 From the Editor There’s always a moment in my family’s Christmas Day festivities when we slide into a lull. Everyone is fully sated after an expansive long lunch, the second round of present giving has finished and the living room is a mass of discarded wrapping paper. The fever pitch of excitement has abated as the children play with their gifts, and the adults are feeling a little glazed from a surfeit of food and wine. It’s a wonderful moment of being totally replete, satisfied and happy with everyone around you who really counts, and it only happens once a year.
American humourist Andy Rooney wrote in one of his columns: “One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day. Don’t clean it up too quickly.” I’m inclined to agree.
The key to enjoying Christmas is to be able to be relaxed enough not to sweat the small stuff and to be able to truly take part in celebrations, rather than getting stuck in a frazzle of kitchen duties that threaten to overwhelm you.
We really want you all to enjoy a relaxed Christmas, so we’ve put together some wonderful recipes and ideas that will take the stress out of entertaining. Drinks with friends? Check. Fabulous Christmas dinner? Check. Boxing Day barbie? Check. Easy ideas for baking gifts? Check. Special Christmas treats? Check. Simple and delicious recipes for the holiday period? Check!
This is the biggest issue of The Foodtown Magazine that we have ever published and we are so pleased to be able to put together a bumper edition for all our readers. It’s packed with yummy recipes that you will feel proud to serve to your loved ones.
And to help you get the most out of the summer break, we’ve got a wonderful Santa Saver gift book of discount vouchers to help you make the most of holiday fun. It’s our way of saying a big thanks to each and every reader for supporting the magazine and for the wonderful feedback we get from you all via letters, email and facebook. We all lead such busy lives and I know how much of an effort it takes to make the time to correspond – we appreciate it!
So here’s to a very merry Christmas and a great 2012. Best wishes from the team at The Foodtown Magazine for a happy and relaxing holiday season with friends and family. Enjoy!
Sarah Beresford
Editor
Sarah Beresford
Editor
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