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Happy New Year and into 2026
Christmas went very well considering I was nervous about spending it for 3 nights and 4 days with Darcy's parents, when my stomach was still playing up. I took my own food with me, in case they served something unsuitable. I was glad I did as some of the fare was spicy or very late at night - both things that can send my stomach into orbit. Kay collected me on Christmas Eve, drove us down to deepest Kent and from then on it was one long party with various members of Darcy's siblings dipping in and out of the celebrations over the four days. Christmas morning was spent with most of the family doing a 9am park run followed by a quick dash for the 10.30 church service. Once home, there was a group effort to prepare vegetables to go with a Beef Wellington, followed by a cherry and almond tiramisu. Canapes first and champagne cocktails (from which I sadly had to abstain as I was on a no-alcohol diet for my poorly stomach). We ate lunch at 4. The evening meal was cheese and biscuits at
by noreply@blogger.com (ADDY)5 viewsbrightonchristmasnew-yearstomach - news
12/25/25: Sun King Brewery's Electric Reindeer (A Timely Christmas Post)
Ho ho ho! I hope your day's been great and that Santa was good to you. We're winding down after our seasonal festivities. The kids are playing with their new toys and, when I have time for them, there are a few video games calling my name. Before then, though, let's have some beer. After my December went completely sideways, I found I only had time for one Christmas beer post. That's what we're up to this evening: Sun King's Electric Reindeer. Sun King's headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. Though it officially began production in 2009 (after acquiring some gently-used brewing equipment from a defunct Maine brewery), coconspirators Dave Colt and Clay Robinson had long dreamed of heading out and brewing on their own. Since the brewery's opening, Sun King's taken home numerous medals from brewing competitions. You can find their beer in a handful of states. Read more about them over on "The Sun King Story" page . Electric Reindeer isn't just a Christmas beer, it's a beer that celebrates an
by noreply@blogger.com (John)5 views6-melba-hiffsbrown-alechristmasrating-7-5-10sun-king - news
Grinch Punch
The holidays are all about special memories, food, and drinks, and this Grinch Punch is a fast and easy way to make a delicious punch that is sure to delight both kids and adults at your next Christmas party. The creamy sherbet mixed with the fruity punch and fizzy soda only has three ingredients, takes…
by Laura Gummerman2 viewschristmasdrinksfood - news
Happy Christmas
Sick of bland food over the last four weeks, I decided to do an experiment. As Kay, Darcy and I had been invited over to Darcy's parents in deepest Kent for Christmas, and they tend to cook vegetarian, we decided to have our traditional Christmas lunch a few days ago on Monday. I cooked the traditional meal only swapping turkey for chicken, as I did not want a lot of leftovers. I literally helped myself to a teaspoon of everything - chicken, carrots, parsnips, potato and one pig in its blanket - with lashings of gravy to convert it into a mush. The whole meal hardly covered a quarter of my dinner plate. I passed on the red cabbage and sprouts as I thought that was a step too far for an unhappy stomach. I then had a teaspoon of Christmas pudding with a little cream. If anything was going to upset me, THAT would. Thankfully and instinctively, I knew now was a right time to experiment and to my delight my stomach took the new food well and did not react, although admittedly I had dosed my
by noreply@blogger.com (ADDY)5 viewschristmasit-s-a-wonderful-lifestomach - news
Chocolate In A Bottle Spritz
As if Chocolate in a Bottle wasn’t decadent enough, here we have two fabulous cocktail recipes with it. The post Chocolate In A Bottle Spritz appeared first on Food Wine Travel .
by Christine Salins5 viewswinewine-featureschristmascocktailsrecipes-drinks - news
A Classic Hostess Gift for the Holidays: Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Gift Pack with Two Flutes
Amid the endless swirl of holiday gifting, a few offerings strike the elusive balance between polish and pleasure quite like the Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Gift Pack, complete with two refined Champagne flutes. It is an effortlessly gracious hostess gift – considered, celebratory, and refreshingly unpretentious. Tasting NotesAt its core is Nicolas Feuillatte’s Réserve Exclusive […] The post A Classic Hostess Gift for the Holidays: Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Gift Pack with Two Flutes appeared first on Liz Palmer .
by liz admin5 viewschampagnechampagne-regionchampagne-reviewschristmaswinewine-and-food-pairings - news
Champagne Telmont: Where Heritage Meets the Future of Sustainable Champagne + Wine Review
Champagne is a region built on centuries of tradition, but every so often, a house emerges that doesn’t just update the rule book; it edits the whole document. Telmont, the organically driven, sustainability-obsessed house from Damery, is one of the most compelling modern narratives in Champagne today. With a history that stretches back more than […] The post Champagne Telmont: Where Heritage Meets the Future of Sustainable Champagne + Wine Review appeared first on Liz Palmer .
by liz admin5 viewsarticleschampagnechampagne-regionchampagne-reviewschristmassparkling-wine - news
More food for thought
I hinted in my last post that I had seen my gastric consultant and there was much to think about. To recap, I had a tumour removed from my stomach in 2016 and it has caused me various problems ever since. The tumour shown in red above was removed but left the top of my stomach a thin pointed shape which now pokes through my diaphragm up into the oesophagus (foodpipe) and releases acid into my throat. This is called a hiatus hernia. The second problem is that on the stomach wall, where the tumour was, runs a nerve which tells the pyloric sphincter at the bottom of the stomach to open. In removing the tumour, that nerve was damaged and now the pyloric sphincter doesn't open easily to let the food out into the duodenum and on to the intestines. So again, food and acid builds up in my stomach. The medical term is "delayed gastric emptying" (DGE). When I have had to fast for a gastroscopy procedure, I have fasted for at least 18 hours and they have still found food in my stomach when
by noreply@blogger.com (ADDY)6 viewschristmasgastritisgastroscopyhiatus-herniaoesophagtisstomach - news
Vanilla Bean Eggnog with Bourbon
We have a holiday tradition that requires we have eggnog on hand for Christmas Eve. This family recipe for Vanilla Bean Eggnog with Bourbon is simply the BEST! A few weeks ago I purchased a bottle of the Maker’s Mark 46® for the holidays; I knew I wanted to make homemade eggnog and Maker’s Mark®... The post Vanilla Bean Eggnog with Bourbon appeared first on Creative Culinary .
by Barb6 viewsall-recipesbourboncocktailsnew-year-s-favoritesseasonal-and-holidayswinter-favorites - news
Pomegranate Rosemary Gin Fizz Cocktail
One of my favorites for the holiday season; this Pomegranate Rosemary Gin Fizz is so crisp and refreshing, not to mention perfectly beautiful! Heads up! Yes, I am re-posting this Pomegranate Rosemary Gin Fizz Cocktail I made several years ago when I had first moved into my new home. I love the memories so will... The post Pomegranate Rosemary Gin Fizz Cocktail appeared first on Creative Culinary .
by Barb5 viewsall-recipeschristmas-favoritescocktailsginseasonal-and-holidayswinter-favorites - news
Christmas is coming
I'm not very much of a winter person as I hate the cold, damp weather and the long dark evenings which are not conducive to doing anything much except hunkering down and watching endless TV. Even when I do venture out in the evenings, such as to choir rehearsals, it is gone 10 o'clock, when I return to my car often with condensation on the windscreen or at worst frost. But there is one thing winter brings, which is not available any other time of year and that is Christmas. I know shops tend to start Christmas as early as August and certainly by early November it is impossible to ignore that Christmas is on its way. I absolutely love Christmas and am like a child in my anticipation of it. By early November I have bought all my Christmas cards and started planning what to buy others for presents. By the end of November, I have written my annual Christmas letter both in English and German to pop into the cards when I send them. By the first week of December, my cards are written and sent
by noreply@blogger.com (ADDY)5 viewschristmas - news
Bright Spirits and Merry Christmas Moments
Finding the right Christmas gift can be tricky, but gin makes it easy. It’s personal, versatile, and something people genuinely enjoy. A bottle of Award-winning gin is always appreciated, but you can make it even more special with our Gin Gift packs and Gin and Tonic gift packs. The post Bright Spirits and Merry Christmas Moments appeared first on Bright Night Gin .
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Cranberry Aperol Spritz
Festive cranberry Aperol spritz made with Prosecco, cranberry juice, and rosemary. A light, bubbly holiday cocktail perfect for parties and gatherings. The post Cranberry Aperol Spritz appeared first on The Cookie Rookie® .
by Laurel Perry5 viewschristmascocktailsdrinksholiday-recipes - news
Twelve Days of Christmas Offers
As we countdown to the festivities, don't miss out on our Twelve Days of Christmas offers, just follow us on Facebook or Instagram and check out our story each day for a cracker case deal! The post Twelve Days of Christmas Offers appeared first on Lawson's Dry Hills .
by Julia C5 viewschristmaschristmas-offerstwelve-days-of-christmas - news
Holiday Punch Recipe
Holiday Punch is my go-to party drink, perfect for Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve, or Christmas celebrations! This bright and bubbly… The post Holiday Punch Recipe appeared first on The Cookie Rookie® .
by Becky Hardin5 viewschristmascocktailsdrinksholiday-recipesnew-years-evethanksgiving - news
Christmas Punch
The post Christmas Punch appeared first on Princess Pinky Girl . This Christmas Punch is one of my favorite holiday drinks because it’s quick to make, festive, and full of cheer! I love how the mix of cranberry, pineapple, and orange juices gives it a bright, fruity flavor, while a splash of vodka and raspberry liqueur makes it feel extra special. It’s perfect for Christmas morning…
by Jennifer Fishkind5 viewschristmascocktailscold-drinks - news
The perfect wines to drink with Christmas pudding
The perfect wines to drink with Christmas pudding Whether you opt for Christmas pudding, the very traditional finale to Christmas dinner in the UK, or something equally rich and sweet, what are the perfect wines to drink with Christmas pudding? This blog post looks at which wines will complement your dessert whether it be plum pudding, mince pies, panettone, trifle, chocolate cake or cheese. You could also look at my wine suggestions to serve with main courses at Christmas. The main aim for the main course and for desserts should always be to match the weight of the dish with the body of the wine. And there is a fundamental second tip when pairing desserts & wine and that is … You might think that drinking a wine that is even sweeter than a dessert would make the dessert seem sickly sweet but surprisingly that is not the case. It will actually help to avoid creating an acidic or sour taste in the mouth. Of course the sweet wine must have good acidity too as that will also stop the comb
by WinesWithAttitude5 viewswine-foodchristmaswine-and-food - news
8/25/25: Christmas in August! (De Dolle Brouwers' Stille Nacht)
Since I missed July 25th (Michelle and I were in the hospital after the early birth of our second kid), let's get to that beer now. Merry Christmas in August! I've never done Christmas in August before and don't anticipate from deviating from July in the future; let's enjoy this as a fun little one-off thing. Today we're breaking into a bottle I nabbed from store shelves in January, just before it disappeared. It's De Dolle Brouwers' Stille Nacht. That's right, a heavy Belgian Christmas ale. Luckily, it's a little cooler today than it was a month ago, so I'm more prone to drink a beer of this caliber. Before we dive into the ale, however, I think a little bit of housekeeping is in order. I've been away from the blog since February. Purrl will remain the face of the blog, even though she's gone, because she was part of this whole thing with me. Don't go looking for my profile image to change anytime soon! Aside from that, I'm scaling back. I have a slate of beers for September (Ok
by noreply@blogger.com (John)6 views2-melba-whiffsbelgianchristmaschristmas-alechristmas-in-augustde-dolle-brouwers - news
12/29/24: Tröegs Independent Brewing's The Mad Elf Grand Cru, a Late Christmas Post
It's Christmas! Okay, it's after Christmas. My week didn't go quite as planned but that's fine. I spent more time with my family, which means I had more fun than I'd anticipated. How was your Christmas? Did Santa bring you what you wanted? Or, was your stocking filled with coal and fish heads? I'm here at home now after a whirlwind near-week away. My tree's lit and I'm bundled up and snuggled under a blanket. Today's beer marks the end of the holiday season for me. So, with a grateful prayer and a thankful heart let's to it: Tröegs' The Mad Elf Grand Cru. Tröegs is the creation of brothers John and Chris Trogner. They both found a love of brewing in Colorado and brought it home to Central Pennsylvania with them. They opened their brewery in 1997 and have been brewing (and expanding) since. Here's their "Our Story" page if you want all of the details I skipped over here (there're plenty of them!). The Mad Elf Grand Cru is a souped up version of The Mad Elf . This 11% ABV bruiser of an a
by noreply@blogger.com (John)5 views15-hiffschristmasrating-9-5-10seasonaltroegs - news
The Cocktail College Podcast: Eggnog
We like to keep things fairly evergreen here at “Cocktail College.” However, it would feel a bit out of place to run an episode on eggnog at the height of summer when sweat is dripping down our backs and we’re all craving a refreshing seasonal sipper. So here we are, less than a week out from Dec. 25, with the ultimate guide to this all-American staple. For this festive episode of “Cocktail College,” Tim McKirdy is joined by returning guest Aaron Goldfarb, author and VinePair writer at large. The article The Cocktail College Podcast: Eggnog appeared first on VinePair .
by VinePair Staff6 viewscocktail-collegechristmascocktailseggnogholidaythe-cocktail-college-podcast - news
20 Festive Cocktails for Christmas and Holiday Parties
Enlist these holiday cocktails and punches all season long. The post 20 Festive Cocktails for Christmas and Holiday Parties appeared first on Bevvy .
by Bevvy5 viewscocktailsdrinksentertainingoccasionschristmasfeatured - news
Best Gifts for Wine Lovers This Year
Picture this: the aroma of mulled wine filling the air, laughter around the table, and the clink of glasses celebrating another holiday season. If you’ve got a wine enthusiast on your list, you know the usual bottle of red just won’t cut it. This year, let’s think outside the wine rack! We’ve selected five gifts... View Article The post Best Gifts for Wine Lovers This Year appeared first on Winerist Magazine .
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Champagne Grapes
The post Champagne Grapes appeared first on Princess Pinky Girl . Add sparkle to any celebration with Sugared Champagne Grapes! Just soak the grapes in bubbly, roll them in sugar crystals, and pop them in the freezer for a fun, frosty burst of flavor in every boozy bite! Sugared Champagne Grapes Our sugar Champagne Grapes recipe is all the rage, and it’s no wonder why they’re…
by Jennifer Fishkind5 views5-ingredients-or-lessamericanchristmascocktailsdessertsparties - news
Salted Caramel White Russian
The post Salted Caramel White Russian appeared first on Princess Pinky Girl . Celebrate the holiday season in style with this Salted Caramel White Russian recipe, made with rich, heavy cream, caramel vodka, and a splash of Kahlua. Turn a classic creamy cocktail into a boozy beverage with a sweet and salty surprise. Perfect for those who enjoy a twist on traditional flavors! Our Salted Caramel White Russian…
by Jennifer Fishkind5 viewsamericanchristmascocktailsparties