The Wright Family Christmas Recipe Book

I am reliably informed that there are only 34 days until Christmas (yikes!), which means that it’s time to start thinking about pressies – the ones we’re going to give, and if we’re honest, receive. The best gift I’ve received in recent years is a copy of The Wright Family Christmas Recipe Book which my fabulously thoughtful parents put together several years ago (print run: three copies).

As the title suggests, this lovely book brings together all the recipes we Wrights have traditionally used on Christmas Day, illustrated with photos from Christmases past.

The one of me aged about six, gazing bemusedly over a Turkeythat is quite literally bigger than my head - probably three or four times bigger - is a particular favourite of mine!

To be honest, we’re less likely to cook the full turkey ‘n’ all the trimmings extravaganza since we moved back from England to Australia and it’s been years since I attempted a homemade Christmas pudding (it’s too hard to keep puddings cool and dry for any length of time in Sydney’s steamy climate) but if I ever want to make “Real” custard (the key ingredient being double cream!) or a Yorkshire pud, this is where I turn to. Of all the recipe books I own this is absolutely my favourite one, thanks to all the memories that come with it. Thanks Mum and Dad!