Good morning everyone.
Well, Christmas is upon us again.
E2 and I will begin preparing dishes today for the big dinner on Thursday. We are expecting over 30 guests this year, so, 2 turkeys and a ham are on the menu.
We try to make as much as we can beforehand so as not to get in a jam on the big day.
My signature dish is Spirited Cranberry-Apricot Sauce which involves pre-soaking sliced dried apricots in apricot flavored brandy. And of course, sorting through and washing the fresh cranberries takes time.
My other specialty is the sage-parmesan encrusted roast turkey, times two.
And gathering all the ingredients for the various casseroles. And some of the family/guests will bring desert and side dishes they are good at. Kind of a potluck, everyone pitches in.
Years ago I invested in 3 dozen imported heavy ceramic dishes from City Liquidators, a large import store with three floors of foreign merchandise priced rather cheaply. They will have to be pulled out from the back of the pantry and run through the dishwasher, as with all the clamshell & food containers we have saved in the course of the year to send leftovers home with our guests. Many bring their own containers.
It's more like a Thanksgiving feast (which we missed this year) with plenty for all.
The weather has been quite wet as you have probably heard on the news. But a break as been forecast for Thursday.
Yay.
An then, possible snow for Friday. Just when many have to return to work.
So, peace on Earth and goodwill to all.
And may I win the 2 billion dollar Powerball jackpot Christmas eve.
I'll buy Santa a new sleigh.
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