Topic: THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVE DO EVER (Read 26853 times)

Ben · « **Reply #180 on:** December 25, 2012, 07:13:06 PM »

And with that, I will retire for the night since we have a busy day tomorrow.

Arnold, thanks for the good wishes.

Jane, love the art of Sherlock.

Love and good wishes to all.

See you in the morning.

Sam · « **Reply #181 on:** December 25, 2012, 07:13:37 PM »

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE, AND A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY.

John G. · « **Reply #182 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:41:20 PM »

Quote from: Laura on December 25, 2012, 08:49:33 AM

Happy Birthday, Mrs. JRand!!

Happiest of birthdays, Mrs. JRand!

John G. · « **Reply #183 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:44:42 PM »

Quote from: Jeanne on December 25, 2012, 01:24:41 PM

Quote from: John G. on December 25, 2012, 07:14:06 AM
Jeanne, Baptist cakes are like donuts but cut in rectangular strips. When you fry them, you fully immerse them in the fat, hence the name. When they're done, you cut a slit in them, fill with butter and top with warm maple syrup.

Thanks for the explanation. Are they a Southern item?

I'm told they're from the northeast, but I haven't done my homework. My version was good for a first effort, but I'm going to work on them to get them better.

John G. · « **Reply #184 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:45:23 PM »

Quote from: Cillaliz on December 25, 2012, 12:01:14 PM

Of course when I came home, they were all docile and acted like nothing had happened, lol

Would you expect any different? After all, you were home. They got what they wanted.

vixmom · « **Reply #185 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:46:02 PM »

Merry Christmas!!!

vixmom · « **Reply #186 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:46:28 PM »

Happy Birthday to JRands Mum!!

vixmom · « **Reply #187 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:46:47 PM »

Today is also my Brother's birthday

John G. · « **Reply #188 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:47:30 PM »

Quote from: Jane on December 25, 2012, 02:02:51 PM

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on December 25, 2012, 11:04:44 AM
The Kochanowicz Christmas Tree was in full bloom this year:

Lovely tree and even nicer to see you.

Ditto!

John G. · « **Reply #189 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:47:46 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on December 25, 2012, 08:46:47 PM

Today is also my Brother's birthday

Happy birthday, Vixbro.

vixmom · « **Reply #190 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:47:52 PM »

We slept in and didn't get up until nearly 10:30!!!

vixmom · « **Reply #191 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:49:32 PM »

Vixdad got me the new book Fairport by Fairport - about my favorite group Fairport Convention - and it was autographed by all 5 members of the current lineup

vixmom · « **Reply #192 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:50:46 PM »

He also bought me the Game of Thrones first season on DVD and two books about the making of the HBO series also some fancy french soaps

vixmom · « **Reply #193 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:51:45 PM »

I brought the makings for dinner over to my folks house and cooked there - it was just the 5 of us, the Vixclan 3 and my parents

John G. · « **Reply #194 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:52:13 PM »

<<<<<<<Hugs, Larry>>>>>>

vixmom · « **Reply #195 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:53:12 PM »

I made a boneless rib roast, mushrooms and onions in a butter/sherry wine sauce, shrimp scampi, steamed broccoli, candied carrots and croissants.

vixmom · « **Reply #196 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:54:01 PM »

I used my new dutch oven to make the mushrooms and it came out quite well

John G. · « **Reply #197 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:54:51 PM »

Finally caught up with the day. It's been a busy one. Went to friends and we enjoyed the day. We put on the movie "A Cat in Paris" and I fell asleep about 15 minutes into the movie and didn't wake up until it was over. Oh, well.

But we ate like crazy, including about seven or eight fine cheeses, steak, duck, beer cake, pecan pie and ice cream plus some fine wines and homemade eggnog.

John G. · « **Reply #198 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:54:58 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on December 25, 2012, 08:54:01 PM

I used my new dutch oven to make the mushrooms and it came out quite well

Glad you're enjoying it.

vixmom · « **Reply #199 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:56:06 PM »

I browned the beef on all sides in my Mom's cast iron fire pan and then put the whole pan in the oven at 300 for two hours and then let the roast sit tented for about 15 minutes before carving - it came out perfectly - I was so happy! Thank you internet cooking sites!!

vixmom · « **Reply #200 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:57:27 PM »

((((Larry))))

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #201 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:57:32 PM »

TOD:

Last night, we ate b-b-q and watched Amahl and the Night Visitors and then the new HOBBIT movie, which seemed so like: "Been there done that, too many times". Nothing new in Hobbitland. Then we open all our presents at midnight. Today we had Christmas lunch with very dear old friends, exchange gifts, then came home, took a nap, then I watched OPEN RANGE, a very good western, and then the Bachrach/David concert at the White House. Lovely quiet Christmas, just the way I like 'em.

vixmom · « **Reply #202 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:58:02 PM »

I wish I could have been to BK's partay - it sounds like it was absolutely wonderful

vixmom · « **Reply #203 on:** December 25, 2012, 08:59:49 PM »

Ben - I bring Christmas crackers every year to Christmas Eve -- do you actually make all of yours or did you mean that Anthony just made one for that little boy ?

vixmom · « **Reply #204 on:** December 25, 2012, 09:01:29 PM »

Nice to see Jose, Danise, DantheMan and Charles P came home for the holidays!! We miss yooze guyz!!

John G. · « **Reply #205 on:** December 25, 2012, 09:04:34 PM »

Quote from: Charles Pogue on December 25, 2012, 08:57:32 PM

TOD:

Last night, we ate b-b-q and watched Amahl and the Night Visitors and then the new HOBBIT movie, which seemed so like: "Been there done that, too many times". Nothing new in Hobbitland. Then we open all our presents at midnight. Today we had Christmas lunch with very dear old friends, exchange gifts, then came home, took a nap, then I watched OPEN RANGE, a very good western, and then the Bachrach/David concert at the White House. Lovely quiet Christmas, just the way I like 'em.

Funny, but someone at dinner tonight was talking about how much he loved Open Range, too. It's been years since I've seen it. May have to watch it again in the near future.

John G. · « **Reply #206 on:** December 25, 2012, 09:05:13 PM »

It's getting late and I have to work in the morning. Good night, all.

TCB · « **Reply #207 on:** December 25, 2012, 09:20:47 PM »

Quote from: ArnoldMBrockman on December 25, 2012, 08:54:24 AM

Quote from: bk on December 25, 2012, 12:42:53 AM
And the word of the day is: GLISSADE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: GLIDING

Wow, that is eerie. Miss Evelyn Nesbit followed by GLIDING.

Laura · « **Reply #208 on:** December 25, 2012, 09:25:56 PM »

We had a very nice quiet day.

TCB · « **Reply #209 on:** December 25, 2012, 09:29:16 PM »

Happy Birthday to Momand!

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