Jo Seagar's Easy Peasy Xmas - First Episode

On here I've got a kilo of mixed nuts. Now you could use just plain peanuts for economy, but it's Christmas and we've pulled out all the stops...

– Jo Seagar reveals her spicy peanut popcorn noodle mix, in part two

One of the most important things to remember when catering for a drinks party — besides the drinks of course —  is good, soaking-up, blotting paper kind of food. You need lovely spritzy drinks to relax and refresh, but you need good substantial nibbles to fortify.

– Jo Seagar on the elements of good hosting, at the start of the show

Right let's get onto the drinks part of this drinks party. People always want to know how much alcohol to buy. Well I say the very important thing is the non-alcoholic drinks — and allow at least a litre per person.

– Jo Seagar on the drinks part of party planning, in part two

It's way past your bedtime . . . It’s time for fond farewells, but how do you get rid of these guests? Well here’s the big tip: stop serving the drinks, set up a coffee station, and hand around some of these gorgeous little stunning treats. Give everyone a bit of a nudge in the old social conscience and say 'how about a strong coffee and something sweet before you say your fond farewell?’

– Jo Seagar on sending guests on their way with some coffee and toffee-dipped strawberries, at the start of part three