Only 11 more days until Christmas (for those who celebrate)! Have you started thinking about what you are serving on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day?
I know that some families choose one or the other to "do it up," but my family does it up on both, especially if my mom is in town. Our own Butler family tradition includes going to Hippie Church after dinner to sing carols (one of the few times of year we say the word Jesus in our church) and then we end the night by cruising our city's Christmas Tree Lane (which, if you live near Palo Alto, I highly recommend you do). But more on Christmas as we get closer to Christmas. I'm getting ahead of myself. I can't help it, though! I just love Christmas!
This week, in terms of meals, we're keeping it mellow. I didn't go to the Farmer's Market on Saturday because it was raining and my mom comes into town tomorrow, so we're playing it fast and loose.
- Monday--Wild salmon, rice, salad
- Tuesday--Chicken tortilla soup (have some in the freezer) with fixin's (chopped avocado, cilantro, cheese)
- Wednesay through Friday--not sure yet. I have stuff on hand for a veggie pasta, lots of salad ingredients, and frozen meaty soup bones from the farmer's market last week and I might make a big pot of beef-veggie or mushroom-barley soup.
- Saturday--We're having an intimate holiday dinner with friends and I'm making a big pot of braised oxtails and a vat of creamy polenta. We're also having lots and lots of red wine.
How about you? I want to hear all about what your cooking, baking, and making as we head into the holidays. Especially if you are making edible gifts!
