Christmas Kitty

Storm the Cat  is enjoying a few of her presents.

Jasper on New Years Eve

Jasper has been very good with the Christmas tree. We did put lights on the tree but we didn't put many decoration on the tree because we knew that would be too much temptation.  He has been a great source of entertainment  this year and I have really enjoyed taking pictures of Jasper's First Christmas.

Scandinavian Choir Concert

We had a great time at our Christmas Concert!
The choir gets together once a week and we do these concerts twice a year. We sing in all 5 Nordic languages and in English.

This year we got together a selection of holiday songs that had some kind of references to holiday foods.  It was decided that we should a wear aprons and carry wooden spoons.

Our guests all seemed to be laughing and having a good time. We had a great selection of food that was brought by the Choir members.We sang our songs, and had a bit of a sing along. We had really good items for a chance auction and it was highly competitive about which table would be the big winner of the evening.

This is not our group but here is one of the songs we sang. Next time we should tape the show.

Make Ahead Breakfast

I tried this easy recipe out on my friend Susan this morning. We thought it was a success. It was a bit damp, but it got better with standing. I served it with orange juice, tea and a platter of fresh fruit.

Ingredients

• 6 slices bread in cubes: I used Texas toast and thought it would have been better with day old, Sue suggested croutons with be an easy alternative.
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese: I used pre-grated double cheddar
• 1 cup cooked, cubed ham
• ¹/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
• ¹/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 6 eggs
• 3 cups milk

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 

Mix the bread ham, green pepper, onion and cheese together and put into a pre-greased 13 x9x2 baking pan.

Whisk the eggs and add in the milk. Pour over the mixture in the baking pan and cook until done.  It will be very slightly browned, puffed a bit, and the eggs cooked. It took about 30 minutes.  We would suggest letting it sit for a while before slicing.

To prepare ahead cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.  If you want, you can freeze it ahead of time. It would then be thawed and baked uncovered until done.

It should make 10 servings but I think 6 to 8 is more realistic.

 

Thanksgiving Menu

Thanksgiving 2011

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Turkey

Stuffing  ~ Celery, Onion and Crasins

Cranberry Sauce 

Carrots 

Corn on the Cob

Potato Casserole 
Sweet Potato with Butter & Maple Syrup
 

Pickles

Rolls  & Butter

Pumpkin Cheese Cake
Alicia's Apple Strudel  

Coffee ~ Tea ~ Wine ~ Soft Drinks

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For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson