and then used it in a batch of Nigella Lawson’s ‘Christmas Decorations’ biscuits – rather nice! I thought I should get a bit of a headstart on working out what to bake this Christmas, and it fitted with the messed-up nature of the day. I was going to take them into work, but I don’t think there are really enough left now…

Oh, and having made my own mixed spice (grinding the cloves, even), once everything was baked I looked up and spotted a jar of the stuff sitting way, way up in the top cupboards! Heigh ho.