Christmas Update!

I'm on holiday!! Finally!! Sleep.

First things first, getting those Christmas cards out. I love getting handwritten cards from my relatives, and I love sending them. Every year in the week after Christmas my Mom and I wander through the local Chapters and get all the Christmas cards packs for 30-50% off. As long as you remember which relative gets which card and avoid giving them the same one next year, it works quite well.

Second, the menu for our Christmas dinner party has been decided!

Turkey

Candied Yams

Roasted Potatoes

Salad with homemade Caesar dressing

Asparagus

Panko Garlic Broccoli

Raspberry 'Triffle' and assorted wines, teas and coffees for dessert

My roommate is in charge of the turkey, as per usual, since I've never had turkey for X-mas during my lifetime. Neither of my parents liked it, so it was never served to myself or my sister. I still get strange looks from people when I tell them I've never had turkey for Christmas or Thanksgiving. I'm doing the Panko Broccoli and the 'Triffle,' both recipes that have been made in my family for a while now. Triffle has been a festive, holiday dessert for many years and I always look forward to it. Now, to see if I make it properly... the bright side is that I can make it the day before and keep it in the fridge overnight for maximum rum soakage.