Christmas 2013, a taste of Italy
We spent Christmas at my Dad's place. It's our tradition and it's easy on us.
big tree covered with ornaments, a pile of presents arranged around, and a pickle hidden in there somewhere... no early peeking!
My Dad and his wife went to Italy this past summer. They brought us back some Pecorino!
Doctor Who has been common table talk this past year. Christmas also honored the Doctor.
The kids look forward to a waffle breakfast any time they wake up at Grandpa Schuster's house.
Dad: uh-oh, I wasn't supposed to put the almonds on yet. I just screwed up the pie!
Kat: I can remove them for you
Dad: I don't know how you're gonna do it. There's a lot!
Kat: Do you have chopsticks?
And there she is carefully removing every almond slice with chopsticks. The pie has been saved! Christmas meal is back on track!
bird has been prepped for the fryer.
Kat and I helped make "Grandma Schuster’s Shrimp Salad".
the big bird going down slowly...
Kat and I controled the fry temp and enjoyed the outdoors with a Shiner.
GOLDEN CRISPY WHOLE FRIED TURKEY!
Men, take note. Happy wife, happy life. One sure way to make your wife smile, Cajun Fried Whole Turkey! Works every time!
all the fancy table jewelry set and food being served.
finished the gift exchange. We had a large stack this year. Many gifts had been hauled back from Italy! We are looking forward to all the balsamic vinegars, and sea salts, etc etc. Christmas from Italy.
