Christmas Day And Chinese Food; It's A Natural!
Our meal was delivered Christmas Eve at 9:15 PM and it went directly into the frig to be ready for Christmas Day at 3:00 PM. Thank you Yang-Ming!
Mary fussed all morning making sure all is perfect for family and friends!
Oh my gosh, food for an army!
The tables are set and candles in place!
The facilities are ready for our guests arrival!
We did!
The girls discuss every plant!
Did You Know? - Snow peas offer protein, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamin C and K, potassium, magnesium and iron. Snow peas are also higher in vitamin C than other types of peas. They are available year-round but peak season is Spring through Early Summer. The Snow Pea is the earliest cultivated pea, dating back to 9750 BC
Bob and Paul go over the mechanics of the new garden!
Amen!!
Mary has to take it easy because of the broken arm which is NOT easy for her to do!
She is lite up! Paul put in new batteries in her lights.
Sit, Boo Boo, sit!
Greg was so helpful; he went out for last minute items!
Thank you Greg for being you!
The buzzards are circling the table!
Around and around we go; we ordered a little of everything!
Paul's plate is full!
Bob is looking for the pierogies!
"OK. where did you hide them?"
Bob the drummer!
Conversations are underway with Greg and Robin sharing stories!
Greg tries sign language!
The famous Robin pose!
Bob and Nick chow down!
Awe!!! Too cute!
Marsha and Donna discuss upcoming dances.Nick and Greg look at our hallway memories.
Chief cookie taster!
Oh dear, there is more here than when we started.
Robin to the rescue!
Bob decides to "show some leg"!
Ah ha, the Christmas Story socks!
Did You Know? - This Feuerzangenbowle recipe is a great Christmas drink from Germany. A long standing tradition during the holidays, it combines mulled wine, fire and a rum soaked sugar cone. Add in some spices, and you have everything you need for a memorable holiday party! Plus, nothing quite says "happy holidays" like mulled wine and a flaming, rum soaked sugar loaf.
A Feuerzangenbowle recipe is prepared in a bowl, it's somewhat similar to a fondue set, which is over a small flame. The bowl is filled with heated dry red wine spiced with fall and winter baking spices: cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, allspice, citrus which is like making mulled wine.
The traditional serving of the sugar cone used a pair of tongs, but now it is a metal grate on top of the bowl to hold the Zuckerhut (sugar cone). The sugar is soaked with rum and set on fire, which in turn makes it melt and caramelize.
The drink's name means "fire-tongs bowl," harkening back to when the burning sugar was held aloft by fireplace tongs.
Nick tries his hand at setting the sugar cone on fire!
Dad assists with the 47% alcohol rum!!!
Which, BTW, is the percentage as Paul normally is!
The impressive blue flame means we are on our way!
Robin has the fire extinguisher at the ready!
The cone is disappearing into the mulled wine.
Did You Know? - Mulled Wine, sometimes referred to as Spiced Wine, refers to wine, most often of a red variety, infused with various fruits and spices then served warm. This traditional European drink is quite popular around the holidays and is synonymous with Christmas markets all around the world.
Bob is satisfied with the progress
(But he is still looking for the hidden pirogies)
A close inspection is required!
Oh dear, the cone has gone flat!
We agree with Donna!!!!
Bob gets the important jobs!
A BIG AMEN to that!!!
We do that all the time!
We sent food home with everyone!
See you soon!
Oh Deer!!
Scout joined us on the patio!
Scout listens to every word!
The sugar cone looks a little worse for wear!
It's OK, we taught Scout not to eat Santa!
