Well done mate. Fantastic. I never heard of eating cheese with Christmas cake, but i am going to try it. I would like to say how much I have enjoyed your episodes this year. You speak to everyone not down on them. (Remember Fanny Craddock) Its a pleasure to tune in and see what your up to. I for one have tried and liked many of your recipes. Thanks very much Rik. Have a good Christmas.
Roger, I want to thank you for your friendship this past year. Even though we've never met in person, I feel a connection with you and the wonderful people I've met from around the world here. I share recipes that use similar ingredients to make cooking more affordable. Your support has meant so much to me, and it's been a true pleasure getting to know you. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas celebrating with your loved ones. The holidays will be low-key for me here, but I'll still enjoy the special day. Wishing you all the best, my friend! Best, Rik
Only just found your channel tonight, fantastic stuff fella, From one Yorkshire man to another, I’ve alus had cheese with my chrimbo cake and also butter on my cake. Have a good un and I look forward to following the channel going forward. Tom
I love the Christmas cake and then in this video watching you finish the decorations. But for me the best part of the decorations, were Father Christmas' footprints in the "snow"! 💜💜💜🎅❄☃️
@@maureensamson4863 I make various things, chutneys and relishes, jam, curries and often give some to friends too. Including excess produce to give away from my allotment . This next year i plan to give away the excess to families of a local primary school at the end of me road where i live 😁
That looks great Rik, all your hard work coming together and producing a really well made cake. Save us a bit as we’re driving up to chiang mai in a week or so for new year, wife wants to go up doi internon to experience the cold weather up there again. Thanks for all of the great recipes and entertainment you’ve given us over the past year. On behalf of my wife, son and myself, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a superb and healthy new year 2024. Look forward to the hot pan cooking soon. Take care, Andrew
Hey, Andrew, hope she enjoys the cold! The weather has dropped here now its really pleasant and after 20 years it actually feels cold. Lovely. Thanks for your comments. Hope you have a good one - (New Year) cos we don't do Christmas here. All the very best to you and yours. Rik
@@BackyardChef hey Rik, don’t do Christmas? As you know, we live in the south of Thailand and although the Thais don’t celebrate, it doesn’t stop us from doing it as a family. Even my wife enjoys celebrating Christmas Day, she and our son like the Christmas dinner I make yearly. Here in pratchuap weather is a cool 22 degrees right now, wife is freezing - typical Thai :) take care and stay healthy :)
Andrew and as you know mate the Thais love any chance of a holiday - They have adopted Christmas with open arms - got to love em! I do - that's why I have been here 20 years. Have a good one you and yours - get cooking! Best, Rik@@Gemdealer55
I made the cake a couple of weeks ago " fed the cake" made maripan, ( but bought the icing😢😢) Taking to a xmas party today.If it tastes as good as it look. Ill be a happy guy and so will the party guests🎉🎉❤❤
ADORABLE ADORABLE!! Delicious boozy Christmas cake!! Lovely. Beautiful cake and I love the snow prints!! So I did not know you had two layers - one with Marzipan and one with Fondant. So you do not eat the fondant? Beautiful. Merry Christmas. I hope 2024 will be better then the insane 2023 year has been. Blessings.
Yes, you can eat the fondant not a problem and this on here is not overly sweet. The cake is amazing - a few more pounds on (with the cheese). Have a good one, all the very best, Rik
Amazing cake well done! My cake is 4 weeks old and fed it once a week. How many days befote applying the marzipan i should stop feeding it? Also after i put marzipan you recommended to leave it uncovered? Can i put it uncovered into an air tight container? Or uncovered in a corner in my kitchen? I plan to serve my cake Christmas day or Eve ❤🎄
My cakes are about 6 weeks old now….and I put bourbon on them every 7 days. I actually made two 9” layer cakes…and hope to put marzipan in the middle as well as top/sides. Can you tell me when I should put on the marzipan if I want to serve it Christmas Eve??? Thank you!!
To serve your cake on Christmas Eve, marzipan it about 7 to 10 days in advance, ideally between December 14th and December 17th. This allows the marzipan to dry and firm up slightly before you apply the final layer of icing or decoration. Preparation: Before applying marzipan, make sure your cake has had time to mature and is well-fed with alcohol (if applicable). Brush the cake with a thin layer of warmed apricot jam to help the marzipan stick. After Marzipaning: Let the marzipaned cake sit uncovered (or lightly covered with parchment paper) in a cool, dry place for at least a few days before adding the icing. This prevents moisture from the marzipan affecting the icing layer. Icing: Ice the cake (royal icing or fondant) about 5 to 7 days before Christmas Eve (around December 17th-19th), giving it enough time to set but staying fresh for the occasion. Hope this helps. Thank You. Best, Rik
Well done mate. Fantastic. I never heard of eating cheese with Christmas cake, but i am going to try it.
I would like to say how much I have enjoyed your episodes this year. You speak to everyone not down on them. (Remember Fanny Craddock) Its a pleasure to tune in and see what your up to. I for one have tried and liked many of your recipes. Thanks very much Rik. Have a good Christmas.
Roger, I want to thank you for your friendship this past year. Even though we've never met in person, I feel a connection with you and the wonderful people I've met from around the world here. I share recipes that use similar ingredients to make cooking more affordable. Your support has meant so much to me, and it's been a true pleasure getting to know you. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas celebrating with your loved ones. The holidays will be low-key for me here, but I'll still enjoy the special day. Wishing you all the best, my friend! Best, Rik
Very popular here in Yorkshire, Wendsleydale cheese is a popular one in Yorkshire to have with Xmas cake 😀
Yes used to love the cheeses in the UK. Best, Rik@@neilanthonyhaywardlewis8978
Only just found your channel tonight, fantastic stuff fella,
From one Yorkshire man to another, I’ve alus had cheese with my chrimbo cake and also butter on my cake.
Have a good un and I look forward to following the channel going forward.
Tom
Hey, Tom. Welcome aboard! Great to have you here. Nowt better than a slab of cheese and cake. Best, Rik
I like how you let your imagination lead you in decorating the cake. It takes me back to when i worked in the kitchen of a country club. ❤
Love that! Yes you can do what ever which I like. Best, Rik
That looks fantastic, you are a very talented chef, I wish I had a piece with cheese, that is how my mother always ate it!
Harry just a cook these days, however still have the passion for food and cooking! Have a good one; all the very best, Rik
I love the Christmas cake and then in this video watching you finish the decorations. But for me the best part of the decorations, were Father Christmas' footprints in the "snow"! 💜💜💜🎅❄☃️
Thank you. Best, Rik
Happy Christmas to you and yours. Thank you for a great year of cooking.
Same to you! Hope you have a good one! Best, Rik
This year, I made 4 Xmas cakes for friends who don't have the physical capability to make one and they loved the aroma, good to help Rick 😁
Good on ya, Neil. Help all you can when you can. Well done. Best, Rik
That's so kind of you !❤🎉😊
@@maureensamson4863 I make various things, chutneys and relishes, jam, curries and often give some to friends too. Including excess produce to give away from my allotment .
This next year i plan to give away the excess to families of a local primary school at the end of me road where i live 😁
That looks great Rik, all your hard work coming together and producing a really well made cake. Save us a bit as we’re driving up to chiang mai in a week or so for new year, wife wants to go up doi internon to experience the cold weather up there again. Thanks for all of the great recipes and entertainment you’ve given us over the past year. On behalf of my wife, son and myself, we wish you a very merry Christmas and a superb and healthy new year 2024. Look forward to the hot pan cooking soon. Take care, Andrew
Hey, Andrew, hope she enjoys the cold! The weather has dropped here now its really pleasant and after 20 years it actually feels cold. Lovely. Thanks for your comments. Hope you have a good one - (New Year) cos we don't do Christmas here. All the very best to you and yours. Rik
@@BackyardChef hey Rik, don’t do Christmas? As you know, we live in the south of Thailand and although the Thais don’t celebrate, it doesn’t stop us from doing it as a family. Even my wife enjoys celebrating Christmas Day, she and our son like the Christmas dinner I make yearly. Here in pratchuap weather is a cool 22 degrees right now, wife is freezing - typical Thai :) take care and stay healthy :)
Andrew and as you know mate the Thais love any chance of a holiday - They have adopted Christmas with open arms - got to love em! I do - that's why I have been here 20 years. Have a good one you and yours - get cooking! Best, Rik@@Gemdealer55
All the very best Rik. Keep them fantastic recipes coming.
Cheers, Eddie. Thank you so much 👍Best, Rik
A very merry Christmas Rick, to you and your family and a Very happy New year 😊
Hi Neil, thank you, and thankn you for contributing on here. All the very best to you and yours. Rik
All the best to you and your family in 2024,that cake looked banging?from BIGMICK IN THE UK 🇬🇧
Great recipes, Rik merry Christmas.
Thanks, Andy. Have a good one! Best, Rik
I made the cake a couple of weeks ago " fed the cake" made maripan, ( but bought the icing😢😢)
Taking to a xmas party today.If it tastes as good as it look.
Ill be a happy guy and so will the party guests🎉🎉❤❤
Let me know - Very best wishes, Rik
ADORABLE ADORABLE!! Delicious boozy Christmas cake!! Lovely. Beautiful cake and I love the snow prints!! So I did not know you had two layers - one with Marzipan and one with Fondant. So you do not eat the fondant? Beautiful. Merry Christmas. I hope 2024 will be better then the insane 2023 year has been. Blessings.
Yes, you can eat the fondant not a problem and this on here is not overly sweet. The cake is amazing - a few more pounds on (with the cheese). Have a good one, all the very best, Rik
Beautifull going to give this a go xx
Thank you. Best, Rik
👁👁 Perfection 😮
Thank you. Best, Rik
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Rik.🎉
Same to you! Anne, Thank you - Have a good one! Very Best wishes, Rik
Merry Christmas.
Same to you! Micky. Very best to you and yours. Rik
Amazing cake well done! My cake is 4 weeks old and fed it once a week. How many days befote applying the marzipan i should stop feeding it? Also after i put marzipan you recommended to leave it uncovered? Can i put it uncovered into an air tight container? Or uncovered in a corner in my kitchen? I plan to serve my cake Christmas day or Eve ❤🎄
Thank You. Best, Rik
Super 👌 covering of the Christmas cake,,
I was just doing mine now and went looking for the smoother for the cake and it’s gone missing 😢
Oh no! Thank You. Best, Rik
Marathon effort Rik
Worth it though. Thank you. Best, Rik
My cakes are about 6 weeks old now….and I put bourbon on them every 7 days. I actually made two 9” layer cakes…and hope to put marzipan in the middle as well as top/sides. Can you tell me when I should put on the marzipan if I want to serve it Christmas Eve??? Thank you!!
To serve your cake on Christmas Eve, marzipan it about 7 to 10 days in advance, ideally between December 14th and December 17th. This allows the marzipan to dry and firm up slightly before you apply the final layer of icing or decoration.
Preparation: Before applying marzipan, make sure your cake has had time to mature and is well-fed with alcohol (if applicable). Brush the cake with a thin layer of warmed apricot jam to help the marzipan stick.
After Marzipaning: Let the marzipaned cake sit uncovered (or lightly covered with parchment paper) in a cool, dry place for at least a few days before adding the icing. This prevents moisture from the marzipan affecting the icing layer.
Icing: Ice the cake (royal icing or fondant) about 5 to 7 days before Christmas Eve (around December 17th-19th), giving it enough time to set but staying fresh for the occasion. Hope this helps. Thank You. Best, Rik
@ oh, gosh, thank you so kindly for the detailed reply!! I will follow those instructions to the letter! ❤️
@@robininva I hoe it helps. You will be fine. Thank You. Best, Rik