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The 2023 Poncetastic Christmas Thread

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VivaJen · 24/09/2023 14:24

Welcome to the 2023 Poncetastic thread. With a nod to Fellatio (wherever she may be) at the stroke of midnight, let the poncing commence.

"OK, first of all, I know it's still September by we need to start this thread now because as you all know, having a truly Poncetastic Christmas involves precision planning, strategy, bravery, heroics, and frequently martyrdom.

So, if you, like me, actually want to make the next twelve weeks of your life a misery by hand-crafting your cards, finding a huge bucket for Nigella's turkey in brine, pickling pears, shrivelling oranges in a low oven for those rustic au naturel decorations, dragging half a holly bush back from the woods, and just generally being a smug annoying jobs worth ponce, join me on this thread.

Feel free to post photos of previous tree-trimming, cake icing or table centrepiece triumphs, discuss this year's bauble colour themes, debate the merits of Delia versus Gordon, road-test a selection of canapés and cocktails, (all in the line of duty) and link to lovely inspirational photos/craft ideas for a truly Poncetastic Christmas.

Warning: If your idea of a good Christmas involves Pizza, ITV, gravy granules or anything with 'Aunt Bessie’s' on the packet, this is not the thread for you".

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YuletideSolace · 08/12/2023 15:20

@kniteatrepeat2 Yes we make salmon (or other) mousses and use creme fraiche. Sour cream would also work. I haven't got any specific recipe to recommend though as we just google and choose according to mood on the day so I can't remember which we've used.

SqueakyDinosaur · 08/12/2023 19:21

I had the most gorgeous smoked trout mousse a while back, and have been trying to replicate it. Maybe I should just write and ask the kitchen for it? If anyone is Norwich-adjacent, it's from the fish restaurant in Jarrolds department store.

CrushingOnRubies · 08/12/2023 20:05

WhatWouldJeevesDo · 08/12/2023 14:38

That looks wonderful @CrushingOnRubies . I am going to forage holly and ivy and rose hips tomorrow and anything else that looks exciting.

Thank you ☺️☺️

Trumpton · 19/12/2023 19:03

Presents and Paperwhites ready to drop off at friends tomorrow.

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NutellaEllaElla · 19/12/2023 19:16

What a beautiful gift package trumpy.

StiffyByngsDogBartholomew · 19/12/2023 22:01

Beautiful @trumpton and thanks for reminding me to bring the paperwhites indoors !

Trumpton · 23/12/2023 08:58

Christmas room finished.

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Trumpton · 23/12/2023 08:59

They didn’t all load

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Trumpton · 23/12/2023 09:06

@StiffyByngsDogBartholomew
I hope your paperwhites are beautiful.

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MissMarplesNiece · 23/12/2023 11:09

@Trumpton That looks so lovely.

Ladybughouse · 24/12/2023 18:14

My paperwhites are beautiful, but a bit leggy.
I have loved reading all the updates. I have done nothing this year. 🙈
I just don’t feed it.
Merry Christmas 🎅🏻 🎄🧑🏻‍🎄everyone

Carriemac · 27/12/2023 17:27

Trumpton · 23/12/2023 08:59

They didn’t all load

Always love your photos

Trumpton · 28/12/2023 20:59

Carriemac · 27/12/2023 17:27

Always love your photos

Ah thank you. Adult DS. and DD both down with Covid now.
We are fielding the grandchildren. But we all had a wonderful Christmas. Wishing you all a Happy New Year and see you in September!

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