This afternoon saw my village hall full of eager people ready for a Christmas pudding workshop.
We were given a warm welcome with a glass of mulled wine and then found our seats. All we had to take was a bowl, a wooden spoon and an apron, all ingredients and full instructions were provided, with the organisers on hand to help if needed.
First were the dry ingredients
We had a break half way through for tea/coffee and a fun chocolate tasting. We were asked to vote for our favourites. We had a brussel sprout dark chocolate with a white chocolate filling, a tiny teddy milk chocolate and a gold coin chocolate. I voted for the brussel sprout and the gold coin. The results were - the brussel sprout (Aldi) was the favourite, the teddy (also Aldi) came second, and the gold coin (Cadburys) was last.
after the break we added stout, brandy and eggs
and after the flour was added it went into a bowl ready for cooking.
I will steam mine in the slow cooker tomorrow.
Quite a few children were enjoying it too.
The cost was just £15 for what I'm sure will be a delicious pudding and a lovely social occasion. A bargain.
Polly x
Looks like fun! Glad to see the youngest generation there too, learning old skills. We always had a steamed Christmas pudding with our Christmas dinner when I was a kid. With brown sugar caramel sauce. But that tradition got lost along the way once I grew up.
ReplyDeleteIt was good to see so many children really enjoying it.
DeleteWhat a wonderful idea! It sounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteWe had a lovely time
DeleteThat looks like great fun!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
It was Janie
DeleteWhat a super idea, a bit like Stir up Sunday in Church?
ReplyDeleteThat might be where the idea came from, but without the religious element.
DeleteWhat an interesting idea - never ever come across a Stir Up workshop before.
ReplyDeleteThis is the second one in the village and I think it will be a regular event. There was a waiting list, people were disappointed that they couldn't go.
DeleteThat is a splendid way to enjoy making a Christmas pudding. I'm sure the hall smelt wonderful with all the spices.
ReplyDeleteIt did Janice
DeleteOh, that is a bargain. And it sounds like an absolutely delightful time, too. I love doing things like that with others and now you get to enjoy the fruits of your labors!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to tasting it!
DeleteWhat a great idea, and very good value, Christmas fun 😀
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
It was a lovely start to the festive season
DeleteThe warm mulled wine says..Welcome:)
ReplyDeleteIt was delicious 😋
DeleteThis looks like a wonderful activity and I am always ready for a chocolate tasting :)
ReplyDeleteMe too Michelle 😊
DeleteWhat a wonderful event!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly was
DeleteThat sounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteIt was Kylie. I've just poured some congnac into the cooked pud and will do more each week😋
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