My trek to Christmas is often a two-pointed jaunt. First to the Ritchies, then home. It is the best way to make the journey. We made a string of gumdrop lights. Amy's theme was Vintage Christmas and she had a candy-themed tree. I took my strings of gumdrops down last night.
I watched this movie for the first time and made these for the first time. We hosted a Christmas tea for Taylor and Rachel Ritchie. They chose their own tea cups. We served sandwiches, Lindt truffles, Shirley Temples, cocoa, and a high number of bowls of goodies. I got a French nativity. A yoga top from someone; yoga pants from another. I love to give gifts. I feel mother embraced each gift I got for Father to give her. She also loved the sewing case and we have put it together together for her sampler class beginning in January. My sister is very easy to shop for. Today I'm presenting a crocheted fabric rug to Donn and Nancy. They arrive after Christmas. Amy wrapped my gifted treasures in fabric ties. Jeff sent the second half of my birthday gift: fabric for a quilt and a pattern.
As is our new habit, we host Christmas Eve and then go to Robin's for Christmas day around 10 am. The more Christmases the better; I'm sure you agree. We settled on brisket (Brian's request as it rhymes with biscuit). We used Jo-Jo's as the dessert base but I felt the word too willy-nilly for the menu.
Christmas Eve Menu
Tomato Bisque with Toasts
Oven-Simmered Beef Brisket
Gratin Dauphinois
Simple Greens
Peppermint Oreo Dessert with Hot Fudge Sauce
1 comment:
I put the gumdrop lights around my window. They are lovely. I went to sleep by the glow on Christmas Eve. Love the menu!
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