We celebrated Christmas 2019 with our dear family. Debbi, John and their family. It was a wonderful day. This is what an Australian Christmas is like. The weather is hot and there is lots of food to consume. All home made and delicious accompanied by fine Australian wine, cider and beer.
Debbie and Shannon busy in the kitchen.
Shannon is ready to start eating. Its hard to see but in the middle of the table are delicious tiger prawns our contribution to the lunch. We bought 3 kilos and they were well received served with a creamy cocktail sauce.
After the main course of ham, turkey, prawns, a variety of salads it was time for dessert. There was trife, terramissu and plum pudding which was our contribution.
Its been 10 years since I have made a plum pudding and it takes 6 hours to cook. Its wrapped in calico and boiled for 4 hours initially and when the calico dries it can be stored for some time. On the day it is to be eaten it boiled for another 2 hours.
Here the plum pudding is being covered in brandy and then ignignted.
It flames up and tastes delicious.
Debbie who is a fantastic cook also does cake icing and this was part of her gift to us. It has been many years since we enjoyed a real Christmas cake as these are not avaiable in Texas. It was delicious.
It was a wonderful Christmas spent with dear friends, delicous food and drinks. We are so fortunate to be part of this family.
Cheers,
Beverley and Ross
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