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Right, I’m looking for dinners inspired by Christmas dinner.
Tonight we’ve had pulled turkey & stuffing topped with mashed potato. Was like a Christmas dinner/Shepherd’s pie and it was stunning.
I’m also going to do pigs in blankets toad in the hole.
 
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It was odd. Loads of random stalls from charities trying to sign you up like Cats Protection League, RBL, Macmillan etc etc , some sofa's, teeth whitening ... really weird stuff. I did buy some chutney from The Carved Angel stall because their stuff is lovely but honestly, I didn't spend £20 it was that poor.

I saw John Turode walking through.
I only bought a jamaican patty which was OK and cost a fiver. I thought about some preserve but everything was so expensive. I understand they probably need to increase prices to make a profit but £38 for coffee and £6 for soap. No thanks
 
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Hey if any of you got a Very 20% discount code to use by 1st Dec, it definitely works on sale items. I thought I would try it out & it worked.
 
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Need inspiration for fussy parents/grandparents who don’t like any of the typical things 🤔
 
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Need inspiration for fussy parents/grandparents who don’t like any of the typical things 🤔
I’m a really bad person to buy for. I just like what I like and tend to buy it myself. However at Christmas and birthdays I always appreciate vouchers for M&S or Sainsbury’s because I love there. Also love a restaurant voucher. Maybe ask if there’s a hotel they would like a voucher for? Afternoon Tea?
 
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I’m a really bad person to buy for. I just like what I like and tend to buy it myself. However at Christmas and birthdays I always appreciate vouchers for M&S or Sainsbury’s because I love there. Also love a restaurant voucher. Maybe ask if there’s a hotel they would like a voucher for? Afternoon Tea?
Afternoon tea is a good shout
 
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Magic is on its 100% Christmas playlist and I am here for it. Even the worst song is better than much of the current top 40 tracks.
 
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I maybe dragged the body bag Balsam Hill bag out of the cupboard and into the living room...
 
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I do not recommend the Ideal Bome Show Xmas expo. For those who plan on going it’s rit. Rather plan something else for a day out in London or stay home!
Oh balls I've planned to go Saturday.... already going to London on the 14th so may pie it all together if rit
 
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I just booked myself a spa day on spaseekers. It was £40, cream tea, 25min treatment and use of facilities. It was already on offer but the code BLACKFRIDAY24 took an extra 10% off. Might be a good thing to look at for an Xmas gift 😄
 
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Right, I want a conclusive answer. Which supermarket sells the best mince pies? I am yet to taste the Waitrose ones, but hear they are rated highly. The only mince pies i have tried are Sainsbury's ones, Greggs ones, Morrison's ones. Are they all much of a muchness?
 
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Right, I want a conclusive answer. Which supermarket sells the best mince pies? I am yet to taste the Waitrose ones, but hear they are rated highly. The only mince pies i have tried are Sainsbury's ones, Greggs ones, Morrison's ones. Are they all much of a muchness?
So Mr A & I take this very seriously. We read the Good Housekeeping article on the best mince pies. This year Aldi luxury ones came out tops. Usually its the Iceland ones. They test loads even the really expensive ones like Betty's.
 
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Oh balls I've planned to go Saturday.... already going to London on the 14th so may pie it all together if rit
Also on a side note, not sure where you are coming from but there were loads of cancelled trains and delayed ones. Due to flooding on tracks
 
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Right, I want a conclusive answer. Which supermarket sells the best mince pies? I am yet to taste the Waitrose ones, but hear they are rated highly. The only mince pies i have tried are Sainsbury's ones, Greggs ones, Morrison's ones. Are they all much of a muchness?
M&s puff pastry ones!
 
Right, I want a conclusive answer. Which supermarket sells the best mince pies? I am yet to taste the Waitrose ones, but hear they are rated highly. The only mince pies i have tried are Sainsbury's ones, Greggs ones, Morrison's ones. Are they all much of a muchness?
I love Greggs. Booths are also amazing if you can ever get to a store.
 
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Right, I want a conclusive answer. Which supermarket sells the best mince pies? I am yet to taste the Waitrose ones, but hear they are rated highly. The only mince pies i have tried are Sainsbury's ones, Greggs ones, Morrison's ones. Are they all much of a muchness?
My favourites are actually the Costco ones but I very rarely get them cos even can't eat a whole tray of the things.

The ones I buy the most are the basic M&S ones.
 
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