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Home Christmas

The Annual Christmas Selfie 2021

By:Nagi
Published:24 Dec '21Updated:24 Dec '21
432 Comments
Dozer v

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, delivered to you the traditional RecipeTin way: with the annual dodgy Christmas Selfie!

Regular readers have heard me say it before, swearing that this is the year I will get organised to take “proper” nice Christmas photos of Dozer and I to send out with Christmas wishes. Yet somehow, as with every year (though this year, I do have an excuse of renovations. moving back home, and the cookbook!), here I am the day before Christmas, scrambling to take said photo.

And as always, it takes a few attempts. (Case in point: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020) Here’s a peek into my camera roll for what really went down this year!

Stealing Dozer’s Christmas props

Firstly, my own Christmas props appear to have gone missing in the move, so I had to borrow something from Dozer’s stash. Pretty sure the horns are Halloween gear, but somehow it seemed fitting for me. 🤷🏻‍♀️

We started out with the the usual gentle cajoling, trying to get Dozer to co-operate….. “Good boy Dozer! Sit up Dozer. Look at the camera!”

Followed by giving up, and using brute force to try to get him to sit up for the photo…

…which I managed to successfully do, except my dress was pinned down under his considerable weight so I couldn’t sit up properly.

Dress free, back to trying to get him to face the camera, trying to maintain a serene-yet-happy smile on my face at the exact moment the camera timer goes off…. (#fail)

Out of patience, he breaks free and makes a run for it, resulting in this excellent shot….

And 20 takes later, one semi-acceptable photo. Except… Dozer! Eyes on the camera!! 🤭

🎄 Merry Christmas!! 🎄

Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year!

Tell me what you’re making for Christmas this year. I want to know!

~ Nagi and Dozer xx

PS And just a little new-recipes-update for those who are wondering! As explained in the last Cookbook Update, I plan to recommence publishing new recipes after my manuscript is submitted to my publisher at the end of January 2022. In the meantime, please enjoy browsing through my stash of over 1,250 recipes at your leisure! N x


Life of Dozer

I am 100% sure he hasn’t passed out in a sugar coma after stealing all of Santa’s cookies….

And a look back at Life of Dozer from Christmas’ in years gone by! It’s not his favourite holiday because it’s usually associated with props. 😂 He looks mighty unimpressed here:

Dozer Nagi Bayview Christmas 2020 Unleashed Pittwater

And I think it’s just sheer embarrassment on his face here. Ohhhhh, the sniggering coming from me as I took this photo!! So cruel.

Dozer the golden retriever dog in his Christmas outfit - elf!

An excellent one for swimming, it sits securely on his head. This got much use last year.

Dozer and Nagi Bayview Christmas 2020

Ohhh that’s right! That time I traded a doggie donut in exchanging for holding still so that very tall hat precariously balanced on his furry head would stay long enough for a photo!

Dozer elf hat Christmas 2020

One of his earlier Christmas shoot days. That little puff of brown fur between the reindeer ears just works on him!

Ahh yes. That time the gingerbread man’s arm went missing and everybody was so quick to blame Dozer!

Dozer gingerbread man Christmas tree ornament

But before you spend too much time feeling sorry for Dozer being dressed up in ridiculous outfits, let’s not forget that the volume of food surrounding him ramps up considerably around this time of the year…

The Christmas Tree Pavlova which he was heavily involved in taste testing….

Dozer Pavlova Christmas Tree Dessert

All those Christmas Cookies that get made especially for him (albeit very, very small):

Dozer personalised Christmas Cookie

And those big shoot days when we do a whole table spread of Christmas food! He gets mighty comfortable under table on those days…

Dozer golden retriever Christmas

Yes, Christmas is very good to Mr Dozer. Just like every other day in #LifeOfDozer!!

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432 Comments

  1. Ann Marie says

    January 2, 2022 at 9:18 am

    I made the Christmas salmon again this year and it stole the show, as last year. Thank you for all of the great inspiration!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 4, 2022 at 6:24 pm

      Yea! Excellent Ann Marie! N x

      Reply
  2. Ida says

    January 2, 2022 at 1:02 am

    Dear Nagi, This Christmas I did prime from Joy of Cooking but followed your cooking time and temperature recommendations. It came out luscious and perfect. Next time I am using your instructions 100% Thank you and happy new year to you. Ida in NYC

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 5, 2022 at 1:50 pm

      Thanks, Ida! Joy of Cooking is also one of my favourite books! N x

      Reply
  3. k smith says

    January 1, 2022 at 12:29 pm

    love your posts and your recipes. Happy new year.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 6, 2022 at 4:41 pm

      Happy New Year! N x

      Reply
  4. Helen Trotter says

    January 1, 2022 at 10:10 am

    Happy New Year to all!
    Those Christmas hat photos of Dozer did give me a laugh! Such a beautiful dog!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      January 5, 2022 at 9:31 pm

      He is VERY entertaining! N x

      Reply
  5. MS JANETTE Fracaro says

    December 31, 2021 at 6:35 pm

    Happy New year to you and dozer. I have made a lot of your recipes and I can say that I have enjoyed making them all. Hope all is well with your book and your life. Wish your family a Happy Near year from me and mine, Jan

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    • Nagi says

      January 6, 2022 at 4:55 pm

      Happy New Year Jan!! N x

      Reply
  6. Lesley Jacksch says

    December 31, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    Happy New Year to you and your family. Thank you for all the great recipes you post. They are truly wonderful.

    Reply
  7. Gail says

    December 31, 2021 at 5:54 am

    Hi Nagi! So good to hear from you and seeing what you’re up to with the cookbook. Give Dozer a hug from me!

    Reply
  8. Maggie Hay says

    December 30, 2021 at 2:37 pm

    Poor Dozer, the indignities he suffers with fortitude – some of that headgear he has worn… the ear/head scarfe get-up, wow, what a wonderful dog.

    Naggi, I was wondering if, before next Christmas, you could provide an easy-to-make grown-up recipe for a Christmas trifle using pannetone. Happy 2022 to you and Dozer. Maggie

    Reply
  9. Clara says

    December 30, 2021 at 5:25 am

    Made your Maple Glazed Ham at Christmas and it was delicious. We really enjoyed it and the leftovers were great as well. The glaze was excellent, all came together for a beautiful flavor.
    Have used several of your recipes with success.
    Happy New Year to you and Dozer! Keep the good recipes coming.

    Reply
  10. Sri Brad says

    December 30, 2021 at 12:03 am

    You look so gorgeous, Nagi ! Thank you for all the beautiful recipes. Hope you have a fabulous new year!!

    Reply
  11. Karen Lee says

    December 29, 2021 at 8:21 pm

    Thank you Nagi and the lovable Dozer … This has not been a good year for me. Just love your recipes, the simplicity and the instructions, have cooked various ones, and need to get back into my cooking in 2022. So looking forward to your cookbook. Happy New Year and may it be kind to us all.

    Reply
  12. Penelope Wood says

    December 29, 2021 at 5:50 pm

    Seasons Greetings from Leeds UK! Many many thanks for your recipes.. and yes you featured in my Christmas . I did your Sticky Glazed Xmas Chicken for Christmas Eve for my son and daughter in law. Beautiful. Another winner. Geriatric Boyfriend loves your recipes so I try a new one at least once a week. All the best for 2022 in all you do. Big hug.
    Penny

    Reply
  13. Karen J Silon says

    December 29, 2021 at 12:16 pm

    What great pictures! Hope you had a Merry Christmas & wishing you a healthy happy New Year! Can’t wait for your new recipes next year!

    Reply
  14. Winifred Jones says

    December 29, 2021 at 8:22 am

    Hello Nagi and Dozer 🐾
    Thankyou for helping me through the year look like I can cook delicious food. You’ve helped me beyond words with your simple, fun instructions, good easy ingredients. Happy New year 🥳

    Reply
  15. Lynn says

    December 29, 2021 at 8:00 am

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Nagi and Dozer – hope you have a wonderful 2022!!
    I’m looking forward to more wonderful recipes; everyone of your recipes that I have tried have made me look like such a pro 🙂
    I made your Mango Cheesecake for Christmas and everyone thought it was restaurant quality…all I did was follow your recipe:)
    I’m so glad I found you and looking fwd to trying all the other recipes I have saved and to getting your recipe book.
    Cheers, Lynn

    Reply
  16. Julie says

    December 28, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    Hi Nagi & Dozer! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. I’m a devoted follower of your great recipes. Every Christmas I HAVE to make Potato Bake for the family feast. This year I used your recipe for Potatoes au Gratin (with some diced ham & onions added.) WOW! Everyone loved it! Sadly, I had no left-overs to bring home, it was that popular! Thanks again for all your spectacular recipes & the gorgeous photos of Dozer. XXX

    Reply
  17. ROD CAMERON POOLS says

    December 28, 2021 at 1:27 pm

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
    You and Dozer are so adorable!

    – Rod Cameron Pools

    Reply
  18. Wendy says

    December 28, 2021 at 11:12 am

    Happy Christmas Nagi and Dozer, your Beetroot and Gin cured Salmon was sensational for Christmas Day , Thanks 😀🎄🎅🏼

    Reply
  19. Sonja Truesdale says

    December 28, 2021 at 9:50 am

    Merry Christmas Nagi and Dozer. Have a Wonderful New Year.

    Reply
  20. Holly says

    December 28, 2021 at 9:08 am

    Hi Nagi (and team),

    Hope you had/are having a wonderful holiday season! I made your juicy dry brined turkey for Christmas (excellent of course) and now have a pot of turkey soup simmering.

    All the best for the year to come. Looking forward to the cook book and upcoming recipes.

    Cheers,

    Holly xx

    Reply
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