The cookie jars are overflowing. We made cookies from Thanksgiving to Christmas; lots to share and lots for us too!
We made an ancient Celtic feast for the Winter Solstice; spiced meat dumplings, wassail, broiled mushrooms, roasted veggies, and steamed plum pudding. It was delish!
Here is our annual December 22nd Nana's B-day tea. It's one of our favorite holiday feasts. The kids love the sausage rolls, mincemeat pies, and scones. On the 23rd, we have Russian pancake supper, and on the 24th, we all gather in the kitchen to make loads of tamales.
What is Alex eagerly awaiting?
Why are Ari's eyes so large?
Anni has the answer. Christmas dinner has arrived, roasted brussel sprouts on the stem, caramelized with maple syrup.
Yorkshire puddings to go along with the roast beast (beef, this year).
Oven roasted potatoes and gravy.
And for dessert, a French Buche de Noel, complete with marzipan holly and meringue mushrooms. It was a lovely dinner.
Here's our tree this year, a beautiful all natural Douglas Fir, very round! Every time, Anni and Barkley passed they sent ornaments flying!
We hope all of you had a beautiful and peaceful holiday season, full of togetherness and joy!
