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Family fun and games for Christmas
Christmas is undoubtedly one of the most fun and exciting times of year. But when all the presents are opened and no-one can agree on a film to watch, a good old-fashioned parlour game is a great way to bring the family together. Take a look at our top five suggestions to keep everyone entertained. [...]
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How to make a bishop’s hat napkin
Laying the table for Christmas dinner can be one of the most enjoyable parts of Christmas Day but how do you make sure that your napkin folding really does cut the mustard? Simple, follow these top tips and you won’t fail to impress your dinner guests:- How to fold a Bishop’s Hat napkin 1. Lay [...]
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Merry Mince Pie Recipe
In the 17th century, mince pie filling was mostly actual meat. A recipe from 1609 lists the ingredients as equal parts of minced cooked mutton, beef suet, currants and raisins with various spices. It’s unlikely this concoction would go down well with your guests nowadays… The mince pie began to get sweeter in the 18th [...]
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Top Tips for a Perfect Roast Turkey
Christmas Day just wouldn’t be complete without a traditional roast bird, complete with all the festive trimmings. To help make sure there are no culinary disasters on the big day, we’ve asked our head chefs at our 15 hotels to share their top tips for achieving the perfect roast turkey. Here’s what they said: Whatever [...]
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Christmas Market Magic with Menzies Hotels
There’s something really captivating about Christmas markets. The wonderful smells, the nostalgic decoration, the appetising food and the beautifully crafted giftware. With most markets only around for a limited time, they’re a fantastic opportunity to pick up unique Christmas gifts, as well as being a wonderful family day out. With so much rushing around over [...]
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Fantastic 48-hour Sale
They may call Christmas and New Year the ‘Holiday Season’, but we all know that after those hectic few weeks it’s a peaceful break that’s in order. Take advantage of Menzies Hotels 48 hour sale and book your post-festive wind-down now. With bed & breakfast available from just £19.95 per person per night at selected [...]