tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post9026159229473201938..comments2024-03-18T05:45:16.156-07:00Comments on more than burnt toast: If I were Making Christmas Dinner......and Wanted to Break from TraditionValerie Harrison (bellini)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-62410322333716334532010-12-17T09:52:31.142-08:002010-12-17T09:52:31.142-08:00I think it's great that you have friends who c...I think it's great that you have friends who care so much about you.<br />You can never have enough love. I do understand that holidays without all your family members is difficult...I've gone through it on more occasions than I can count.<br />I've always managed to feel the joy no matter what.<br /><br />Great festive menu roundup Val...Buon appetito ;o)<br /><br />Have a great weekend,<br />ClaudiaFOODESSAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875552395027129685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-74746102797225922222010-12-17T05:55:14.319-08:002010-12-17T05:55:14.319-08:00I'd invite any one of you over for dinner; and...I'd invite any one of you over for dinner; and just think Greg for this virtual dinner there would be no washing up:DValerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-9024886871208426562010-12-16T09:57:51.963-08:002010-12-16T09:57:51.963-08:00So now at least you feel like you made Christmas d...So now at least you feel like you made Christmas dinner, so you are free to relax and enjoy the holiday. GREGSippity Suphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087073817681067448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-84916690676323239242010-12-16T08:10:36.184-08:002010-12-16T08:10:36.184-08:00Because I write a food column and things need to b...Because I write a food column and things need to be done in advance, my Christmas dinner is usually made around September/October and it's done one dish at a time so I rarely get it all at once.<br /><br />Have a great holiday Val and your pretend menu is bang-on delicious.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-13889767615566836122010-12-15T20:09:05.508-08:002010-12-15T20:09:05.508-08:00Great menu Val! Maybe I will steal it! LOL! Have a...Great menu Val! Maybe I will steal it! LOL! Have a wonderful holiday with your daughter and future in=laws!Thistlemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898600488153652504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-89935935308002776192010-12-15T18:05:00.886-08:002010-12-15T18:05:00.886-08:00Happy holidays dear Val...what a great great sprea...Happy holidays dear Val...what a great great spread you've got on your mind. Excellent. Thrilled to see the dark choc panna cotta ... one of my fave desserts! Have a wonderful time with Lil Burnt Toast ... xoDeeba PABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527333008494519621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-51275970853084817742010-12-15T16:49:51.840-08:002010-12-15T16:49:51.840-08:00I have never made a Christmas dinner, either. But ...I have never made a Christmas dinner, either. But one day, I dream of having a fabulous spread like this one!!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11741861711308777389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-246180471496964352010-12-15T14:03:56.329-08:002010-12-15T14:03:56.329-08:00This year my kids are coming for Christmas Eve. W...This year my kids are coming for Christmas Eve. We are doing fondue. On Christmas day we are driving to Montreal. My sister is doing Christmas Dinner this year.La Cuisine d'Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364824048171251506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-84141039926804751892010-12-15T12:01:14.519-08:002010-12-15T12:01:14.519-08:00A great post and round up of yummy food!A great post and round up of yummy food!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864245630688567411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-24024841973595662342010-12-15T06:21:17.630-08:002010-12-15T06:21:17.630-08:00I am cooking at home this year, but I haven't ...I am cooking at home this year, but I haven't figured out what to cook yet. I'm running out of time! Sage mashed potatoes sounds delicious and so does the baked trio of squash!lisa is cookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11880633141546012855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-64566464281578695302010-12-14T20:42:44.562-08:002010-12-14T20:42:44.562-08:00We usually end up doing a Christmas brunch instead...We usually end up doing a Christmas brunch instead of dinner. I always look forward to getting together with loved ones. I love the look of this panna cotta. My mother-in-law brined her turkey this year, it was fantastic!theUngourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433513087823589129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-1184178766162646922010-12-14T20:05:41.863-08:002010-12-14T20:05:41.863-08:00I'm SO glad your daughter has been so welcomed...I'm SO glad your daughter has been so welcomed and loved by this family. That must be such a comfort to you. :-) So happy you get to join them for much feasting and jollity. :-)RamblingTarthttp://www.ramblingtart.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-87949142131676966932010-12-14T04:52:49.874-08:002010-12-14T04:52:49.874-08:00Um...in your "advanced years"!? ha! I h...Um...<i>in your "advanced years"!?</i> ha! I hope your holiday dinner w/ future family members is perfect...this meal certainly would be :DHeather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-3292830921945344652010-12-14T03:45:56.866-08:002010-12-14T03:45:56.866-08:00I think your non-traditional Christmas dinner soun...I think your non-traditional Christmas dinner sounds perfect, Val. I saw the leek bread pudding too....I am now debating whether I should make that rather that the Baked Leek dish I was going to make...but think my kids might prefer the baked leeks. Perhaps I'll save it for next year.<br />And that dessert....oh my. If I hadn't already made mine and frozen it, I wouldn't have been able to resist.<br /><br />Loved this post and as a single mother with grown kids, understand where you are coming from. Life is different, but always interesting!Barbarahttp://www.moveablefeastscookbook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-25018942318966114092010-12-13T18:09:24.163-08:002010-12-13T18:09:24.163-08:00What a feast and a truly thoughtful, heartwarming,...What a feast and a truly thoughtful, heartwarming, and lovely read. I would rather see your photos replace these once you have made each dish. Interestingly, I saw the savoury bread pudding by Keller on her post, too - and thought... that is on my list! And, I see you felt the same way.<br />Lovely, lovely, Val.<br />Your family will be embraced with the spirit of the season. There is no doubt.<br />:)<br />ValerieA Canadian Foodiehttp://www.acanadianfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-14131012305542738082010-12-13T13:48:22.348-08:002010-12-13T13:48:22.348-08:00Mushroom Cap at Petrossian-New York City...delicio...Mushroom Cap at Petrossian-New York City...delicious. A meal fit for a king.<br /><br />For the first time in 20 years that I did not make Thanksgiving ot Christmas...my beautiful daughter-in-law decided to do for firsttime and ahe won a foodie award from me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-86987491873239640322010-12-13T12:24:30.449-08:002010-12-13T12:24:30.449-08:00This is a really lovely post, Val. If you ever dec...This is a really lovely post, Val. If you ever decide to actually cook that menu, I want an invite! Oh, and thanks for the tip about using the cappuccino frother for the soup. I have one still in its box!FOODaloguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15355740020698779655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-78648254041705298162010-12-13T10:12:15.389-08:002010-12-13T10:12:15.389-08:00What an interesting post. I was just wondering ab...What an interesting post. I was just wondering about what people usually make for Christmas dinner. Growing up, we never had a formal dinner on Christmas and this is the first year that I am going to be celebrating with just my immediate family. Thanks for some great ideas!Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14968626454134323244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-20721690431936079292010-12-13T07:50:55.655-08:002010-12-13T07:50:55.655-08:00Dear Vall al these meals look lovely and delicious...Dear Vall al these meals look lovely and delicious!Hope you have a lovely Christmas! gloriaGloria Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055543111865966546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-86165264503737621322010-12-13T06:35:49.763-08:002010-12-13T06:35:49.763-08:00Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Cheers!
Ve...Happy Holidays to you and your family.<br /><br />Cheers!<br />VelvaVelvahttp://www.tomatoesonthevine-velva.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-80031859159414594292010-12-13T05:58:11.890-08:002010-12-13T05:58:11.890-08:00That meal would usher the yuletide spirit into the...That meal would usher the yuletide spirit into the home! And you could make it...for grins! I'd try it all. In fact ... I just might.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-32046784506112106902010-12-13T05:48:06.054-08:002010-12-13T05:48:06.054-08:00You are so truly creative. Your soul sparkles thro...You are so truly creative. Your soul sparkles through your blog posts. Being the "one" who cooks every holiday dinner and all the birthday dinners for a zillion people, I must say I could trade you for Christmas. This year I announced that Christmas Eve would be at my mother's house, breaking tradition because honestly, I like my food better, but I didn't want to do dishes at midnight. I then announced that Christmas dinner would be at my house, but it was homemade pizza. I feel so good about this break in tradition. <br /><br />I hope you have the best time wherever you go. You are a joy to read and follow.<br /><br />P.S. I am going to make that mushroom soup. I have the good cap machine and this opens all sorts of possibilities.angela@spinachtigerhttp://www.spinachtiger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-59789740072054971912010-12-13T04:00:55.581-08:002010-12-13T04:00:55.581-08:00excellent selections! and what's this turban ...excellent selections! and what's this turban squash? that's a new one for me.gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-61927886060411088352010-12-12T20:02:54.736-08:002010-12-12T20:02:54.736-08:00It's so nice that you and your daughter's ...It's so nice that you and your daughter's in-laws are getting to be so close! Even though I am deeply sorry that you won't get to cook a holiday meal! I know you would do some really good things to a roasted turkey. Thanks for including me in this roundup/meal! Now what I really need to do is make that squash recipe. Yum.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4567715590164266982.post-38763803522624912882010-12-12T19:26:52.808-08:002010-12-12T19:26:52.808-08:00This sounds like a perfect holiday meal! The tri...This sounds like a perfect holiday meal! The trio of squashes sounds excellent and I have to check out that leek pudding.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com