Advent at The Last Homely House, December 3rd Christmas Pudding!

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

Watching this now approaching Xmas 2023, I’m tinged with nostalgia for the 2019 advent. It seems so long ago, before COVID and all the disruptions since. Thanks for being a beacon of love, peace and sanity through it all Kate (and team). ❤🎉

[@caroljuniper5100]

Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people.... is the beginning of the collect for the last Sunday before Advent in the Anglican Church - hence Stir up Sunday!

[@Cdolander]

I had a chuckle watching the lone glacine cherries on the belt🙂. Thank you both for the lovely holiday music and the Advent series. I wish you and yours a special Christmas season!!!

[@nholder8314]

I remember the pleat and also using the old big washing boiler ( pre washing machine)to cook them in. Enough for the whole street to put one in. We even put a silver sixpence in. Oh the days of no health and safety. Made my wish. Thank you 😊

[@lucy7b]

Adding a strip of foil under the basin that comes up above the top allows for easy removal of the basin from the pan.

[@cherienaera3751]

Your videos are a complete balm against the frantic commercialisation of Christmas. I could watch them all day!

[@lucybyrd2188]

❤️. Your folding the paper memory reminded me that I’ve always wanted to write a cookbook titled “Because My Mother Did”. I would fill it with my mother’s and grandmother’s recipes. My mom always told a story about a young woman starting out baking for her own family and taking the Sunday roast or ham and cutting off both ends before baking it. Her husband looked at her in surprise and asked why she did that to a perfectly good roast. She answered because her mother always did it. He thought it was a bit ridiculous. So they asked her mother one day why she did that to every roast. And she replied, “Oh, because I never had a pan long enough.” 😂😂

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

ha ha ha!! xxx

[@elizabethprior4968]

I add alcohol to my puds in the form of dry sherry and brandy 😉🤪it supposed to help with the keeping quality of the pudding as it’s made a month before. Interesting combination of fruits I’m afraid I tend to make a very traditional version from a 1930s cannon cookery book

[@lizadams7662]

The pleat allows for expansion of the steam, I believe. Avoids an explosion in the kitchen.

[@marybrooks5273]

My dad was our Christmas baker, always pleated the paper to allow for expansion.

[@narellefialkowski2270]

Kate, seeing you making your Christmas pudding took me straight back to my childhood watching my Gran making puddings for the family. Sometimes there would be around six or seven that she would make, after she had steamed them in their calico pudding cloths in the old copper in the laundry, my Pap would take them and hang them from the rafters in the garage to mature. Christmas morning would be a hive of activity in the kitchen where one or two of the pudding would be brought in and be put onto steam again.Thank you for bringing those memories back, hugs from Australia.

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Thank you Kate ❤

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Hey that's how Mary Berry makes it. I've never had pudding. I enjoy your channel with the quilting tips.

[@Woodland1234]

Great to see someone giving the bowl a good old fashion scrapping🥰🥰🥰

[@headlessviolin]

My mother who is 87 always moans about modern cooks who don't scrap the bowl there was not a scrap left after mother scrapped the bowl so my brother would always hide the scraper when mum started cooking she never guessed what he was up too so he could get the scrapings little tinker one would have the bowl the other the spoon lol happy memories xxx

[@maryrichardson8790]

The pleat is to allow for if the pudding swells and needs more space. That's what I learnt at cooking college so long ago! Lovely looking recipe, I must try it next Xmas! Thanks Kate!

[@JB-pd4ni]

I just love that you and Anna are working together on these wonderful Advent videos. Not sure, but I think your delish pudding would be called fruit cake in the states. Thanks for helping me get inspired about the coming holiday.

[@nevaannegrant453]

Fruit cake or plum pudding which is a steamed pudding with no plums in it

[@greatpianomusic9457]

Lovely video. Brings back wonderful Christmas memories of each of us stirring the pudding and making a wish. Something I had forgotten. So thank you so much for your continuing contributions to KZbin. Who would have ever imagined that people our age would be online and loving it?

[@lindalewis8565]

I know I am coming at this two years later, but I am so pleased that you scrape your chopped up fruit/nuts correctly. So many folks who cook on KZbin use the blade which blunts your knife needlessly. Every time I see them do that, I cringe. It’s a little thing, but it is the safest technique when chopping! I love everything about your videos, by the way. Best wishes!

[@suzeezee8196]

This was very interesting to me as I’ve never had Christmas Pudding! I did make a wish however! Missed seeing Norma! 😻

[@pjl2963]

Lovely tradition; making a wish while you stir. Hope yours comes true, Kate : )

[@suewilson3044]

Soon as you upload I'm watching...brought back lots of childhood memories Kate thank you. Also made my wish!

[@teresacoin8166]

Kate, I recently discovered your channel and have been watching two or three videos each day to catch up. Absolutely loved the Advent Series!! You are such a treasure!! Thank you for sharing your talents! Blessings!

[@tuthillg]

Oh how yummy! Isn't it strange how memories of our youth and family members comes over us in waves at the most unusual times? TFS the inspiration!

[@carolinek.128]

Love the music you have chosen for this great series. Thank you

[@irhonda31]

Ahhh...cup of tea and a sit down - yes! TFS!

[@gillsfrillsandsomewitchysk1398]

Thank you so much, this video brought back memories of watching my mum and grandma make the pudding. It also reminded me of them making our Christmas cake, my gran used to lace it very liberally with sherry every so often. It's a wonder we weren't all permanently tipsy at Christmas....she got carried away with the sherry!

[@evelynfrench804]

Thank you for your lovely video. ✨✨✨🌲✨✨✨

[@lorijart]

Kate, I love your channel. I've only recently discovered you and I'm trying to catch up on all the old and I'm loving all the new. Blessings, Lori

[@zzydny]

My mother used to make old-fashioned plum pudding with hard sauce for Christmas. Really lovely. The old pudding basin is, sadly, long gone; I'll have to hunt on eBay for another. I'm American but three of my grandparents came from the UK so British food was familiar at our house but it was not typical of the food our neighbors had and they always thought us a bit odd.

[@nancyt2003]

The pudding is going to be delicious! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe and letting me hang out in your kitchen with you! ☕️☕️

[@beverleyspugsandhomestead.]

To allow for the steam and expansion 😀

[@ellenrose2533]

I closed my eyes and did a pretend stir...🍪

[@ToyotaFJOntario]

The candied cherries look so real. Here in Canada, I have only ever seen the bright red ones.

[@mamas_quilts3573]

Ohh I love all that you do, Kate! Thanks for this video🌹

[@lucy7b]

Thanks for this. We made our puddings a fortnight ago. I might try yours next year. The pleat is for expansion of the gases when being heated.

[@christinepease890]

I can smell your kitchen here in France, every year in the UK when I was a child my auntie use to get four of the sisters/sister-in-laws together to make 15 Christmas pudding, one for all the families and one for the church and one was stored for a year to break up and put into the next years pudding, Such a wonderful day us girls had chopping and helping and playing music or cards when the puddings were cooking all day, We all took home one for Christmas day and looked forward to the next year when we all got together on stir-up Sunday :) Thank you Kate for bringing back such happy memories x Loved that you used the sugar plum fairy music and oh little town of Bethlehem such a beautiful carol x have a beautiful day see you tomorrow x x x x x

[@raynaclaremckee9067]

The pleat is to allow the pudding to rise slightly without ruining the top of it and cause it to over flow the bowl. My nan did the same and always put some money in it too. Brings back wonderful memories watching you ❤️

[@janetdiesnis456]

The pleat is for the pudding to expand. It doesn't usually grow much! You do the same for steamed suet puddings and sponges....oh yum yum yum. Those were the days. I have been making puddings for years and for the last ten or fifteen years I have used my Nana's recipe. Like it the most. . . and it was hers😊

[@marshadickson6238]

Thank you for a lovely video, had forgotten about the stir. My mother-in-law was a war bride in Canada and I remember her making steamed pudding, a lovely memory.

[@joenperkins2138]

Stir up day. Love it. Have a blessed day.

[@083purplecola]

I love the tradition of wishing whilst stirring! Though a Christmas pudding is a new thing to me, it looks so delicious that i think we will make one. Perhaps it will be a tradition to start with our grandson! Thank you so much for sharing, and for making lovely videos for us to enjoy. I wish all of you a happy, healthy holiday season, with love from our home to yours 💙🏡❄

[@twyla2575]

Dear Kate, You work so hard to make us happy. You deserve a nice cup of tea for sure! Thank you so much.

[@lolalea100]

Thank you Kate...watching this video brought back so many sweet memories... (I love the idea of Stir Up day...looking it up now so I don't miss it next year! ;-)

[@revrou2911]

I finally learned about Christmas pudding!!! Thank you Kate and Anna for another wonderful treat! I made a wish as the pudding was stirred! Sending Advent blessings from Texas!

[@stitch54]

That was fun watching you in your delightful kitchen making your Christmas pudding. I am catching the holiday spirit and I thank you for sharing! ( I made a wish).

[@Kinrossboyd]

I haven't made a Christmas pudding in years. They don't sell suet over here (TX). Have to order it off Amazon. My Dad would make puddings at the end of August and then feed it alcohol once a week until Christmas. It was yummy especially with cream

[@eirika2001]

I am so glad I found your channel - I really am enjoying your cheerful & peaceful videos! I have a steamer just like that and it never occurred to me I could steam a pudding in it that is brilliant. Thank you from Canada.

[@pennyclark1524]

Really lovely dress there Kate gosh I feel so Christmassy ❤️

[@donnaj.1634]

Oh what a wonderful video! ❤️

[@lindawitherspoon446]

So lovely. What a treat to see you everyday. The very best to you and your family.

[@janmiller1850]

Thank you so much.

[@18jusba]

Thank you for your video and for letting us make a wish too. I hope your wish comes true.

[@sheilacripps9340]

Aww, seeing that pudding basin, reminded me of my dad having his beef stew. My mum used to make one at least once a week just for him!!! Wish I had that pudding basin. Definitely a pleat to account for expansion. A nice cup of tea and a biscuit too.... :)

[@lmhoovable]

your vids relax me like no other. perfect way to end a very busy day! thank you for sharing. the English Pudding has always intrigued me - really neat to see the process! Blessings from MN/USA

[@bensgrammy1]

What a lovely tradition, and you are so lucky to have fond memories of your mum. We make plum pudding with lemon sauce for christmas - often we can't wait and eat it on christmas eve.

[@avrilplummer7047]

I made a wish Kate. I remember my mum and grandmother used a pudding cloth and string . Just showing my age there!!! Enjoy! Hugs Avril xxx 🍒🍒🎄

[@samcross8373]

Brings back such nice memories. Thank you.

[@lyndaevans1132]

Thanks for the Christmas music! For some reason, I'm enjoying Christmas and the music even more than usual... :)

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

Ahhhh! So lovely! Heaps of love to you! You have awakened the Christmas Spirit in me!✌️🇨🇦❤️🙏

[@patwhite2213]

Hi Kate. Lovely video and lovely pud. The pleat is to allow for the expansion of the pud as it cooks.

[@ellenrik]

YUMMMM! Looks divine!! Hard to believe there are no spices in that recipe though. My mother's/grandmother's recipe was quite similar. They always served it Christmas day ...with lovely rich sauce of pretty much just brown sugar and butter! AND you are so lucky to have access to those glace cherries ....that aren't fake bright red and green! Your ginger looks lovely too. I clerly need a grocery shopping trip to the UK! THANX FOR SHARING!!

[@l.m.o.8948]

Thanks. 🇨🇦

[@robynlarkin3604]

Looks yummy Kate. Funny how our tastes buds change over the years. I remember hating pudding as a child but sure love it now as an adult. A cuppa fixes everything. All problems are sorted with a good cuppa. Thanks for sharing Kate xx

[@suzisaintjames]

Awww! I was hoping to have a chat whilst you had your sit down. I was going to put a kettle on and join you. Maybe next time. Sending lots of love ❤ from sunny 🌅 Arizona 🌵 USA 🗽

[@clairealcock2963]

This is such a lovely thing to do, I’m enjoying it very much. Thank you Kate 💕

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Those cherries look rather bold riding down the belt all by their lonesome. Like, "I'm going to Kate's kitchen. Get not in my way!" Lol I do hope you post a video of slicing and enjoying your delicious looking pudding. It's not a dish we commonly see on our holiday tables in the U.S., so I'd find it very interesting.

[@suelongview9925]

Thanks Kate, my Mum used to do the pleat too I presume it was in case the mixture expanded?

[@kimbrooks2305]

I miss stir up day... always used half term to mix up the cake mix and the mincemeat mix. Half of which ended up in the pudding!.. my girls are in their 30s now and no one likes Xmas pudding!😢

[@susanfryer1616]

Thanks Kate did my pudding a few weeks ago while I had chance , thanks for the video and I made my wish . Had a look at your Fb page and see the knits you did for the baby, all the layette was lovely , my son done the little puddings in school when he was little, all had to take in a empty bake bean can , the teacher must have been very good happy days x

[@dijones2441]

Oh no Kate 😱 ya can’t forget the cherries 😃 My favourite too. I’ve never heard of stir up Sunday but we do make the traditional Xmas pudding. I miss the sixpences... funny ..I was just telling my granddaughters about it the other day and how it was so much fun piling up ya silver in the side of your plate . 😘💐

[@seecanon5840]

I'm doing jams and jellies, trying to clean out the freezer. We had lots of cherries and blackberries and my hot peppers.

[@susanmazzanti5643]

Christmas pudding seems to have gotten lost at sea. I had never seen one made before. We have fruit cake which has the fruit and nuts but tends to be rather heavy and dry. I gave up making fruit cake years ago because my family wanted other sweets.

[@tinlidtoo6615]

My mother would wrap a silver six pence in foil and mix it in for one lucky person to find

[@candacenagle505]

I watched while having a cup of tea and a sit down...enjoyed very much. Would love a taste!

[@stitchann]

I made Suet Pudding years ago from my Grandmothers recipe. It was called one cup pudding because everything was measure out by one cup. After steaming it was served with either hard sauce or Brandy sauce. Hmmmmm Lovely.

[@carmenbailey8209]

Fantastic video, took the recipe down I have to make it now , I love Christmas pudding. My mother-in-law used to put brandy in hers and Use a flour cloth and tied it with string. Great video, thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@beverlyjames2850]

Remembering stirring up the pudding and helping to make fruitcake with my mom many years ago. Thanks for bringing the sweet memories back. ❤️

[@jeanettesmith3341]

Brings back memories! Being from Scotland this Christmas pudding was called a clooty pudding! But, instead of paper mum used a clean tea towel folded over in the middle, like you did, and tied around the bowl with string. And added sixpence pieces wrapped in wax paper as a surprise!! So, if you wished for money, bingo! You got sixpence!!!

[@lizadams7662]

I wonder if the clootie meant the towel? It sounds similar to clout, old word meaning cloth. Or clothing, as in "ne'er cast a clout till May be out" reference to Brit weather! My Mom used pudding cloths, too.

[@jeanettesmith3341]

Yes Cloot means cloth. Depends what part of Scotland you are from , sounds the same as clout. 😁

[@lanellehatcher561]

How interesting. It reminds me a little of a fruitcake recipe.... except for the suet. Also you don't steam a fruitcake you bake it, let it cool, wrap it in plastic and foil and let it sit for a month. Can't wait to see it when you unveil it at Christmas!🙂 Really enjoying these Advent videos! I made my wish also!

[@lesleygilbert1945]

I've never seen such a large washing up bowl - that is real northern power at work haha

[@lyndaevans1132]

Your little side trip to the grocery store was funny! I NEVEr have to do that.....oh, yeah? :)

[@SandraOranje]

I did make a wish. 💕 You are really getting my Christmas spirit going. 😉 See you tomorrow. 💕💕💕xxxx

[@craftyirina]

Yummmmmmmm …. I could only mature how delicious they are💕

[@drdwaynecuster]

I made a wish! Looks really yummy!

[@carolburns8667]

Lovely recipe thanks

[@annefaught6009]

And does it make the kitchen smell wonderful? 💕

[@pbcatwoman5841]

I did make a wish, it looks good to me😊 thank you for sharing 🎄😻🏡🙋‍♀️

[@WhiTiger]

Thank you for letting us wish on your pudding! I made a wish. 😊 I bet that smells absolutely amazing! Post on IG how it turns out. I know we still have weeks to go, but I look forward to seeing how it turns out. Sending love! ❤️

[@susanfryer1616]

Oh forgot the pleat in the paper for pudd is there if the pudding expands !

[@porcumomful]

Yes the lonely cherries made laugh.

[@mandyofmarymac]

Night-night, see you tomorrow.

[@jimhooper4252]

My mother always put a pleat in too ....is it in case the pudding expands a bit ? Love your videos

[@karenkijinski6271]

Looks yummy!

[@maryfennell9672]

Made a wish!

[@blossomxx9731]

Love love, love your cooking videos 😍

[@elizabethmears7282]

Just made my pud today - not as organised as you! Did you know you can steam the pudding in a slow cooker for 24 hours? It works a treat and stops the kitchen being full of steam. Merry Christmas!

[@sueanne3139]

I 💗LOVED💗 this video Kate...and the festive music, I think I'll make a Christmas pud this time. 😊🍮

[@iamwhatiam4075]

Oh, they sound delicious!

[@suedale1865]

Kate thank you for sharing Stir up Sunday I can virtually smell the pudding 😋 sadly no one in my family eats puddings & the temptation would be too much for me I made my wish 💕💓

[@MariaM-yn9tl]

🥰💕I get so excited to see you uploaded another Advent video! Ready with some hot cocoa, a Hygge blanket & allllll my quilting, knitting 🧶 & crocheting & my dream dollhouse miniatures projects! I’m in the spirit! Thanks to you.!! Happy crafting & cooking! 🥰💕🧶🧵🏠👍👍

[@sueanne3139]

Me too Maria, I'm into Hygge! I also quilt..but I'm stuck on a log cabin quilt-as you-go-tutorial bit that I dont understand...it takes a while to figure it out. 💟

[@cwfan2]

I had to Google it. Glace cherries are called candied cherries in America. I also Googled Step Sunday and couldn't find it. I'm not sure what it is.

[@debracampbell5151]

I believe it is Stir Up Sunday en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stir-up_Sunday

[@cwfan2]

@@debracampbell5151 I'd never heard of stir up Sunday until I watched this video.

[@debracampbell5151]

@@cwfan2 It is new to me too! I'm learning all sorts of new things from Kate.

[@cwfan2]

@@debracampbell5151me too