Liz Truss faces criticism for her controversial Christmas dinner revelation, although some praise her perspective as refreshingly sensible. The former Tory Prime Minister discussed her family’s holiday meal preparations with Nick Ferrari on LBC radio, disclosing that her husband would be in charge of cooking the turkey this year. When asked about her role, Truss shared that she handles the potatoes but emphasized that Yorkshire puddings are not part of their Christmas Day feast, citing her belief that they are more fitting for roast beef. Despite her Yorkshire pudding stance, Truss mentioned that they would still enjoy a traditional glass of Buck’s Fizz to kick off the celebrations.
The revelation sparked a heated debate among viewers, with mixed reactions ranging from labeling it a disgrace to agreeing with Truss’s exclusion of Yorkshire puddings from the Christmas dinner menu. The ongoing dispute over whether Yorkshire puddings, typically associated with Sunday roasts, should be served on Christmas day has persisted for years. Recent polling indicated that nearly half of Britons would include Yorkshire puddings on their Christmas table, with a higher percentage among those opting for roast beef instead of turkey.
While some, like former royal butler Grant Harrold, suggest that Yorkshire puddings might not make an appearance at Sandringham for the royal family’s Christmas dinner, others, such as Karl Green, head chef of The Unruly Pig in Suffolk, firmly advocate for their presence during the festive meal. Green expressed his unwavering support for serving Yorkshire puddings, emphasizing that they are an essential component of his Christmas dinner tradition.