House of Mouse: # 26

LOVE

Fairy Lights. I'm sure I don't even think I need to convince you. Mine are staying long after 12th night - I'll tell you that now.

HATE

Lindt - trying to market a chocolate foil-wrapped bear as a Christmas Gift.

ITS NOT EASTER - this is the Quality Street season - GET OUT!!

This week...

See

26 Best Christmas Films

You have one more week to indulge...see here for inspiration

Find a Secret Place

The Experimental Cocktail Club

- Book in advance for an easy route past the bouncers...Click here...

The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Time

- the name is a mouthful but its atmosphere is easy going Click here...

Cellar Door

- If you want some glamour and Cabaret(!) this old Gents is for you Click here...

Drink

Mulled Cider - YUM!

• 2 litres good cider, such as Scrumpy
• 6 cloves
• 3 or 4 star anise
• ¼ nutmeg, finely grated into the pan
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 vanilla pod, halved
• juice of 1 orange
• juice of 2 clementines
• 4 or 5 tablespoons of caster sugar, to taste

Mix and simmer for approx 10 mins

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens...

These are a few of my favourite details for the Holidays...

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CHRISTMAS EVE - IN THE PUB...