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I have already started cooking for Xmas. Guess that's why my kids and grandkids have been showing up on a regular basis 
posted by
adnohr
on November 21, 2020 at 9:44 PM
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Pecan pie is the easiest thing to make!! And so scrumptious!!
posted by
adnohr
on November 21, 2020 at 9:42 PM
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So many memories. My mom could have done several episodes on design on a dime for the holidays.
posted by
Annicita
on November 21, 2020 at 6:29 PM
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OOoo, pecan pie is one of my favorites... but I will be making a cheesecake and saving the pecans to go on the candied sweet taters.
I had a sister, but we were toxic to each other, and did not interact for over 30 years. No regrets there. But my step-sister and I have never gotten along better than since we became the last living members of our family.
I wish we could be together for the holidays, but it's not to be. Not this year. But we'll be in touch!
posted by
Ciel
on November 21, 2020 at 5:55 PM
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what a great idea to be able to get the main dish cooked for you. In Greece The local baker will cook your whole meal if you take it to them. Roast with vegetables around it in a dish and then tell you when to come and collect it.
posted by
Kabu
on November 21, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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Pat, an apple salad sounds good too!
posted by
Goldiec
on November 21, 2020 at 3:19 PM
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I had to look it up in my Betty Crocker cookbook. I've had second thoughts - I don't think my sons like it, so I may skip it unless the deli dept at the grocery store where I'm picking up the meal they're making for me has it available. I'm thinking of an apple salad instead with dried cranberries & chopped walnuts. I know I'll enjoy leftovers from that if there are any.
posted by
Pat_B
on November 21, 2020 at 1:05 PM
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lovely memories
posted by
Shams-i-Heartsong
on November 21, 2020 at 1:04 PM
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I must look out for pecan pie Pat it sounds scrumpy. I hope you can have a little leeway and get together. I might be a tight thing though. We have to plod on.
posted by
C_C_T
on November 21, 2020 at 10:05 AM
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Pat, how do you make your cranberry relish?
posted by
Goldiec
on November 21, 2020 at 8:38 AM
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Pat, I have always loved Christmas. It's such a fun time of year! I love being with my family for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We have so many December birthdays and that is always fun. If I had to pick something that I loved to do during the holidays I would have to say watching the Christmas lights. The ones on the houses, on everybody's tree, and always on our tree. I believe they are so beautiful and signify the beauty of the holiday spirit. I've loved them for as long as I can remember.
posted by
Goldiec
on November 21, 2020 at 8:28 AM
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I bet that your cranberry relish is delicious.
Your day will be blessed by your visit with your children. My favorite Christmas memories are not from my childhood but from my three daughter's childhood. Christmas became a really big deal for me once I experienced their joy. I love a good dinner, complete with spiral ham, but family time is always the best part. We will be having four different pies and one cheesecake this year. Our small group is supplying the various dishes to make our meal complete. Sadly, my parents are in Nevada, my siblings are in Delaware, Massachusetts, and Virginia, so we will have to celebrate via the telephone. Happily, we get to watch our grandchildren's excitement this year as they open their gifts.
posted by
Sherri_G
on November 21, 2020 at 7:58 AM
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