Martin, Marmite And A Baby

Two items are hanging on the Christmas tree this year which I've had for sometime, but they have now been officially designated "Decorations".

Marmite launched a set of 'icon' baubles last week - a Marmite jar, Hellmann's mayo, PG Tips teabags and Colman's mustard. A rather quirky selection - but proceeds go to the Trussell Trust. They sold out almost immediately. [I hope the people now trying to sell them at a profit on eBay are going to send their  profits to the TT] But I love Marmite- and I remembered that in my car I have this little plastic jar which my cousin Gill gave me years ago. 

I have always used it to hold car park change. But in these unprecedented times, carparks usually want payment by card or phone app. So this is another memory for my tree.  

In 2017, it was the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's "95 theses". I mentioned to a Lutheran friend that I'd love to get Bob a Playmobil theologian but they were sold out. She was in Germany and saw one in a shop, and sent it to us as a gift. He used to stand on my ornaments shelf [that went before the move] So I have hung ML on the tree instead. Rather fitting, as it is believed to be Luther who introduced the idea of putting lights onto the Christmas Tree as a reminder that Jesus is the Light of The World.

We were going to have regular pancakes for lunch - but Liz opted to make a "Dutch Baby"** instead. She used Nigella's recipe [here] which cooked up beautifully in my cast iron Le Creuset Skillet.

I chopped up some fruit, andthat, plus yogurt, and a trickle of golden syrup made a lovely topping. Rosie really enjoyed her portion! [she's very fond of Yorkshire Pudding, and this is basically a large, sweet version]

I shall be definitely doing this one again - the website has instructions for smaller quantities.

It was a bit of a treat - we are still being careful about sugar/carb intake - and pleased to report that we are both pleased with our progress with weight loss.

Have you made a Dutch Baby? Or do you call it something else?

And have you any quirky decorations on your tree?
[**Bob says 'Dutch Baby' is nothing to do with Max Verstappen's somewhat childish antics at the Grand Prix!]