Gluten Free Christmas Presents 2013

Christmas in December

Short term planning leading up to Christmas is all about suitable storage – if you are fortunate enough to source some discount liquor, wine, beer, sparkling wine or soft drinks that is all well and good so long as you are able to store it effectively. 

Remember, keeping your drinks in a cool ambient temperature means less energy costs bringing them down to refrigeration temperatures closer to Christmas. 

Another novel approach is to buy your drinks at the discount prices and have the store hold them until closer to the day, or even to have them delivered to your home on Christmas Eve.

Gluten Free Food Handling

Pay attention to your kitchen tools and utensils – having your carving knife professionally sharpened is a good idea as blunt knives pose a safety risk. 

Take a moment to ensure your frozen birds fit comfortably into your baking dish, and if you need a bigger dish take advantage of disposable aluminium trays – they are great on Christmas Day as you simply fold it in on itself and pop it into the recycling bin.  Chopping boards are also in heavy demand on Christmas Eve and through to the New Year – again, it can be really helpful to buy some vinyl boards of different colours to avoid cross contamination when handling the food.

Making a Christmas Wreath

Embellish a classic Christmas Wreath with a center setting of white candles to complete your Season's Greeting table setting.

After you have bought your wreath (buy one from a flower shop to make the most impact - it is truly spectacular to have a professionally made item adorning your table) source seven clean glass jars and seven tall white candles.

Melt the end of the candle into the jar, and place artistically around the wreath.  Light the candles as your guests arrive for their gluten free Christmas Dinner.