not let her size fool you, she is a pocket rocket in the kitchen!
My brother Goh, IT guru and a walking food encyclopaedia. His knowledge about foods and cooking from all around the world is mind-blowing.
Inggrid our human calculator who makes sure our books are squeaky clean and that I’ll never go to jail for tax fraud; and
Stephen, hiding at the very back, our boss Chef at RTM. One of the funniest people I have ever met in my life – and also the man at the helm of the RecipeTin Meals kitchen where we have never, ever missed a meal delivery to those in need since we started.
I call us a “motley crew” because any outsider looking at us would see a mish-mash of people from all walks of life, representing 8 different countries, yet all Australian at heart. Together, with Mr Dozer, we make up Team RecipeTin, and we want to wish you all a very, very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Ah, yes, speaking of Dozer! He wasn’t in the team photo because it was at RTM which is a proper commercial kitchen subject to health and safety regulations. Which includes – no dogs. Which we do not complain about because these rules are in place for a reason.
But, as you would know, Christmas related photos of Dozer are in no way lacking. In fact, my camera roll is filled with them:
Ahh look, here he is, claiming ownership of a present that isn’t his (but it does contain food – so we must all commend him for his superior sense of smell):
Then there he is a mere 5 minutes later – given up. Dozer! I’m surprised, you know perseverance is rewarded!
Merry Christmas!
Thank you for cooking along with us, your kind messages of support as we’ve moved through (another!) year of many firsts, from searching for and finding a new kitchen for RecipeTin Meals, touring Australian with the Good Food and Wine Show, TV slots, magazine shoots, hosting reader dinners, selling my forever home, living in the RT office (yes I’m still living at work!!😭). We visited Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, MUDGEE, Newcastle, Hunter Valley and next year we’ve got Adelaide & Tasmania in our sights!!
Through it all there’s been so much laughter, and SO MUCH GOOD FOOD. And you, our readers, you are the reason we are here doing what we do and the reason we love what we do. The feedback you give us, the emails you send, the messages you leave on recipes, the interactions on social media – you are our community, our world, the reason we get so much joy in what we do.
So THANK YOU!! Sending you all a giant virtual hug!
I’ll be offline for a few days from today until the 28th of December. I’ve been answering some emergency cries for help on top-hitting Christmas recipes here on my website and no doubt if I happen to spot some during my “break”, I won’t be able to resist. So leave your questions on the recipe!
Merry Christmas everyone! – Nagi & Dozer x ❤️
Merry Christmas to you all. Thank you for all the work you put in to give us such great recipes. Thank you also for the tremendous charity work you do. Many good wishes for the New Year🥂
Hi Nagi
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and your fabulous team
I have learnt so much from you and your recipes
You have seriously made me a better cook
Love and treats to Dozer
Merry Xmas, Nagi !! You are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G – Love my ‘DINNER’ book and all the recipes I’ve tried so far. Look forward to and enjoy reading your website with all the interesting news and updates on your ‘little empire ‘ !! You and your hard-working team do a superb job and looks like you have lots of fun as well. Thank you to all of you – enjoy your much deserving break ( relax if you can ) and most of all – thanks for sharing Dozer with us – he’s the shining star at the top of the tree – I love him to bits !! All the Best for 2024 from a wet and windy Xmas Eve in Lancashire, UK. CHEERS !!
You guys are amazing
Merry Xmas to you all & dozer
Merry Christmas to you, Dozer and all the team. Love your recipes and your team!
You guys are amazing love your recipes & the work you do
Merry Xmas to you all & dozer
Hi Nagi, Wishing you and ALL the team for ALL your good work throughout this year in helping the needy with your “Recipe Tin Eats”. You’re a true GEM with all her sparkles (the team) I wish you ALL a very Merry Christmas and a VERY prosperous year for 2024.
I couldn’t leave out Dozer, so wishing him all the treats he can get in 2024 from his gem of a mama.
Bless you ALL with good health and happiness and keep safe throughout 2024.
Hello Nagi, i sent an e-mail to you guys a few minutes ago wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas….but i forgot Dozer…so please give him an extra cookie for me…
And the pictures are fantastic!!!!!
Love !
Christine from Quebec, Canada.
Awesome Pics
I hope someone cooks you something amazing for Christmas dinner! You are fantastic and a firm favourite in our house all the way over here in Bonnie Scotland. Sending best wishes to you and the RTE team x
Dear Nagi, Dozer, and the Awesome Team at Recipe Tin Eats,
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the love, inspiration, and amazing content you all have given the world and ME this year. You are a true blessing and I love you!
Nagi, you are such a fun and talented lady! Thank you!!
Merry Christmas to all, and health and happiness in 2024!
Love from,
Mary in NJ
Dearest Nagi
From the day I found one of your recipes I was hooked. I’ve never looked back. When i need some inspiration, your run into my thoughts. I’m from South Africa, looking to start my own food truck. I pray it becomes a reality in 2024.
Wishing You, Dozer & your amazing team a Blessed Chrismas and Prosperous 2024.
Lo e you Nagi..
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year. I love your recipes and have made so many, couldn’t possibly pick a fav. Keep doing what you’re doing, you and your team are amazing x
LOVYAGUTZ. I HAVE MADE 3 OF YOUR RECEIPES FOR XMAS
LOVYAGUTZ. PIP
Merry Christmas Team RecipeTin!!
Hi Nagi. The very best Christmas to you and all the gang, including Dozer. I’ve been cooking your recipes for some years now, simply because they are commonsense, no nonsense and easy to cook. For Chrissy Day tomorrow, two of our family favourites from you are on the menu: Creamy Cheesy Potato Bake and Honey Soy Chicken Wings. Have a goodie!!
Happy Christmas to you all. Thank you for allnyour lovely recipes, look forward to more in 2024.
Enjoy your few days off you deserve it.virtual hug backx
Merry Christmas and congratulations on your new kitchen in a great area. Your recipes have been my go to since the pandemic and I am always recommending them to my friends. You deserve praise for your Recipe Tin Meals. 🎅🏼🎄
Have a wonderful festive season and I am looking forward to your 2024 recipes,
With many thanks
Pam
Merry Christmas to you, Nagi and your team. What an amazing group of people, you are such an inspiration.
Have a well deserved break and have a healthy and happy 2024.