Nigella's Christmas dos and don'ts | Good Housekeeping UK

For the December issue of Good Housekeeping, Nigella, spoke to us about her Christmas plans, what she's learned about herself in 2020, her outlook for the future, and gave us a few tips on having the perfect christmas.
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[@omfug7148]

Stunning at 60, yes being financially stable keeps the wrinkles away BUT she has had as many emotional challenges in her life as the rest of us, I find her profoundly comforting.

[@jayg6138]

modest Botox and a bit of filler. Also stay out of the sun ☀️

[@NN-fz4pd]

Yeah Botox and fillers keep wrinkles away too. Stop commenting on women's looks. Go comment on a man's 60 year old face and tell him to use face cream why don't you. Being non wrinkly isn't an achievement to celebrate in women. Stop commenting on women's looks as if it's the most important thing.

[@jayg6138]

@@NN-fz4pd I’d celebrate anyone that looks that good at 60. It takes a lot of effort. Personally I couldn’t care what the sex is of the person.

[@carringtonlefayette8644]

I concur with your sentiment.

[@jemmajames6719]

Yes she looks great as ever but I’m sure she’s had a lot of help!

[@colletteryder3016]

I met her at a book signing a couple of years ago and she is simply charming and warm and lovely, and I am so happy to share a birthday with her.

[@justwatching2428]

I love this lady. Everything about her screams generosity, with herself and with others. She’s just wonderful.

[@richardduplessis1090]

'Generosity with oneself' sound like selfishness or gluttony.

[@nurtured-channel2953]

OMG I think exactly the same 💗 She's lovely

[@nurtured-channel2953]

@@richardduplessis1090 actually it means self love and care

[@invincible125]

Hear hear!

[@henriettahenson]

She always tells us straight... '' 'I egnore fussy eaters, at Christmas""" I'm with you NIGELLA 🤣

[@henriettathacker8333]

Exactlyyy

[@henriettahenson]

@@henriettathacker8333 from one Henrietta to another. 🎅🎄⛄❄️🦌🤶

[@davidsultana7885]

Smart straight shooter and beautiful too

[@valgalloway6914]

I'm 74 and. due to health issues, I simply can't eat Christmas. But I wouldn't accept an invitation to Christmas Dinner and start making demands.

[@pmjohnston7987]

I've been a (mostly) vegan for a few years now, for health reasons, but I was, in my younger years, often the host of family get-togethers. So I would combine 2 of the questions in one response : what to do with picky eaters & what to say when they ask what they can bring ~ as a vegan I like to bring something that I can eat & enjoy, and enough of it for everyone to at least try (and it Must then be delicious). And I add this on vegan chat sites too, when the conversation heads towards the "oh poor me, there was nothing I could eat at the party" stage. I start with : be glad you were invited, be a gracious guest, and contribute something.

[@ktwashere5637]

Fact: Nigella is awesome.

[@richardduplessis1090]

Fact checking needed

[@SaintOrCinema]

I LOVED her vegan comment. How elegant and kind X

[@castawayonthemoon]

She's still beautiful after all these years. I'm really in awe of her beauty and humbleness.

[@audrahollis5364]

do you think its a compliment to say she is STILL beautiful??

[@alexj.3375]

I do so love nigella. I wish her and hers a merry christmas. And all who are here reading this.may you have love in your life and in your heart

[@marylyn5965]

Nigella's cranberry orange almond pudding is a staple for our Christmas dinner dessert. She cooked it in her Christmas Bites Christmas show about 20 years ago.

[@jessb6555]

She couldn’t be more charming if she tried.

[@UrsCurt12]

I'd love to go round to Nigella's on Christmas Eve or anytime to be fair. Great company, great food, great background music an surroundings. Bliss.

[@bjmurray1842]

Vegan stuff to have/add: White Beans with sage and olive oil. cook down (with salt, if you are not using canned) remove the "spent" sage, add some curated sage leaves at the last minute, finish with good olive oil, and black pepper, Great for crostini the next day. Never had a complaint from anyone.

[@Larabaggley]

No one tops Nigella. She is so unique, humourous and captivating to watch and listen to teamed with her simple yet stunning recipe's - She's the best!

[@williambleeker7214]

She’s just such a warm hug of a person, isn’t she?

[@carringtonlefayette8644]

The Universe was showing off when Nigella was made. Australia

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

My favourite Christmas Eve supper is canned tomato soup with bought but high quality crusty bread, heavily buttered. Very delicious and minimal trouble. Thank you for the video!

[@kmbrlyj7051]

I love her sense of humor.

[@winter2625]

Nigella’s Guinness Gingerbread is heavenly and easy to make.

[@jasmeenmalhotra2225]

Love you soooooo much Nigella :) I've been watching her for the last fifteen years and she has literally defined my personality in the kitchen!

[@ChromaticaCitizen]

same! i watched her when i was young. she inspires me from her cooking talents to her personality and elegance.

[@sabinabirnie3761]

My all time girl crush! I have many of her books and they have never failed me, she is always generous in spirit and if more people followed her philosophy for relaxed dining, I think there would be many more folks saying with sincerity ‘Happy Christmas’!

[@86Wiss]

She's so down to earth and real. Love her so much! ♥️

[@michikomanalang6733]

We won't be doing regular Christmas this year, so I thought I'd make the meal-I absolutely have that "please don't go in the kitchen while I'm cooking unless absolutely necessary" mindset, too-so these were good tips!

[@madisonla1803]

Absolutely beautiful x Thanks for the holiday tips as well !

[@lgfrades]

Love Nigella! 💖

[@chatelaine7325]

Simply the best ! Always recipes are foolproof and worth eating.!♥️

[@kelvingoode1393]

omg its so nice to see the queen of the kitchen back on our screens i have watched all of her older stuff on you tube and its a must for me at christmas and nigella you are looking so well love from south wales hope you do loads of christmas things this year for me its just not christmas without a bit of nigella

[@HerAeolianHarp]

Merry Christmas to Nigella and her family! I met her at a book signing in 2003, and she was utterly warm, luminous and charming. She inspires me.

[@premavelayuthan8785]

You look so stunning. I have been following your cooking for 2 decades and you have inspired me to bake and cook and eat without feeling guilty.

[@chloebrown5856]

I love nigella so much. She has inspired me growing up as a child so much

[@gra-emed3617]

Goes from ignoring fussy eaters to changing the entire meal to suit a vegan 🤣 Oh I do love Nigella ❤️❤️❤️

[@melanierosalie]

Aw she gets so excited about the vegan dishes too. How sweet!! :-) Love Nigella.

[@Gagging4Lit]

her hair looks so gorgeous. Can't wait to watch her new tv series :D

[@julialewis531]

Oh Nigella, you are amazing! 🤍

[@therasiathecook]

Just had to say this I am a pastry chef partly inspired by Nigella and since I made her turkey recipe for the 1st time more than 10 yrs ago it has changed our Christmas dinner for ever

[@colleenwnek3404]

So nice to see Nigella this Christmas! It's not Christmas without Nigella and it's especially nice to see her in 2020.

[@vickylin5126]

Love the setting of this interview. So Christmas!

[@natashalion8028]

I just want to give her a massive bear hug !

[@shoddypockets9666]

I adore nigella so much. People wonder what has made her so successful and I think it's nothing more than she's real and genuine and simply shares what she loves with love.

[@annacastillo1663]

Beautiful lady:) and a great chef

[@sallyedmondson9275]

She’s my Xmas girl for sure ! 🥰💞

[@ryanbray4766]

I love this woman so much.

[@samanthabrankin9592]

Nigella is fabulous love her cooking and her style 😍

[@itslinziwalker]

I always have to buy extra panettone to have bread and butter pudding with; it's the best! x

[@christineehinds3382]

Beautiful lady...inside & out.xx

[@mistahj2u]

Jansson's Temptation - the most underrated dish! Thank you for recognizing this one Nigella; and I am sorry your family is not a fan of the fish. We usually make our own twist on it with the addition of some Cod, to create a one dish meal.

[@AEP1170]

Divine as always. Love this woman.

[@Melanie-dq1dx]

I could listen to her talk all day. She is simply stunning and elegant in every way.

[@jameslongmore3830]

Great ideas nigella merry Christmas to you and your family 🌲🌲⛄☃️

[@carolinetheberge4671]

Absolutely agree regarding fussy people at Christmas. Be grateful! Plenty good to go around🎄

[@juliet4892]

Classy lady! I love Nigella.

[@alwaysknow3356]

She is so beautiful and warm-hearted. I've seen her in person too and she is mind blowingly gorgeous, a real firecracker like Marilyn Monroe.

[@anotherswan]

My daughter and I love her!

[@Pathosia]

Love Nigella! I am norwegian and we eat norwegian "ribbe" every year :)

[@Djynni]

I always love Nigella.

[@speeddemon945]

Number 1 is damn right!!! I love this woman. :D

[@Giorgia..]

Love you Nigella!!!! ❤️kisses from Italy 🇮🇹

[@rosep5672]

Hello Nigella, looking beautiful as always. I hope you're well and doing ok xxx

[@kck9742]

Nigella is a gem. I loved her response to dealing with fussy eaters... I'm thoroughly sick and tired of adults who eat like toddlers with their self-imposed dietary restrictions (not talking of people with legitimate allergies or religious prohibitions). When I'm a guest at someone's home, I don't try to dictate their menu -- I eat what's served and at least pretend to enjoy it. I blame this food pickiness on why the dinner party has died.

[@kck9742]

@@lavenderface9875 Thank you... this is kind of a pet peeve of mine, ha.

[@nutsriket9687]

Can’t believe she is 60!!! The thing is it’s only a couple of months to go 61!

[@juliebower4265]

Just bring yourselves💕always the way in our home too Nigella.💐

[@jingo4866]

She is my favourite 😍

[@Nimuetootoo]

She needs a you tube channel - I MISS her!

[@ladyecommerceChannel]

I’m so pleased you made a vegan meal a pleasantry.

[@ojerstaamfroyarsktmal8744]

I love her

[@micherunnett5492]

Roast Potatoes *AIR FRYER* Godsend with a busy menu

[@danielle7292]

We always have Nigella's Chocolate pudding with chocolate sauce in place of traditional Christmas pudding.

[@sahabshraddha8453]

Very beautiful 💕💕 nigella and Ur cooking 💕❤️😄😄💞💞💞👍👍👍

[@kisserravnsrensen369]

The porkbelly isn’t just Norwegian. It’s Danish too. Flæskesteg 😉. Lost a bit too much weight in my eyes. ❤️❤️❤️. Merry Christmas

[@JohnJohn-eq7rg]

Love ❤️ Nigella Lawson

[@nadalatinovic5704]

Nigella is the most beautiful woman in Great Britain.

[@ashli3728]

Period

[@curlew-3592]

That’s one opinion 😂😂

[@szqsk8]

For a juicy delicious turkey deep fry it! Once you do that and you will never go back. My husband deep fried our turkeys for twenty years and it was always the hit of the party. I have to do it now since his passing in 2019 but it's not the quite the same. Still delish though. I love Nigella's Christmas videos the best.

[@Foodication]

Nigella Lawson the cooking life coach?! I need mooore!

[@tri2befit]

Nigella is beautiful

[@christiandavril9256]

I wish for her to narrate my life♡

[@phronsiekeys]

Couldn't they give her a role in The Crown? I feel certain she'd be a great long lost sister of the Queen

[@michaeldechant117]

Nigella is a goddess!

[@apsetiadi]

Here she looks like 1970s Callas. Both are goddesses.

[@dogukan7406]

This was beautiful! I wished that it was 20 minutes at least :(

[@janesalisbury3686]

I don't like people in the kitchen either so I dish out jobs (for those who want one) like ''drinks monitor'', making sure everybody stays topped up. Men love fire so I often ask one of the chaps to keep the fire going with logs. Have a great holiday.

[@helenhood5161]

My favourite cook💅💅👑👑👑👑

[@lindacusano9099]

Love you Nigella. Love watching you cook. As for all the picky eaters? Christmas is stressful enough. That’s the last thing I would worry about. Just don’t invite them.

[@antmagor]

Speaking as an American who loves nigella, if you’ve got someone who doesn’t like Christmas pudding. You can easily Win them over with ginger bread, or a really big batch of cookies served with milk or hot chocolate. If you want to make it super holiday special with low effort; I live in the north east and molasses cookies are really popular here. Grab a store bought mix and make the cookies, and then turn them into sandwich cookies using ginger perseveres.

[@antmagor]

@@Lizwindsor Yes but isn’t that the point? Lol

[@Look_Over_There]

Honestly as a picky eater when I was younger her advice is so right. I hated drawing attention to myself and what makes it worse is when people question you or try to OVER accommodate and go to extra trouble which then makes you feel guilty, eating was my issue you can just ignore it leave me to chill and I could happily enjoy the party atmosphere (and alcohol) without some of the food the last thing you want to feel like is a burden.

[@carrieod1380]

I just love her

[@Lisalvsjohn]

Well she’s lovely...

[@jenniferbielitz4317]

Love Nigella....... :)

[@nigellachristmas3620]

♥️

[@whatithink9917]

Love the British

[@Amandafusion1]

Bless you too:)

[@sueralph8708]

Lets focus on her talent !

[@vickykay3480]

I can't understand some of these comments - if you're going to say nasty things about Nigella or different kinds of eating or dishes, don't watch a video of Nigella talking about food!

[@fivee6248]

Re: Fussy Eaters, I totally agree with Nigella...if they have that much of an issue with the food they dont have to come...sorry but people that make an issue often dont know exactly what goes into planning a Christmas meal. A lot of time and effort goes into it.

[@natashalion8028]

...and stuffing ?

[@kristinnuendo]

If christmas is stressing you out, you’re doing it wrong. Be like the Swedes and keep it minimal. Do only your favourite things and forget what other people are expecting from you, especially this year as most of us will be having very small intimate gatherings anyway.

[@huggledemon32]

I’m one of those Xmas pudding/fruit cake haters- bless my mum, she caters for my dislike by providing a good old Aussie Pavlova!

[@aliciacolouringcorner30]

Nigella is 60 years old

[@tabassum3052]

Her voice is finally showing the signs of aging and I think it's adorable!

[@ericplunder2744]

Exactly! Some very nasty people here suggesting she is drunk. She is 60 for goodness sake.

[@bellachance1206]

I think it might be the teeth. I don't know if they loosen or something. I hear it with my own mother.

[@kiksirele4564]

If you want to help me pour the drinks

[@suginami123]

Totally agree. I’m vegan and I do not bang on about it. I eat Christmas dinner with my huge family and eat all the veg. Spuds. If I need anything special I bring it. No fuss. Good practical ideas from Nigella. Oh visitors can bring a small present wrapped and simply exchange with others. Do not bring wine or food hate that.

[@OscarHather]

🎄🎅⛄🔥

[@heribertogarcia8192]

I go to sleep watching your videos