experience is "Christmas Dinner", would like to hear what others' were treated to. As for ourselves, the following fare was provided by our Hosts...(with references to the recipe sources)...
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Appetizers…
Mussels Escabethe (Hosts)
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Assorted Cheeses
Charcuterie
First Course…
Bolognese with Tagliatellle (Marcella Hazan)
Second Course…
Braised Pork in the “Black Roaster” Style (Mario Batali)
Accompanied by:
Sauteed Spinich (Marcella Hazan)
Butter Lettuce Salad with Rarro and Romanesco in a Lemon Vinaiegrette (Hosts)
Kohlrabi with Citrus and Arugula with Poppy Seeds and Crème Fraiche (6 Seasons, Joshua McFadden)
Focaccia Bread (Hosts)(*)
Desserts…
Assorted Cookies
Café Latte
Egg Nog
Tea
(*) Special Shout Out...the Focaccia Bread was Sooo Light and flavorful...'Best Ever' vote.
Note: Our Hosts love to cook...we know that, but still, this was a great surprise and much appreciated.
Hope everyone had a very enjoyable and relaxing Christmas Day...since an important part of that
Replies to: "Hope everyone had a very enjoyable and relaxing Christmas Day...since an important part of that"
- Hope everyone had a very enjoyable and relaxing Christmas Day...since an important part of that - TyroneIrish - 1:24pm 12/26/21
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- It was relaxing and more low-key than usual...after hosting a super-spreader event the night before. - TakethetrainKnute - 9:16am 12/27/21
- That dinner selection would easily play around our table...especially "Beef Wellington"!...the - TyroneIrish - 1:26pm 12/27/21
- Not bad for slumming it. Your traditional choices are bomb. [NT] - Frank L - 10:05am 12/27/21
- Traditional Cuban: pork loin, rice, black beans, veggies, salad. [NT] - LanceManion - 7:38am 12/27/21
- 3pm, Dinner for Deux! - jimbasil - 11:03pm 12/26/21
- How far did you stretch that out? We couldn't finish mine. - jakers - 11:13pm 12/26/21
- Well, we started out pretty good but then by the main dishes - jimbasil - 11:29pm 12/26/21
- How far did you stretch that out? We couldn't finish mine. - jakers - 11:13pm 12/26/21
- Never heard of half the stuff you mentioned. Anyway, we just went to Waffle House [NT]
- MarkHarman - 7:50pm 12/26/21
- Most of his post is bullshit anyway. He puts on - ColeyO - 9:02pm 12/26/21
- Those weak insecure peoples can also spell, a lot, correctly. [NT]
- jimbasil - 11:31pm 12/26/21
- Try later,after your shift is over. There's burgers to be made, so hop to it [NT] - ColeyO - 12:23am 12/27/21
- Those weak insecure peoples can also spell, a lot, correctly. [NT]
- jimbasil - 11:31pm 12/26/21
- Whatever makes you happy...there is no "Right" choice... [NT]
- TyroneIrish - 8:58pm 12/26/21
- I've got a typical Midwestern small town palate - MarkHarman - 9:21pm 12/26/21
- Sounds good to me! (We've been known to do IHOP on New Years Eve. :-) ) [NT] - NedoftheHill - 7:58pm 12/26/21
- Most of his post is bullshit anyway. He puts on - ColeyO - 9:02pm 12/26/21
- Make sure they all get tested afterwards, Ty, since it's truly becoming pandemic of vaccinated - Eli - 5:12pm 12/26/21
- Standing prime rib roast, Yorkshire pudding cooked by yours truly + veggies and Birthday cake [NT]
- JarHead4ND - 4:28pm 12/26/21
- You and Frank have us salivating...we may not wait for next Christmas to go for Prime Rib... [NT] - TyroneIrish - 5:47pm 12/26/21
- Standing Rib is a Christmas mainstay at our crib. [NT]
- Frank L - 4:37pm 12/26/21
- Interesting choice. We stick with the traditional Bolognese with Tagliatellle. [NT]
- NedoftheHill - 5:04pm 12/26/21
- Delightful choice. [NT]
- Frank L - 5:16pm 12/26/21
- I was kidding, of course. You probably knew that, but god forbid anyone think I was serious. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 12:32am 12/27/21
- Delightful choice. [NT]
- Frank L - 5:16pm 12/26/21
- Interesting choice. We stick with the traditional Bolognese with Tagliatellle. [NT]
- NedoftheHill - 5:04pm 12/26/21
- Difficult to beat. [LINK]
- conorlarkin - 4:04pm 12/26/21
- Sounds fantastic...a 'can't lose' menu for all...I'm trusting that everyone was is fine spirits... - TyroneIrish - 5:45pm 12/26/21
- Yes. Plenty of spirits. - conorlarkin - 6:35pm 12/26/21
- When the Cracker Barrell faithful start voting Democrat again, the Dems will win, but you will lose. - NedoftheHill - 2:06am 12/27/21
- Build Back Better ain’t elitist, Ned. - conorlarkin - 3:22am 12/27/21
- You know I'm right on this. You've lost the working man. You are winning Mussels Escabethe eaters. - NedoftheHill - 3:28am 12/27/21
- The Democrats are a big tent, built on protecting working families. - conorlarkin - 8:47am 12/27/21
- Were is more the operative word. Wokeism killed that. In fact the party of billionaires, tax cuts - Frank L - 10:08am 12/27/21
- The Democrats are a big tent, built on protecting working families. - conorlarkin - 8:47am 12/27/21
- You know I'm right on this. You've lost the working man. You are winning Mussels Escabethe eaters. - NedoftheHill - 3:28am 12/27/21
- Build Back Better ain’t elitist, Ned. - conorlarkin - 3:22am 12/27/21
- When the Cracker Barrell faithful start voting Democrat again, the Dems will win, but you will lose. - NedoftheHill - 2:06am 12/27/21
- Yes. Plenty of spirits. - conorlarkin - 6:35pm 12/26/21
- Sounds fantastic...a 'can't lose' menu for all...I'm trusting that everyone was is fine spirits... - TyroneIrish - 5:45pm 12/26/21
- Looks like the hosts were a male couple [NT]
- holybull101 - 2:25pm 12/26/21
- I’m sure Tyrone brought his husband. [NT] - notredame678 - 4:10pm 12/26/21
- And…….? [NT]
- Frank L - 4:00pm 12/26/21
- That was my first reaction...I'm sure there's a "Freudian" therapist somewhere who's ears perked up. [NT] - TyroneIrish - 5:50pm 12/26/21
- You can Bmail him for the details. [NT] - NedoftheHill - 5:05pm 12/26/21
- It was relaxing and more low-key than usual...after hosting a super-spreader event the night before. - TakethetrainKnute - 9:16am 12/27/21