with or without bits...?

That's juice I hasten to add. Orange juice.  With or without bits? Concentrated or fresh?

Ice cubes? Ah, not in the Christmas morning fizz and juice, which we indulge in family tradition.

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Then we come to apple juice. Cloudy or not?

(Source Pinterst)

And don't get me started on any other juice or liquid. There's enough with water... soda sparkling or still? Slimline tonic or 'fat tonic'? Which make? Bottle or can.

(Source, Pinterest)

Spirits? Whose? What strength?

Wine is even more of a minefield. Red, whit, rose? Sparking? If so which. Spanish, French, South African...etc etc.

It's all a bit of a minefield, especially when family or friends get together. Because of course we all have our favourites.

Especially at Christmas.

We all have our favourites. Anyone seeing my shopping trolley would think I was opening a pop up shop

But then over time it all gets finished. The OJ gets finished with breakfast and the fizz. The apple juice ditto.

Spirits save. Tonic keeps in unopened cans and bottles.

And all is enjoyed. 

In moderation.

Memories of places we've visited and enjoyed any of the above are chatted about. Photos found and reminisced over.

(Painted Wolf Winery, Simondium Guild between Paarl and Franschhoek, Sth Africa)

(Springfield Winery, Robertson Valley Sth Africa)

It's a wonderful time of the year.

Cold shivery UK and memories of days gone by in the sunshine.

Meanwhile, time to make a shopping list.

Take care everyone, happy reading

Love Raven xxx