On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 12:57:42 GMT, "kilikini"
> wrote:

>
>"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
>>
>> "Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes."
>> -- Jimmie Dale Gilmore
>
>When I was growing up, my mom always prepared her home made clam chowder and
>we had peel and eat shrimp. Cranberry bread, and various cheeses with
>crackers were also the norm. To liven things up, we would occasionally have
>swiss cheese fondue as well.

Peel and eat shrimp can be great stuff.
>
>This is my first Christmas Eve with the new in-laws. I guess we're going
>over there for pupu's (hors de ouvres), but I have no idea of what they're
>going to serve. I pray to god that it won't be all southern stuff! ACK!
>
>kili
>
Now, now -- some southern holiday food is mighty good. Not so sure
about all that pupu, though.


modom

"Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes."
-- Jimmie Dale Gilmore