Growing up

Suddenly awoke to the fact that it was time to do grown up things - so I went out and bought these ingredients 

to make - yes, you've guessed it, my VERY FIRST Chritmas cake.

Am I the only person at this ripe old age never to have attempted anything Christmas?  No mince pies, not even a Christmas pud has crossed my culinary path . . . . TIL NOW.

So I am going to make The Perfect Christmas Cake.

Today I have soaked all the fruit in whisky.

Tomorrow the world.