getting my holiday on

As it turns out, we did in fact get a small tree last week and it is now decorated and has survived Ellie cat's attention with no loss of ornaments or fragile objects nearby.

Last Saturday was  spent going to B&G's Holiday Silliness party, where we celebrate the shopportunities of the most traveled couple I know. Many gifts were exchanged. No drama was reported. Everyone was in good health and spirits this year. A lot of glogg and the Mrs. signature hot "rim jobs" were consumed. (drink, drank, drunk?)

Sunday was Anya's holiday Nightmare Before Xmas party at her island of misfit toys. More glogg was served. Many Scandinavians and those of northern european decent were in attendance. The lights went out for about an hour while I was there but, fortunately, it was a house with many candles and candle holders. Anya just scattered lit votives and candelabras in every room and the house looked even more festive and warm.

This coming weekend is the annual Winter Solstice Party at el Rancho de WereMonster, where I plan to serve the usual hot spiced cider out of the enormous crock pot my mother give me. This year's menu will also feature a repeat of the roast duck we had on Thankgiving, following the instructions of Mark Bittman's book "How To Cook Everything".