London - Looking forward to a Christmas Day meal with all the trimmings? Well, grab a pen and paper, because Mary Berry says you need to start planning it on Monday.
The Great British Bake Off star says December 1 is the date that hosts should start to work out the arrangements.
Miss Berry said: “Christmas dinner is all about organisation. Monday is December 1 and that is the time to get that big sheet of paper out and start planning. It’s only a big roast dinner. And not on the back of an envelope ‘a proper big sheet of what you’re going to do.’”
The author of more than 70 cookery books was speaking as she received a lifetime achievement award at the Specsavers National Book Awards.
She said: “You should be making the puddings and cakes now, although not everyone’s like that. Just do as much ahead as you can. Then it’s a nice feeling that it’s done. The more you can do ahead, the better.
“You’ve got to find out who’s coming for Christmas, how many there are and even now get in the heavy tinned goods. Spin out the costs.”
Miss Berry, 79, added that she pre-cooks her turkey, before taking it to her son’s house for dinner. - Daily Mail