Christmas Eve

What a busy holiday season! Justin had to work on Christmas this year, so we decided to break things up. We invited my siblings over on Christmas Eve for a late lunch. I wanted to do something delicious, but I'm still a little burnt out from cooking all day on Thanksgiving. I thought a cranberry meatball slider would be easy, festive, and delicious - perfect! I asked my siblings to bring the sides/drinks. Melissa made the most delicious herb roasted potatoes, Rob was gracious enough to bring a candied pear and blue cheese salad which was scrumptious. Richard brought the sparkling juice for the non wine drinkers and yummy bottle of red for those that do. Oh, and for desert I made a super easy peppermint ice cream frozen pie.


 I had not put the presents under the tree until today. Ellie has shown as much restraint as a little one can. After we had finished eating she opened up her first Christmas present. It's true what they say, does the little one enjoy the wrapping paper or the gift more?

Yea for Elmo!

Christmas Eve Evening is when Justin's side of the family has their get-together. We always have clam chowder and a layered salad for our first course. Quickly followed by the most delicious fondue (Cheese and Meat) ever! For dessert I think this year was possible the best I had ever tasted. It was the usual chocolate fondue; however, the texture, consistency, and of course taste was absolutely divine. I look forward to this event all year, and it is never disappointing.