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8 ways to make Christmas less stressful in the kitchen

by | 28 November 2023

For many of us, Christmas is all about the food. It’s the perfect moment to be decadent, to overeat, and to generally indulge all those festive cravings that can only be satisfied once a year.

The downside is that someone has to prepare this mountain of food, which can often go hand in hand with decidedly un-festive stress. No one wants to spend Christmas sweating and panicking in the kitchen while everyone else is relaxing. Here are some ways to avoid that, and maximise Christmas cheer this year.

Caitlin Kennedy

Caitlin Kennedy

Caitlin is a Capetonian chef and aspiring farmer with a deep love for the local food scene. When not cooking or eating, she can be found pottering about in a garden somewhere.

All views and opinions expressed in this article represent that of the author, Caitlin Kennedy, and do not represent that of Dineplan or the companies we work with. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we share is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.

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