tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post1919233263236875141..comments2024-03-27T22:01:59.919-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: A Few Favorite Christmas RecipesLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-51910073818480373232010-12-25T13:27:49.726-05:002010-12-25T13:27:49.726-05:00Tina, yes, the tree survived. Actually both cats l...Tina, yes, the tree survived. Actually both cats lost interest as soon as I stopped hanging ornaments. :)<br /><br />I love applesauce cake. Sounds really yummy!<br /><br />Phoebe, the video is a hoot. Who knew turkeys could be just as "in your business" as goats and chickens!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-54633209568869001502010-12-25T03:53:02.752-05:002010-12-25T03:53:02.752-05:00Leigh, we are not having turkey this year. We are ...Leigh, we are not having turkey this year. We are however being helped by our turkey Gimpy McGimperson to celebrate Christmas, starting with the cutting of our Christmas tree.<br />I laughed until I cried. I put a video on the blog.Phoebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04436073330879644940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-61705101679924542372010-12-25T00:44:12.851-05:002010-12-25T00:44:12.851-05:00Merry Christmas to you and yours Leigh! I think m...Merry Christmas to you and yours Leigh! I think my favorite Christmas recipe is my Grandma's applesauce cake - I haven't made any yet this year - maybe I'll make it for my birthday next month...<br /><br />Looks like the tree survived the kitties first Christmas! XOX T. <br /><br />P.S. And Happy New Year too!Tina T-Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13054132355737998706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-26741936230315232752010-12-24T23:38:27.202-05:002010-12-24T23:38:27.202-05:00Sheryl, I've been amazed at how many commenter...Sheryl, I've been amazed at how many commenters don't have turkey for Christmas, and how many actually have a changeable menu. Actually it's just Dan and me for Christmas day, so we're going to grill steaks!<br /><br />Nina, merry Christmas to you too! You probably have the most challenging menu of anyone so far! An amazing mix for a really varied menu.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-35139749340510298642010-12-24T14:07:45.776-05:002010-12-24T14:07:45.776-05:00Happy Christmas Leigh!
We'll be having raw veg...Happy Christmas Leigh!<br />We'll be having raw veggies, hummus, red pepper dip, spinach dip, cheese fondue and a variety of breads, cheeses and crackers for tonight. It caters to the vegan, vegetarian and the omnivores! Tomorrow it's the traditional turkey, smashed potatoes, candied carrots, steamed beans, vegan stuffing, lentil salad and whatever exciting vegan/vegetarian type stuff that I come up with. It was way easier with just the vegetarian. The vegan puts a whole new twist into cooking!Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049476969325691637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-23391396347847461702010-12-24T08:27:26.816-05:002010-12-24T08:27:26.816-05:00Sounds like a fantastic tradition - lots of fun an...Sounds like a fantastic tradition - lots of fun and goodies!<br /><br />We don't do turkey either. It's always something different.Sheryl at Providence Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127223943390691667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-77572263169779123932010-12-24T08:22:25.521-05:002010-12-24T08:22:25.521-05:00Renee, I'm amazed you don't have any tradi...Renee, I'm amazed you don't have any traditional Christmas foods. Of course, visiting relatives most years doesn't allow for personal traditions as well. I like your having hot chocolate after driving to see Christmas lights. Makes more sense than our ice cream!<br /><br />Barb, I couldn't agree more. Merry Christmas to you too!<br /><br />Julia, well then, a belated Happy Solstice to you. Do you have any traditional solstice recipes. I'm curious about something though. With all respect, why would you feel inclined to worship the sun rather than it's creator? That's a thing that puzzles me.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-51452512098260944402010-12-23T20:25:05.461-05:002010-12-23T20:25:05.461-05:00One different comment: I am a Sunworshipper, Solst...One different comment: I am a Sunworshipper, Solstice is my holiday and nothing else. That is enough if you think: life on Earth comes from the Sun.<br />Glory to the Sun<br />Shines on everyone<br />Thanks to God who created the Sun.<br />Happy days! Love: Julia/blue birdBlue birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04396641802581928353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-71176234267669988912010-12-23T13:00:17.300-05:002010-12-23T13:00:17.300-05:00Good food and family can't get any better than...Good food and family can't get any better than that for a wonderful holiday.<br /><br />Merry Christmas,<br />Barbbspinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11385723696922637454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-40531077252336804282010-12-23T12:21:42.057-05:002010-12-23T12:21:42.057-05:00We don't really have any traditional recipes.....We don't really have any traditional recipes...yet.<br /><br />In our early married life we kept going from one set of parents to the other. <br /><br />Then after we had our daughter we usually just spent the holidays with my MIL or my Brother's family if MIL went to Michigan.<br /><br />Now we are on our own this year...so it is time to start making some traditions! For Christmas Eve I'm making Ham and Mac & Cheese. Then for Christmas Day I'm making a rib roast (both were on sale this year)... We'll see which one goes over better with the family and next year I'll just make one.<br /><br />We did make our candy this year and are planning to give most of it away.<br /><br />One thing that we do is after Christmas Eve service we drive through our neighborhood to look at Christmas lights. We come home to cookies & hot chocolate and then open a gift or two.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-2073565932181681842010-12-23T10:03:10.431-05:002010-12-23T10:03:10.431-05:00Theresa, ooo, I hadn't though of sprinkling it...Theresa, ooo, I hadn't though of sprinkling it with Parmesan and oregano. I'll have to try that this year with my homegrown oregano. :)<br /><br />The apples are a tasty treat. I hope you have the chance to give them a try!<br /><br />APG, holidays are not for worrying about healthy! I have tried adapting some of our traditional recipes to healthier versions, but these just haven't been the same. :)<br /><br />Jane, what a great idea! I hadn't thought of that. This is the only other food I know of besides sourdough or friendship bread, that has a starter. It never spoils or even ferments. I reckon it's because of all the sugar in in. <br /><br />Mama Pea, funny about tradition. My family is the same way. "Don't mess with the holiday menu!" I really like your idea of olives and carrots. <br /><br />Pam, I don't really make baked apples but they truly sound like a good but nutritious dessert. When our apple trees finally start to bear, I'll have to start experimenting!<br /><br />Evelyn, your Christmas breakfast sounds absolutely fabulous. I used to make Scotch eggs, but haven't done that since the kids have moved out on their own. Merry Christmas to you and yours!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-47883193602417074432010-12-23T09:25:32.073-05:002010-12-23T09:25:32.073-05:00Sweet Potatoes with cinnamon butter sounds yum! Mu...Sweet Potatoes with cinnamon butter sounds yum! Must remember that and it would go well with squash as well. Our breakfast tradition is eggs benedict on homemade scones and champagne with white peaches while we open stockings with much hilarity.<br />All the best of the season to you and yours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-59683729913030751142010-12-23T09:20:34.629-05:002010-12-23T09:20:34.629-05:00The apple dish reminds me of when we had our baked...The apple dish reminds me of when we had our baked apples...oh my...so good! Thanks for the reminder and that bread...I'm sure it's to live for!...wholly yum! Hugs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-82663694480577099062010-12-23T09:00:40.231-05:002010-12-23T09:00:40.231-05:00Warm, comfy cozy post! Made me feel festive and h...Warm, comfy cozy post! Made me feel festive and hungry. I just might have to tackle that pepperoni bread idea. Sounds yummy.<br /><br />Our traditional Christmas Eve dinner has been Spinach Basil Soup, Cheese Snack Bread, and Black Olives with Carrot Sticks (stuck through the black olives -- go figure!?). I must admit the last couple of years I've tried to throw in a little change for variety's sake, but this year our daughter asked for the old traditional meal (nothing new, please) and so it shall be.<br /><br />I'd LOVE ice cream for dessert but something tells me it wouldn't go over so well with everyone else!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-58420885933218793392010-12-23T08:56:34.629-05:002010-12-23T08:56:34.629-05:00I have never heard of that apple dish before. And ...I have never heard of that apple dish before. And having a starter too. I bet if you made up some starter and put that with a recipe card and gave those out for gifts people would be impressed.Jane @ Hard Work Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905658082120445313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-27855766444001776922010-12-23T08:45:35.808-05:002010-12-23T08:45:35.808-05:00Brrrr...my teeth are chattering just thinking abou...Brrrr...my teeth are chattering just thinking about eating ice cream! I loved you comment about the apples and healthy. Does anyone eat healthy this time of year? I just don't even think about it, ha! Open mouth, insert food!!The Apple Pie Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10340020795649093810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-3434947302259891912010-12-23T08:09:12.450-05:002010-12-23T08:09:12.450-05:00Oh yum, we've enjoyed pupperoni bread for year...Oh yum, we've enjoyed pupperoni bread for years. Dang good stuff! A little parm and oregano on top of the loaf is ymmy too.<br />That apple recipe looks grand. I have a big old bag of granny smiths, it may be a skimpy holiday for the horses apple-wise if I can find some Red Hots! ;)<br />Have a wonderful holiday Leigh.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574936988046982209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-81169448023928489362010-12-23T07:11:33.363-05:002010-12-23T07:11:33.363-05:00Sharon, that's a wonderful tradition in itself...Sharon, that's a wonderful tradition in itself. :)<br /><br />Heather, some traditional recipes aren't meant to be "upgraded" to healthy! I figure once a year won't hurt. :)<br /><br />The funny thing about the tree and the kitties, is that they were only interested in it while I was decorating. As soon as I ignored it, so did they. When I resumed putting on ornaments, there were fascinated again! No, the didn't climb it fortunately. One small blessing. :)<br /><br />Tami, that's too funny. I hadn't thought about rolls. That would actually be a great thing to send with DH when he's over the road. The recipe is super simple. And oooh so tasty!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-40791052941874448082010-12-23T04:22:44.536-05:002010-12-23T04:22:44.536-05:00Leigh, I swear we are on some kind of wierd wave l...Leigh, I swear we are on some kind of wierd wave length or something. <br /><br />I hadn't thought about pepperoni bread in years. We lived in Norfolk Va for a few years and a bakery nearby made killer pepperoni "rolls" which we would scarf up. I thought about that this past weekend and "googled" some recipes. Looks easy!<br /><br />I have a stick of pepperoni in my fridge as we speak.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597093453934852571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-37602877321248614772010-12-23T01:35:32.231-05:002010-12-23T01:35:32.231-05:00Can't say that we have many traditional Christ...Can't say that we have many traditional Christmas dishes... one thing we do, or my mom does actually, is caramel pecan rolls on Christmas morning. Not healthy but absolutely delicious!<br /><br />Your photos from your doomed Christmas tree post are adorable! I remember when our cat used to do that. No ornaments on the bottom third of the tree at all. Did yours try to climb it?Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13461614613433604029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-20427851872394417442010-12-23T01:03:17.754-05:002010-12-23T01:03:17.754-05:00That Pepperoni bread looks great. We have an open...That Pepperoni bread looks great. We have an open house for Christmas Eve and bake a ham. When we lived in town, Christmas Eve was pretty much family, with a few friends but pretty organized. Now that DS Josh's family is in Oregon, it's gravitated to an open house with more neighbors than family. No one wants to be alone on Christmas Eve.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06432035940956042729noreply@blogger.com