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Y’all know I love my mother-in-law right? Plus, I know she’s reading now, so I have to say that! While they were visitng yesterday I thought (being a couple of days out from The Big Day) that we should clarify what we’re eating. I’ve put myself in charge of a delicious breakfast (even if I do say so - which I will share in a few minutes) and she put herself in charge of lunch.

 When asked yesterday what she needed me to do for lunch, I was told that she had brought a ham, but that’s as far as she got. Now, if there’s one thing y’all know about ME, it’s that I like organisation, and lists. Having worked in supermarket for 5 years, I’m off first thing tomorrow (Monday) morning for my last shop before the 28th at least. It kind of helps that it’s my regular shopping day anyway. I’m still trying to decide whether to do it with or without husband and kids. All that walking is getting a bit tough on me these days.

So it was suggested I focus on the things I do best. Like rum balls, apricot balls, and the like. I still have the makings of shortbread that I haven’t got around to making, so I thought I’d do that as well. And have a couple of salad type things in the wings.

Now, if you’re wondering why I do so well with rum balls and apricot balls, I can tell you that it’s because there’s no cooking required. This is also why I get put in charge of salads so often. And why I love my slow cooker so much. Can’t. Stuff. It. Up.

So far my Menu Plan for the festive days (Christmas Eve & Christmas Day) look like this:

Christmas Eve Dinner

Garlic prawns with rice

Christmas Day Breakfast

Pancakes with Cream Cheese and Cherries
Berry Custard Pastries
Strawberry Champagne

In the spirit of the season, I’m going to share Kins Christmas Chocolate Rum Ball recipe. Truly devine, and I promise, you won’t go back to any other rum ball after these (and not just because you’ll be knocked out on the floor from all the rum!)

Kin’s Christmas Chocolate Rum Balls

Ingredients:
250g plain chocolate biscuits (for Aussies the only one’s I can find are the Scallywags)
1 cup desicated coconut
2 tbsp coco powder
395g tin of sweetened condensed milk*
rum to taste
desicated coconut to coat

1. Crush biscuits finely, and combine with desicated coconut and coco powder
2. Mix in condensed milk and add rum to taste
3. Roll mixture into balls and coat in desicated coconut

Enjoy! And if you haven’t yet, please share your Christmas menu!