I am Stuffed

Well, what did you think of the Cranberry relish? We had mixed reviews at our Christmas table. Personally, I liked it. Our turkey was so tasty that it really didn’t need the added “zip” – but it was still good. The other 5 guests at our dinner table didn’t care for it at all. My son, who originally got the recipe from NPR Radio, said in his experience you either "love it" or "hate it". Everyone was expecting some sweetness to the Cranberry relish and this year’s relish was far from sweet.

The brined turkey roasted perfectly and was absolutely delicious. Side dishes were all yummy, we ate too much, told lots of fun stories and laughed a lot. Even without our children and grandchildren home it was all in all a fun celebration. I do hope your Christmas day was spent with family and friends celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior.

Next I am on to planning for a New Year’s Day 2010 “High Noon” Party! Here is our invite:

New Year's 2010

We can barely make it to ten, let alone midnight -
To ring in the New Year with champagne and delight!
So for this New Year’s party we’ve found a new way
Let’s meet at noon on New Year’s Day!
For a little bit of drink ☺, food, fellowship and fun-
We will celebrate the New Year under the sun!

Menu planning has begun. We are going “Italian” this year. I will include recipes over the next few days!

In the meantime, enjoy the weekend and many blessings!

Today's Scripture: Luke 2

Luke 2 (New International Version)

Luke 2: 8-12 The Birth of Jesus

⁸And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. ⁹An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. ¹⁰But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. ¹¹Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ^a]">[a] the Lord. ¹²This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."