Dec 27 2022
Holidays
On the actual Eve, I hopped in the new car and headed toward the beautiful South Coast. It was the last day Franny’s would be open for over a month, so I wanted to make sure I stocked up on delicacies before the long confectionery drought began.
I called in my order ahead of time, but still had to wait in line to pay for it and collect it, which gave me time to admire the festive decorations, both outside:
and inside:
For Christmas Eve, I had a délice of tangerine cake filled with a mixture of cherries, raspberries, and cranberries, covered in white chocolate. Next to it is the mini bûche de Noël for Christmas dinner, with a meringue mushroom and pistachio moss:
They both tasted as amazing as they look.
With my box of delicacies safely stowed in the back seat, I headed to Anchor Bay, where I ordered Thai food in very festive surroundings:
It was a beautiful drive home. I always think Point Arena looks a bit like the White Cliffs of Dover:
I love the rolling hills and curving roads of the South Coast:
It was a lovely Christmas Eve dinner. I made a ham, carrots glazed with tangerine zest and juice, salad with roasted pears and honey-shallot dressing, and of course, my annual, world-famous cheese biscuits:
Just add a bottle of sparkling wine, Charlie Brown, and the Grinch, and you have a pretty good Christmas Eve.
A YEAR AGO: Spending some time with Emily.
FIVE YEARS AGO: Post Christmas cleanup.
TEN YEARS AGO: A wonderful Christmas.
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO: Some updates.
TWENTY YEARS AGO: Housework is not fun. Especially when you have a cold.
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