Christmas is Coming…
And things are hopping in the kitchen! Today, I made a pomegranate and hibiscus juice blend for our Christmas Eve celebration, plus a batch of whole grain cookies with dark chocolate chunks, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries and tart cherries. The house is smelling pretty good right about now.
We’re doing a potluck on Wednesday with the Unicyclist’s family, starring my creamy mushroom soup and some stuffed carnival squash, plus all the tasty treats his family will be bringing. Also making an appearance? My final attempt at the perfect pecan pie. It’s been a long and dirty road, folks. The Unicyclist is gearing up to make pie crust tomorrow, and I have loads of Arizona pecans to shell for the event. Here’s hoping it turns out fabulously!
I have so much to do before Christmas, but I’m really looking forward to it! For those of you who do Christmas, what’s cooking in your kitchens for the big event? And what do you most want for Christmas this year?
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What’s a carnival squash? A squash that’s having a good time????
I bet that squash will have a great time! What better item for a celebration, a squash having a good time! KirbysMom cracks me up!!! Thanks for the laugh!!!
It’s actually a hybrid acorn-delicata variety, said vendor Kathy of Farmers’ Market fame when I bought them. It sounds delicious. When you’re that delicious, every day is a par-tay!
Hope the pie can out wonderfully, just as you hoped. I’m jealous that you can find nuts readily, I haven’t found a source yet. Carnival squash….mmmmmm. I love it but didn’t know it was a hybrid, good info as always on this site
I don’t celebrate Christmas, but I am looking forward to seeing my parents who are coming over and enjoying a quiet few days with them, just keeping it low key and being in each other’s company.
Sounds great, MangoChild! Family is good stuff…I am so glad I have been able to spend as much time with my own as I have this year.
Hope it was wonderful and that there were mangoes for all!