Welcome back, loyal readers. It’s only the second day of December and already the rhythm of the season feels relentless. I’m glad you’re here again, following along as we unwrap another festive sandwich.

The calendar is filling faster than I can keep up. Invitations to lunches, coffees, and end‑of‑year catch‑ups arrive one after another, stacking themselves into the diary until there’s barely room to breathe. The inbox pings constantly, each message carrying the urgency of December, each reminder that time is running short.

And then there’s the driveway. Every morning I step outside to find it marked again. Something—or someone—has been pooing there, and I still don’t know what it is. I clean it up, because I have to, but the mystery lingers. Today the drizzle made the task worse, spreading dampness across the ground, soaking into gloves, and making everything feel heavier. The skies hang low, sulking, as if they too are weighed down by the season.

Today’s sandwich is Crumb & Folly’s Brie & Fig Christmas Melt.

Brie, fig chutney, sage and onion stuffing, rocket, toasted sourdough.

It arrives neatly packaged, the bread pressed against the plastic, the filling promising something softer, richer, more refined than yesterday’s fried feast.

The first bite is smooth and creamy, the brie melting into the sourdough with a gentle warmth. Fig chutney adds sweetness, sticky and fragrant, while the stuffing brings a savoury depth that anchors the sandwich firmly in the festive tradition. Rocket cuts through with a peppery freshness, a small spark against the richness. The toasted sourdough holds it all together, crisp at the edges, chewy at the centre, a sturdy frame for the indulgence inside.

It’s a different kind of sandwich from Day One. Where the fried chicken and mashed potato felt chaotic, this one leans toward elegance. It’s softer, more balanced, a reminder that Christmas can be indulgent without being overwhelming. Eating it while drizzle streaks the window and the calendar collapses feels almost like a reprieve, a moment of calm in the middle of December’s noise.

Still, the driveway waits. Tomorrow morning, I’ll step outside again, and I know what I’ll find. For now, though, the Brie & Fig Christmas Melt offers comfort, a gentle pause, and a reminder that even in the busiest, dampest days, there’s room for something simple and good.