Bonfire Night
Remember Remember the 5th of November.
Bonfire Night is a typically British thing as it's all about Guy Fawkes who tried to blow up The houses of parliament with gunpowder but failed. He's like the British original villain and so in tradition we build a bonfire and make a Guy Fawkes and put him on the fire and set of fireworks in his fail attempt of treason... I've never released how sinister it actually sounds until now. But the night also includes of Hot dogs, Burgers, Toffee apples
and of course wrapping up warm and cosy while watching fireworks.
Now their is a couple of things that happen here in Towns/Villages normally they have a public bonfire and firework display and have fair rides etc. or you can purchase your own fireworks, build your own bonfire and have your own bonfire party at home. As a kid I'd either be a Family gathering or Close Family Friends or both whether it be at my home or my Granma's etc. As a kid I loved Bonfire Night getting wrapped up and watching the Fireworks while eating Hot Dogs but now that I have a dog who isn't the biggest fan on them (although when he was a pup he used to be inside with us as we watched the fireworks going of in the garden) so I usually spend it with him on my bed with the TV on and the windows shut to try and keep the sound out but as a kid I loved it. So here are some of my tips for Bonfire night.
Wrap up warm.
Now it's November the average temperature during the day is 10 degree's so at night this drop by at least half so wrapping up warm is a must even if you get to hot, that is better then being freezing cold. One year I decide to wear a skirt with leggings and I freezing and this was when I at a public bonfire so i couldn't just pop home to get warm so from now on jeans, trousers, jumpers galore and if your like me and you like to be girly just add a statement necklace or some earrings.
So Hats or Ear muffs, Scarf or a Snood, Coats, gloves and jumpers are essential to wear. My Favourite place to buy my Autumn Accessories has to be Accessorize yes there a little bit price but it is such good quality.
Some food tips
I think Bonfire night is the last time you will use the BBQ till next summer so traditional BBQ foods Burgers, Hotdogs, Baked Potatoes (whether is a normal jacket potato or you scoop the inside out and mix it with delicous cheese, bacon etc whatever you wanna add to it then recook it) Marshmallows, Chocolate Banana's with marshmallows (on the BBQ), Toffee apples, rustic chips, Cookies, Cakes, Buns etc etc etc the list goes on. why not cook your family favourite whether it's Chilli Con Carne but serve with the rustic chips instead of rice. I think one thing to use though is paper plates/bowls because if your gonna have to wash the pan/trays you've used and if you have 20 people around that is too many plates so just get the paper ones out then it doesn't really matter. Another Idea is instead of buying Toffee apples buy normal apples cut them into pieces and dip them into toffee, chocolate, caramel whatever you fancy and have them instead of a whole toffee apple.
Drinks
Now Adults will most likely be wanting Alcohol and I recommend Brother's Toffee Apple Cider I love this drink anyway but it is pretty perfect for Bonfire night. Another Drink to have is Mulled Cider a nice warm alcohol drink I use the Jamie Oliver's recipe Mulled Cider Recipe if you like sweet drinks you'll love both of them. A drink for kids and big kids a like is the Ultimate Hot Chocolate Which for me is Aero Hot Chocolate, touch of milk, big marshmallows in the Hot Chocolate then squirty cream on top then little marshmallows on top it is heavenly and the marshmallows in the hot chocolate go all gooey, this is probably a heart attack in a cup but by god it's good.
Now because Bonfire night this year is during a Half Term they'll properly start on Bonfire night and finish on Sunday I think as usually it's during school terms so it's normally all at the weekend instead so you get one more night of it butting knowing my area they will go on what feels like forever. Having a Dog has made it feel like forever as he hates it and doesn't settle all night and he looks at you like help me.
But Whether you are having a party going to a public Bonfire or simply having a cosy night in enjoy yourself and stay safe and don't do anything stupid.
I'm so excited to start writing Christmas blog posts so look forward to them. evieeviolet
xxx
Now their is a couple of things that happen here in Towns/Villages normally they have a public bonfire and firework display and have fair rides etc. or you can purchase your own fireworks, build your own bonfire and have your own bonfire party at home. As a kid I'd either be a Family gathering or Close Family Friends or both whether it be at my home or my Granma's etc. As a kid I loved Bonfire Night getting wrapped up and watching the Fireworks while eating Hot Dogs but now that I have a dog who isn't the biggest fan on them (although when he was a pup he used to be inside with us as we watched the fireworks going of in the garden) so I usually spend it with him on my bed with the TV on and the windows shut to try and keep the sound out but as a kid I loved it. So here are some of my tips for Bonfire night.
Wrap up warm.
Now it's November the average temperature during the day is 10 degree's so at night this drop by at least half so wrapping up warm is a must even if you get to hot, that is better then being freezing cold. One year I decide to wear a skirt with leggings and I freezing and this was when I at a public bonfire so i couldn't just pop home to get warm so from now on jeans, trousers, jumpers galore and if your like me and you like to be girly just add a statement necklace or some earrings.
So Hats or Ear muffs, Scarf or a Snood, Coats, gloves and jumpers are essential to wear. My Favourite place to buy my Autumn Accessories has to be Accessorize yes there a little bit price but it is such good quality.
Some food tips
I think Bonfire night is the last time you will use the BBQ till next summer so traditional BBQ foods Burgers, Hotdogs, Baked Potatoes (whether is a normal jacket potato or you scoop the inside out and mix it with delicous cheese, bacon etc whatever you wanna add to it then recook it) Marshmallows, Chocolate Banana's with marshmallows (on the BBQ), Toffee apples, rustic chips, Cookies, Cakes, Buns etc etc etc the list goes on. why not cook your family favourite whether it's Chilli Con Carne but serve with the rustic chips instead of rice. I think one thing to use though is paper plates/bowls because if your gonna have to wash the pan/trays you've used and if you have 20 people around that is too many plates so just get the paper ones out then it doesn't really matter. Another Idea is instead of buying Toffee apples buy normal apples cut them into pieces and dip them into toffee, chocolate, caramel whatever you fancy and have them instead of a whole toffee apple.
Drinks
Now Adults will most likely be wanting Alcohol and I recommend Brother's Toffee Apple Cider I love this drink anyway but it is pretty perfect for Bonfire night. Another Drink to have is Mulled Cider a nice warm alcohol drink I use the Jamie Oliver's recipe Mulled Cider Recipe if you like sweet drinks you'll love both of them. A drink for kids and big kids a like is the Ultimate Hot Chocolate Which for me is Aero Hot Chocolate, touch of milk, big marshmallows in the Hot Chocolate then squirty cream on top then little marshmallows on top it is heavenly and the marshmallows in the hot chocolate go all gooey, this is probably a heart attack in a cup but by god it's good.
Now because Bonfire night this year is during a Half Term they'll properly start on Bonfire night and finish on Sunday I think as usually it's during school terms so it's normally all at the weekend instead so you get one more night of it butting knowing my area they will go on what feels like forever. Having a Dog has made it feel like forever as he hates it and doesn't settle all night and he looks at you like help me.
But Whether you are having a party going to a public Bonfire or simply having a cosy night in enjoy yourself and stay safe and don't do anything stupid.
I'm so excited to start writing Christmas blog posts so look forward to them. evieeviolet
xxx
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