Merry Christmas....

I built some Almond Pecan Danish Kringles tonight in between wrapping, etc. They've got too many death pellets in them for me to eat one, but apparently they were a hit. Not bad for a first try.

And a cartoon from R. Crumb that pretty much captures our family Holiday dinners....close, but he left out a few types of nutbunnies.

The meal was wonderful. Our holiday tradition is for Roast Beast. I think this is my wife's favorite recipe as you can cut this thing with a sharp remark. We cook two beasts - one for those who show up on Christmas Eve, and another for those who are still here on Christmas afternoon. There was literally one inch of Kringle left - even with it competing with two types of cheese cake and pecan pie. I have been honored by a request from the wife to make it for a New Years Eve party we are trekking off to...believe me, that's a first. We also make several vegetarian entrée for those who require it, but they change every year - and are supplemented by noodles, stuffing, veggies, and the like.

Presents were exchanged with great anticipation and everyone did just fine. I kept up my 10 year tradition of giving the kids something useful for avoiding becoming prey - and I'm already thinking crossbows for next Christmas.