It’s that time of the year again: the annual Nagi-Dozer Christmas Selfie (Fail!). Intentions were better than usual. Execution was about the same. Take a peek in my camera roll!
Annual Christmas Selfie (fail) 2022
Every year I swear to myself that this is the year I’m going to plan and take a FABULOUS Christmas photo of Dozer and myself to share with you.
There was chatter about it. Ideas were thrown around. Scouted around online for Dozer Christmas outfits. There was even talk about sneaking Dozer into the shopping centre to use the Santa set!
Then here we are on Christmas Eve, and as I have every other year, I’ve found myself in a fluster, stuck for ideas for a creative, fun photo. So as I do every year, I just grabbed my iPhone, grabbed Dozer, used some chicken as bait and started snapping away.
Here’s what went down!
A peek in my camera roll
Challenge #1: sleepy model. 2 hours at the beach will do that to you.
Solution attempt: I’ll lie down next to him! Except…. not so Christmas cheery with a dozing Dozer beside me….
Getting hot and sunny outside – let’s try it indoors. Except…. model is feeling slothy. Let me try to heave him up for the shot…….
Mmmm nope. Not happening, just looks like exactly what’s happening – me trying to haul up a 40kg dog!! Try again…..
Oomph. He’s too heavy! I can’t.
Starting to get frustrated…….
….wondering if all I’ll have to share with you is his hat peeking out from behind the kitchen bench…..
…….or maybe some excellent snaps of one of his best features:
Then at last! With the help of a little chicken, he finally popped up just as the timer went off!
YAY – an acceptable photo to say MERRY CHRISTMAS! Wishing you happy holidays filled with delicious food!
I’ll be taking some time out for the next few days but I will be back after Christmas to share something special to ring in the new year. Any urgent recipe questions, please leave them on the recipe in the comments section as I will check in occasionally.
Merry Christmas!!!
Lots of love,
Nagi & Dozer x
Rose says
Merry Christmas to you and the gorgeous Dozer. Quite a few of your recipes have made it onto the table this year- the lemon cheesecake from the book, the meringue tranchard, baked brie with cranberry/sunflower crackers, chimichurri sauce with fillet beef and a couple of salads. Best wishes from NZ.
Lynne says
Oh yummmo! I have just eaten my maple syrup glazed green ham. I added a bit of pineapple juice to it and it made it even better (in my opinion). This is just a most delicious glaze. Merry Christmas to you & Dozer. Have a very relaxing time over the holiday. You’ve earned it.
Sharon says
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer. We are all so lucky to have you in our lives, and especially DOZER!
Jan says
Merry Christmas Nagi and a special hug for Dozer. He’s living up to his name and he’s allowed to nap.
Amy Lou says
Those are awesome, I love “candid” shots, there is no such thing as perfection and you two don’t fake it, lol! I’m appreciative of you and your food (and Dozer) passions, Thanks for sharing, My menu has gone from same-ol-same-ol to “what in the world has come over her???” No regrets! Merry Christmas and Joyous 2023!
Susie Williams says
Congratulations to you and Dozer for the spectacular year and much deserved success you have had. You feel like part of our family, almost every meal starts with the your name, Nagi’s garlic bread pizza is our latest favourite. 5 family members are getting your cook book for Christmas along with dark, light and regular soy sauce. You should have seen the checkout lady when bought 15 bottles of soy sauce! Merry Christmas and thank you for making me a happy cook.. Xxx
Janet Nyhof says
Nagi and Dozer. You have made my year. Your down to earth approach to cooking and( I would imagine) life is so refreshing! Thank you for your generosity to the community and your groupies. I hope you get a chance to have a break and enjoy Christmas. XX
Maureen & John says
Merriest of Christmases to you both and all the clan!
Eha says
Warm wishes to you two also – bestest Eha
Sue says
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer, from one of your biggest fans. Can’t wait to see the look on my friends faces when they unwrap your book on Christmas Day (love the photos, natural is so much better anyway) 🧑‍🎄🥂
Cathy Varone-Smith says
Merry Christmas to you and Dozer, I especially love his nose shots. Have a wonderful holiday.
Kelly says
Merry Christmas to the bestest foodie blog dog and his human!
Thanks for inspiring me with delish recipes and for making gift giving easy this year (cookbooks for all!).
Enjoy your break.
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John Spencer says
I must confess that you & Dozer are a highlight of my day, but I’m a “gonna guy” & been too lazy to make any of your scrumptious recipes.
The good thing is that I’m not a stalker & we have an adorable Sheltie.
Wishing you both a Merry Christmas & many Happy New Years too. ❤️❤️
Bev Elliott says
Wishing you and Dozer a wonderful Christmas. Love all the photos! I’d have no hope with our 35kg Chocolate Lab! Looking forward to 2023
Madison says
Oh my goodness. So precious! What a great email notification to receive. Thank you for sharing.
Rachel Keyte says
Merry Christmas to you and Dozer! I laughed so hard at your camera roll, and your efforts were so worth it in the end. Have a wonderful season and enjoy your break! 🎄
Lynne Downes says
Happy Christmas, Nagi. We love your recipes – they never fail.
Elke says
Great pictures, there are several I really love!
Thank you and Merry Christmas to you!
Helen Lusmore says
Fab photos Nagi. Now rest & relax, you have more than earned it.
Lorraine says
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer,,just love your recipes ,photo’s and Dozer..look forward to many more ❤️🎄
Helen Conway says
Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer – what an absolutely gorgeous photo of the two of you. You certainly have earnt a rest – just looove your recipes – you make cooking soooo easy and delicious. Have a very safe and healthy 2023 – looking forward to more of your gems in the New Year XXXX
Sandy says
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Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer
Love your recipes, love your photos especially the out takes! Dozers moist nose is priceless. Haha.
Thank you for bringing a little sunshine into my life with each post.
Love and best wishes for the New Year.
S. x
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