Posted December 06, 2018
I'm In!
Neat, I don't think I've ever had my wishlist go public before ;) I kind of like the all around surprise aspect of the giveaway though - and the stuff you two want everyone chatting about is stuff I LOVE to blab about ;) So what the heck!
I generally like the "old time classic" Christmas songs from the U.S. Like the '50s / '60s / '70s Bing Crosby Dean Martin sort of stuff. But I THINK this one might be my all time favorite...
Dominick the Donkey!
As for food - I usually "do the Holidays" - my extended family has a set Christmas Eve that's been the same for AGES but the last 5 - 7 years or so I've had my immediate family for Christmas (and often a couple few extras thrown in). I really don't have a favorite and "traditional" main course - I usually try to do something a bit unusual / decadent but not too extreme - the sort of stuff you're probably not eating on a weekly basis (at least in the US!).
Last year I did a leg of lamb rubbed with a ton of aromatic "Christmasy" spices and then braised. It was sort of my take on a kapama. It was pretty good, but I somehow managed to dry it out a bit - I was hoping it would almost fall off the bone like US BBQ but didn't quite get there - any pointers would be MUCH appreciated!
I was thinking of doing scallops and risotto this year but I was talking to my mom about Christmas and she mentioned a Beef Wellington. It was sort of my "On Deck" choice so the fact that she had it in mind kind of pushed me in that direction. I did one for Christmas like 3 or 4 years ago so I think it's time to bring her back ;) And always have a small turkey / turkey breast and a lasagna of some sort too (plus assorted starch and veggies).
Anyway love the thread, will keep popping in from time to time.
Merry Christmas all!
Neat, I don't think I've ever had my wishlist go public before ;) I kind of like the all around surprise aspect of the giveaway though - and the stuff you two want everyone chatting about is stuff I LOVE to blab about ;) So what the heck!
I generally like the "old time classic" Christmas songs from the U.S. Like the '50s / '60s / '70s Bing Crosby Dean Martin sort of stuff. But I THINK this one might be my all time favorite...
Dominick the Donkey!
As for food - I usually "do the Holidays" - my extended family has a set Christmas Eve that's been the same for AGES but the last 5 - 7 years or so I've had my immediate family for Christmas (and often a couple few extras thrown in). I really don't have a favorite and "traditional" main course - I usually try to do something a bit unusual / decadent but not too extreme - the sort of stuff you're probably not eating on a weekly basis (at least in the US!).
Last year I did a leg of lamb rubbed with a ton of aromatic "Christmasy" spices and then braised. It was sort of my take on a kapama. It was pretty good, but I somehow managed to dry it out a bit - I was hoping it would almost fall off the bone like US BBQ but didn't quite get there - any pointers would be MUCH appreciated!
I was thinking of doing scallops and risotto this year but I was talking to my mom about Christmas and she mentioned a Beef Wellington. It was sort of my "On Deck" choice so the fact that she had it in mind kind of pushed me in that direction. I did one for Christmas like 3 or 4 years ago so I think it's time to bring her back ;) And always have a small turkey / turkey breast and a lasagna of some sort too (plus assorted starch and veggies).
Anyway love the thread, will keep popping in from time to time.
Merry Christmas all!