Harrods' Festive Sandwich and Other Holiday Highlights
Harrods' Grill on Fifth is offering a £29 festive dish described as a sandwich-like plate consisting of a burger patty, roast turkey breast, stuffing, a pig in a blanket, spiced red cabbage, cranberry sauce, and turkey gravy. This creation highlights the ongoing fascination with sandwiches during the holiday season, even as the author mocks the fetishisation of sandwiches and the notion that cold food is proper food, noting the dish's high price and the social mania surrounding festive sandwiches.
The author also shares personal holiday reflections, revealing that after months without a working oven due to a faulty, out-of-warranty appliance, their family has finally acquired a new oven. This will allow them to roast traditional festive foods such as chicken, gammon, and boulangère potatoes. Although the author had offered to host Christmas dinner, their family declined; nevertheless, they emphasize that cooking is acceptable as long as the food is actually cooked, rather than just safe from bacteria.
Beyond culinary notes, other festive topics include research published by the RSPCA, which highlights the stress experienced by reindeer used as mascots at festive markets. Additionally, in Sheringham, local residents successfully campaigned to preserve a 1950s bus shelter after plans for its demolition. Efforts to evict protestors blocking demolition failed, and the council ultimately withdrew support for redevelopment, protecting the historic shelter.
Most people have completed their Christmas shopping, but the author plans to take advantage of post-Christmas sales to purchase items such as a pillow, a heated throw, a jacket, and numerous books.
