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<strong>Christmas</strong> 2008<br />
A <strong>Christmas</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>remember</strong><br />
Festive food and drink ideas<br />
<strong>to</strong> make the season special<br />
All wrapped up<br />
How <strong>to</strong> take the fuss out of<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> preparations<br />
Make it count<br />
More time <strong>to</strong> celebrate with<br />
our inspired New Year menu
The night before <strong>Christmas</strong><br />
If ever there was a time <strong>to</strong> believe<br />
in magic, surely it would be<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> Eve, when Santa and<br />
his helpers bring joy <strong>to</strong> good children<br />
everywhere. Lugging presents<br />
about is hard work, so be generous<br />
with the port and mince pies, and<br />
don’t forget a carrot for Rudolph!<br />
Welcome <strong>to</strong> our <strong>Christmas</strong> issue of ocadolife. Inside, we share all the<br />
wonderful things that will help <strong>to</strong> make your <strong>Christmas</strong> a perfect one, from<br />
special seasonal dishes <strong>to</strong> charming festive decorations.<br />
Amongst the highlights, we think you’ll love our sparkly <strong>Christmas</strong> market<br />
feature and our sensational ideas for party-popping cocktails. You’ll also<br />
find plenty of great menu ideas <strong>to</strong> make catering for <strong>Christmas</strong> and New<br />
Year simple, along with lots of handy tips <strong>to</strong> save you time and money.<br />
We wish you a merry <strong>Christmas</strong> and a happy New Year from everyone<br />
at <strong>Ocado</strong>.<br />
Warre’s Warrior Special Reserve Port, 75cl, £8.97<br />
Walkers Assorted Shortbread, £5.40<br />
Waitrose Luxury Butter Mince Pies, £2.19<br />
Waitrose Organic Carrots, 1kg, £1.49<br />
All items are subject <strong>to</strong> availability. Prices correct at time of going <strong>to</strong> print.
S<strong>to</strong>ck Our collection of<br />
fresh s<strong>to</strong>cks will help <strong>to</strong><br />
flavour soups and sauces,<br />
and make sure that watery<br />
gravy never darkens your<br />
table again. 500g, £2.49<br />
Winter spices From pomanders <strong>to</strong> puddings<br />
and mulled wine <strong>to</strong> mince pies, these exotic,<br />
aromatic spices will ensure you bring <strong>Christmas</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong> all your senses. Prices from £1.49<br />
Brussels sprout stalks<br />
Behold, the symbol of <strong>Christmas</strong><br />
dinner! These sweet, nutty Brussels<br />
sprouts are grown close <strong>to</strong> Bos<strong>to</strong>n<br />
in South Lincolnshire, and arrive still<br />
attached <strong>to</strong> the stalk for longer life<br />
and extra juiciness. 600g, £1.59<br />
Ice-cream A tub of creamy, rich Beckleberry’s<br />
ice cream makes an epicurean alternative <strong>to</strong><br />
traditional festive puds. Choose from four<br />
decadent flavours: Winter berry, Cinnamon and<br />
armagnac, Blackcurrant and kirsch, and utterly<br />
wicked <strong>Christmas</strong> pudding flavour. 500g, £3.99<br />
Mixed nuts Sideboards<br />
and coffee tables cry out for<br />
a big bowl of nuts at this time<br />
of year. Don’t disappoint them<br />
by s<strong>to</strong>cking up on some of our<br />
delicious nut selections. Prices<br />
from £1.49<br />
Goose fat S<strong>to</strong>red in a traditional glass jar,<br />
this pure French goose fat comes from geese<br />
that are allowed <strong>to</strong> feed freely – something that’s<br />
sure <strong>to</strong> make your roast pota<strong>to</strong>es taste even better.<br />
350g, £3.10<br />
Satsumas The smell? The colour? The taste?<br />
That little fizz of zest as you first break through the peel?<br />
Whatever it is, there’s something that sends us wild for<br />
these juicy seasonal treats. 800g, £1.99<br />
Sharing the very best of what’s around right now.<br />
picked
Along with all the scrummy food and drink you’d expect <strong>to</strong> find at <strong>Ocado</strong>, you’ll also discover a<br />
treasure trove of useful <strong>Christmas</strong> goodies <strong>to</strong> help you plan ahead. Our <strong>Christmas</strong> aisle is packed with<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> cards, chocolate decorations and wrapping paper; along with batteries, ribbon and ‘Santa<br />
S<strong>to</strong>p Here’ signs, so the big man can’t miss your house!<br />
Spiced <strong>Christmas</strong> Biscuits<br />
See our Recipes section at <strong>Ocado</strong>.com<br />
While you’re busy wrapping gifts and writing cards, kids can join in the preparations by making these<br />
charming gingerbread decorations <strong>to</strong> hang on the tree – or any corner of the house that needs a <strong>to</strong>uch<br />
of <strong>Christmas</strong> cheer!<br />
No time like the present<br />
Don’t forget...<br />
Duracell batteries Prices from £2.87<br />
Advent calendars Prices from £1.99<br />
Scotch Tape Gift Wrap £2.35<br />
Sellotape Original Prices from £1.17<br />
Wrapping paper Prices from £3.00<br />
Gift bags and tags Prices from £1.00<br />
Ribbons and bows Prices from £4.00<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> cards Prices from £3.00<br />
Crackers Prices from £10.00<br />
Tree decorations Prices from £1.99
<strong>Christmas</strong> is a great excuse <strong>to</strong> throw a fabulous festive get-<strong>to</strong>gether. But serving<br />
your guests sensational party food doesn’t have <strong>to</strong> mean lots of preparation, as<br />
our simple but stylish canapé menu shows.<br />
Get the<br />
party<br />
started<br />
Happy snacking Start with bowls of<br />
finger food like Tyrrell’s hand-cooked Mixed<br />
Root Vegetable Chips, 150g, £2.79.<br />
As well as all-year-round favourites like<br />
Sweet Chilli and Red Pepper, why not try<br />
seasonal Honey Roast Ham and Cranberry<br />
flavour, 150g, £1.69.<br />
Made <strong>to</strong> delight Bigham’s gourmet<br />
party canapés are hand-prepared, and<br />
made entirely from fresh, additive-free<br />
ingredients. They’re simple <strong>to</strong> prepare,<br />
and even come with baking paper<br />
supplied, so all you need is an oven<br />
and a baking tray.<br />
Impress your<br />
guests for less<br />
When cocktail chit-chat turns <strong>to</strong><br />
the credit crunch, won’t it be nice<br />
knowing you’ve thrown a great<br />
party for less than £5 per head?<br />
Use our menu <strong>to</strong> lay on enough<br />
snacks and canapés for a<br />
party of 12.<br />
Bigham’s Gourmet Canapés<br />
Choose nine from the selection below.<br />
Prices from £6.99. Three for the price<br />
of two.<br />
Drunken Devils on Horse Backs<br />
Mini Beef Welling<strong>to</strong>ns<br />
Truffle & Wild Mushroom Tartlets<br />
Apple Stil<strong>to</strong>n & Walnut Puffs<br />
Salmon Miso Wraps<br />
Mushroom Mozzarella & Truffle<br />
Arnachi Balls<br />
Duck & Sweetcorn Pillows with<br />
Sesame Dipping Sauce<br />
3 x Tyrrells Pota<strong>to</strong> Chips, 150g, £1.69<br />
1 x Tyrrells Mixed Root Vegetable Chips<br />
150g, £2.79<br />
2 x Waitrose Fresh Dip Selection,<br />
400g, £2.39<br />
2 x Waitrose Green Olives, 200g, 89p<br />
2 x Waitrose Pitted Black Olives,<br />
350g, £1.05<br />
Exclusive but economical,<br />
all this gorgeous food<br />
comes <strong>to</strong> just £58.46
Raise your spirits<br />
Whether you’re bringing a bottle<br />
<strong>to</strong> the <strong>Christmas</strong> party, giving a gift<br />
<strong>to</strong> someone special or just planning<br />
ahead for the big day, our fabulous<br />
range of fine wines and spirits are<br />
sure <strong>to</strong> have everyone celebrating.<br />
Keep a clear head<br />
With so many delicious non-alcoholic<br />
drinks <strong>to</strong> choose from, being a designated<br />
driver can be a blessing these days.<br />
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, 70cl, £18.79<br />
Southern Comfort, 700ml, £15.96<br />
Labrot & Graham Woodford Reserve Distiller’s<br />
Select Bourbon Whiskey, 70cl, £26.00<br />
Amé, various flavours, 1 litre, £2.09<br />
J2O, various flavours, 4x275ml, £3.46<br />
Pepsi Raw, 300ml, 99p<br />
Mixing it up<br />
It’s party season, so enjoy the party<br />
mood with our choice of three popular<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> spirits and liqueurs. Each one<br />
can be enjoyed straight, or used as a<br />
base <strong>to</strong> make some of the most convivial<br />
cocktails around.<br />
Ever-popular classics like Coca-Cola,<br />
Britvic J2O and Schweppes are just the<br />
ticket for long, refreshing drinks, while<br />
our mouthwatering selection of fruit<br />
juices and cordials will quench even<br />
the biggest party animal’s thirst. Try<br />
them on their own over ice, or<br />
use as a base for flavour-packed<br />
non-alcoholic cocktails.<br />
Irish Coffee Floater<br />
• 20ml espresso coffee<br />
• 50ml Bailey’s cream liqueur<br />
• A good glug of cream<br />
• Chocolate shavings<br />
Make a fresh espresso. Decant<br />
carefully in<strong>to</strong> a coffee mug or<br />
heatproof glass. Add 50ml<br />
of Bailey’s, <strong>to</strong>p up with thick<br />
double cream and sprinkle<br />
chocolate shavings over the<br />
<strong>to</strong>p. Heavenly.<br />
Apple Jack<br />
• 25ml Jack Daniel’s<br />
• Apple juice<br />
Add apple juice <strong>to</strong> a measure<br />
of Jack Daniel’s and garnish<br />
with a good wedge of lime and<br />
ice. Serve immediately for an<br />
eminently refreshing drink.<br />
Classic Moji<strong>to</strong><br />
• 50ml Bacardi rum<br />
• 15ml of lime juice<br />
• Two heaped teaspoons of sugar<br />
• Fresh mint<br />
• A dash of soda water<br />
Pour the rum in<strong>to</strong> a tall glass, add<br />
the sugar, lime juice and mint.<br />
‘Muddle’ well <strong>to</strong> release the oils<br />
in the mint. Top with soda water<br />
and finish by adding crushed ice<br />
and a wedge of lime.<br />
Finally, for those who miss their<br />
favourite alcoholic tipple, we s<strong>to</strong>ck a<br />
good selection of non and low-alcohol<br />
beer and cider, so you can enjoy a<br />
pint or two and still stay on the right<br />
side of the law.<br />
Coca Cola Fridge Packs 10 x 330ml, £3.48<br />
Schweppes Tonic Water, Soda Water,<br />
Lemonade 12 x 150ml, £3.02
Top of the pops<br />
Why not launch your celebrations with something<br />
memorable, like a glass of Perrier Jouët Grand Brut,<br />
or, even better, vintage Perrier Jouët Cuvée Belle<br />
Epoque champagne.<br />
Light, fresh and delicate, Perrier Jouët Grand Brut<br />
boasts a wealth of subtle, flowery aromas that make<br />
it the perfect dry champagne for <strong>Christmas</strong>.<br />
Or, for the very best in vintage champagne, we<br />
recommend Perrier Jouët Cuvée Belle Epoque. This<br />
amazing single grape champagne has incredible<br />
floral aromas that spring forth from every glass,<br />
complemented by a creamy texture, fine mousse and<br />
mouth-watering freshness. Presented in a stunning Art<br />
Nouveau bottle, it makes a beautiful gift as well as a<br />
wonderful champagne worthy of <strong>Christmas</strong> Day.<br />
Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque, 75cl, £94.99<br />
Perrier Jouët Grand Brut, 75cl, £24.99<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> cheers<br />
With so many fantastic bottles of wine <strong>to</strong> choose from,<br />
picking the right one <strong>to</strong> suit the occasion can be a<br />
lengthy business. Let us save you a lot of headscratching<br />
with our seasonal <strong>to</strong>p six wines.<br />
Two for the party<br />
Bramp<strong>to</strong>n Viognier With flavours of orange blossom and<br />
dried fruit, this fabulous white wine could have been a rather<br />
tasty cake in another life. 75cl, £6.39<br />
Chateau Pech-Latt Organic Corbieres This easydrinking<br />
red is a full-bodied blend of Carignan, Grenache<br />
Noir, Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvedre. Heaps of spicy, juicy<br />
red berry flavours are guaranteed <strong>to</strong> make it a party favourite.<br />
75cl, £6.99<br />
Two for somebody special<br />
The Ned Sauvignon Blanc Hints of smoke and herbs, but<br />
still plenty of room for gorgeous gooseberry fruit flavours.<br />
Some say it reminds them of a splendid Sancerre; we say it’s<br />
sure <strong>to</strong> remind the recipient of the kind person who gave such<br />
a thoughtful gift. 75cl, £9.99<br />
Coma Vella Mas d’en Gil Prioriat This gloriously soft,<br />
spicy red wine is made from Garnacha and Cariñena (as<br />
Carignan is known in Spain) from 40 year old vines, it’s a<br />
well-balanced fruity wine which is ready <strong>to</strong> drink now, or can<br />
be laid down for a future <strong>Christmas</strong>. 75cl, £18.99<br />
Two <strong>to</strong> keep all for yourself<br />
St Aubin 1er Cru Thomas This Premier Cru comes from<br />
Burgundy’s legendary Côte De Beaune region. The Vineyard<br />
has a reputation for producing world-class white Burgundys,<br />
and this superb peachy, buttery Chardonnay is simply <strong>to</strong>o<br />
good <strong>to</strong> share. 75cl, £16.99<br />
Mount Difficulty Cherry flavours and a long, long flavour<br />
mark out this Pinot Noir as a wine of the very highest quality.<br />
This sensational wine comes from Otago, New Zealand, and<br />
rightly bagged a silver medal in 2006. 75cl, £20.99
founders’ message<br />
More <strong>Christmas</strong> for your money<br />
Rediscover the joys of an<br />
old-fashioned <strong>Christmas</strong> by<br />
making home-made<br />
gingerbread decorations and<br />
transforming lef<strong>to</strong>vers in<strong>to</strong><br />
delicious new dishes like our<br />
festive risot<strong>to</strong> recipe.<br />
With economic uncertainty dominating the<br />
headlines, we’re all looking for ways <strong>to</strong> cut<br />
the cost of <strong>Christmas</strong> this year. And by driving<br />
down prices across our website and helping<br />
you plan ahead, we’re doing our bit <strong>to</strong> make<br />
sure you still enjoy a magical festive season.<br />
We know it’s easier <strong>to</strong> keep control of your<br />
budget when you know what’s around the<br />
corner, which is why we’re currently introducing<br />
a new pre-pay delivery scheme called <strong>Ocado</strong><br />
On Demand in certain areas.<br />
Of course, we already have low delivery<br />
prices, but being able <strong>to</strong> make a single<br />
up-front payment in return for unlimited<br />
deliveries could help you save hundreds of<br />
pounds over the course of a year. And with<br />
fuel prices so unpredictable, it makes perfect<br />
sense <strong>to</strong> leave your car at home, and get your<br />
groceries delivered straight <strong>to</strong> your door.<br />
Unfortunately, increased travel costs haven’t<br />
been the only thing affected by this year’s fuel<br />
prices: food prices and energy bills have risen<br />
sharply over the past 12 months <strong>to</strong>o. With more<br />
and more people under pressure <strong>to</strong> reduce their<br />
grocery budgets, we decided <strong>to</strong> meet this challenge<br />
head-on earlier this year by benchmarking<br />
the price of all our branded goods with<br />
Tesco, “Britain’s biggest discounter”.<br />
A lot of people were surprised that we’d taken<br />
such a radical step, and looking back, it was a<br />
pretty scary thing <strong>to</strong> do, but the overwhelmingly<br />
positive response from our cus<strong>to</strong>mers proves<br />
that we were right <strong>to</strong> do it.<br />
But price matching Tesco* isn’t the only bold<br />
step we’ve taken this year. <strong>Ocado</strong> has just<br />
become the first online food retailer in the<br />
world <strong>to</strong> display ‘use-by’ dates for all the fresh<br />
produce on its website. By enabling you <strong>to</strong><br />
plan your week’s grocery shopping, we hope it<br />
helps you make the most of your food budget,<br />
and reduce the amount of food you end up<br />
throwing away.<br />
By taking these positive moves <strong>to</strong> lower prices<br />
and reduce costs, we hope <strong>to</strong> give you a little<br />
more spare cash <strong>to</strong> spend on treats and<br />
presents this <strong>Christmas</strong>.<br />
A merry <strong>Christmas</strong> and a happy New Year<br />
<strong>to</strong> you all.<br />
Tim, Jonathan and Jason<br />
<strong>Ocado</strong> Founders<br />
* Each week we compare and price match branded goods with Tesco. Price match applies<br />
<strong>to</strong> standard retail price of identical products only and excludes temporary promotions.<br />
Please see Terms & Conditions at <strong>Ocado</strong>.com for full details.<br />
Selection of greetings cards from £1.30 and candles from 95p
Gourmet gifts Even the most finicky foodie will be left<br />
dumbstruck by our fabulous selection of decadent delights like<br />
Opie fruits in liqueur, Waitrose and Duchy Original <strong>Christmas</strong><br />
hampers, and exclusive Lindt white and dark chocolate reindeer.<br />
Hampers from £25.00 Gifts from £2.49<br />
Chocolate heaven <strong>Christmas</strong> isn’t<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> without Cadbury’s, whether it’s classic<br />
s<strong>to</strong>cking-fillers like Cadbury’s But<strong>to</strong>ns or moreish<br />
treats <strong>to</strong> share, like a Dairy Milk Car<strong>to</strong>n filled<br />
with milk chocolate chunks. Prices from £1.99<br />
Fun and games Our present sack is bulging with exciting<br />
<strong>to</strong>ys and games suitable for all ages, from Playmobil for younger<br />
children <strong>to</strong> classic board games like Monopoly for bigger kids.<br />
Prices from £2.49<br />
Winter wonderland<br />
Choosing the perfect <strong>Christmas</strong> present for family and friends should<br />
be a pleasure, so take a little time <strong>to</strong> explore our inspirational festive<br />
fantasia and find exactly what you’re looking for.<br />
Heavenly preserves The Bay Tree make a tasty range of<br />
relishes and chutneys, including <strong>Christmas</strong> Relish, Special<br />
Berries with Port and a tangy Boxing Day Chutney bursting<br />
with apricots, coriander and orange. From £10.00 per pair.<br />
Seasonal red roses Our exclusive bouquet of seven<br />
beautiful roses complete with winter berries and foliage will<br />
brighten up any <strong>Christmas</strong> table. £12.99<br />
Sensuous skin treats Whether it’s for<br />
yourself or as a truly special present, make<br />
sure you take a long look at these beautifully<br />
packaged organic natural remedies from<br />
Neal’s Yard. Prices from £8.00
Our guide <strong>to</strong> a gourmet holiday<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> with all<br />
the trimmings<br />
Kick back and start the big day with a<br />
relaxing breakfast like Eggs Benedict – an<br />
indulgent blend of smoked salmon (or bacon),<br />
scrambled eggs and hollandaise sauce –<br />
served on freshly <strong>to</strong>asted muffins.<br />
Put the final <strong>to</strong>uch <strong>to</strong> your five-star breakfast<br />
with a perky glass of bubbly, or perhaps that<br />
much-loved <strong>Christmas</strong> tipple: Buck’s Fizz. But<br />
if it’s still a tad <strong>to</strong>o early for champagne, why<br />
not treat yourself <strong>to</strong> a pot of fresh organic<br />
tea or coffee, like Clipper loose tea, 250g,<br />
£2.29 or Cafedirect Fairtrade Machu Picchu<br />
coffee, 227g, £3.19.<br />
You’ll find the Eggs Benedict recipe in<br />
our Recipes section at <strong>Ocado</strong>.com<br />
The more the merrier<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> dinner is one of the great traditions of the festive period, so feast your eyes on our superb range of organic<br />
turkeys. For a real treat, we think that our three bird roast – goose, chicken, pheasant – will provide a suitably splendid<br />
main course. To accompany this, our vegetable bag is packed with pota<strong>to</strong>es, parsnips, broccoli, Brussels, carrots, and<br />
will serve up <strong>to</strong> eight people. You might like <strong>to</strong> try Brussels sprouts with pancetta and chestnuts (See our Recipes section at<br />
<strong>Ocado</strong>.com); and, for a final, crowning <strong>to</strong>uch, good old-fashioned ‘pigs in blankets’ (chipolatas wrapped in bacon).<br />
Festive finery For the main<br />
course, we recommend a bottle<br />
from Montana’s Letter Series.<br />
Terraces Pinot Noir, 75cl, £13.99,<br />
is a rich, silky red, while Brancott<br />
Sauvignon, 75cl, £11.99, has the<br />
crisp, light flavours you’d expect<br />
from a good Malborough wine.<br />
Both wines from this celebrated<br />
New Zealand wine-grower are<br />
simply stunning with turkey.
The pudding club<br />
For an old-school English dessert,<br />
it’s hard <strong>to</strong> beat <strong>Christmas</strong><br />
pudding with cream or brandy<br />
butter, or, for the height of<br />
indulgence, a rich plate of<br />
cream-filled profiteroles. For a<br />
lighter alternative, try that<br />
traditional Italian favourite,<br />
panet<strong>to</strong>ne, with a chilled glass<br />
of dessert wine. Find our<br />
<strong>Christmas</strong> Pudding recipe in our<br />
Recipes section at <strong>Ocado</strong>.com<br />
If you’ve still got room, serve<br />
chocolates, Sultan’s Rose and<br />
Lemon Turkish Delight, 325g,<br />
£1.99 or Bonne Maman Pâtes<br />
de Fruits, 180g, £2.99 for a<br />
final gastronomic treat.<br />
Our selection of 28 thick-cut Top Tier cheeses includes tangy<br />
Cheddar, Stil<strong>to</strong>n, Camembert and a frankly incredible cave-aged<br />
Gruyère. Prices from £3.19<br />
Boxing clever<br />
If you’re planning <strong>to</strong> invite friends or family over for Boxing Day,<br />
a traditional ham or gammon joint is easy <strong>to</strong> prepare, and makes<br />
a delicious centrepiece <strong>to</strong> the table. You could also bring out the<br />
remainder of your turkey (if there’s any left!) with a selection of<br />
pickles and relishes for an informal cold meat feast.<br />
Prepare the perfect <strong>Christmas</strong> ham using our easy recipe –<br />
just visit our Recipes section at <strong>Ocado</strong>.com<br />
Short and sweet<br />
Campbell’s Rutherglen Muscat<br />
(main picture), 37.5ml, £8.99<br />
Domaine Pouderoux Vendange<br />
Tardive, 50cl, £9.99<br />
Maury Royal Tokaji Blue Label,<br />
25cl, £9.99
Rice and easy<br />
With Boxing Day over, now’s your<br />
chance <strong>to</strong> use up any lef<strong>to</strong>vers.<br />
We’ve got a gorgeous recipe for<br />
a gourmet <strong>Christmas</strong> risot<strong>to</strong> that’ll<br />
make the most of all those yummy<br />
bits of ham or turkey – see our<br />
online Recipes section for a full<br />
step-by-step guide.<br />
Turkey Risot<strong>to</strong><br />
This dish is a perfect way of using up any<br />
lef<strong>to</strong>ver turkey. If you have ham as well you<br />
can happily mix the two <strong>to</strong>gether.<br />
Serves 6<br />
Takes 30 minutes<br />
900ml approximately, chicken s<strong>to</strong>ck or<br />
fresh turkey s<strong>to</strong>ck made from the carcass.<br />
1 tbsp olive oil<br />
1 red onion, finely chopped<br />
25g unsalted butter<br />
400g Carnaroli risot<strong>to</strong> rice<br />
150ml dry white wine<br />
Approximately 200g cold turkey,<br />
chopped or shredded<br />
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped<br />
50g parmesan, grated<br />
Salt and pepper <strong>to</strong> taste<br />
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HAVE A<br />
CHRISTMAS<br />
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Throwing a party for New Year’s Eve is great fun, but the idea of cooking for a crowd can be<br />
daunting. That’s why we’ve put <strong>to</strong>gether this magnificent three-course meal, which takes just over<br />
an hour <strong>to</strong> prepare and cook from start <strong>to</strong> finish. That means more time relaxing and enjoying the<br />
celebrations. After all, if you only make one New Year’s resolution, it should be <strong>to</strong> give the old<br />
year a good send-off, and start the new one the way you mean <strong>to</strong> go on!<br />
Keep it cool<br />
Two minutes <strong>to</strong> midnight<br />
Once Big Ben strikes, serve<br />
vintage Waitrose Special<br />
Reserve champagne, 750ml,<br />
£24.99 and you’ll find the<br />
handshakes and hugs will be<br />
all the warmer, especially if<br />
served with an assortment of<br />
luxury dark, milk and white<br />
chocolates.<br />
To eat<br />
Starter<br />
Eazycuizine asparagus and gruyere<br />
tartlets, 4 x 130g, £6.49 served with<br />
crème fraîche and lumpfish caviar.<br />
Main<br />
Eazycuizine herb-crusted salmon fillets,<br />
400g, £6.49 served with new pota<strong>to</strong>es,<br />
mange <strong>to</strong>ut and sugar-snap peas.<br />
Dessert<br />
You’ll have a ball making our fun Easy<br />
Berry Trifles. Find out how <strong>to</strong> make them<br />
in our Recipes section at <strong>Ocado</strong>.com<br />
To drink<br />
When your guests arrive, greet them with a shot of our<br />
exclusive Midnight Sun cocktail as a chilled aperitif.<br />
With the meal, a bottle of Cuvee Royale Cremant de<br />
Limoux, 75cl, £7.99 makes a worthy accompaniment<br />
<strong>to</strong> our delicious starter. Follow by pairing the salmon<br />
fillets with a chilled bottle of Paul Blanck Pinot Noir<br />
Alsace 2005, 75cl, £10.29; then give pudding a big<br />
fat kiss courtesy of a sumptuous half-bottle of Chateau<br />
Doisy Daene Sauternes, 37.5cl, £11.99.<br />
Midnight Sun<br />
Mix a shot of Finlandia Vodka,<br />
700ml, £14.19 and Rubicon<br />
Exotic Lychee Juice, 1 litre, 97p<br />
in a chilled shot glass. Add ice<br />
and a twist of lime for a<br />
welcome burst of midnight sun.
Treat yourself with Umi’s range of<br />
<strong>to</strong>e-tinglingly lovely smellies, creams<br />
and scrubs. Prices from £1.99<br />
The soft <strong>to</strong>uch<br />
The festive period is often crammed with excitement, so<br />
make sure you pencil in plenty of pampering time <strong>to</strong>o, <strong>to</strong><br />
relax and unwind. Try our selection of beauty products<br />
from aromatherapy pioneers Tisserand – just perfect for<br />
an indulgent wallow in the bath. Prices from £2.99<br />
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Even the men of the house can<br />
enjoy a little TLC with Nivea’s For<br />
Men range, which includes face<br />
wash, shower gel and moisturiser.<br />
Prices from £2.45<br />
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Planning a night on the <strong>to</strong>wn? Pop a pair of<br />
Scholl Party Feet gel cushions in<strong>to</strong> your shoes <strong>to</strong><br />
give your feet some extra comfort. 1 pair, £3.96<br />
JACOB’S CREEK. WELCOME TO OUR PLACE.