Well, nothing brings our family together faster than talk about what’s to make, bake and cook! I think there is something in the untold common family experience that centers around the fire and sharing and consuming a good meal. You really learn about people when you work with them over the fire in a barbecue or in a kitchen.
This holiday season we have a lot planned some are events with themes for fun:
our GREEK NIGHT
the wines (whites & reds and a sweet):
(special note: Greek wines — other than Retsina — are tough to find, allow me to recommend wine.com)
Boutari 2007 Santorini ( before the meal)
Boutari 2007 Moschofilero
Boutari 2006 Naoussa
Archaia Clauss Mavrodaphne
the food:
Tiropetes (Greek Cheese filled philo)
Dolmades ( delicious grape vines stuffed with rice and meat)
Moussaka ( a sort of Greek Lasagna with layers of thinly slices and cooked eggplant and custard topping)
Baklava ( nothing else will do)
Honey Pie ( a secret recipe — a favorite from one of the Greek Islands)
Karla wants something to do with a Rabbit this season and everyone wants Turducken, a wide assortment of pies and even a Baked Alaska is also on the list. I am always amazed at how so much can be prepared and then it’s gone! We are planning some fun with Kristin, Karen and some friends with my sweet and spicy ribs and Mom’s favorite Chinese sweet & sour pork.
lots to do and lots of fun!
Roger