Christmas Games
Christmas games are one of my favourite things at this time of year. As a family we have games that we play year after year with all age groups. I hope your family enjoys them as much as mine does.
Christmas games are one of my favourite things at this time of year. As a family we have games that we play year after year with all age groups. I hope your family enjoys them as much as mine does.
This aromatic stew of sweet potato and kale is given body and goodness from the chickpeas and an enticing spike of heat from the rose harissa. Coriander, cumin, fennel and turmeric complete the warming spices that make it a pleasing supper for all ages. Seek out chickpeas in glass jars - there are lots of new brands producing really delicious, large, tender chickpeas of great quality.
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I love to gather all my summer baskets and pots and plant them up with winter bulbs bringing their delicate scent into the house over Christmas.
I have been reading a poem a day from Rowan Williams' new book "A Century of Poetry". The poem by Yves Bonnefoy called "Noli me tangere" deserves a mention this second Sunday of Advent, not only for the poet's words and Rowan Williams' thoughtful reflection on the poem, but also for the mention of snowflakes.
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