Christmas Eve

[wednes]

I like to tell people that I celebrate Christmas in the same manner that Christians celebrate Halloween: garishly and with lots of great treats. In reality though, I'm sitting around in my pajamas (I took a shower and then put on clean PJ's) waiting for my almond cookie dough to firm up so I can bake it. I'll be pleased to have lots of cookies to give out on NYE when I see everybody.

I ordered out from Tio's last night. They have a new nacho dip called "Queso Freako" which I highly recommend. Just a bowl of melted cheese and chips with peppers and seasoning, it's delicious.

We went shopping yesterday where I got the stuff to make Chili for the Chili Con Carnival I'm going to New Year's Day. I also got the fixin's for pineapple cake and some regular groceries. Smoked Oysters were also on sale so I got some for myself. I haven't had those in forever.

Not sure yet when we're going to see Sweeney Todd. H doesn't get any extra time off for the holiday, because Monday and Tuesday are his normal days off. I hope it's soon though, I don't want to get spoiled, even though I know the basics of the story anyway.

Let me ask, when you guys cook or bake, do you use measuring spoons? I never do.
What about measuring cups for anything under a cup? I don't measure that either.

I wish I liked ham. I know a zillion recipes for it, but I don't like it.

Now I'm off to play Wii with H.

I hope that channel is showing the fireplace tonight. We watched it last year, it was pretty great.
Do look for it, they just show a fireplace burning for a couple of hours. Awesome.

Comments

[liadra.livejournal.com]

Merry Christmas to you and H!!!!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

Happy Holidays to you as well!!

[purplecat-a2.livejournal.com]

I love smoked oysters, and I dislike ham too.

Merry Christmas!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

What's the expression, great taste buds think alike?

[lickingtoad.livejournal.com]

You'll have to save me a smoked oyster -- I've never even had an unsmoked one! (Although, I am a little picky about my seafood and I feel silly demanding you reserve legally-bought foodstuffs and it'll go great with sugar cookies I'm sure ...)

You don't like ham? I'm sorry, we can't be friends anymore. You're obviously a Communist. ;)

[wednes.livejournal.com]

I wasn't going to serve them at the party, because Katie is allergic to shellfish. But I'm sure we can work something out.

;-]

[groovesinorbit]

Mmm, I love smoked oysters. R put a can in my stocking this year.

Yeah, I'm usually a measurer for baking. Regular cooking, usually not.

Happy Holidays!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I daresay my holiday is going well.