Christmas Planning

We've just had a really good break in Conwy. (Photos to follow soon). Feeling much refreshed, I am making an Autumn resolution: to be organised for Christmas. Last year we hosted Christmas for the first time, and with all the best will in the world, I was totally exhausted when it came to the big day.

This year, we host again - and this will become the norm in future, as my husband is now a parish priest.

SO. I am absolutely adamant that this year I will be organised!! And its no use saying, "Leave it all till Advent". Lists to the ready.

BUT... my kitchen is far from ideal. We have a lovely oven and hob that will be installed in the kitchen when it is re-done, and this will have to wait till the New Year. In the meantime, I have to manage with electric hobs that seem to have one setting (full power, or off), and an oven with a thermostat that seems to think that VERY HOT is the only setting you'd ever need.

Maybe I won't be making a Christmas cake this year...