"Dimitri" > wrote in
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>
> "Michael Odom" > wrote in message
> ...
>> The Odom clan habitually eats seafood gumbo on Christmas eve. I have
>> no idea why, but we do.
>>
>> What's your usual fare for the 24th?
>>
>>
>> modom
>
> Over the years we have had at least 10 to 12+ people for Christmas eve.
> Many of them are house guests usually another 6 people spending the
> night + the kids stopping over.
>
> There is an old line "dark" Italian Deli in old Newhall, Marias'. Under
> normal circumstances I stay away from there or I'll have to take out a
> bank loan.
>
> So here is the normal buffet:
>
> Seeded and unseeded Italian bread and rolls.
> Molinari
> Pepperoni
> Provolone
> Cappicola
> Mortadella
> Fresh Mozzarella & tomatoes with basil & dressing
> Cracked Sicilian Olives
> Roasted Red Peppers
> Oil Cured Olives
> Marinated Artichoke hearts.
> Pepperoccini
> Sliced Tomatoes, & Onions

That sound's delicious! I love good Italian deli stuff.

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Wayne in Phoenix

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