Christmas alone

holidays alone are a nice time to catch up on some cozy reading. the stories can keep you company

I don't eat meat so I buy a Quorn roast. The rest is traditional...roast potatoes etc., plus a small Christmas pudding with brandy cream.
Being alone doesn't mean missing out....plus you don't have to share your chocolates with anyone!

I will see one family before Christmas, the other after, and may be on my own though need to find out whether a friend is in the same position and wants to share the day - or not. Nothing will replace busy past Christmases and I don’t want to try, so will enjoy the memories and the not having to cook myself into a frenzy. As to what to eat? Not sure but minimal effort and clearing up will be necessary.

Have whatever you want. You can buy venison steak in most supermarkets and have it with usual roast vegetables. Always possible to buy small single person Christmas pudding, the choices are endless, just enjoy doing whatever you want.

Jooniewoonie, I'd suggest a guinea fowl, they are delicious and taste how "proper" chicken used to be, and they're cheaper than turkey. Some sausagemeat stuffing cooked separately - plenty of leftovers there, plus a small selection of roast potatoes, roast parsnips and carrots. Green veg if you feel like it, and some red wine gravy, perhaps?

An easy bowl of trifle, a small Pannetone, a selection of good cheese and special crackers .. hang on, I think we'll all be coming to yours!

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