The Christmas Chips

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my aunt peg owned the antigue shop at the top os chritmas steps my dad used to take me there to visit and i ws allowed behind the counter i loved it ,what special memoreys,aboy 1973 One of the first ever ‘chippies’ to open in England, this shop won a Best in Britain award whilst under the management of the inimitable Grace and Robert. She recalls embellishing the truth on some occasions, leading Americans to believe she had a bed upstairs upon which Queen Anne herself had slept (which is not completely accurate!). The day is being held to raise money for Basic (the Brain And Spinal Injury Charity), which helps to provide much needed aftercare for people who suffer brain haemorrhages.

The tourists’ fascination with antiques and memorabilia would often prompt them to make Grace an offer on anything which could be removed from the premises.

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Today, however, there remains just one pub - The Three Sugar Loaves - at the base of the steps, with not a single brothel in sight. You have omitted the fact that the building next to the fish and chip shop was at one time the Bristol Grammer School and following them Queen Elizabeth's Hospital, who used the building as a school untill 1847. There is certainly a sense amongst the majority of those who trade here that the council has not done enough to preserve and promote this unique part of the city. We all love flavoured chips right?! Theyr’e amongst the most popular recipes I have here on the blog. I think they work so well as they’re a simple, slightly different side dish which are sooo good! I lived in Bristol in the late 60's/early 70's and often used Christmas Steps from the University down to the Centre. Sad to hear it has been masked by office buildings. Am using the history aspect as part of a Quiz!

It is a vicious circle from which it will be hard to escape: with so few tourists being attracted to the steps, new traders are unwilling to take the chance of setting up shop here.

Sad to see the steps as it is now. passed it only today. Fifty years ago I bought my wife a pearl ring from a small second hand shop near the bottom of the steps.She is still wearing it daily despite having it repaired a couple of times. I hope the city council can be pursuaded treat the steps sympathetically. These festive chips are chips tossed in a mixture of cooked pigs in blankets, sprouts, carrots and caramelised onions. Seasoned with festive seasoning for a very addictive side dish! If you’re not traditionally a fan of sprouts – try adding a few less into the recipe – but still, try them! They taste completely different fried with bacon and seasonings.