In the home stretch...

[growalot]

Aaahhh.. yes the lasagna is about to get started, fresh mozzarella is in the marinade as are the peppers,mushrooms and sliced tomatoes. Bruschetta is made, Vanilla bean ice cream is made and in freezer,pepper mints soaking in cream for the peppermint ice cream. Will peel the granny smiths for the apple pie and bake both the blueberry and apple as soon as the lasagna comes out. I will be enjoying the day tomorrow and feel relaxed. 64 degrees, told the kids to bring their sneaks ,we are all going for a nice trail walk on Dec. 24......I actually love it!

Well that just helped me to see what I may have forgotten....Merry Christmas

[moog5050]

Wow Grow, lots of work.  I am sure your family appreciates it.  Have a Merry Christmas!

[chas0218]

Now I know why you made that thread earlier about getting a break! haha Sounds like you are all ready. Enjoy your holiday with your loved ones.

 

Merry Christmas,

Chas

[grampy]

Can almost smell all the good smells coming from the growalot home! Merry Christmas!

[Jeremy K]

See ,another mystery thread and now my mouth is watering! Good job Grow.

[growalot]

Lol... actually that other thread was due to shopping...I talk to everyone. There are some very stressed out tired woman walking those isles...I have it easy...unlike in younger years..I'm not working 2-3 jobs and trying to do this, I have it easy now...As long as I stick to a scheduled

Which reminds me ,thanks!...dbl. check for pickling spice to cook the shrimp and cool the melons down for the fresh melon and mascarpone/honey cheese dip...We don't eat light at the holidays...lol

[Jeremy K]

My wife is due the 25th ,she normally does a ton of baking for christmas, this year she decided to let someone else do it.

[growalot]

Well I hope all goes well for you all...Sorta hope she delivers the day after at least...We have two Christmas birthday boys...one Christmas day and the other the 28th, Even as adults they are not fond of having their Birthdays at this time,,,It takes away from the "uniqueness" of it being "their day"as long as everyone's healthy who cares,...Congrats in advance

[Jeremy K]

I told the wife I was just glad she made it through hunting season without going in to labor.

[growalot]

Wow..... wish the hunting season went that smooth...lol...Though I did have a good season. Done!!..Last pie's in the oven..Lasagna came out great...did take a bit longer though ...and sauce tasted perfect(at least to me)...dip is done ,will cut melons in the morning and the horseradish beef roll ups are chilling before I cut them.. The Salad will be no big deal and the garlic bread a breeze ...I whipped up some garlic butter so cutting and spreading the butter then heating will take no time...anti pasta platter will go together in the morning 10 mins ...Now just clean up set table ...go feed the chickens so I can leave them tomorrow....Aaahhh, May you all enjoy the coming days...

[turkeyfeathers]

I just drooled on myself......more than usual too. Sounds divine !

[philoshop]

Merry Christmas Growalot!