Back when my parents lived close and my sisters and I spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at their house, the best meal was on Christmas Eve - beef tenderloin fondue (with horseradish sauce), cheesy potatoes, and margaritas. Do not even ask me how that menu came into being, but we had so much fun. You had to cook each bite-sized piece of meat individually, so the meal lasted a long time. There was always great conversation and a lot of laughter. And usually a fabulous dessert at the end of it all.

Now, when we're at home for Christmas (which I won't be this year - my dad has cancer, so I'm going to Arizona), we have my sister and her family over and we have lasagne from a local deli. (Best lasagne ever, by the way.)

Actually from here on out every turkey I get from now on I'm brining. I went in the frig expecting to cutup half a turkey to put in the freezer, I found a skeleton with a wing. Put what was left in the freezer to make broth or something but I hadn't expected the thing to be inhaled in just a few days because according to everyone around me they can't stand turkey. And turkey already had it's special day in the states, so no more giant birds until next year.

I did a carmelized Red Salmon fillet last year, it was fabulous and easy.

I really need to do something to honor my Floridridian ancestory, might have something to do with 'gator I'm afraid.


What's wrong with just saying Holiday treats? A whole lot of people are celebrating a lot of things at this time of year. If your going to be inclusive then be inclusive. Unless your celebrating some unknown mass day then more power to you.

I'm eating everybody's food at this time of year, had Potato latkes with sour cream and homemade applesauce yesterday for lunch, they were good too.

Genesia said:

morningsong said:

lust said:

morningsong said:

Actually from here on out every turkey I get from now on I'm brining. I went in the frig expecting to cutup half a turkey to put in the freezer, I found a skeleton with a wing. Put what was left in the freezer to make broth or something but I hadn't expected the thing to be inhaled in just a few days because according to everyone around me they can't stand turkey. And turkey already had it's special day in the states, so no more giant birds until next year.

I did a carmelized Red Salmon fillet last year, it was fabulous and easy.

I really need to do something to honor my Floridridian ancestory, might have something to do with 'gator I'm afraid.


What's wrong with just saying Holiday treats? A whole lot of people are celebrating a lot of things at this time of year. If your going to be inclusive then be inclusive. Unless your celebrating some unknown mass day then more power to you.

I'm eating everybody's food at this time of year, had Potato latkes with sour cream and homemade applesauce yesterday for lunch, they were good too.

Salmon and latkes. Now you're talking my language. Sorry if i called it the wrong thing. It's not the hot button topic over here that it seems to be in the states. Here everyone calls it Christmas and very few ascribe any religiosity to it. I've been called out for saying happy holidays too so I figure I'll call it what I've always called it and hope no ones offended. I quite like calling it christmukkah sometimes so I still get to do the tree and also eat donuts for 8 days solid.

Call it as you wish, it's just given the conversations that continue to happen here every year, I just thought the major issue is the fact that everybody isn't getting acknowledged, the word Holiday pretty much covers everybody in my book. That should satisfy most folks. Granted somebody will get offended about anything under the sun, so I guess the word holiday is a pain too. I just love it when the big 3 land close to each other on the calendar, offense town all around time.

Now back to food, at which point I'm at everybody's party. What else we got because I haven't come up with plan for my Christmas feast yet and the clock's ticking. The whole Florida thing is looking kind of good right now, though, honoring a small part of my heritage.

lust said:

Genesia said:

Back when my parents lived close and my sisters and I spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at their house, the best meal was on Christmas Eve - beef tenderloin fondue (with horseradish sauce), cheesy potatoes, and margaritas. Do not even ask me how that menu came into being, but we had so much fun. You had to cook each bite-sized piece of meat individually, so the meal lasted a long time. There was always great conversation and a lot of laughter. And usually a fabulous dessert at the end of it all.

Now, when we're at home for Christmas (which I won't be this year - my dad has cancer, so I'm going to Arizona), we have my sister and her family over and we have lasagne from a local deli. (Best lasagne ever, by the way.)

Well my first question would not be "where did that fine sounding tradition come from?" But "can I come?" Sounds awesome. I hope you're Dad will be ok.

Thank you. My dad's 83 and has never had a major illness in his life. We're hoping his therapy is effective and that he'll be around for a good while longer.

And go ahead and say "Christmas" if that's what you celebrate. If someone gets offended by that, they have bigger problems than you can (or should) be expected to deal with.

morningsong said:

lust said:

morningsong said:

Call it as you wish, it's just given the conversations that continue to happen here every year, I just thought the major issue is the fact that everybody isn't getting acknowledged, the word Holiday pretty much covers everybody in my book. That should satisfy most folks. Granted somebody will get offended about anything under the sun, so I guess the word holiday is a pain too. I just love it when the big 3 land close to each other on the calendar, offense town all around time.

Now back to food, at which point I'm at everybody's party. What else we got because I haven't come up with plan for my Christmas feast yet and the clock's ticking. The whole Florida thing is looking kind of good right now, though, honoring a small part of my heritage.

How about a gator and cranberry pie? I just made a new ice cream I might introduce this year. Smoked paprika peanut butter ice cream. Trust me. It's amazing.

No, gator and cranberries might be the ideal dish, but Imma havta pass on that.

That's an interesting ice cream combo, must add an interesting twist.

morningsong said:

I've come to the conclusion that I no longer want the WHOLE azz Turkey on a platter unless it's Fried or Grilled (Grilled Turkey is LIFE)...I'm thinking about making a Lasagna for X-mas (I said thinking)...I'm one of those Bruhs that take 3 days to cook one meal....I like everything to be fresh and prepared with my Love...I season my meat the night before, I gotta chop up everything..I'm cooking and washing, cooking and washing as I go.....We'll see how I feel by Dec 22....

Chancellor said:

I've come to the conclusion that I no longer want the WHOLE azz Turkey on a platter unless it's Fried or Grilled (Grilled Turkey is LIFE)...I'm thinking about making a Lasagna for X-mas (I said thinking)...I'm one of those Bruhs that take 3 days to cook one meal....I like everything to be fresh and prepared with my Love...I season my meat the night before, I gotta chop up everything..I'm cooking and washing, cooking and washing as I go.....We'll see how I feel by Dec 22....

Lasagna for Christmas is wonderful. And if you can find a place that makes a killer lasagna that you can just heat at home, it's even better.

I used to do a huge Christmas Eve dinner - everything from appetizer to dessert. It absolutely wrecked me (even though I only had eight people for it) - and it was never better-received than the Italian deli lasagna I do now. I have salad and garlic bread with it, and make a dessert. Everybody gets plenty to eat and I can enjoy time with my family instead of tearing my hair out in the kitchen.

peach cobbler one of my favorite holiday season treats.

and stained glass cookies

: http://www.365daysofbakin...s-cookies/

(i used to make these when i worked as a pre-school teacher) i give boxes of these as holiday treats to my friends.

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turkey no. i do not like the flavor of turkey, not even for thanksgiving.

lust said:

What's your traditional grub on Christmas Day and is it just habit or do you really love it? Being in NZ in summer I have the perfect excuse to avoid the big turkey, ham and Brussel sprout traditions of my childhood in favour of whole bbqd eye fillet, sides of cold baked salmon and salads. Always room for a trifle though. Seriously though, Turkey, why?

Tha' hell is wrong with you? What's not to like about turkey?

To answer the question, I ain't cooking nothin'.....they'll be lucky if I order 'em a damn pizza.

I like Turkey.............just don't get people who likes cranberries???????

kpowers said:

I like Turkey.............just don't get people who likes cranberries???????

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I can't eat cranberries, bad for those on blood thinners. There are times when being on a blood thinner comes in real handy - can't eat liver, certain leafy green veggies that I don't like, cranberries...but it sucks cuz can't have sharp cheddar cheeses, blueberries, and green teas either. :-/ So it also has its drawbacks.

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kpowers said:

I like Turkey.............just don't get people who likes cranberries???????

babynoz said:

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babynoz said:

lust said:

What's your traditional grub on Christmas Day and is it just habit or do you really love it? Being in NZ in summer I have the perfect excuse to avoid the big turkey, ham and Brussel sprout traditions of my childhood in favour of whole bbqd eye fillet, sides of cold baked salmon and salads. Always room for a trifle though. Seriously though, Turkey, why?

Tha' hell is wrong with you? What's not to like about turkey?

To answer the question, I ain't cooking nothin'.....they'll be lucky if I order 'em a damn pizza.

You sticking with that?

lust said:

babynoz said:

Tha' hell is wrong with you? What's not to like about turkey?

To answer the question, I ain't cooking nothin'.....they'll be lucky if I order 'em a damn pizza.

If I wanted to chew on a dried up old bird, I'd call my ex wife.

See....now you just triflin'.....

lust said:

babynoz said:

Tha' hell is wrong with you? What's not to like about turkey?

To answer the question, I ain't cooking nothin'.....they'll be lucky if I order 'em a damn pizza.

You sticking with that?

What's your point?

Tha' heck you think a fish looks like before you cook it? It ain't pretty.

babynoz said:

lust said:

You sticking with that?

What's your point?

Tha' heck you think a fish looks like before you cook it? It ain't pretty.

I prefers my fishes uncooked I do.

Who doesn't like Gobbles

lust said:

babynoz said:

I prefers my fishes uncooked I do.

Then why not admit you'd eat just about anything and be done with it?

here's some "Turkey Trivia."

tryptophan and the after eating turkey sleepiness is a myth.

:

Foods highest in Tryptophan : http://nutritiondata.self...000000.htm

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What are the Health Benefits of Tryptophan? : http://www.wisegeek.com/w...tophan.htm

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now, i can eat turkey but i really don't enjoy the flavor that much. after the first day of eating it the turkey left overs take on a blandness to my palate.

the only 3 ways i will eat left over turkey meat after the first day is either in a burrito, hard shell taco or taco baked potato. something about the flavor in mexican food flavor combinations taste really good imo. the flavors kind of knock out that blandness the turkey takes on.

so turkey and do i acutally like it?

no 70%

yes 30%

babynoz said:

Genesia said:

Lasagna for Christmas is wonderful. And if you can find a place that makes a killer lasagna that you can just heat at home, it's even better.

I used to do a huge Christmas Eve dinner - everything from appetizer to dessert. It absolutely wrecked me (even though I only had eight people for it) - and it was never better-received than the Italian deli lasagna I do now. I have salad and garlic bread with it, and make a dessert. Everybody gets plenty to eat and I can enjoy time with my family instead of tearing my hair out in the kitchen.

Now that you mention it, there is a Greek joint called Zorba's that makes a MEAN Lasagna..They have great food period..I became a Feta cheeze loving fool when I tried their Greek salad...Traditional Fresh Feta makes the difference Vs the other crap that some joints pass off as Feta..Zorba's makes an amazing stuffed chicken Breast with Spinach & Feta...So they are my go-to place for Lasagna..

Chancellor said: