A little early but I've had a big weekend of 'holiday' cheer.
On Saturday afternoon I decorated gingerbread houses with my 'Boston Family'. Unfortunately I didn't get any good photos until we'd demolished one side of the roof. But lots of mint leaves (my favourites!), smarties, gumballs. The gingerbread is also delicious - just the right amount of spice, hard on the outside and soft on the inside. Mmm...
Then lastnight I went to a friends house for the first day of Hannukah and the lighting of the candles. Sarah had made the most wonderful feast - freshly made latkes with parsley and a wonderful Morrocan spice Hummus with Garam Masala were the highlights. The hummus was so good that I now have the recipe to try for myself - lemon, garlic, garam masala, chickpeas and paprika. I think it's the paprika that makes it so good, it adds a slightly smokey flavour to the dip.
And to finish off, these delicious chocolate-mint chip cookies. We even got our own take-home goodies bag filled with more cookies and a few extra treats for the rest of the holiday season.
3 comments:
Hi Bear
Wishing you a wonderful white Christmas(remember u did hint of a complaint that there was no snow a short while ago)!!We have celebrated the Bennett Xmas with yummy ham, stuffed pork, salmon, lamb and delicious salads. Susan made that delicious taglitelli pasta with chestnuts and prosciutto. Plum pudding icecream was an absolute hit and as usual the Bathies and the Medlands found all the nativity people on their plates.It would seem u have a challenge on your hands as Fudge Queen but it could be handy having 2 queens baking the way it disappears off the table! Off to Anglesea X. Eve for our 1st Xmas there. Will be different! Hope the New Year brings healthy exam results
Love Jenny xoxoxo
Looks great Bear
All that snow and a real white christmas. We are preparing but still seem not ready. All that yummy food make sone hungry
Merry Christmas!!! The snow looks gorgeous and sparkly. Hope you are keeping well and have a fun new years eve! xoxoxo
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