

Menu:
“Feast Day Pork Roast”, sliced – adapted from Priscilla Vigil, of Tesuque Pueblo, New Mexico
Blackeyed Peas, flavored with bacon and bay leaves
Kale and Mustard Greens
Leftover cranberry relish (because I forgot to make a salad)
…and lovely melon-colored roses “just because”.
Happy New Year!
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Well, John and I had another wonderful Christmas with his folks – but I have to say, I was missin’ mine. It’s been four long years since we’ve spent Christmas with them – and there’s just something great about a snowy, cold, Colorado Christmas, the typical pâté and caviar pie, and my dad’s Prime Rib and his cheesy Christmas vest.
Still, we were so fortunate to be with John’s family – and I enjoyed every minute of it…I cooked the Main Event(s) of Prime Rib and Goose and both turned out well (in the case of the Prime Rib – a little too well-done for my taste – but it turns out that most people at the table preferred it that way.) Another of life’s Happy Accidents, I guess.
Here are some pictures from our gathering…hope y’all had a wonderful, meaningful Christmas.
XOXO -
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And once we were home again … the goose went into a pot!
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Of course there was whipped cream/ berry cake.
Of course there was.
And a tired puppy dog. With lots of hungry guests.
And beautiful flowers – courtesy of my “Mom” – Jan. She always has fresh flowers.
A wonderful quality in a home that I always hope to emulate.
There was Pico de Gallo (yeah!) and fresh Watermelon Chunks…
does it GET any better???
…and 7-Layer Mexican dip with Tortilla Chips…we are such a multicultural Nation – without even trying. I mean – are we BBQ? Pizza? CheeseSteak? Oxtails?
Won Tons? Lobster? Mofongo? Papadam? Schwarma? Fromage et Pain?
Whatever.
Some things are universal.
Like a 12-week-old Labradog.
OH! LOVE that puppy breath!!!
See? What a cutie-pie!!!!
Somebody stop me: makes me want another one…
Happy 4th of July / Independence Day – to everyone in this Great Nation.
I’m so proud of my Country.
Love you Guys.
Oh, yeah. I really, really do.
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