It was Delia Smith's recipe. I also made her Christmas cake and some mincemeat and they taste fine. I don't know what I did wrong with the pudding but it has put me off making another one. I wanted to avoid all the additives that are in shop bought puds but can't do without having some Christmas pud. I love it.

Christmas dinner was lovely though.

Roast Beef, tragically overcooked by my sister-in-law.
M&S Belgian Chocolate Souffle, which was fab.

why do you keep doing this, pack it in , its annoying old threads, and there are recent ones if you want to join in

It will soon become apparent to all, if it isn't already, I'm sure.

Goose with all the trimmings.