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A christmas miracle. Our grocer had parsnips. Never seen before in a Poros shop.
Great find Elli.
We certainly are a cosmopolitan island
Parsnips and fresh brussel sprouts
All ready for Xmas day
She drove up to our place with her mother and sister to bring us the wine. The 2 athletic sisters easily lifted the 3 x 20 litre boxes of wine into Ks man shed. Plus a new gas bottle for the outside stove. That must weigh about 30 kilos.
Poppi is the Dessert Chef this Christmas. She is making 48-hour Brownies. They will be accompanied by icecream, in this winter freeze. I can no longer bother to whip cream or make custard.
Early morning -
No journey to attend a funeral after all. Salamina is an island about 2 hours away by car and ferry boat. The roads are icy, the weather iffy. We shall all attend the 40 day memorial service.
K has wild pig in the pressure cooker and is preparing a kilo of little onions for ' wild pig stifado'. Yesterday he boiled a goats foot and stomach for patsas. Tripe soup. As if we needed MORE food.
I am preparing in other ways for the big day tomorrow.
The first thing ticked off. A list of jobs to be done, and a check list for the table for granddaughter Nels who will be in charge in the kitchen tomorrow.
Elli and Me
And a glass of Sauv Blanc
Merry Xmas to all
And to all a goodnight
Merry xmas to you all. Love the food descriptions. Did you know you sort of have one eye half shut whilst drinking the wine....as though you've had 20.
ReplyDeleteHey, I hadn't even had a sip of wine when that photo was taken. Ks fault. He took me from my bad side 😁
DeleteSuch a varied variety of foods, and lots of wine to accompany them...what could be nicer !
ReplyDeleteWishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and lots of good cheer.
Hugs dear friend,
Jo
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Thanks Jo. I hope you have a merry Xmas with all your traditional English trimmings. Wishing you an enjoyable day
DeleteHappy Christmas Eve guys...😘.....see you tomorrow...
ReplyDeleteCan't wait 😁
DeleteIt’s a bright sunny Christmas morning here, heading for 30° so cold meats and salad will be on the table.
ReplyDeleteLove to you and your family Linda, I’ve enjoyed all your ‘expat’ ramblings during the year, so here’s to many more in 2025.
Have a happy summer Xmas. And we will both keep on blogging .... Or else 😅
DeleteMerry Christmas Linda. That wild pig sounds like it will be great. I am sure all the food will keep you and the family going for a few days! I always enjoy your food and family news, everything from Greece in fact! xx
ReplyDeleteMerry Xmas Rachel. You'll hear all about it
DeleteIsn’t it wonderful that you can delegate.
ReplyDeleteI now make custard in the microwave. As easy as mix, hit buttons and stir
Merry Christmas enjoy that sav blonc
This Greek custard powder is a bit different. If I could make it in the microwave then I would! Hot custard on mince pies yum
DeleteCheers from another glass of sav blanc (this one called A Fickle Mistress). Kiwis and Aussies call their wines by some whacky names. Enjoy your Xmas and congrats to Nels on getting her DL.
ReplyDeleteHullo NZ. I hear it's a nice sunny day. In the Bay of Plenty anyway. Don't kiwis have odd names for things. A whole new language. I pick up a bit from the replies 😅
DeleteHope you have a lovely day. All the best
Rellies..of course that word thing didn't recognise that
DeleteMerry Christmas to your wonderful family, it looks like you will have a happy and delicious holiday.
ReplyDeleteThanks Yael. I'm sure it will be a day full of laughter and joy
DeleteI think Parsnips are the only vegetable that I really don't like.
ReplyDeleteActually I didn't like parsnips either. However I haven't eaten one for 40 years. I'll give them another chance. They're English food
DeleteWishing you and your family a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Hope your day is full of joy
DeleteMerry Christmas. It sounds like you'll have a wonderful day with family. By the way, I love parsnips 😄
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