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From Halloween to Christmas, the holiday season brings about a variety of events for those who love these celebrations. Whether you are a fan of big family dinners or holiday shopping sprees, the holiday season can spell out your happiness in bold letters. We always host at least either Christmas Day or Boxing Day and I just love having the house full of happy people. Hubby always cooks though! These tips to decorate your home for the holidays are great, I really can't wait for this Christmas - I feel like I missed out last year. VIEW the POST

Ah Christmas… that part of the year when it’s all about family. From giving gifts to eating that long awaited Christmas dinner, it brings a lot of love to the home and, in equal measure, a lot of potential messy situations. I love seeing a dining table, well dressed for a family meal. VIEW the POST

Daddy has mastered the vegan gravy recipe by Jamie Oliver and this year he made a big batch up just before Christmas so that we could freeze it. It is the yummiest gravy I have ever tasted that I am confident even meat eaters would find it delicious. It's a win win as everyone can eat it. VIEW the POST

Vegan gravy for Christmas dinner - This is the most delicious vegan gravy, in fact gravy, I have ever eaten. You must try it! - onions, carrots, celery, dried porcini mushrooms, olive oil, bay leaves, rosemary, red wine / port, cranberry sauce, Plain flour, Marmite, Tomato puree, red wine vinegar, vegetable stock , Peel the onions, then roughly chop along with the carrots, celery and porcini. ; Place in a large pan over a medium heat with a splash of oil and the herbs. Fry for around 25 minutes, or until turning golden, stirring occasionally. ; Add the wine and cranberry sauce, and continue to cook for a further 5 minutes, or until sticky and caramelised. ; Stir in the flour, then add the Marmite, tomato purée and vinegar. ; Pour in the stock, then bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer for around 10 minutes, or until thickened and reduced.; Pass ...