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On 6 Dec 2004 21:01:09 -0800, (Takuya) wrote:
>I grew up in a Japanese traditional local area, so have never
>celebrated Christmas. I have no idea what you Westerners do or eat on
>the day. If not mind,please let me know.
> Talking about your story, you were totally lucky to turn misfortune
>into a blessing. We have the same saying in Japan. Wazawai Tenzite
>Fukutonaru.
We feast. This year's feast is still in the planning stages. My
parents and D's mom are coming for the occasion. So are my three
sisters, one brother-in-law, two nieces, and my daughter.
It looks like we will eat well and hearty. I'm doing a leg of lamb
for sure -- bone it out; stuff it with garlic, lemon and rosemary;
roll it up; rub it with lemon and Dijon mustard; grill it to medium
rare.
One sister who doesn't cook will bring items for the relish tray:
pickles, olives, etc. Another is groing to bring a roasted turkey
breast and likely a green salad and a pasta salad.
My parents are bringing creamed corn and haricots verts (little green
beans)
We'll also have cornbread dressing and gravy. There will be more
(I've oredered jamon serrano from an online source, e.g.), but it's
still in committee, as it were.
modom
"Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes."
-- Jimmie Dale Gilmore
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