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Ken's Blue Blog
Musings on "the bleedin' obvious"; views on the meaning of life, or anything else that takes my fancy.

Monday, December 22, 2025

Ken's Christmas Crackers - Stocking Up


 

Even though most shops are only closed for a few hours over Christmas, it is the law of England that you must buy enough booze, fags and food to last you for a month!

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Ken's Christmas Crackers - Is Your Bird Ready?


 

One of the trickiest parts of cooking on Christmas Day is knowing when your bird is ready.

Simply prick your bird's thighs; if the juices run clear your bird is ready, if there is blood then your bird needs more time in the oven. 

Sunday, December 07, 2025

Ken's Christmas Crackers - An Elegant Sufficiency


 

 When you go Christmas drinking, and have had an elegant sufficiency, always ensure that your route home has plenty of lampposts to steady your progress.

Tuesday, December 02, 2025

Ken's Christmas Crackers - The Blue Peter Christmas Fire Hazard Advent Crown


 

 I have fond memories of trying to construct one of these out of coat hangers, tinsel and sellotape.

 Fortunately, for the sake of our home and its occupants, it never got to the "ignition" stage! 

Monday, December 01, 2025

Ken's Christmas Crackers - Brussels



 

Now that Christmas is just 25 days away; it is vital that you start boiling your Brussels sprouts immediately; in order to ensure that they are totally devoid of taste, texture, colour and goodness!