My mum used to occasionally make her own Christmas puddings and Christmas cake. But it was a thankless task because my elder brother didn't like nuts or peel, and the younger brother wasn't keen on marzipan.
I doubt if very many people at all will be stirring up the tradition today. A survey said this week that most of us have no confidence about cooking, and millions of pounds' worth of home-made meals end up in the bin before they're eaten, including Christmas puddings (which cost an average of £10 to make.)
Will you be making your own pud and how do you like it served? Clotted cream was always the gold stansdard in my Devonian childhood, although I let the side down by wanting "Nestle's cream". I can't stand brandy butter and custard seems to make it a very average delight. I discovered last year you could still get a type of Nestle's cream, so I'm afraid I will be having that with my Lakeland "Billy No Mates" pudding.
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I'm not a fan of Christmas pudding, Christmas cake or mince pies (it's a fruit peel thing) and seeing as I am the cook this Christmas my family are getting chocolate all the way!
I second Louisa's comment. You probably know this but we have what we call "fruit cakes" here and they are horrid. Most people use them for door stops. But I did enjoy this post Gail and linked to it from the Smitten by Britain Facebook page.
Hi Gail - my traditional side always wins out against sense and experience - I DO make my pwn pudding and cake, and mince pies, but the cake and pudding are often still hanging around at easter - the mince pies always go down OK though! If you do have any Christmas pudding going spare, it's lovely mixed in with softened vanilla ice cream and a dribble of Baileys over the top. I love Nestle's cream too!!! Lucy
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