Light hearted post as obviously there's already the "what can & can't eat" and "wine people will or won't drink at Christmas" posts floating around. What are YOU missing?
Friday afternoon 5pm, packed supermarket with my lovely trolley pusher (DH) in tow. Cheese aisle.
Stilton on offer. DH notices back of packets saying not suitable for expectant Mum's but let's me buy it as we both "know better" as NHS have recently changed their Stilton guidance.
Then I hit the Brie, not literally obvs but oh those yummy gooey packets if squishy soft cheese. All mainly saying made from pasteurised milk. No warming labels here about I suitability for preggos!
So why can't I have it? Hubby says its cos of the way it's made. Yes starts with pasteurised milk but then introduce bacteria to make it mature. He does know his stuff, he's an ex dairy farmer with a degree in agriculture and knows loads about milk& cheese obvs. Argh!
I'm not sure if I'd even be that excited about Brie usually. Just the not having it is making me sad!! And want it more!!
As for mulled wine. I usually spend December drinking it at any opportunity. I love the smell. I'm missing it and might buy an instant bottle to save for May post baby's arrival.
Has anyone found a good alternative? The bottle green mulled cordial was too clovey. I'm currently contemplating mixing ribena and a apple juice with mulled wine spices, just to see.
Anyway, what is Christmas making you miss?