I have been so sick, but I am happy that I'm finally back to the point where I can think about food again. Can't eat it still but at least I can think about it.
It has been such a struggle to get into the Christmas spirit this year. So much going on. Plus I've found my normal Christmas spirit is expensive and too costly for me this year. I normally have all of the Christmas meals planned out, but this week with everyone sick it's been difficult to coordinate. I believe we are close to finishing the planning process.
Year in and year out, we have a solid tradition of me waking everyone up early to open presents. I'm a 4 yr old at heart. Then when all the presents have been opened and the wrapping paper cleaned up, everyone goes back to bed ha. My dad takes a short nap and then begins making breakfast for everyone. He makes the best breakfast ever!! And of course, he's never shared his secrets. I'm ok with this because that means I get to sleep in a little later than he does.
So tomorrow morning, he'll be making the breakfast and I'll be making biscuits and sausage gravy. My mom is making these tonight to have in the morning as well...Overnight Caramel Pecan Rolls. Oooh I can't wait. My friend, Kristie, gave me this recipe. My mom and I have been waiting with anticipation to make them :)
We'll be having a simple ham dinner. We haven't decided if we are doing a twice baked potato dish or I'm thinking The Pioneer Woman's mashed potatoes. She's got an intense recipe I've been dying to try. The other sides are still being planned.
For dessert I'm thinking of a sticky bread pudding. It may be too similar to the caramel pecan rolls, so I might decide on something else. Of course, I have to figure this all out soon I know.
I will share with you pictures and how everything turned out on Monday.
I hope that all your cooking adventures are fun and full of memories. Merry Christmas everyone!!
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