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> Eugene weathermen are teasing us with the possibility of a Christmas
> Day dusting of snow...given the misery snow's been causing in other
> areas of the country, I admit to a bit of guilt over my loopy delight
> at the prospect.
>
> Snow for Christmas was a special part of my childhood and brings back
> many fond memories. After the carnage of present opening, Mom used to
> bundle us up & scoot us outdoors with Dad to try out our new Flexible
> Flyers, or skates, or Flying Saucers...clearly Santa was into winter
> sports. We'd come back red cheeked to cups of steaming hot cocoa and
> the best smelling kitchen in all of New England. Mom, her sister, &
> my two Grandmothers whipped up some pretty fabulous holiday dinners
> and we always had a full house.
>
> Almost everyone from those years is gone now, and much as I'd enjoy
> cooking for a crowd, this year it's just the 2 of us. Picked up some
> fresh Oregon Dungeness Crab, artichokes & French bread for dinner
> tonight. Eggs Benedict is our traditional Christmas Brunch - and DH's
> favorite. We'll grill some marvelous filet mignon for Christmas
> dinner along with fresh asparagus and a decadent potato gratin DH
> loves. The markets were bustling today, but people everywhere were
> downright merry - Eugene is a very cool place. We're looking forward
> to a lovely Christmas...and if Santa wants to dust us with Christmas
> snow, I might just have to dig out that vintage Flying Saucer.
>
> Merry Christmas and Warm Wishes to all you good folks,
> Nancy T

Seattle is having its first white Christmas in 17 years. Fluffy flakes
are falling at a good clip. The back yard next door has about an inch
on it. It may or may not stick overnight.

OB Food: Last night we ate roast beast (beef) next door with friends.
Tonight SO is making duck à l'orange with Lundberg's wild/brown rice
mix. I'll probably roast some carrots and parsnips alongside the duck.
The aforementioned next door neighbors are doing "Jewish
Christmas"--going to a neighborhood Chinese restaurant.

Merry Christmas!
Cindy

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