This delicious episode is all about festive feasting – from the main event to all those gatherings and feedings in between. I adore cookbooks and share a lot in this episode, along with some other food-related delights. I hope it gets you flicking through your own recipe books and planning for some special time around the table this year. This episode includes: -       Snippets from some of my favourite Christmassy cookbooks -       Tips for reducing the stress of Christmas cooking, and being mindful of costs -       A story about the day it all changed in our household -       Some ideas for laying your Christmas table -       Christmas (food-related) traditions from around the world  -       Two super simple recipes -       Get ahead tips before Christmas arrives -       PLUS a lovely giveaway (enter at @bethkempton on Instagram) With inspiration from: @auriolb @dianahenryfood @lisanieschlag @larswentrup @sam__dixon @gizzierskine @nigelslater @nigellalawson @jamieoliver @dethample, Delia Smith @housebeautifuluk @housebeautiful Handy links: ·      Help yourself to the Christmas Meal Planner in my FREE Calm Christmas Planner here  ·      House Beautiful cracker making tutorial  ·      Click here to book your FREE place on my Winter Writing Sanctuary  ·      Up to 50% off all my writing and personal development courses in my winter sale here This week’s giveaway ·      Chance to win a copy of Winter Wellness by Rachel de Thample and a personalized signed copy of my book Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year over on @bethkempton on Instagram  Full shownotes here. Beth Xx