Christmas and holiday meals, snacks and good times 2015

[rwsaunders]

Mrs. RW is in full automatic/holiday mode and her FitBit is having a hard time clocking the steps. I woke up this morning and the table was set for action. Let the holiday games begin...

[robin3mj]

My UK in-laws are arrived, and it’s likely I won’t have to undertake food prep any more taxing than bringing in beer/wine from the garage until I fire up the smoker next Sunday.

Pork pie, standing rib roast, spiral ham, Christmas pudding, smoked salmon, hedgehog potatoes, parsnips, and more on tap between tomorrow and Boxing Day.

[winmonster]

My wife is making red beans and rice for Christmas Eve night. Neighbors and friends are encouraged to stop buy for a bowl and a drink. For Christmas morning, I'm making Liege waffles. We'll do holiday fare at our friend's parents' house later that day.

[rwsaunders]

I made a run down to "the Strip" as it's known in Pittsburgh for a few holiday goodies. When I took a number for the deli line, I was number 882 and they just called 791, so a complimentary glass of wine "while you wait" was a nice gesture. Note the 8-point mounted on the wall...a little touch of local decor.

[theflashunc]

The Boss and I are trying our hand at Beef Wellington for the holiday, since it'll just be us till my family arrives next week.

And waffles for breakfast.

[rwsaunders]

A little homemade meatball action going on earlier this afternoon. It is so warm out that were able to pick the herbs from the garden. Just finished the lemon chicken prep and moving on to a chocolate ganache cake...pics to follow for sure.