Christmas was wonderful this year with the whole family present and gathering in various combinations over three days. In my family, a lot of time is spent in the kitchen at this time of the year between cookie-making (and truffle-making for me) and holiday meals. When the moment comes for me to make the truffles I complain about it because it is time-consuming, but when it comes down to it I really do enjoy it. This year Nora was my production partner which made it more fun and go more quickly. I actually considered skipping making the annual Christmas Eve buche de noel this year (horrors!) because it is a two-day affair and the timing of Christmas and the work week complicated things. But I did make it and we enjoyed it on Christmas Day. I am only sorry that Jamie and Huston could not share in it having left a day earlier! As for the other meals, I got off easily compared to Mom - I only had lunch on Christmas Eve at our house. Dinners were at Mom and Dad's.
Dinner on December 23rd
Rosemary Roasted Loin of Pork and Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
Green Salad
...and for dessert (last but clearly not least)....
The Amazing Whoopie Pie Cake from Maine!
Lunch on December 24th
Tossed Ice Berg & Cucumber Salad with Orange Sections and Chick Peas
Smoked Salmon with Honey Mustard
Eggplant Caviar
Calamata Olive Tapendae
Crab Salad
Italian Dry Sausage
Cornichons
Marinated Wild Mushrooms
Chevre, Manchego, Bleu d'Auvergne & Camembert
Assorted Breads
and for dessert
Poached Pears with Chocolate Truffles
Dinner on December 25th
Grilled Steak
Sauteed Mushrooms
Steamed Buttered Green Beans
"Noodle Poodle Pudding"
Carrot & Rutabaga Puree
Green Salad
and for dessert
Buche de Noel au Chocolat!
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2 comments:
I can't believe that you do all this.....you are super human super woman........
That's an impressive buche. I should really try making one of those some time. It seems so very advanced.
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