Well, we did simplify Christmas this year. No gifts. No shopping. I did some "making" of potholders which are being happily received. I also made another batch of boozy cranberries which are also being welcomed joyfully at doorways here in Maine. Homes without children.
I am in the early stages of the annual Pierogi making. The ones up top are the cheese and chive ones for daughter. As soon as I clear space on the stovetop- these will be boiled and then taken over to her house and tucked into the fridge for when she gets home from a long slog at the Candy Factory.
I am resting and have used my inhaler. This meal has always been labor intensive and stressful One year it was a complete failure. The food ended up in the garbage can. It slithered into the can.
We have weather alerts about high winds and rain. so I would like to get this all done and cooked before the power goes off. More stress- at a time when I need less. Sigh. Well, we have been disappointed before. What's new? Even with the generator- the stove won't work- so no boiling of dumplings.
I have to get back to work. So- Dear Readers- the 20 to 30 of you out there- Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday. Be kind to someone today. I would suggest hugs but it isn't safe. But send an email hug. Do Zoom if you know how that works. Be happy. Be well.
I am saying all this now in case I have no internet tomorrow. It's 48 degrees right now. In Maine.
9 comments:
I did our Christmas meal today so I won't have to worry about anything tomorrow. I did a small prime rib... came out a bit overdone....we enjoyed it anyway! chocolate cream pie for dessert. I worry about all the families who don't have generators in these power outages, my daughter doesn't have one or my brother who has 3 family apt building in Portland. ....Wishing you and your family a better new year!
I hope we don’t lose power, though candles and matches are at the ready. The wind and rain is supposed to start tonight. Stay safe!
above is from Annie
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Joanne. The pierogis look great and cheese and chives filling sounds delicious.
Your Christmas tree is beautiful and I thought the dollhouse was perfect.
I hope you have a Christmas that leaves you feeling contented. Peace be with you.
The lights are still on and it's December 25th. Merry Christmas to All!
I didn't get to bake my boozy cake but if I get up early- we may still have power to the stove- fingers crossed for a Christmas Miracle!!!! If not- I have store Brownies and ice cream. Love to all Joanne
Merry Christmas ... hope this finds you safe and warm ...
Merry Christmas to you and your family. There is nothing wrong with brownies and ice cream.
Hope your power does not go out and you have a wonderful day
We actually had some sleet and a few flakes of snow in the night. Wipers iced to the windshield still this morning. New England weather in Georgia. Merry Christmas!
Virtual hugs and Christmas wishes back at you. Thanks for the kindness reminder, always appreciated.
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