Happy Christmas! I hope everyone is having an amazing holiday with their families, and that nobody’s murdered a family member yet. It’s been a pretty close call a couple times here, but so far we have a death toll of 0. I’m so proud of us.
But that’s not what this post is about. This post is a roundup of Christmas posts you might find useful this holiday season. So, instead of talking, I’m going to just go straight into it. Have fun!
Let’s start with food and drink. As is in theme with the aforementioned statement about family, how about a drink? eggnog is always a good choice, and this recipe is the best one I’ve come across. Don’t worry; it tastes nothing like the boxed BS you get at the store.
Ok… maybe alcohol isn’t your thing. If that’s the case, maybe go for my spiced hot chocolate, conveniently paired with a recipe for homemade gingerbread!
Chubby Reindeer and Spiced Hot Chocolate
Not saying you can’t make spiked spiced hot chocolate……..(highly recommend, honestly)
Ok, but what about recipes that are good for the
Ok, but breakfast for a crowd? what could I POSSIBLY make for a dozen hungry people?? Much less, in a decent amount of time?
But….. what about a meal? you want something quick, easy, and that will please everyone? Particularly something that is NOT turkey, preferably with no meat? Try my gnocchi!
Mushroom, Thyme, and Sage Gnocchi in a Brown Butter Sauce
But…..what about dessert? Well, when you have people in and out, cookies are the best bet:
caffeine+cookies+white chocolate. These WILL keep you up, just warning, but it’s a great combatant to the turkey sleepiness.
Either way, always a safe bet.
If not cookies, you can always make some bourbon-ginger peaches, and serve them over vanilla ice cream!
ok, ok, ok, ok. Enough about food…..What about surviving the holidays?
For some help with getting through the holidays, you can always take a look at my An Introvert’s Guide series.
In Introvert’s Guide: Gift Giving
In Introvert’s Guide: Holiday Parties
Ok…And finally, something for the graduating kids dealing with the question “what university are you attending next year” from literally everyone this holiday season
The Peril of the University Application Process: a Visual (and Emotional) Breakdown
No matter what you’re doing this holiday season, I hope this could help you out a little-whether with a recipe, a laugh, or a new reason to drink.
Have a Joyful holiday!
Love you, Titia!
Yummy recipes.. it’s funny because I’m inviting a family of 3 generations over for cocoa and eggnog. Part of the deal is that the little kids get to choose one of Opi’s dancing animals to take home. ( Shhh) The zoo is getting overcrowded