Christmas capers...

Hello folks!

Whether you're spending the festive season in the UK, Italy or somewhere else in the world, I trust you're enjoying yourself, and most importantly, eating LOTS. I certainly am, here at my parents' home in the Midlands.

I spent Christmas day and Boxing day eating, drinking, eating, playing silly board games and eating a bit more. Part of me was eager to see what an actual Italian Christmas day was like, but I've got to be honest... I don't think I would have been happy without the traditional roast dinner and Christmas pudding :D 

Here are a few Christmas snaps for you, taken both in the run up to Christmas (in Italy) and Christmas day here in England.Enjoy!

Is this an Italian or English tree? Clue: look out for the panettone at  the bottom... ;D

An Italian nativity

My terrible wonderful students, playing games

The nativity at the nursery school

Christmas day wine...mmm

so......good....

terrific trifle

and perfect pudding

Boxing day capers

Hope you've all had a good one!

Mmmm...broth!!

As I'm heading home on Friday to spend Christmas with my family in the UK, I shall be missing out on the Italian Christmas day food fest. Instead of panettone I'll be eating Christmas pudding. Instead of pasta, roast potatoes. Instead of a post-feast coffee...well, nothing actually.

So last night, to make sure I had a little taste of something that the Italians (at least, the southern Italians) eat for their Christmas lunch, I enjoyed a nice bowl of brodo and tortellini. Brodo, or broth, is often served with these lovely little pasta parcels on Christmas day. It was warming, filling and yummy.

But although it was tasty, I'm still looking forward to my traditional turkey, parsnips and roast potatoes.... bring on the British food feast!