Well this is it,  just three sleeps to go, and there’s definitely a buzz about town. Time to get excited and ENJOY this wonderful season with family and friends. Finally… Prepare the Freeze Ahead Roast Potatoes, they are a real winner and an absolute time-saver on Christmas Day. Make a simple Christmas Pudding Semi Freddo with Cherry Comport for those that don’t like the traditional pudding. Make the easy Microwave Brandy Custard, store in an airtight container, with a piece of clingfilm pressed down onto the surface to stop a skin forming. You can even prepare scoops of ice cream, open freeze them on a tray, and then store them in a plastic container in the freezer, between sheets of Glad Go-Between, or baking paper. So much easier than trying to scoop lots of ice cream at dessert time on Christmas Day. Make any sauces or salad dressings you need, store in airtight containers in the fridge. Make sure to sharpen the carving knife. Charge the camera battery and make sure you have enough space on your memory card. Clean out the esky, and fill with ice on Christmas Eve, the ‘bubbles’ can never be too cold ! If you are … Continue reading The Essential Christmas Countdown Planner – 3 Sleeps To Go