Christmas alone

If this was me I would probably visit M&S or Waitrose too and find something I don't eat usually, a real treat. This would include breakfast, snacks and a small meal. I would also treat myself to a good wine too!

Whatever you decide- have a great day!

I think the answer is to have whatever you want!

I was alone at Christmas during the first lockdown and I made myself a roast beef dinner, because that's what I wanted. I bought a fancy M&S dessert. I also stocked up on goodies and treats I wouldn't normally have.

It was actually way better than I thought it was going to be and without doubt the least stressful Christmas Day EVER.

Several years ago, all the family bar me were ill on Christmas Day, so son and family stayed at their home, DH was in bed, no point cooking turkey etc.

The turkey was a fresh one, so froze it. I cooked eggs and bacon for myself, one of the nicest Christmas dinners I’d ever had.

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I have spent Christmas on my own for around 8 years now. I sed to buy a lovely spread of cooked fish from M&S and had that with crusty bread but for me, it has priced itself off the market so I have ordered online 2 duck legs in a lovely sauce. I usually start on Christmas Eve and have one with maybe a baked potato and a selection of vegetables. I am not a lover of desserts so I have that with a glass or three of dry white and I am more than happy.

It is a repeat performance on Christmas Day and I may have a selection of biscuits and cheese and I am more than happy without breaking the bank. I use an air fryer now, no oven and with a microwave it is super easy. It is easier and less messy to cook the duck legs together and have one cold with trimmings on Christmas Day.

“Good” quality!!!!

Visit your local M&S for some ideas, and look on Donald Russell website, some great stuff on both.

I’d “cheat” and buy a small Turkey crown, then food quality ready made stuffing and roast potatoes, then a light (ready made) starter, salmon mousse maybe, and a light dessert.

Lots of pickles, fresh bread and jackets potatoes for Boxing Day!

A couple of favourite tipples, for me this would be Baileys and some Champagne.

Whatever you choose, enjoy xx