Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas from sunny Sydney!!
As with every year, it’s not until the last minute that I realise that I don’t have a single merry photo of Dozer and I to send out to wish everyone Happy Holidays.
And so the annual Christmas-selfie-ritual takes place: I gasp with dismay, and in amongst the whirlwind of last minute Christmas baking, present wrapping and deliveries, I hustle Dozer outside for a “quick” selfie before scurrying off to another Christmas gathering.
I set the camera timer, then dash around into position, grab Dozer in a bear hug and try to smile cheerfully (yet serenely) at the camera as it starts flashing.
And as with every other year, it takes many, many takes to get ONE acceptable photo.
This year was a particularly good effort on Dozer’s part. He bowled me over.
Then tried to sleep on me. 🙄
Oops. Haven’t removed the price tag on the dress… (and it’s over a year old!😂)
Why I can’t get organised to get someone to take a photo for me remains a mystery.
Tell me what you’re doing today!! The RecipeTin Family Christmas took place on the weekend because half the family are overseas today which is actually Christmas Day. I took Dozer to the beach this morning to play with a dozen or so of his Golden Retriever friends, I’m writing this up and now I’m about to head off to spend the day with the family of one of my best friends, my “other” family.
🎄MERRY CHRISTMAS!!🎄 Our jeans might be a bit snugger tomorrow, but that’s ok. Diet starts next year! 😂 – Nagi x
Merry Xmas from sunny Melbourne 🎄
Wishing you and Dozer a wonderful christmas and a terrific 2019. Thanks for all of your gorgeous recipes
You’re welcome Maria, I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year!
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer! Your photos made me smile. I made the Maple Glazed Ham yesterday for Christmas Eve (I made it last year, too) and your dry brined turkey with the roasted onion and garlic gravy today. Both turned out fantastic. The turkey was the most flavorful, moist and beautiful turkey I’ve made in my 30+ years of holiday cooking. Thank you for all the work you put into providing awesome fool-proof recipes!
Woah what a compliment!!! I’m so glad it was a hit!
Merry Christmas to you and Dozer! Thanks for sharing these photos. They are all adorable and better than any perfectly posed photos!
😄 Thanks so much Theresa!
The photos are fantastic and so much better than posed! Just think if Dozer didn’t knock you over you never would have noticed the tag! LOL
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Nagi!
😂😂 Merry Christmas Linda!
Making your Prime Rib Roast, smells delicious, hope so. Merry Christmas to you Nagi and your Dog and Family!
I hope you loved it Janie, love to know how it turned out!
Absolutely wonderful. It took longer but that was because it was a 7.75 # Rib Eye but the thermometer made it the best! Tank you so much for the help0 and inspiration to do it!
I’m so glad you gave it a go!
Hello from Western Canada. Off to play in the snow and eat turkey around the bonfire.
Love your site, look at it daily, Dozer is like my second dog, we have a German Shepherd called Rudy. All the very best for 2019 and keep inspiring.
Sounds like heaven Mark! Happy holidays to you too!
A blessed Christmas to you, Nagi, family and Dozer! Your recipes are the best and I LOVE your photos of Dozer. Keep up the great work. <3
Thanks so much Eva, I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year! ❤️
Thanks so much Eva, I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year!
Well it’s Christmas Day here and unfortunately it’s not the Christmas that I thought it would be. I had posted a few days ago that I was to have Christmas with my Mom in the nursing home where she was placed after a fall. Unfortunately she past away a couple of days ago, she will now be spending Xmas with my Dad. Just LOVE all your pics with Dozed and I have to agree that they are better this way than posed pics. Love all your recipes and your directions are so easy to understand, also great videos. Happy Holidays to you, Dozer, and your Mom!! Oh almost forgot, congratulations to the winner of the wonderful knife drawing.
I’m so sorry to hear that Janie, I hope you had peace over Christmas knowing that she is now with your Dad. Much love ❤️ – N x
Charming pictures! Merry Christmas to you and yours from sunny San Diego. Your slow cooker turkey breast is ready to be turned on in just a few minutes! Thank you for your terrific well-tested recipes that we all soooo appreciate.
You’re so welcome! I hope the turkey was a hit!!
I enjoyed all of your Christmas |Pictures with Dozer. Made me smile.. I also enjoy all of your recipes , you have a GREAT site , look forward to every recipe, they are easy and simple ingredients, only thing is I will have to buy bigger size cloths… Have a Merry Christmas….
My clothes are all a little tighter after the holidays Marsha! Here’s to a healthy January!
Love the pictures of you and Dozer. He is such a beautiful dog. My husband and Benjie our Bichon loves to walk behind the jazzy, so today “Christmas” I put a big red bow on Benji’s neck and sent them off for the walk. Benji acted so proud.
I love this Gloria! How cute!
Thank you so much for sharing these cute pictures of Dozer. Looks like a lot of fun. Merry Christmas from Oregon. We so enjoy your fabulous recipes all year long. Keep them coming.
Thanks so much Marilyn!
I LOVE these selfies! They are the best. I think maybe Dozer wanted to play more than he wanted to sit still for a selfie.
Merrry Christmas to you and Dozer. And, yes, the diet can wait until next year!
Yes of course! Merry Christmas to you too Naomi! ❤️
These pictures are adorable and wouldn’t be nearly so precious if someone else was taking them. Merry Christmas and looking forward to more food inspiration in 2019.
Merry Christmas Debbie!
Merry merry Christmas from Atlanta. Your juicy slow cooker turkey breast is in cooker for second year running. Love your recipes and blog. Thanks for being you. Hug to Dozer.
Woot! I love hearing this, I hope you enjoyed it!
THOSE ARE PERFECT PHOTOS OF YOU AND DOZER. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU BOTH.
Thanks Sandi! I hope you had a great Christmas!
Hello, thank you kindly for Dozers photos they are SPECIAL. Am sending 1stand last one to my Sister.Xmas wishes to you and your Family. Be Happy and Safe. Cheers!
Thanks Vera!
Family is coming in Boxing Day and since we’re all turkey’d out, we’re having your tacos and chicken wings along with 8 dogs. Merry Boxing Day from Calgary!
Sounds amazing!!
Thank YOU for your wonderful website, videos, and instructions, Nagi. I am so grateful you do what you do, and Dozer is a delight to read about.
You’re so welcome Alice, I’m so glad you’re enjoying my bog!
I enjoy your recipes and the useful notes which are I really appreciated! I also love reading about you, your family, friends and of course Dozer! Merry Christmas 🎄
Thanks so much Suzanne, Merry Christmas to you too!