Hello Friends,

Just a quick message to wish you all a wonderful, relaxing Holiday!

I've gone menu planning crazy and have my cooking game on. Inspired by Dinner At The Long Table, I've got Short Ribs slow roasting in the oven, that I'll serve with Risotto Milanese, followed by Creme Brûlée. Our friends are also bringing Bacalao. YUM! For Christmas night we're going vegetarian and making Alison Roman's Cheesy Artichoke Lasagne from Dining In, with the compulsory Chrissy Pavlova from my book Simple Cake. Then on Boxing Day I'm doing Ina's Slow-Roasted Pork with a delicious cumin and jalapeño rub that will go into tacos followed by Mexican Flan. Does it get any better???? 

God speed in the kitchen, and happy eating, drinking.

Odette x

ps. Thought you might enjoy this hilarious Matt Damon & SNL skit, that pretty much nails Christmas with kids :)