Christmas - so how did it go?
Cake: The home made marzipan was delicious, just lemony and almondy enough to kill any oversweetness. I had intended the icing to be the classic rough snow version. Sadly it was just not thick enough and ran gently over the cake and settled into a mildly rumpled appearance like the creases on a baby's brow. Fortunately we have a month old baby right here so we can regard the cake as a tribute to Joseph. Tastes good too (the cake, not the baby). Pudding: it was yummy, served with a choice of white sauce, with extra sherry, for the traditionalists or cream for me. A dark and rich chocolate log made by younger daughter was an alternative for those who don't like Christmas pudding, or an extra for the determined and enthusiastic eaters amongst us of whom there are plenty. Turkey: I leave this one to older son who said "I think this must be the best Christmas dinner ever". How can this be? It is the same meal every year so should come out r...