Who has started Christmas shopping already?

Another thing about early shopping. Every year I get enthused by the latest Christmas treats (especially Lidl's offers). I stash them in a cupboard in the hall, vowing to leave them alone. Within hours, they sprout voices like Alice's fantasies - 'try me' 'eat me' 'drink me.' Each year I succumb, then have to buy the greater part again. This year I've, so far, I've bought a tin of chocolates, a bottle of Napoleon brandy, made Rowan jelly for the turkey and raspberry jam for jam tarts. But those persistent voices . Anyone have similar experiences? Any ideas to prevent?

Why prevent? Just enjoy in moderation

We are already on our second tin of chocolates, M&S big mix, they are so good. My husband eats most of them. I just have a couple every now and then.

I have a picture of homemade jam tarts in my head now.

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Lonehare12 said:

I have a picture of homemade jam tarts in my head now.

apple pies - I've discovered the secret is arrowroot to thicken the juices and prevent 'soggy bottoms.'

Thanks Marianne72 

Nah, not a fan of cranberries.

I've tried Tesco ready made pastry and didn't like it.

I was thinking of cook books and programs earlier and strating a thread on them, you've beaten me to it, lol.

I've got my own recipe book, of recipes I've collected ovr the years, it's the only thing my son wants to inherit.

I think my favourite tv chef, was Keith Floyd, I learnt so much from watchng him and reading his books.

ah, arrowroot must be horrible that way but it's very fine texture and makes great sauces. I use egg in shortcrust sometimes, not always. I always use Tesco ready-made puff. I've got an injury to both shoulders so find it difficult to manoeuvre anything that has to be hand made. Nut roast Wellington sounds great - adding cranberries is nice for Christmas. I love cranberries in anything. Sainsbury have fresh and frozen in stock.

ah, arrowroot must be horrible that way but it's very fine texture and makes great sauces. I use egg in shortcrust sometimes, not always. I always use Tesco ready-made puff. I've got an injury to both shoulders so find it difficult to manoeuvre anything that has to be hand made. Nut roast Wellington sounds great - adding cranberries is nice for Christmas. I love cranberries in anything. Sainsbury have fresh and frozen in stock.

Nah, not a fan of cranberries.

I've tried Tesco ready made pastry and didn't like it.

I was thinking of cook books and programs earlier and strating a thread on them, you've beaten me to it, lol.

I've got my own recipe book, of recipes I've collected ovr the years, it's the only thing my son wants to inherit.

I think my favourite tv chef, was Keith Floyd, I learnt so much from watchng him and reading his books.