Christmas Day

This Christmas was one of the lovliest,liveliest, and most enjoyable I have had in many years. It certainly was the very best of both of my worlds. Christmas Eve with my parents, cooking with my beloved mother and the reminiscing of past holidays. Just to be in her company is pleasure enough. Visiting with friends of my parents that still come to see them even though they are well into their 80's. Christmas day was loud, and rowdy with the nephews there along with their significant others, my sweet daughter who brought the most elegant and tasty raspberry and white chocolate trifle for our dessert, my sister and myself. It was the first time in many years we could all be together for the holiday. Lana brought many lobsters and stuffed shrimp for dinner and we savored every morsel. After cleaning up and sharing dessert we all left for other destinations and gatherings. I had been invited to share Christmas dinner with David and Cheri at David's home along with Sydney, Richard and Elizabeth. I was just under the gun for arrival due to fog on Route 9 which slowed me down, but managed to arrive fashionably(ha ha) late to a lovely blue martini, and my wonderful Eastport family all gathered together for a lovely meal, good conversation, and as usual many laughs.

Dinner was served by our attentive host and hostess, each course delightful in color, texture and flavor. The menu was pumpkin soup, garlic mashed potatoes, finnan haddie, and tomato aspic. Dinner was served with sparkling wine. Dessert, was Cheri's (crust to die for) deep dish apple pie decorated with fall leaves (baked as part of the pie crust), coffee and cointreau.

The meal was unrushed, delicious, and enjoyed by all. Kudos to our host and hostess for the caring and effort put into this lovely meal. Happy Holidays

Isabella-Maria